Editorial By Chukwudi George Ozalla At a major dinner banquet held during a United States delegation visit to China, some of the world’s most influential business figures were present. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk was there. So was Tim Cook. Yet the woman seated prominently between both men drew unusual attention.She was neither a politician nor […]
APC Shifts Reps Primary to May 16, Keeps Other Election Dates Intact
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party has postponed its House of Representatives primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections, moving the exercise to Saturday, May 16, 2026. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, the party said the adjustment affects only the House of Representatives primary, while the […]
Babangida Commends Okiro Over Mosque Project, Calls Him a Promoter of National Unity
By George Ozalla Former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (Rtd), has commended former Inspector-General of Police and former Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Chief Mike Mbama Okiro, for his commitment to religious harmony and peaceful coexistence following the renovation of the Juma’at Mosque at Police Secondary School, Minna.The commendation came during a […]
Tantita Begins Screening, Orientation for Prospective Drone Pilots
By George Ozalla Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has commenced orientation and screening exercises for prospective drone pilots as part of efforts aimed at strengthening its surveillance operations through technology-driven manpower development.The two-day programme, held at Lascourt Hotel in Delta State between May 11 and 12, drew about 27 participants selected for the first phase […]
NCC Says Industry Efforts to Address Quality of Service Challenges Are on Course
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured telecommunications consumers that ongoing efforts to tackle persistent network and service quality challenges across the country are yielding results, declaring that industry interventions aimed at improving service delivery are on course.The Commission stated that although consumers still experience dropped calls, slow internet speeds, unstable data […]
Domestic Staff Arrested Over Alleged Killing of Bishop in Anambra
By Ebele Ofodile Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction and killing of a Pentecostal bishop based in Asaba, Delta State.The suspects were reportedly arrested in Onitsha while attempting to sell the late cleric’s vehicle. The vehicle was recovered by police operatives during the operation.According to information […]
EFCC Arrests Energy Commission DG Over Alleged ₦500bn Fraud, Money Laundering Probe
By George Ozalla The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged ₦500 billion fraud and money laundering investigation.Sources familiar with the development said the Energy Commission boss was taken into custody in Abuja as part […]
Hon. Onuigbo Calls for Urgent Climate Action in Nigeria
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka Former lawmaker and sponsor of Nigeria’s Climate Change Act 2021, Sam Onuigbo, has urged Nigerians to move from individual environmental efforts to coordinated national action in tackling climate change. Speaking at the EnviroNews Media Literacy Training on Climate Change Governance and Gender Mainstreaming in Abuja on Wednesday 13th May, 2026, Onuigbo […]
“For How Long Will This Continue?” -NHRC Queries Recurrent Civilian Killings From Airstrikes
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed deep concern over recurring incidents of military airstrikes reportedly leading to heavy civilian casualties in different parts of the country, describing the development as disturbing and inconsistent with established human rights and humanitarian law standards.Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Dr Tony […]
Obi Meets British Business Stakeholders in London, Advocates Stronger MSME Support
By George Ozalla Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has held meetings in London with stakeholders in British politics and the business community, including Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Jonathan Marland, as part of efforts aimed at advancing trade opportunities and economic growth […]
