By George Ozalla The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the government and its agents of attempting to frustrate its national convention by allegedly pressuring the management of Rainbow Event Centre to revoke a venue agreement ahead of the party’s scheduled gathering in Abuja on Tuesday.In a statement released by its spokesperson, the party described […]
NHRC Condoles Military, States Over Rising Attacks, Calls for Civilian Protection Policy
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed condolences to the Nigerian military and several state governments over the recent surge in terrorist and armed attacks across parts of the country, urging the Federal Government to adopt a comprehensive national policy focused on the protection of civilians.In a statement signed by the […]
Nigerian Air Force Strike Hits Jilli Market, Dozens Feared Dead in Borno–Yobe Border Incident
By George Ozalla There is growing concern over a Nigerian Air Force operation that went wrong on Saturday after an airstrike hit Jilli Market, a busy weekly trading centre located along the border between Gubio Local Government Area in Borno State and Geidam Local Government Area in Yobe State, leaving what locals describe as a […]
ICPC Arraigns Former ARMTI Director of Finance Over Alleged Multi-Million Naira Contract Fraud
By George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a former Director of Finance and Supply at the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), Ilorin, Kwara State, Ibitoye Olajide Moses, before the Kwara State High Court over allegations of contract fraud and abuse of office involving multiple millions […]
Anne Ezeh Makes ACMO Top 100 List of African Chief Marketing Officers
By George Ozalla Anne Ezeh, Afreximbank’s Director of Communications and Events, has been named among the inaugural African Chief Marketing Officers (ACMO) Top 100 list, which recognizes professionals across the continent working in marketing and strategic communications roles.The list brings together individuals whose work cuts across corporate communication, public engagement and brand positioning within different […]
Tinubu Felicitates APC Spokesman Morka on Birthday
By Ndudirim Silvia Iloka President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, on the occasion of his birthday marked on April 12.The President joined members of the party’s National Executive Council (NEC), National Working Committee (NWC) and the wider APC family in celebrating Morka, noting that the […]
Troops Had Intelligence Three Days Before Benisheikh Attack — Zulum
By George Ozalla Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has revealed that Nigerian troops received intelligence on an impending insurgent attack on Benisheikh about three days before it was carried out, a disclosure that has again drawn attention to gaps between intelligence gathering and operational response within the country’s security system.Zulum made the remark […]
Nigeria’s Political System and the Question of Who Bells the Cat
Opinion By Chukwudi George Ozalla Nigeria’s political leadership structure continues to raise difficult questions about direction, accountability and the meaning of opposition in a democracy that appears stuck in repetition. Each cycle of leadership arrives with expectation, loud promises and renewed hope, but what follows in many cases feels familiar to what came before, only […]
NCS, PEBEC Launch Strategic Reform Agenda to Boost Port Efficiency
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has commenced a coordinated reform drive aimed at improving operational efficiency at the nation’s ports and strengthening Nigeria’s trade competitiveness.The initiative was formally unveiled at the opening of a three day operational workshop held in Apapa on […]
Late Senator Mpigi Served With Dignity and Devotion, Says Akpabio
By George Ozalla The Senate President, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has paid glowing tribute to the late Senator Barinada Mpigi, describing his years in the National Assembly as marked by honour, dignity, and unwavering devotion to public duty.Akpabio delivered the tribute during a funeral service held in honour of the late lawmaker at the Anglican […]
