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 […]
FORGIVENESS IS DIVINE: SENATOR AKPABIO AS A GRACE CARRIER*
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, […]
Tinubu Seeks Constitutional Amendment for State Police
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 […]
NDPHC Completes Risk Engineering Survey at Omotosho Power Plant
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 […]
Soludo Inaugurates Commission Of Inquiry Into Awka Traditional Stool Dispute
By George Ozalla The Governor of Anambra State, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the protracted dispute surrounding the traditional stool of Awka, known as the Eze Uzu throne.The Commission was inaugurated on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the Deputy Governor’s Conference Hall, Light House, Awka, with senior government officials […]
Edo Attack on Obi: Gunmen Target Convoy, Raise Democracy Concerns
By George Ozalla Gunmen opened fire on the convoy of former presidential candidate and African Democratic Congress leader Peter Obi and former APC National Chairman John Odigie‑Oyegun in Benin City, Edo State, amid a political gathering, leaving vehicles shot and residents shaken. The attack occurred as the group departed an event at the ADC secretariat […]
SEDC Defends N140bn 2026 Budget Before Senate Amid Calls for Accountability
By George Ozalla The South East Development Commission (SEDC) appeared before the National Assembly on February 24, 2026 to defend its 2026 budget proposal and present a comprehensive development plan for the South-East region. The Managing Director of the commission, Mark Okoye, appeared before the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission seeking legislative approval for […]
Edun Warns World Leaders of Debt Crisis Threatening Developing Economies
By George Ozalla Finance Minister Wale Edun has sounded the alarm over rising debt distress in developing countries and urged concerted global action to avert a full‑blown crisis, saying the situation demands urgent policy responses ahead of worsening economic prospects. Addressing delegates at the Group of Twenty‑Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development meeting in […]
Disu Appointed New Inspector‑General of Police
By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Kayode Egbetokun from his role as Inspector‑General of Police and appointed Olaitan Rilwan Disu, known as Tunji Disu, as the new acting head of the force. The decision was reached at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where Egbetokun was asked to resign. A formal handover is […]
Ministry of Women Affairs , NPC Partner to Strengthen Birth Registration and Gender Database
By George Ozalla The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and the National Population Commission (NPC) have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen birth registration and establish a comprehensive gender-focused population database.Honourable Minister Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, FSI, made the disclosure while receiving a delegation from the NPC, led by its Chairman, Dr. Aminu […]
