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Reps spokesman Rotimi, Rep Bamidele Salam, and others storm NUJ FCT as Grace Ike marks one year by George Ozalla The Nigerian Union of Journalists FCT Council on Thursday hosted prominent Nigerians including the spokesperson of the House of Representatives Akin Rotimi Jr, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts Bamidele Salam, the […]

by George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has secured a landmark conviction against Professor Cyril Osim Ndifon, formerly Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar, after a Federal High Court in Abuja found him guilty of sexual harassment and abuse of office. The court sentenced Ndifon […]

by Karen James The Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (Ocha Brigade) on Tuesday intensified its environmental enforcement exercise at the Main Market—covering Ajasa, Sokoto Road, Ose, and surrounding areas in Onitsha—removing illegal street traders and clearing obstructions that have caused persistent gridlock in the commercial hub. Many traders had converted access roads and drainage channels […]

By George Ozalla Lawmakers of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, alongside management staff and committee secretaries, have commenced a three-day intensive training on International Public Sector Accounting Standards to strengthen transparency, accountability and credibility in public finance reporting and budget preparation in the state. The workshop, holding in Makurdi, was organised by the Assembly […]

by Prosper Okoye Spaces for Change has trained more than 40 civil society actors and journalists in Port Harcourt as part of a renewed push to strengthen digital security within Nigeria’s civic space amid growing online risks. The organisation’s tech officer, Michael Itegbe, said the digital clinic was convened to help civic actors adapt to […]

Special Report by Chukwudi George Ozalla Nigerian Women and National Women Leaders Forum of Political Parties- all coming together from different political parties, activists, He‑For‑She advocates, female politicians, non‑governmental organisations, media professionals, and other stakeholders gathered Thursday in Abuja as Kano Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel witnessed a large turnout for a national dialogue […]

by Chukwudi George Ozalla The Senate has screened and confirmed General Christopher Gwabin Musa Rtd as the new Minister of Defence, returning him to the centre of national security leadership barely a little over one month after his pull out of service as Chief of Defence Staff. His appearance drew wide attention within the security […]

by George Ozalla The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation has announced the passing of Prof. Abdulgafar Siyan Oyeweso, former Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of Obafemi Awolowo University. According to a statement signed by the Director-General of the Centre, Hon Aisha Adamu Augie, the Management and Staff described his death as a […]

By George Ozalla The new Chairman of the National Population Commission, Dr Aminu Yusuf, yesterday formally assumed duty at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, stepping into the role alongside two newly sworn in Federal Commissioners, Joseph Haruna Kigbu and Tonga Betara Bularafa. Their assumption of office followed the swearing-in ceremony at the Presidential Villa earlier […]

Editorial By Chukwudi George Ozalla The nomination of General Christopher Gwabin Musa Rtd and the likely swift confirmation by the Senate to serve as Minister of Defence comes at a time when Nigeria stands at a serious security crossroads. He pulled out of service in October as the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff after […]