By George Ozalla Veteran lawyer and former counsel to the families of the six young Nigerians killed by police in Abuja in 2005, Barrister Amobi Nzelu, has said Nigeria’s democratic challenges cannot be blamed solely on bad leadership, insisting that citizens must also develop the courage to resist inducement, question authority and demand accountability. Nzelu, […]
NCC Board Reports 70% Progress on Network Expansion, Moves to Block Stolen Phones
By George Ozalla The Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reported significant progress in the expansion of telecommunications infrastructure across the country, with 8,526 of the 12,179 network coverage and capacity sites committed by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) now deployed. The Board disclosed this at its 110th meeting held on September 9, […]
NCC Launches Free 100MB Daily Data Access for Educational Platforms
By George Ozalla Photo 1 Students flank Idris Olorunnimbe, Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Don Jazzy; and Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, during the unveiling of the Zero-Rated Data Access to Educational Platforms and Content Initiative aimed at promoting inclusive digital education through free […]
Akpabio Takes Alleged Anti-North Comment to DSS
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over a purported statement circulating on social media in which he was alleged to have made comments against people from Northern Nigeria. The petition, signed by Akpabio’s Chief of Staff, Chinedu Akubueze, asked the security agency to investigate […]
Apapa Port Won’t Be Conduit for Security Threats, Adeniyi Declares
As Customs Intercepts Narcotics, Drones, Expired Goods Worth ₦43.59bn By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has declared that Apapa Port will not be allowed to become a conduit for security threats, as the Service announced the interception of 13 containers containing narcotics, codeine syrup, restricted drones, used […]
NHRC: Dissent Is Not a Crime
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has demanded a full investigation and justice over the killing of Kano public commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Danshagamu, who was fatally stabbed by unknown assailants at his residence in Gaida Quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, […]
‘We Will Not Overturn His Programmes,’ Afan Says as NPC Press Corps Visits
By George Ozalla The National Population Commission (NPC) Press Corps has paid a condolence visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja following the death of its Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, with the management assuring that the programmes and policies he introduced would be sustained. The delegation, led by the Chairman of the Press Corps, Mr. […]
NCS Begins Final Phase of 2025 Recruitment Screening, Tasks Candidates on Discipline
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the final phase of its 2025 recruitment exercise, with shortlisted candidates undergoing documentation, physical fitness assessment and medical screening at the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Gwagwalada, Abuja. The two-week exercise, which began on Monday, September 7, 2026, is scheduled to run until September 19 […]
NCAA Orders United Nigeria Airlines to Improve Flight Operations
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed United Nigeria Airlines to improve its flight operations, comply strictly with passenger rights regulations and stop expanding its routes beyond the capacity of its available fleet. The directive was issued by the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, during a consultative meeting […]
NCC Warns: Unregistered SIM-Enabled Devices Won’t Work on Nigerian Networks
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stepped up enforcement of its Type Approval requirements for SIM-enabled communications devices, warning that devices brought into Nigeria without proper registration will not be allowed to operate on Nigerian networks. The Commission said the measure is being implemented through a technology-enabled framework under its Device Management […]
