Opinion By Okwo Romeon The farmer-herder crisis in Nigeria has become a recurring and devastating phenomenon, affecting millions of people across the country. The conflict, primarily revolving around land and resource disputes, has resulted in significant loss of lives, displacement of people, and destruction of property. The conflict is attributed to various factors, including land […]
Visitors Throng Gen. Musa’s Residence to Celebrate & Show Solidarity
By George Ozalla A continuous stream of visitors from especially across Northern Nigeria and beyond has been paying homage to the former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), at his Abuja residence, in what many described as an outpouring of appreciation and solidarity. According to eyewitnesses, the retired military chief’s residence has […]
Senator Ekwunife Felicitates with Igwe Orizu III on Centennial Birthday
By George Ozalla Senator Uche Ekwunife (Iyom) PhD, CON, Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Royal Highness, Igwe Dr. Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III, on the occasion of his 100th birthday. In a message of felicitations, Senator Ekwunife described the milestone as a celebration […]
Aneke Vows to Keep Insurgents Running as Senate Confirms Him
By George Ozalla Newly confirmed Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has pledged to lead a versatile, disciplined, and intelligent Nigerian Air Force (NAF) capable of keeping insurgents “running without time to think or plan.” Speaking with conviction during his Senate confirmation on 29 October 2025, AVM Aneke declared, […]
Senate Confirms New Service Chiefs
By George Ozalla In what seemed like a marathon session, the Senate on Wednesday eventually confirmed the appointment of the newly nominated service chiefs. Those confirmed include Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, Major-General Waidi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas as Chief of Naval Staff, and Air Vice […]
Akpabio Appoints Dr Ukpe as Deputy Chief of Staff
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has approved the appointment of Dr. Anietie John Ukpe as Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) in the Office of the President of the Senate, with effect from November 1, 2025. According to a press statement signed by the Directorate of […]
Senate Screens Idris Olorunnimbe for NCC Board Chairmanship
By George Ozalla The Senate Committee on Communications yesterday screened Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe, President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for the position of Chairman, Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), alongside other board nominees. The screening, which took place at the National Assembly complex, witnessed the presence of key stakeholders in the telecommunications sector and members […]
Stakeholders Demand Armed Powers for Sergeant-at-Arms At NASS
By George Ozalla A heated public hearing on the proposed Bill for an Act to Establish the Legislative Security Directorate of the National Assembly (HB 1632) held yesterday at the National Assembly Complex turned into a rallying call for stronger internal security and statutory powers for the Sergeant-at-Arms, following growing concerns over infiltration, theft, and […]
Sylva Reportedly Flees Nigeria Amid Coup Plot Allegations
By George Ozalla There have been widespread reports across various media platforms alleging an attempted coup d’état plot against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While the Federal Government has not issued a categorical or point-blank statement confirming or denying the existence of such a plot, official sources have indicated that certain military personnel […]
Nestoil Reassures Stakeholders of Financial Stability, Dismisses Bankruptcy Rumours
By George Ozalla Indigenous oil and gas engineering firm Nestoil Limited has reassured its clients, partners, and the general public of its financial stability and continued operations following reports linking the company to a debt recovery suit and an asset-freezing order. In a press statement signed today by its Corporate Communications Department, the company described […]
