Tinubu’s Sack of General Musa: Inside the Battle Between Loyalty and Military Doctrine By Newscount President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to relieve General Christopher Gwabin Musa of his duties as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has continued to stir unease within Nigeria’s political and security circles, with emerging details suggesting the move may have been […]
ICPC Chairman Advocates Global Corporate Integrity at Oxford Anti-Corruption Conference
By George Ozalla The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has called on global business leaders to embrace corporate integrity as a strategic investment essential for sustainable growth and long-term success. Dr. Aliyu made the call while delivering a paper titled “Corporate Integrity in […]
Tinubu Reshuffles Service Chiefs
By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a sweeping reshuffle of Nigeria’s top military hierarchy, in what the Presidency described as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s security architecture. According to a press statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, the new appointments take immediate effect. […]
Rt Hon Kalu Calls for National Interest to Guide Constitution Review
By George Ozalla Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, has called on lawmakers to ensure that the ongoing constitution review process is driven by national interest rather than personal, political, or regional considerations. Speaking at the Joint Retreat of the Senate and House Committees on the Review […]
ICPC Realises ₦1.87 Billion From Disposal of Forfeited Assets in 2024
By George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced that it realised ₦1.87 billion from the disposal of forfeited assets in 2024, the highest amount generated since the establishment of the commission. According to the ICPC, the proceeds were derived from the disposal of perishable and scrapped assets worth […]
Customs Unveils Digital Vehicle Verification System to Curb Smuggling
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a digital platform designed to curb vehicle smuggling and promote transparency in automobile importation across the country. The new platform, known as the Customs Verification Management System (CVMS), was officially unveiled at the NCS headquarters in Abuja by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. […]
PSC to Probe Bribery Allegations Against AIG Aina
By George Ozalla The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced plans to investigate bribery allegations leveled against Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Emmanuel Aina, following a protest at its corporate headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. According to a press release signed by Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations, the protesters, operating under the umbrella […]
Akpabio Led Senate Delegation To Condole Sen Moro
By George Ozalla The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday led a delegation of the Senate to the Abuja residence of the Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, to commiserate with him over the death of his son and grandson. Senator Moro’s son, Victor Moro, who had just returned to Nigeria after completing his […]
My Life, Travails and Trials: Still My Head High
*Extra Feature* By George Ozalla Life, to me, has never been a bed of roses. It has been a long, winding road paved with both pain and purpose—an unending journey of lessons, resilience, and grace. As I marked another birthday on the 18th of October 2025, I found myself reflecting deeply on the path I […]
Senate Confirms New NPC Chairman, Commissioners
By George Ozalla The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Aminu Yusuf as Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC) alongside two Commissioners, Kigbun Haruna and Tonga Bularafa. The confirmation followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on National Identity and National Population, which found all three nominees qualified for the roles. […]
