Special Report By George Ozalla The evening carried the easy rhythm of a social gathering, yet it unfolded with a steady exchange of ideas across Nigeria’s military, media and policy circles. On March 17, 2026, the Transcorp Hilton Abuja hosted guests who arrived in calm succession, gradually filling the hall in honour of human rights […]
REA Disburses N3.2bn to Boost Rural Electrification in Bauchi
By George Ozalla The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has disbursed the sum of N3.2 billion for the deployment of solar-powered mini-grid projects across communities in Bauchi State, in a move aimed at expanding electricity access in underserved areas.According to details of the intervention, the funding was released to support the rollout of decentralized renewable energy […]
APC Fixes Date for Screening of National Convention Aspirants
By George Ozalla The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled March 19 and 20, 2026, for the screening of aspirants seeking to contest positions at its forthcoming national convention, as the ruling party moves closer to a major internal reorganisation.The screening exercise will involve aspirants vying for various offices at both zonal and national levels. […]
Afreximbank Sets June Date for 33rd Annual Meeting in Egypt
By George Ozalla The African Export-Import Bank will hold its 33rd Annual Meetings from June 21 to 24, 2026, in New Alamein City, bringing together political and business leaders at a time when African economies are under pressure to grow trade within the continent and build stronger industrial bases.According to a statement by the bank, […]
Nnaji Family Holds Funeral for Matriarch in Akpugo
By Cynthia Sylvia A large gathering of mourners converged on Akpugo in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State on Thursday as the family of Uche Geoffrey Nnaji held funeral rites for their matriarch, late Mrs Monica Nnenna Nnaji, drawing sympathisers from within and outside the state.The burial activities, held at Sacred Heart Parish, […]
NCC Restates Commitment to Green Telecoms Initiative, Targets 50 Per Cent Cost Reduction
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has restated its commitment to advancing a green telecoms initiative aimed at reducing operational costs across the telecommunications sector, with projections that operators could cut expenses by as much as 50 per cent through energy transition measures.The Commission said the initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to […]
NCS, HMRC Deepen Trade Cooperation
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the United Kingdom’s His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs have strengthened cooperation on trade facilitation and digital border management, following a high-level bilateral meeting held in London on March 18, 2026.The meeting was held under the Nigeria–United Kingdom Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership on the sidelines of […]
Nwankwo Joins Nwude, Pays Tribute to Late Mother Benedicta Nwude
By George Ozalla Hon. Ferdinand Dozie Nwankwo, popularly known as Onye Ndozi, on Friday joined family members, friends, and sympathisers of Sir Okey Nwude at a requiem mass held in honour of his late mother, Mrs. Benedicta Adaeke Nwude, who passed away at the age of 83.According to a statement by FDN Media, the event […]
Nigeria, UK Deepen Defence Cooperation as Musa meets UK Defence Minister
By George Ozalla Nigeria and the United Kingdom have moved to strengthen their defence partnership following a bilateral meeting between the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa Rtd, and the UK Minister of State for Defence, Vernon Coaker, held at Lancaster House in London on the sidelines of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to […]
Awka Traditional Stool Dispute Panel Submits Report, Affirms Nwosu
By George Ozalla The Commission of Inquiry set up to investigate the dispute over the traditional stool of Awka has concluded its assignment and submitted its report to Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, affirming Chief Gibson Nwosu as the authentic traditional ruler. The panel, which sat for several weeks, received thirty-two memoranda and heard […]
