by George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service has commenced the implementation of a new Standard Operating Procedure to regulate the operations of courier companies operating under the Delivered Duty Paid regime, the service said in a statement on Monday. The development was announced by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, through the National Public Relations […]
NCC Begins Comprehensive Review of Nigeria’s Telecom Sector
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission has commenced a wide-ranging review of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector as part of efforts to gain a clearer understanding of competition within the industry and to promote innovation, fair pricing, and sustainable growth.The review is intended to provide a detailed assessment of how the sector is currently performing, particularly […]
Senate Presidency Disowns Alleged TAT Appointment Claim
by George Ozalla The Office of the President of the Senate has dismissed claims circulating on social media regarding an alleged appointment within a political support group known as Team Akpabio for Tinubu, distancing Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio from the narrative.According to a press statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity […]
Tax Row Eases After KPMG-NRS Talks in Abuja
by George Ozalla The lingering disagreement over Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws eased on Monday after top executives from global professional services firm KPMG held discussions with Dr Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. The engagement came weeks after KPMG’s widely publicised critique of the […]
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Military Welfare at Armed Forces Remembrance Service
by George Ozalla The Federal Government has restated its commitment to the welfare of members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and their families, assuring them of sustained support as they continue to shoulder the responsibility of securing the nation.The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), gave the assurance on Sunday in Abuja during […]
SPECIAL ADVISER ON POLITICAL MATTERS, MOBILIZATION AND ENGAGEMENT TO THE GOVERNOR, EDO STATE
DATE: 12 JANUARY 2026 TO: HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR MONDAY OKPEBOLOEXECUTIVE GOVERNOR, EDO STATE YOUR EXCELLENCY, IT IS WITH PROFOUND RESPECT AND SINCERE APPRECIATION THAT I, HON. EUGENE UTUBOR, WRITE TO COMMEND YOUR DECISIVE AND TIMELY RESPONSE TO THE PROTEST THAT ERUPTED IN EKPOMA ON SATURDAY, 10 JANUARY 2026. YOUR IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION NOT ONLY RESTORED CALM BUT ALSO DEMONSTRATED THE […]
Agabi Appeals for Sacrifice as PANDEF Moves to Heal Rivers Political Rift
The Pan-Niger Delta Forum has formally stepped into the lingering political crisis in Rivers State, with the chairman of its reconciliation committee, Chief Kanu Godwin Agabi, SAN, urging key actors to embrace sacrifice, humility and forgiveness in the interest of peace and stability.Agabi, a former Attorney-General of the Federation, made the appeal while addressing stakeholders […]
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One-Chance Robbers Arrested Over Killing of Abuja Lawyer
by George Ozalla The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a notorious one-chance robbery syndicate in connection with the robbery and killing of Abuja-based lawyer, Barrister Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, in Abuja earlier this month.The suspects were arrested following intelligence-driven operations carried out between January 9 and January 10, 2026, […]
Akpabio Congratulates Super Eagles on AFCON Semi-Final Berth
by George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated the Super Eagles following their qualification for the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations currently holding in Morocco.In a congratulatory message, according to a press statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio described […]
