by George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service Board has approved a wide-ranging promotion exercise, highlighting the elevation of two senior public relations professionals, Assistant Comptroller General Timi Bomodi and Assistant Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada. The announcements came during the Board’s 64th Regular Meeting held in Abuja, under the chairmanship of the Minister of Finance […]
From Nobody to Senate President: Akpabio Credits God for His Journey
by Chukwudi George Ozalla A warm morning sun fell on the Regina Caeli Parish Rectory in Uyo on Saturday as parishioners and dignitaries gathered to witness its blessing and official commissioning. The air was filled with prayers, hymns, and a sense of solemn celebration as President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, took the podium to […]
Nibo Pays Final Respect to Engr. Akuvue (Ochudo Nibo)
by Chukwudi George Ozalla A quiet, heavy mood settled over Nibo yesterday as residents gathered at the compound of the late Engr. Innocent Igwedinma Akuvue before proceeding to St. Theresa’s Catholic Church for the requiem Mass. Faces carried the weight of profound loss for an illustrious son of the soil, and conversations were subdued as […]
NIHTE Awka Inaugurates 4th Chairman, Charts New Direction
By Chikaodi Chukwuleta The Nigerian Institute of Highway and Transportation Engineers, a specialised division of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, has formally inaugurated the 4th Chairman and Executive Committee of its Awka Chapter during a well-attended ceremony that brought together senior engineers, policymakers, academics, and industry stakeholders committed to advancing transportation engineering in Anambra State. […]
Palm Partnership Targets Expanded Oil-Palm Production in Anambra
By Chikaodi Chukwuleta The Anambra State Chapter of the One Family, Twenty Palm Programme has announced a new strategic partnership with Alpha Palm City, an agro real-estate developer focused on expanding sustainable oil-palm cultivation across Nigeria. The announcement was made during a stakeholder summit organised by the National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria, which brought […]
Army Council Approves Strategic Promotions of Senior Officers
By George Ozalla The Army Council has approved a major round of strategic promotions involving senior officers of the Nigerian Army, a move aimed at strengthening national defence leadership and enhancing operational capacity across key formations and units. According to a press statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director Army Public Relations, the […]
Agbe Odey Urges Accelerated Rural Electrification to Boost Cross River Economy
by George Ozalla Government and private‑sector interest in powering rural Rural Electrification Agency (REA)‑led infrastructure in Cross River State surged during a high‑level strategic roundtable held on Tuesday under the theme “Sustainable Impact, Beyond Policies: Powering Cross River State’s Blue & Green Economies Through Clean Energy Investments.” Represented at the event by his deputy, Peter […]
LATE BRIGADIER GENERAL ABU ALI LAID TO REST WITH FULL MILITARY HONOURS
by George Ozalla The Nigerian Army, government officials, and the people of Bassa-Nge Kingdom paid their final respects to late Brigadier General Abu Ali (Rtd), a respected senior officer, former Military Administrator of Bauchi State, and the revered Etsu Bassa-Nge. The distinguished officer, whose life was marked by service, integrity, and dedication to national unity, […]
Offences and Penalties in New Nigerian Tax Act (1)
The new Nigerian Tax Act, which comes into effect on January 1, 2026, has been hailed as containing reforms capable of transforming the nation’s economy, promoting equity among the populace, improving the financial capabilities of low and medium class workers while substantially bridging Nigeria’s age-long infrastructural gap. To enforce compliance and effective implementation, some guidelines, […]
SULE PRESENTS N517.5 BILLION 2026 BUDGET OF STRATEGIC CONSOLIDATION
by George Ozalla Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Wednesday presented a N517.54 billion Appropriation Bill to the Nasarawa State House of Assembly as the 2026 fiscal plan, describing it as a “Budget of Strategic Consolidation.” The budget is aimed at expanding economic development, improving infrastructure, intensifying urban renewal, and strengthening social protection across the state. […]
