By George Ozalla At an event held, Wednesday, in Abuja organized by the National Population Commission (NPC) and UNFPA marking World Population Day, the Chairman Senate Committee on National Population and National Identity, Senator Victor Umeh, during his goodwill message emphasized the need for accurate and disaggregated data for effective youth empowerment and resource allocation. […]
Retired Police Officers Planned Protest Ill-advised: Says PSC
By George Ozalla Police Service Commission Reacts to Planned Protest by Retired OfficersThe Police Service Commission has noted the plan by retired Police Officers across the nation to embark on a planned protest over issues that are already receiving the attention of relevant Government Agencies. The Commission says the intended protest at a time there […]
ICPC Case: Court Remands Civil Defense Officer
By George Ozalla A Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the remand of an Officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Mr. Jubrin Buba, at the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Kuje. This follows Mr. Buba’s failure to appear for trial in forgery allegations leveled against […]
Senate Calls for Immediate Implementation of 4% FOB Policy
By George Ozalla The Joint Committee on Customs and Excise of National Assembly has called for the immediate implementation of the 4% Free On Board (FOB) policy on Monday 21st July, 2025. The committee also directed the Nigeria Customs Service to submit monthly performance reports on the 2024 budget. This resolution followed an interactive session […]
Brain Behind Indigenous MRAP
Meet Major General Victor Okwudili Ezugwu, the first Nigerian to develop military vehicle capable of resisting laπdmines. Major Ezugwu, a native of Ohebe Nsukka town in Igbo-etiti Local Government Area of Enugu state pioneered Nigeria’s first indigenous MRAP vehicle, driven by patriotism and ẞattlefield experience. In his remarks, Ezugwu said; “I challenged our tradesmen to […]
“UNCLE” SAM AMUKA-PEMU AND THE MIGHTY PEN@ 90 YEARS”
By: Godknows Igali On June 13th, 2025, a day after Nigeria’s newfound “Democracy Day” celebrations, citizens across the country gathered in various cities to honour a truly remarkable milestone – the 90th birthday of the venerable Prince Sam Oruru Amuka-Pemu. Counted among the pioneering set of journalists in Nigeria, a prolific writer and publisher, Amuka-Pemu […]
ICPC Secures Conviction of Immigration Staff Through Court in Employment Fraud
By George Ozalla The Independent Corruption Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Mr. Saifullahi Haruna, an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), for involvement in employment fraud. The conviction followed a petition received by the ICPC against Haruna. According to the ICPC, Haruna fraudulently obtained N140,000 in installments […]
“Obi Redirecting Goodwill to Serve the Needy”
By George Ozalla Former Anambra State Governor and former Presidential Candidate of Labour party has expressed heartfelt gratitude to all his Well-Wishers on his 64th Birthday.Obi expressed gratitude for the outpouring of goodwill and birthday wishes on his 64th birthday. In his message, he reiterated a longstanding practice of redirecting celebrations toward causes that uplift […]
ICPC FCC to Partner Against Corruption
By George Ozalla ICPC and Federal Character Commission is set to join forces against job racketeering in different organisations. To this end,The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Federal Character Commission (FCC) are launching a joint task force to tackle job racketeering in Nigeria’s public sector. This collaboration aims to […]
ICPC Arraigns Adamawa Officials Over Alleged Diversion of WB Funds
By George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned two officials from Adamawa State, Popoona Samuel and Arama Davies Gyandi, before a Federal High Court in Yola. The officials are accused of diverting funds meant for the rehabilitation of schools affected by insurgency in Adamawa State. These funds were […]
