Category: News

By George Ozalla Nigeria’s creative industry has been called upon to harness the power of storytelling, music, film and digital media to shape the early years of the nation’s children. At a national gathering convened by the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation in partnership with Ogidi Studios and supported by the World […]

By Chukwudi George Ozalla The Anambra State Executive Council has approved three major programmes to mark the second term swearing-in of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo and his deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, alongside several infrastructure and security-related projects across the state.The decisions were taken at the Council’s second meeting of 2026 held on March 2 at […]

By George Ozalla The lights dimmed inside Eko Hotels and Suites and a large portrait of the late nationalist filled the screen. Applause rose slowly, then swelled across the hall as organisers of the 20th edition of the Silverbird Man of the Year Awards announced a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award in honour of Edwin Kiagbodo […]

By George Ozalla Federal lawmakers on Tuesday subjected top officials of key revenue‑generating agencies to rigorous questioning over persistent shortfalls in revenue collection, delays in remittances, and discrepancies in financial reporting. The session was convened by the House of Representatives Committee on Finance under the leadership of Representative James Abiodun Faleke, reflecting growing legislative concern […]

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. […]