By George Ozalla The President of Senate Godswill Akpabio has called on the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to embrace innovation and undertake the reorientation of its members to ensure that journalism promotes unity, ethical standards, and combats insecurity, especially in the era of social media. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the NUJ delegation […]
No Boxing Gloves for Lawmakers, Says Akpabio: NASS Focused on National Development”
By George Ozalla Senate President Godswill Akpabio has emphasized that lawmakers were elected to foster policies that promote national development, not to engage in confrontation with the Executive. Speaking in an upcoming feature documentary to mark two years of the Bola Tinubu administration, Akpabio stressed the importance of cooperation between the National Assembly and the […]
Tinubu Pledges Support to Ukachukwu, Hands Over APC Flag
By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has thrown his weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Anambra State, Evangelist Nicholas Ukachukwu, and his running mate, Senator (Dr) Uche Ekwunife. On Monday, Tinubu presented the APC flag to the duo at the State House in Abuja, signaling his full support and confidence […]
100 Days of Progress: SEDC MD Briefs Tinubu
By George Ozalla Mark Okoye II, the pioneer Managing Director of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), recently celebrated 100 days in office with a courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. During their meeting, Okoye II briefed the President on his accomplishments so far, future road map, seeking guidance and continued support for the […]
Senate PAC Summons NNPC Auditors: A Quest for Transparency
By George Ozalla The Senate Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned four external auditors of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) to appear before it on May 27, 2025, to clarify certain contentious issues regarding the NNPC’s audited statement of accounts for the period 2015-2018. The summoned auditors represent the firms FOA, PIVC, MUKTHAR Dangana […]
The Blazing Cost: Tackling Fire Outbreaks in Nigeria’s Economy
By Michael Adedotun Oke Fire outbreaks pose an increasingly urgent threat to Nigeria, inflicting devastating losses on lives, property, and the national economy. From bustling city markets to critical financial institutions and vital agricultural farmlands, the recurrence of infernos demands immediate and coordinated action from all stakeholders. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has witnessed […]
“Dr. Zacch Adedeji Shines Brighter”
By George Ozalla Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has received accolades for his exceptional leadership and Nigeria’s substantial contributions to the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA). The commendation was made during the 96th Management Committee Meeting of CATA held at Broadway House, London, on May 22, 2025. […]
Wike Seeks NASS Approval for FCT’s N1.78 Trillion 2025 Statutory Budget
By George Ozalla The Honorable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike Esq., has appealed to the National Assembly to approve the FCT’s N1.78 trillion Statutory Budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year. The Minister made this call yesterday when he appeared before the Senate and House of Representatives joint committees on […]
EFCC Transfers Over 753-Unit Housing Estate Recovered from Emefiele to FG”
By George Ozalla The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a 753-unit housing estate recovered from former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The estate, valued at millions of naira, was built on a 150,500 square meter land in Lokogoma District, Abuja, […]
Nigeria’s Digital Security Dilemma: Senate Committee Sounds Alarm on Rising Cyber Threats
By George Ozalla The Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity recently held an interactive session with key players in the communications sector to tackle rising insecurity in the country. The session, held on May 15, 2025, at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, aimed to harness Nigeria’s communications infrastructure and digital systems to combat crime […]
