By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned members of the public against a fake Facebook page operating under the name “Customs Authority,” describing it as a fraudulent platform created to impersonate the Service and deceive unsuspecting individuals.In a public alert issued by the NCS, the Service said the page is not affiliated […]
“Beyond Children’s Day, We Must Invest in Their Future” — Ugochi Otti
By Prosper Okoye Hundreds of children across Abia State have benefited from an outreach programme marking Children’s Day, with organisers calling for sustained investment in child welfare beyond commemorative celebrations. The Abia Children’s Day Outreach 2026 provided educational materials, healthcare support, feeding programmes, recreational activities and gift items to participating children, many of whom came […]
“Being a Child in Nigeria Is Increasingly Risky” — Child Protection Advocate
By Prosper Okoye Child protection advocate and Founder of Saffron Social Development Global Foundation (SaffronSDGF), Opeyemi Ebulu-Eyuruntari, has warned that being a child in Nigeria is becoming increasingly dangerous amid rising cases of kidnappings, violence, abuse and other threats affecting children across the country. Speaking in a statement to mark the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, […]
Akpabio Hails Tinubu’s Reforms, Endorses Re-Election as President Marks Three Years in Office
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his third anniversary in office, praising his administration’s reforms and leadership while expressing support for his re-election bid.In a statement personally signed by him, Akpabio described Tinubu’s three years in office as a period of bold reforms, strategic […]
Dr Atakulu Emerges YPP Candidate for FCT Reps, Chair Raises Fears of Wike Interference
By Prosper Okoye Dr Ugo Young Atakulu has emerged as the Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election in the Abuja Municipal/Bwari Federal Constituency following a consensus arrangement by the party on Thursday. The emergence came during the party’s primary exercise in Abuja, where officials said Atakulu was returned unopposed […]
Children’s Day: Shun Drugs, Cultism and Other Vices, Akpabio Tells Nigerian Children
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, urging them to stay away from drugs, cultism and other social vices capable of destroying their future.Akpabio, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, […]
Customs Deepens Media Partnership to Enhance Public Awareness
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the media as a strategic partner in promoting stakeholder awareness, public trust and national development.The renewed commitment formed the focus of a media parley held on Monday at the Kano/Jigawa Area Command Headquarters, Abdullahi Dikko Inde Conference Hall, Bompai, […]
Nigerian Army Denies Link With Man Described As Retired General
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Army has issued a disclaimer distancing itself from one Haruna Garba Gololo, popularly known as Garus Gololo, following a media report that described him as a retired Nigerian Army General.The clarification followed a publication by saharareporters.com titled “Retired Nigerian Army General Arrested in Abuja After Criticising Senate President Akpabio Over […]
Many Days After, Children Abducted in Oyo, Borno Still in Captivity — CPN
By Prosper Okoye The Child Protection Network (CPN) has expressed concern over the continued captivity of children abducted during separate attacks on schools in Oyo and Borno states, several days after the incidents occurred. In a statement issued to mark the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, the National Coordinator of CPN, Olakunle Sanni, condemned the attacks […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Akpabio Calls for Sacrifice, Unity, National Renewal
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has felicitated Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and Muslim faithful in Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, urging Nigerians to embrace sacrifice, unity and hope for national renewal.In a congratulatory message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, […]
