By George Ozalla The Chief Executive Officer of Pineleaf Estate and Properties Limited, Archbishop (Dr.) Onyeka Nzekwesi, has been honoured with the title of Oku Na Enye Ife of Africa by Rev. Fr. Ebube Mmụọsọ. The conferment took place during the graduation ceremony of the Class of 2026 of Divine Rays British School, where the […]
“Lack Of Solidarity During My Election Was Painful” -Ike Tells LAJA
By George Ozalla The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called for stronger unity among Ndi Igbo and urged the community to create more opportunities for women in leadership. Ike made the call on Thursday in Abuja while receiving members of the League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja, LAJA, […]
Customs Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger Media Partnership at PR Conference in Port Harcourt
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the media as part of efforts to deepen public trust, improve communication on its ongoing reforms and ensure Nigerians receive accurate information on the Service’s core responsibilities in trade facilitation, border security, anti-smuggling operations and economic development.The assurance was […]
NAFDAC Begins Nationwide Seizure of Banned Sachet Alcoholic Drinks
By George Ozalla The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced a nationwide enforcement operation to seize and remove from circulation alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles of 200 millilitres and below, following the expiration of the grace period granted to manufacturers and distributors.The agency said […]
NCAA, SLAMEN Seek Stronger Collaboration on Aviation Maintenance Development
By George Ozalla The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Society of Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers of Nigeria (SLAMEN) to advance the growth of the country’s aviation maintenance sub sector.Najomo gave the assurance on Wednesday during a courtesy visit […]
Tinubu Approves Expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 Divisions, Orders Recruitment of 28,000 Personnel
By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and authorised the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel in a major move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture and enhancing the operational capacity of the Armed Forces.The approval, announced on Thursday, forms part of the […]
AONN Pushes NGOs to Look Inward for Sustainability
BY Prosper Okoye Nigerian non-governmental organisations have been urged to strengthen internal systems, seek more local funding and build partnerships to survive beyond their founders as foreign donor support dwindles.The call was made at a capacity-building programme organised by the Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Association of Orphanages and Vulnerable Children in Nigeria (AONN), […]
APC Rejects Atiku’s Service-Wide Vote Allegation
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations by former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, that the 2026 Service-Wide Vote (SWV) was designed to finance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign.In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the ruling party described the allegation […]
‘Climate Change Is About People,’ Ojukwu Declares as NHRC Inaugurates National Working Group
By George Ozalla The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, has declared that climate change is no longer merely an environmental challenge but a human rights issue, saying its devastating effects are increasingly threatening the lives, livelihoods and dignity of millions of Nigerians.Ojukwu made the assertion in […]
NCC Seeks Stronger African Collaboration Ahead of Global Telecom Policy Conference
By George Ozalla L-R: Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Ms. Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani, Director-General, Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, South Africa; Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, NCC; Mr. John Omo, Secretary-General, African Telecommunications Union (ATU); and Engr. Nadungu Gagare, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation […]
