By George Ozalla The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled March 19 and 20, 2026, for the screening of aspirants seeking to contest positions at its forthcoming national convention, as the ruling party moves closer to a major internal reorganisation.The screening exercise will involve aspirants vying for various offices at both zonal and national levels. […]
Reps Demand Funding Boost as ICPC Recovers N33.16bn, $1.8m, Secures Convictions
By George Ozalla The House of Representatives has called for increased funding for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission following the recovery of N33.16 billion, $1.8 million, and several high-value assets by the anti-corruption agency in 2025.The demand was made when the Commission appeared before the House Committee on Anti-Corruption to defend […]
NCC Begins Review of National Telecoms Policy, Calls for Stakeholder Input
By George Ozalla The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has commenced the review of the National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000 and invited industry stakeholders to submit written contributions.Stakeholders are to send submissions to the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO or via the dedicated email: stakeholders@ncc.gov.ng by Friday, March 20, 2026. […]
S.M.A.R.T AMAC: Chukwu and Jibrin Present Reform Agenda Ahead of AMAC Election
News Feature By Chukwudi George Ozalla As residents prepare for the forthcoming chairmanship election in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), attention has increasingly turned to the candidacy of Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu (Delaw) and his running mate, Hussain Jibrin, whose campaign is built around a governance plan they call S.M.A.R.T. AMAC. With the election scheduled […]
Bondpay CEO, Abuja Socialite Remanded Over N2.5 Billion Contract Scam
by George Ozalla Chibuike Echem, Chief Executive Officer of Bondpay and a prominent Abuja socialite, along with his alleged associate, Alhaji Danjuma Mohammed, will spend additional days in Suleja Prison after a Federal Capital Territory High Court rejected their bail application in a N2.5 billion contract fraud case.The two men were arraigned before the Zuba […]
Customs Records ₦7.281 Trillion Revenue, Unveils Major Trade Facilitation Reforms at World Customs Day
by George Ozalla The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, on Monday laid out an expansive account of the Nigeria Customs Service’s operational performance, reforms and future direction as the Service marked the 2026 World Customs Day at the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Abuja Continental Hotel.In a detailed address to government officials, […]
Sen. Nwoye Reconstructs Tobi’s Maryland Estate Internal Road
By: George Ozalla Residents of Tobis Maryland Estate 33 in Nkwelle Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, have commended the reconstruction of their internal access road by Senator Dr Tony Nwoye, describing it as a major relief to a long-standing infrastructural challenge within the community. The estate, one of the most densely populated […]
Senator Umeh Awards ₦64 Million Scholarships to 326 Students
by George Ozalla Senator Victor Umeh has awarded ₦64 million in scholarships to 326 students from Anambra Central Senatorial District. The scholarships, presented under the Victor Umeh Education Foundation (VUMEF), benefit both undergraduate and postgraduate students across the district.The presentation took place at Canaan House in Awka, with beneficiaries, parents, traditional rulers, and community leaders […]
Late Nze Ezeonwuka Laid to Rest
by Ebele Ofodile Nze Gordian Chukwuduruo Anabaraonye Ezeonwuka of Amaife Village, Akpo, Anambra State, has been laid to rest in his hometown. His passing has drawn reflections on tradition, spirituality, and the legacy of a life well-lived. His brother, Rommy Ezeonwuka, known as Ogilishi and a spiritual leader, expressed concerns about the shift from traditional […]
Ajofia Nnewi: The Making of an Igbo Administrator, Cultural Ambassador and Intellectual
By Nze Tobe Osigwe (Ezeikolomuo) Chief Azuka Michael Efoagui, popularly known as Ajofia, is a totally different being once you meet him one on one. Those of us who have been privileged to have a sit down with him always marvel at his intellectual depth and organisational skill. These are qualities not easily recognisable if […]
