By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced its position as a trailblazer in strategic public engagement by taking part in the 36th Annual Conference of the African Public Relations Association (APRA). The conference, themed “Transforming Africa through Safe and Responsible Digital Communication,” convened over 500 stakeholders, including communication scholars, policy-makers, corporate executives, […]
“Blood on Our Hands: The Benue Tragedy Demands Action”
By George Ozalla Former Governor of Anambra State and former Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi has decried the latest onslaught going on in Benue state. According to Obi, “my heart is heavy as I learn of yet another horrific series of killings in Benue of women, children, soldiers, and displaced persons, all senselessly […]
NASS Poised to Make Mr President’s Visit on June 12 a Law – says Almustapha, Tinubu has done well- Hon Akinlayo
By George Ozalla Hon. Aliyu Ibrahim Almustapha, the Honorable Member representing Wurno/Rabah Federal Constituency of Sokoto State and Chairman, House Committee on Alternative Education, has reaffirmed the fact that the National Assembly plans to make it a tradition for the President to jointly sit with federal lawmakers on June 12 to address the nation to […]
Ojukwu Hails Tinubu Over Prof. Nwosu’s National Honor By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has extended its warmest congratulations to the Federal Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for recognizing the invaluable contributions of Prof. Humphrey Nwosu to Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary, Dr. Tony […]
CUPP Slams Tinubu’s FCTA Over N39bn ICC Renovation, Accuses Administration of ‘Self-Glorification’
By Newscount The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has strongly criticized the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) over its decision to spend N39 billion on refurbishing the Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC). According to CUPP, this expenditure is a clear example of misplaced priorities and a quest for self-glorification by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. […]
“Protecting Human Rights Key to Sustainable Democracy – NHRC”
By George Ozalla As Nigeria commemorates its 26 years of uninterrupted democracy, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the government at all levels to prioritize the protection of human rights and human lives. According to the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, the Commission is concerned about rising insecurity and […]
NPC, NASRDA Partner on Census
By George Ozalla The National Population Commission (NPC) and the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) have entered into a partnership to support the upcoming biometric Population and Housing Census. The partnership was sealed during a meeting between the Chairman of NPC, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, and the Director-General of NASRDA, Dr. Matthew Olumide […]
“Cultural Tourism Drives Africa’s Economic Revival” Says Adamu-Augie
By George Ozalla The Center for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC), in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, and the Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), yesterday commenced its Annual International Conference. The two-day event, taking place at Julius Berger Hall, University of Lagos, is being powered by the […]
Abuja Conference Centre Renamed in President’s Honour”
By George Ozalla The Abuja International Conference Centre was renamed the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in a ceremony held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. President Tinubu inaugurated the newly renovated facility, which was built in 1991 and had suffered years of neglect. The renovation, carried out by Julius Berger, was completed within eight […]
JESUTEGA ONOKPASA: YOU’RE NOT EXPENDABLE BUT SIMPLY AUTHENTIC
By Frank Tietie I have stopped to pen this tribute upon the news of the passage of the one I call an ‘authentic man’, a fiery lawyer and prominent member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Jesustega Onokpasa. Many people are going through life imprisoned by the fear of being different and have chosen conformity […]
