By George Ozalla The Ibibio Traditional Council in Akwa Ibom State has reaffirmed its confidence and pride in the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, describing him as “a son we know very well and are proud of.” The declaration came during a courtesy visit by the Senate President and his entourage to the […]
By George Ozalla President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke as the new Chief of the Air Staff, following a major shake-up in the nation’s military hierarchy. AVM Aneke, who is expected to be promoted to the rank of Air Marshal in the coming days, succeeds Air Marshal […]
Tinubu’s Sack of General Musa: Inside the Battle Between Loyalty and Military Doctrine By Newscount President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to relieve General Christopher Gwabin Musa of his duties as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has continued to stir unease within Nigeria’s political and security circles, with emerging details suggesting the move may have been […]
By George Ozalla The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has called on global business leaders to embrace corporate integrity as a strategic investment essential for sustainable growth and long-term success. Dr. Aliyu made the call while delivering a paper titled “Corporate Integrity in […]
By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a sweeping reshuffle of Nigeria’s top military hierarchy, in what the Presidency described as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s security architecture. According to a press statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, the new appointments take immediate effect. […]
By George Ozalla Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, has called on lawmakers to ensure that the ongoing constitution review process is driven by national interest rather than personal, political, or regional considerations. Speaking at the Joint Retreat of the Senate and House Committees on the Review […]
By George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced that it realised ₦1.87 billion from the disposal of forfeited assets in 2024, the highest amount generated since the establishment of the commission. According to the ICPC, the proceeds were derived from the disposal of perishable and scrapped assets worth […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a digital platform designed to curb vehicle smuggling and promote transparency in automobile importation across the country. The new platform, known as the Customs Verification Management System (CVMS), was officially unveiled at the NCS headquarters in Abuja by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. […]
By George Ozalla The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced plans to investigate bribery allegations leveled against Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Emmanuel Aina, following a protest at its corporate headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. According to a press release signed by Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations, the protesters, operating under the umbrella […]
By George Ozalla The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday led a delegation of the Senate to the Abuja residence of the Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, to commiserate with him over the death of his son and grandson. Senator Moro’s son, Victor Moro, who had just returned to Nigeria after completing his […]
