By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that mobile network operators across the country are implementing major infrastructure expansion projects, with more than 12,000 additional coverage and capacity sites planned to improve service delivery and customer experience nationwide.The Commission made this known in a communiqué issued following its 109th Board Meeting held […]
Aguocha: Building Continuity in Representation and the Politics of Trust
Feature By George Ozalla Hon. Obi Aguocha has steadily carved out a visible place in Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly as the representative of Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State under the Labour Party. His 2023 victory was read in many parts of the constituency as a political break from the familiar order, shaped […]
Customs Unveils Special Operations Against Vegetable Oil Smuggling
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to launch intelligence-driven special operations targeting the smuggling of vegetable oil into the country as part of efforts to protect local investments, safeguard jobs and strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chain.The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a meeting with stakeholders in the […]
NCAA Presents UAS Operator Certificate to Mekatron & Persones
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has presented an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator Certificate (UOC) to Mekatron & Persones, authorising the company to commence Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operations in Nigeria.The certificate was presented on June 10, 2026, at the Authority’s corporate headquarters in Abuja by the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), […]
Democracy Day: We Will Reach Our Destination With Your Support, Says Akpabio
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has urged Nigerians to remain united, resilient and actively involved in nation-building as the country marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance.Akpabio, in a Democracy Day message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, commended Nigerians for sustaining democracy […]
Emergency Landing Near Asaba Road: NCAA Grounds Aircraft
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed an incident involving an aircraft that made an emergency landing on a roadway near Asaba, Delta State, before subsequently departing the scene without prior regulatory clearance. According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, the aircraft […]
Gold Reef Villa Headlines MC Bob’s Comedy Show
Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla Gold Reef Villa, the property and hospitality brands founded by businessman and philanthropist High Chief Ifekudu, has emerged as the headline sponsor of the forthcoming edition of MC Bob’s Magnificent Comedy Show, a development that has further raised interest in an event already commanding attention within business, entertainment and […]
NCC Names Emiko Interim Chair of DBI
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as Interim Chairman of the governing board of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), in a move aimed at strengthening the institute’s role in Nigeria’s digital economy drive.The Commission also named Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner for Technical Services, and Ms. Rimini Makama, […]
Senate Raps SEDC Over Questionable Spending, Gives Okoye One-Week Deadline
By George Ozalla The Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has given the Managing Director of the commission, Mark Okoye, until June 23 to provide detailed records of how funds released to the agency have been utilised, following what lawmakers described as unsatisfactory explanations on expenditure made so far.The directive was issued […]
Obuah and the Senate Quest
Special Feature By George Ozalla Chief Felix Obuah DSSRS, widely known in Rivers political space as Go-Around, remains one of those political actors whose name has moved through party administration, public service and business engagement over the years. His current senatorial ambition has once again placed him in the centre of political discussions within his […]
