By George Ozalla The Federal Government has formally inaugurated the Inter-ministerial Committee tasked with overseeing the planning and execution of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebrations. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, stressed the importance of unity and patriotism as the country prepares to mark […]
By George Ozalla Pastor Umo Eno, executive governor of Akwa Ibom state has stated that electricity is the single most important driver of the State’s development agenda, stressing that the era of energy insecurity in the state is over. Speaking at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and Akwa Ibom State Strategic Roundtable held in Abuja […]
*Opinion* By George Ozalla In the realm of politics, the tone and language used by leaders and aspirants can no doubt significantly impact the discourse and perception of their campaigns. Several separate jabs by His Excellency Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State in which he derided virtually all his key opponents in […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has provided an update on its ongoing recruitment exercise, which began with an official advertisement published in national newspapers on December 27, 2024. The exercise aims to fill 3,927 vacancies across the Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Customs Assistant cadres. The Service received a total of 573,523 applications during […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) have taken a significant step towards strengthening maritime security and enhancing anti-smuggling operations. On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, both agencies jointly tested a locally built airboat at Jabi Lake, Abuja. The airboat, designed to maneuver in shallow and hard-to-reach […]
By George Ozalla The Federal Government and experts have called on information chiefs to partner with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in its grassroots anti-corruption drive. This initiative aims to tackle corruption at the local level and promote transparency and accountability in governance. The partnership is expected to leverage the […]
By George Ozalla The new regulation, effective from September 8, 2025, exempts goods valued at $300 or less from payment of customs duties and related taxes. However, this exemption is limited to four importations per year and excludes prohibited or restricted items. According to the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Assistant Comptroller of […]
It is already a week, and your unexpected and shocking departure still looks like a dream. How I wish it is? When the news hovered without confirmation last week Sunday, there was panick and confusion. Many refused or chose not to believe it,others went into prayers demanding heavenly intervention. I am really finding it difficult […]
Rebuttal to Governor Soludo’s Utterances at APGA Election Council Inauguration The attention of the Ikukuoma/Iyom Campaign Organization has been drawn to the reckless and unguarded remarks made by Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo against our Governorship Candidate, Prince (Dr.) Nicholas Chukwujekwu Ukachukwu (Ikukuoma), and his Deputy Governorship Candidate, Distinguished Senator Uche Ekwunife, during the inauguration of […]
By Chikaodi Chukwuleta The electioneering activities of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the forthcoming November 8, 2025 Anambra State gubernatorial election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, has continued to get bigger boost each passing day, the latest coming from diverse groups and communities across various social strata. Last Saturday, September 25, the Osumenyi, Ukachukwu’s […]
