By George Ozalla The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed reports claiming that he promised to secure senatorial tickets for lawmakers who lost in the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, describing the reports as misleading and a distortion of his remarks.According to a statement signed by Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Special Adviser […]
Adeniyi Hosts Diplomats, Pushes Deeper Customs Cooperation
By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Wednesday hosted ambassadors, high commissioners, heads of diplomatic missions and senior government officials in Abuja as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) sought to deepen cooperation on trade facilitation, border management and international customs administration.The diplomatic cocktail reception, held at the rooftop of the NCS […]
Irene, Yakassai Rally Support for Tinubu as Women, Youths Endorse 2027 Bid
By George Ozalla A political and empowerment gathering in Abuja on Thursday drew hundreds of women, youths and community mobilisers, as the Irene Ezekwe Empowerment Foundation used the platform to express support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second term ambition while also reviewing key policies of his administration since 2023. The event, held at the […]
Senate Backs FCC Reforms as Omidiran Pushes for Fair Access to Federal Jobs
By George Ozalla The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Intergovernmental Affairs on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026, at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, expressed support for ongoing reforms at the Federal Character Commission (FCC) aimed at strengthening transparency and ensuring fair access to federal employment across the country. The position was made during an engagement […]
NHRC Calls for Immediate Rescue of Abducted Children
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently secure the release of all abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State and other parts of the country, while demanding justice for victims and stronger national protection systems for children.The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, […]
Omo-Agege: Oborevwori Left PDP for APC Because He Knows I Am a Threat
By George Ozalla Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has declared that Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) because he was unwilling to face him in another electoral contest.Speaking on ARISE News on Wednesday morning, Omo-Agege maintained that he remained […]
Customs, World Bank Move to Strengthen Audit System for Revenue Assurance
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a two-week Technical Assistance Mission on Post Clearance Audit (PCA) in partnership with the World Bank Group under the Accelerated Revenue Mobilisation Reform (ARMOR) Programme, as part of efforts to strengthen compliance management, revenue assurance and trade facilitation through modern audit practices.The workshop, which began […]
Africa’s Economic Future Depends on Removing Financial Barriers, Says Elombi
By George Ozalla The President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Dr. George Elombi, has said Africa’s economic future will be shaped by its ability to eliminate financial barriers that continue to slow down trade across the continent.Elombi made the assertion as Afreximbank intensified efforts to deepen digital […]
‘What He Is Doing Shows He Is a Unifier,’ Ooni Hails Adeniyi’s Leadership
By George Ozalla The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi II, has praised the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, describing his leadership of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and contributions to community development as a source of pride to the Ife Kingdom and the Modakeke community.The monarch spoke during the annual Eid-el-Kabir gathering hosted by […]
Senate Mourns Oyo School Kidnap Victims, Warns Against Politicising Insecurity
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday expressed grief over the abduction of teachers and students in Oyo State, describing the incident as a national tragedy and calling on security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the release of those still in captivity.Akpabio spoke at the resumption of Senate plenary […]
