By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerian workers on the occasion of the 2026 International Labour Day, commending their resilience, hard work and patriotism despite the challenges they face in the course of their duties.This was contained in a May Day congratulatory message personally signed by him.In the […]
May Day: NUJ FCT Chairman Raises Alarm Over Insecurity, Poverty
By George Ozalla The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called for urgent and sustained action to tackle insecurity and poverty, describing both as major threats to decent work and national productivity.In a statement to mark the 2026 Workers’ Day, Ike said the theme of this year’s […]
Najomo Tasks New Aviation Safety Inspectors on Professionalism, Ethics
By George Ozalla The Director-General of Civil Aviation (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has charged newly recruited Aviation Safety Inspectors and Technical Personnel to uphold professionalism and maintain high ethical standards in the discharge of their duties.He gave the charge during an inaugural meeting with the new officers at the NCAA Annex Conference Hall in Ikeja, […]
Adeniyi Charges Wrestlers to Win Medals at African Championship in Egypt
By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs and President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Adewale Adeniyi, has urged members of the national wrestling team to aim for podium finishes as they prepare for the African Wrestling Championships scheduled for May in Alexandria, Egypt.Adeniyi gave the charge when he hosted the athletes, coaches and officials at […]
Customs, NDLEA Set Up Joint Committee to Tighten Drug Enforcement
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have agreed to set up a joint committee to address gaps in their operations and improve coordination in the fight against drug trafficking.The decision followed a meeting between the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the Chairman of NDLEA, […]
Afreximbank Unveils Anthology Spotlighting Emerging African, Caribbean Writers
By George Ozalla The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has unveiled a new literary anthology titled Instances of Exceptional Moments of Hunger, bringing together a new generation of writers from Africa and the Caribbean in a project aimed at expanding the reach of voices from the Global Africa community.The collection, developed under its Creative Africa Nexus […]
20% Equity Allocation Demand Dominates Abuja Oil Sector Conference Deliberations
By George Ozalla Stakeholders in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector have intensified calls for expanded indigenous ownership of national oil assets, with a firm demand for 20 per cent equity allocation to Nigerians in the ongoing 50 oil block bids submitted to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC.The Nigerian Local Content Conference, NLCC, convened […]
KGRG Demands Trial Over Offa Robbery, Rejects Politicisation
By George Ozalla The Kwara Governance Reform Group (KGRG) has insisted that due legal process must take its full course in the Offa robbery case, warning that media narratives and political pressure cannot replace trial over a crime that left at least 33 people dead.The position was made known at the Nigeria Union of Journalists […]
NCS, Malaysia Customs Advance Strategic Cooperation on Trade Facilitation, Border Management
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department have moved to strengthen bilateral cooperation on trade facilitation and border management, following a high-level engagement between both institutions in Malaysia.The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, led the Nigerian delegation to the Royal Malaysian Customs Department headquarters during his […]
Group Rejects Suspension Claim Against Eyiboh Over Tinubu, Akpabio Support Meeting
By George Ozalla A political group in Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Ward 9 New Era, has dismissed the reported suspension of Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh, describing it as unfounded and without standing. Eyiboh, former member and spokesperson of the House of Representatives and now Special Adviser to the President of […]
