Special News Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re‑Enactment) Bill 2026 into law, completing a major overhaul of Nigeria’s electoral framework ahead of the 2027 general elections. The signing took place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in the […]
NPC Laments Non-Release of 2025 Capital Funds as Senate Pushes for First-Line Charge Status
By George Ozalla The Chairman of the National Population Commission, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, on Wednesday presented the Commission’s 2025 budget performance report and defended its 2026 budget proposal before the Senate Committee on National Identity Card and National Population at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja.Dr. Yusuf appeared alongside key officials, including the Federal Commissioner representing […]
Senate President Akpabio Urges Christians to Embrace Prayer, Repentance as Lent Begins
by George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has called on Christians across Nigeria to embrace prayer, repentance and humility as they commence the Lenten season marked by Ash Wednesday.Akpabio made the call in a message to Christian faithful to mark the beginning of Lent, urging them to see the period as one […]
Bagudu, NASS Joint Committee Reaffirm Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Target
by George Ozalla The Joint Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives on National Planning have renewed their commitment to driving oversight and supporting policies aimed at moving Nigeria toward a one trillion dollar economy, stressing that careful planning and close monitoring of development programmes are crucial.The announcement came on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, […]
ATCON Delegation Pays Courtesy Visit to NCC Leadership in Abuja
Caption:L- R: Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner Technical Services, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Tony Emoekpere, President, Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria, ATCON; Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, NCC; Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, NCC; Muhammed Rudman, Vice President, ATCON/ CEO IXPN, during a courtesy visit by the ATCON Members on the 17th February 2026, […]
Ramadan: Akpabio Urges Muslims to Pray for Peace, Practice Compassion
By George Ozalla As Muslims in Nigeria and across the world prepare to commence the holy month of Ramadan, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has called on the faithful to use the period to pray for peace in the country and globally, while fostering compassion and understanding among people.According to a […]
LAJA Congratulates Air Vice Marshal Ubadike on Professorship Appointment
By George Ozalla The League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja (LAJA) has commended Air Vice Marshal Osichinaka Chiedu Ubadike for his appointment as Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology, highlighting it as a historic achievement for both the Nigerian Air Force and Anambra State. According to a press statement e-signed […]
Reps’ Spouses Complete Digital Literacy Training at NASS as Kalu, Others Highlight Women’s Role in National Development
By George Ozalla Wives of members of the House of Representatives have concluded an intensive digital literacy and leadership training at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, with senior officials emphasising the need to equip women with relevant technological skills to strengthen governance, economic participation and community leadership.The capacity-building programme, organised by the National Information Technology […]
Air Vice Marshal Ubadike Makes History as First Serving Nigerian Air Force Officer Appointed Professor
by George Ozalla Air Vice Marshal Osichinaka Chiedu Ubadike from Umuazu Village, Umuoji in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State has made history as the first serving officer of the Nigerian Air Force to attain the rank of Professor.His appointment as Professor of Aerospace Engineering was approved by the Governing Council of the […]
NCS Launches Digital One-Stop-Shop to Cut Cargo Delays
by George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service has unveiled a digital One-Stop-Shop platform designed to eliminate bureaucratic delays at the nation’s ports and cut cargo clearance times to 48 hours.At a ceremony in Lagos on Friday, 13 February 2026, Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi described the initiative as a major structural reform to modernise border […]
