By Chiaka Orjiako WFP NIGERIA As food insecurity reaches alarming levels across northern Nigeria, the Government of Japan has provided critical support to help vulnerable families facing extreme hunger through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).Years of conflict, displacement and economic hardship have devastated livelihoods in the Northeast, leaving millions dependent on humanitarian assistance. […]
PFIPC Controversy Deepens as Prince Adeniyi Levels Explosive Allegations Against Gbajabiamila, Demands Independent Probe
By George Ozalla A fresh controversy has erupted over the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) following a press conference by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who challenged the disclaimer issued by the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, denying knowledge of the agency and called for an independent investigation into […]
Oluremi Tinubu’s Akara Remark: Before We Mock, Let Us Think
Editorial By Chukwudi George Ozalla The outrage that greeted the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s remarks about starting small businesses such as frying akara, roasting corn or making kuli-kuli says more about our mindset than it does about her statement.Many Nigerians interpreted her comments as being insensitive to the country’s economic realities. Others turned them […]
Phone Manufacturers Ready to Establish Factories in Nigeria Will Get Presidential Waivers, Says NCC Board Chairman
By George Ozalla Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Chief Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe, has assured global smartphone manufacturers of presidential support and special investment incentives if they establish production facilities in Nigeria, declaring that the Federal Government is prepared to remove major barriers to local device manufacturing.Olorunnimbe made the commitment […]
Tinubu Appoints Namdas BCDA DG, Names Obahiagbon, Reappoints Umeoji as NDPHC Executive Directors
By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of former House of Representatives spokesman, Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas, as the new Director General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), while also appointing former Edo lawmaker, Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon, as Executive Director, Strategy and Commercial of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), […]
NDC Rejects Court Ruling, Heads to Appeal, Says Party Remains Valid
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected the recent ruling of the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, declaring that it remains a legally recognised political party and has already instructed its legal team to challenge the decision at the Court of Appeal.The party made its position known in a statement signed […]
No Person Should Be Subjected to Torture, No Victim Denied Justice, Says Ojukwu
By George Ozalla The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to preventing torture, protecting the dignity of persons deprived of their liberty and ensuring justice and effective remedies for victims of torture across Nigeria.According to a press statement signed by the Director […]
NCAA Sanctions Saudi Airlines N6 Million Over Consumer Protection Violations
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has imposed a N6 million sanction on Saudi Airlines over consumer protection-related infractions, in a move aimed at enforcing compliance with aviation regulations and safeguarding the rights of passengers travelling to and from Nigeria.The regulatory authority said the sanction became necessary after the airline failed to […]
2027: Tinubu Will Not Win Re-election, Ameh Predicts, Backs Obi’s Chances in North, South
By George Ozalla The Acting National Chairman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) and former National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Peter Ameh, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will not secure a second term in office in the 2027 presidential election, expressing confidence that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter […]
Passage of State Police Bill Reflects Need for Security Reform, CUPP Warns Against Hasty Implementation
By George Ozalla The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has described the National Assembly’s passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish State Police as a significant step in Nigeria’s efforts to address worsening insecurity, while cautioning that the reform must not be implemented hastily without adequate safeguards.In a statement signed by its […]
