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, […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
Ginger Blight: NBRDA, BOA Advance Joint Action as Mustapha Seeks Research–Finance Link
By George Ozalla Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, Director-General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), on Monday held a meeting with the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Mr. Ayo Sotinrin, at the agency’s headquarters, where both institutions moved to deepen collaboration aimed at addressing the ginger blight outbreak affecting production and […]
Fake Facebook Page Not Linked to Customs, Public Warned
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 […]
