By Prosper Okoye Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) traders on Tuesday elected new market officials in their first-ever use of electronic voting, marking a shift from the manual system that had long been criticised for irregularities. The poll drew strong participation despite initial resistance to the process. About 502 traders were accredited, while 392 cast […]
Tinubu Removes Edun, Appoints Oyedele
By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a cabinet shake-up removing Edun as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy and appointing Oyedele as his replacement.According to a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Akume, the directive takes immediate effect, with handover processes expected […]
NAWOJ Celebrates Moji Makanjuola at 70
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has celebrated former president of the association and veteran broadcaster, Moji Makanjuola, as she marks her 70th birthday, describing her as a defining figure in Nigerian journalism and a steadfast advocate for women in the media.According to a press statement signed by the National Chairperson, […]
Convener of NLCC and ACCE, Akueche Urges Tinubu to Prioritize Oil-Producing Regions in Oil Block Allocations
By George Ozalla with Ndudirim Silvia Iloka Calls for stronger inclusion of Nigeria’s oil-producing regions in the ownership and participation structure of the oil and gas industry gained renewed momentum on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Abuja, as stakeholders pushed for reforms in upstream petroleum governance and access to strategic assets.The position was made at […]
NCC, CBN Sign MoU on Fraud Prevention, Consumer Protection
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening consumer protection, improving payment system integrity and curbing electronic fraud across Nigeria’s digital and financial sectors.The agreement was signed in Abuja alongside the inauguration of two joint committees on Payment Systems […]
NCC Board Meets IGP in Abuja Over Telecom Infrastructure Security
By George Ozalla The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has strengthened engagement with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in a renewed effort to secure telecommunications infrastructure across the country.The meeting, held in Abuja, brought together the Chairman of the NCC Board, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, and the Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Aminu Maida, with […]
APC Chairman Yiltwada Receives Female Aspirants Network in Abuja
By Ndudirim Silvia Iloka The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Goshwe Yiltwada, on Tuesday received members of the Forum of 2027 APC Female Aspirants Network at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja.The delegation, led by its National Convener, Nikky Onyeri, alongside the National Co-Convener, Beni Lar, visited to congratulate the chairman on […]
NCS Begins Technology-Driven Training on Revenue Generation, Remittances, Reconciliation
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a capacity-building programme on the use of modern digital tools to improve revenue generation, remittances and reconciliation processes, in a move aimed at strengthening transparency and efficiency in public financial management.The training, held at the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Abuja Continental Hotel on Monday, […]
NHRC Condoles Military, States Over Rising Attacks, Calls for Civilian Protection Policy
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed condolences to the Nigerian military and several state governments over the recent surge in terrorist and armed attacks across parts of the country, urging the Federal Government to adopt a comprehensive national policy focused on the protection of civilians.In a statement signed by the […]
Nigerian Air Force Strike Hits Jilli Market, Dozens Feared Dead in Borno–Yobe Border Incident
By George Ozalla There is growing concern over a Nigerian Air Force operation that went wrong on Saturday after an airstrike hit Jilli Market, a busy weekly trading centre located along the border between Gubio Local Government Area in Borno State and Geidam Local Government Area in Yobe State, leaving what locals describe as a […]
