By George Ozalla Nigeria has formally signed the hosting agreement for the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair, positioning Lagos as the venue for one of Africa’s largest trade and investment gatherings aimed at expanding commerce across the continent.The agreement was signed in Lagos on March 9 between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the African Export-Import […]
Musa Urges Media to Avoid Amplifying Terrorism Propaganda
By George Ozalla The Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa Rtd., has urged media organisations across the country to exercise professionalism and responsibility in their reportage, warning against the dissemination of terrorist propaganda capable of demoralizing troops and giving undue publicity to criminal groups.The minister made the call while addressing journalists after a strategic meeting […]
NCAA Grants Air Operator Certificate to Enugu Air
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted an Air Operator Certificate to Enugu Air, paving the way for the state-backed airline to commence scheduled commercial flight operations within Nigeria’s domestic aviation sector.The certificate was presented in Abuja by the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Captain Chris Najomo, who described the development as […]
House Resumes Sitting, Receives FCTA 2026 Budget, Adjourns in Honour of Late Lawmakers, Aide
By George Ozalla The House of Representatives on Tuesday resumed its weekly plenary after a three-week adjournment, formally continuing its legislative activities for the 2026 calendar year.The session, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, PhD, GCON, opened with a formal communication from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu transmitting the 2026 Statutory Budget of […]
Izunaso Celebrates Women on International Women’s Day, Calls for Greater Support and Opportunities
By George Ozalla Senator Osita B. Izunaso, OFR, Ph.D, joined the nation in honouring the strength, resilience and contributions of women in Nigeria as the country marked the 2026 International Women’s Day with special celebrations and advocacy for expanded opportunities.In an event organized by the Kpakpando Foundation in collaboration with Juno Hotel in Abuja, Izunaso […]
Senate Committee on Legal Matters Urges Immediate Treatment for Child Injured in NDLEA Asaba Raid
By George Ozalla The Senate Committee on Legal Matters has called for urgent and specialised medical care for two‑year‑old Eromonsele Omorhiakogbe, who sustained a severe eye injury during a National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operation in Asaba, Delta State, warning that further delays could result in permanent loss of sight.The appeal followed remarks by […]
NHRC Holds Town Hall in Bwari to Mark 2026 International Women’s Day
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has organized a town hall sensitisation programme in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day, with a call for stronger and more coordinated action to promote and protect the rights of women and girls across communities.The Executive Secretary […]
Onunkwo Appointed South East Coordinator of Pro-Tinubu Group RTIFN
By George Ozalla Engineer Johnbosco Onunkwo has been appointed and inaugurated as the South East Zonal Coordinator of the pro-Tinubu support group, Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN), in a move seen as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 presidential election.The inauguration took place in Abuja during a strategic […]
NHRC Urges Greater Inclusion of Women on the Bench as World Marks Women Judges Day
By George Ozalla The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Dr Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has called for increased representation of women in the judiciary as Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 International Day of Women Judges.Ojukwu made the call in a statement to mark the global observance held […]
IGP Disu Decorates Newly Promoted Deputy Inspectors General of Police
By George Ozalla The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday decorated eight senior officers who were recently elevated to the rank of Deputy Inspectors General of Police in a ceremony held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.The decoration ceremony formally ushered the newly promoted officers into the highest operational leadership cadre […]
