Category: News

By George Ozalla Enugu Tech Fest Showcases Digital Energy as NCC Moves to Review Telecom PolicyThe Nigerian digital ecosystem came alive in Enugu on Tuesday as technology innovators, startups, investors and policymakers gathered for the Enugu Tech Fest, an event that underscored the growing influence of subnational actors in shaping Nigeria’s tech future.Speaking at the […]

By George Ozalla John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, has raised concerns over what he described as a disconnect between official security briefings and the daily realities faced by Nigerians, following a recent meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.Speaking during an interview on Arise […]

By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service has presented its impact-focused reform communication model at the 17th Session of the Capacity Building Committee of the World Customs Organization held at its headquarters in Brussels from 25 to 27 February 2026.Speaking during the session, the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy Comptroller of Customs […]

By George Ozalla The International Press Centre (IPC) has condemned what it described as a verbal attack by Abia State Governor Alex Otti on a journalist during the February edition of the governor’s monthly media chat in Umuahia.In a statement issued by its Safety and Protection of Journalists Hub and signed by Press Freedom Officer […]

By George Ozalla The Honourable Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.) OFR, has assured of his continued support for sporting activities across the country as he received the prestigious and globally recognised Ambassador of Fair Play award from the All Federal Capital Territory Sports Association.The honour was conferred during a courtesy visit by […]

By George Ozalla The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has generated N3.48 billion in revenue for February 2026, reflecting a significant increase compared to the N743.7 million recorded in the corresponding period of 2025.The Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement held in Badagry. […]

By George Ozalla Senator Tony Okechukwu Nwoye has cautioned the South East Development Commission (SEDC) over its proposed 140 billion naira 2026 budget, urging the agency to reduce spending on workshops, conferences, and seminars and focus instead on projects that deliver visible development across the South‑East region. The warning came on Tuesday, February 25, 2026, when […]

ByKen Harries Esq There’s a trend in Nigeria where accusations are louder than the coin box, and everyone scrambles to the high ground of moral outrage. Yet, here comes Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the 10th Senate, going against the trend like a devoted monk who has decided that the usual script of lawsuits, […]

By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the leadership of the 10th Senate to commence constitutional amendments that would provide the legal backing for the establishment of State Police across the federation as part of measures to confront rising insecurity.The President made the appeal on Wednesday night during an interfaith breakfast with senators […]

By George Ozalla The Niger Delta Power Holding Company has completed a comprehensive insurance risk engineering survey at the Omotosho Power Station as part of ongoing measures to strengthen operational safety, improve asset reliability, and enhance electricity generation under the National Integrated Power Project.The exercise, which formed part of the company’s nationwide technical and risk […]