By George Ozalla Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has been honoured with the 2026 Humanitarian and Service Award by the Laity Council of All Saints Catholic Church in recognition of her contributions to journalism, public service and humanitarian causes.The honour was conferred on the veteran journalist during […]
Emporium Leadership Lecture to Examine Digital Media’s Role in Democracy
By George Ozalla Royalprince Media Services, publishers of Emporium Reporters, Emporium Magazine and Emporium Online TV, has announced that the maiden edition of the Emporium Leadership Lecture and Awards 2026 will hold on June 25 at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Headquarters Auditorium, Maitama District, Abuja.The event, which coincides with the 10th anniversary of […]
CP Orutugu Condemns Okpoko Twin Infants’ Death, Orders Investigation
By NEWSCOUNT The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD, has described the discovery of the lifeless bodies of twin infants in a drainage channel at Okpoko as a disturbing case of man’s inhumanity to man and a gross violation of the sanctity of human life.In a statement signed by […]
Nwankwo Pledges Quality Representation as He Receives APGA Certificate of Return
By George Ozalla Hon. Ferdinand Dozie Nwankwo, popularly known as Onye Ndozi, has received his Certificate of Return as the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District, formally setting the stage for his participation in the forthcoming senatorial election.The certificate was presented at the APGA Regional Office in Awka during a […]
Tinubu Extends Tenure of Customs CG Adeniyi by Six Months
By George Ozalla President Bola Tinubu has approved a six-month extension of the tenure of the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi.The extension, which follows the expiration of his first extension scheduled for August 1, 2026, will now keep him in office until February 2027.According to the Presidency, the decision is to […]
NCC Promotes Digital Skills Development for Young Girls
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to advancing digital inclusion and empowering young girls through technology by supporting the eBusinessLife Girls in ICT campaign.The initiative, organised by eBusiness Life Communication Limited, is focused on encouraging girls to embrace opportunities in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and develop skills that […]
CUPP Backs House Minority Caucus Call on Tinubu to Demonstrate Leadership or Resign
By George Ozalla The Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) has thrown its weight behind the House of Representatives Minority Caucus over its call on President Bola Tinubu to either demonstrate effective leadership in addressing the nation’s challenges or resign from office.The opposition coalition, in a statement signed by its Acting National Chairman, Chief Peter […]
African Air Transport Convention: Keyamo Leads Nigerian Delegation to Receive Obasanjo in Togo
By George Ozalla Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, on Thursday led a high-level Nigerian delegation to welcome former President Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, to the ongoing African Air Transport Convention and Expo 2026 taking place in Lomé, Togo.The former President’s arrival marked another significant moment at the continental aviation gathering, which […]
Stronger Compliance, Better Performance Key to Customs Reforms – DCG Abe
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in partnership with the World Bank Group, has concluded a two-week Technical Assistance Mission on Post Clearance Audit (PCA), marking another step in ongoing efforts to strengthen revenue assurance, compliance management and trade facilitation within Nigeria’s customs administration.The programme, conducted under the Accelerated Revenue Mobilisation Reform (ARMOR) […]
NACTAL Presents Civil Society TIP Review, Faults NAPTIP Reporting
By Prosper Okoye The Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) has presented a civil society review of Nigeria’s anti-human trafficking response, saying the contributions of non-governmental organisations and development partners are not adequately captured in official reporting used for the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) assessment. The review, compiled by NACTAL and presented […]
