By George Ozalla The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on 12 counts bordering on money laundering and criminal breach of trust involving about ₦33.8 billion linked to key electricity projects under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.Justice James Omotosho, who delivered the judgment, held that the […]
NCC Hosts Cameroon ART Board for Regulatory Benchmarking in Abuja
By George Ozalla
NUJ FCT Council Commiserates With FRCN Over Death of Journalist, Gwamkat Gwamzhi
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a staff member of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Headquarters, Gwamkat Gwamzhi.The Council described the passing of the respected broadcaster and media professional as a painful loss to the journalism profession, the FRCN […]
“Law Is Law, If You Break It You Go To Jail,” Soludo Warns Over Awka Traditional Crisis
By George Ozalla The Executive Governor of Anambra State Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has called for lasting peace in Awka and a decisive end to the lingering traditional leadership crisis in the community, insisting that the rule of law and respect for zoning arrangements must prevail for the capital city to achieve its full potential.Soludo […]
Nigeria, India Strengthen Strategic Alliance Ahead of BRICS, India-Africa Summit
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation ahead of the upcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled for May 2026 in New Delhi. The renewed partnership was highlighted during a high-level meeting in Abuja between Nigeria’s Permanent Secretary of the […]
NCS Boss Pledges Deeper Impact as Customs, Yakubu Gowon University Renew Strategic Alliance
By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged to deepen institutional collaboration with Yakubu Gowon University, formerly University of Abuja, with renewed focus on learning, research and student development.Adeniyi made the pledge on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, at the Customs Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, while receiving the Vice-Chancellor of […]
Green Chamber Approves ₦479.5 Billion NCC Budget to Strengthen Digital Economy
By George Ozalla The House of Representatives has approved a total budget of ₦479.508 billion for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the 2026 fiscal year, in a decision aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s digital economy and expanding telecommunications infrastructure across the country.The approval followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the House Committee […]
NCS Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Operations Through Sensitisation Programme
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced its commitment to combating illicit financial flows and terrorism financing through a sensitisation programme on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism held at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.The programme, held as part of the Service’s first quarter operational review meeting and training […]
Nigeria, Somalia Deepen Security and Economic Partnership in Abuja
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka Nigeria and Somalia have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger diplomatic relations and expanded cooperation in security, trade, and economic development following a high-level meeting in Abuja. The Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, hosted Somalia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohamed Osman Mohamed, at the ministry’s headquarters […]
Senate Confirms Tegbe, Enikanolaiye as Ministers
By George Ozalla The Senate has confirmed Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs after considering a request forwarded by President Bola Tinubu.The two nominees were screened by the upper chamber in line with constitutional provisions before their confirmation during plenary presided over by Senate President […]
