By George Ozalla In a bid to tackle ever increasing spate of illicit financial flows, various key stakeholders have gathered at the National Conference on Illicit Financial Flows in Abuja to brainstorm on workable action plans. Holding at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, the two-day high-level conference kicked off tuesday with the Executive Chairman of […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
By George Ozalla Seyi Vodi, the acclaimed Nigerian fashion designer and founder of Vodi Group, marked a monumental milestone – his Golden Jubilee – celebrating his 50th birthday in grand style. The glittering event took place at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja over the weekend. It was indeed a occasion of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Sam Hart I sat quietly at Seyi Vodi’s 50th Birthday Dinner Yesterday. The event was held at the Main Hall of the International Conference Centre, Abuja — the most spacious and prestigious venue in the city. And it was packed. A former president of a foreign nation was in attendance. Nigeria’s Vice President was […]
