By George Ozalla The Senate Committee on Finance on Monday subjected the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Taiwo Oyedele, to intense questioning over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, slow implementation of the 2026 budget, remittance of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and operating surplus by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) into the […]
Defence Ministry, Media Aide Debunk Rumours of Defence Minister’s Purported Resignation
By George Ozalla The Federal Ministry of Defence and the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Defence, Leah Katung-Babatunde, have separately dismissed reports alleging that the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.), has resigned from office, describing the claim as false, malicious and the handiwork of mischief makers.The reports, which circulated […]
House of Reps Begins Full Scale Probe of Controversial PFIPC, Summons Top Officials
By George Ozalla The House of Representatives on Monday commenced a comprehensive investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), setting in motion a legislative probe to unravel how an agency without any known legal establishment found its way into the 2026 Appropriation Act with a budgetary allocation of about ₦1.3 billion.The investigative […]
APC Leaders, Governors Gather in Osun for Basiru’s Mother’s Final Farewell
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka Prominent political leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders and dignitaries from across the country converged on Osun State on Saturday to honour the memory of Alhaja Sidikatu Abake Basiru, mother of the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, during her final Fidau prayers and reception.The event […]
NAWOJ Congratulates Badejo-Okusanya on Election as 33rd NBA President
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her election as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her emergence as a historic milestone for the legal profession and another demonstration of the growing capacity of women to provide purposeful leadership in Nigeria.The […]
Omo-Agege Celebrates Peter Obi at 65, Backs NDC’s 2027 Vision
By George Ozalla Former Deputy President of the Senate and Senatorial Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has congratulated the party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, CON, on his 65th birthday, describing him as a symbol of hope and a leader committed to transforming Nigeria.In […]
Customs Releases N7.61bn to PFAs for Payment to 4,237 Retirees
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released N7.61 billion to nine Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) for the payment of retirement benefits to 4,237 retired officers across the country.The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, announced the development on Tuesday during a dialogue with retired officers of the Service, where he disclosed that the […]
Power Ministry Unveils Productive Energy Initiative to Boost Agriculture, Rural Economy
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The Federal Government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector through expanded access to electricity, with a strong focus on boosting food production, reducing post-harvest losses and stimulating economic activities in rural communities.The initiative, known as the Productive Use of Energy (PUE), is designed to ensure that […]
“Effective Representation Is Measured By Tangible Legislative Accomplishments,” Says Aguocha
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Senate has passed and concurred to the bill establishing the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ikwuano, bringing to a successful conclusion the legislative process for the creation of the new federal health institution in Abia State.According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Media Team of the Rt. Hon. Obi […]
U.S. Election Monitoring Must Go Beyond Polling Day, Says Ameh
By George Ozalla Former National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Peter Ameh, has called on the United States to ensure that its proposed monitoring of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections extends beyond election day to cover the entire electoral process, stressing that sustained international engagement is crucial to safeguarding the country’s democracy.Reacting to the […]
