by George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has shifted its regulatory focus to prioritise consumer experience, moving beyond traditional technical performance metrics. Edoyemi Ogoh, Director of Technical Standards and Network Integrity at the NCC, explained that the Commission will now evaluate factors such as ease of recharge, simplicity of service subscription, efficiency in complaint […]
By Wale Ojo-Lanre*Culled from his Facebook page A detailed account by lawyer and journalist Wale Ojo-Lanre has highlighted the extensive philanthropic work of Chief Wole Olanipekun SAN, CON, revealing how the Senior Advocate of Nigeria has deliberately channelled billions of naira into education, empowerment and community development over nearly three decades. Ojo-Lanre, who has observed […]
by George Ozalla Onitsha has been gripped by shock and anger following the arrest of two brothers, Nonso Augustine Akpeh, 37, and Kingsley Akpeh, 44, over their alleged role in the kidnap and killing of three Cameroonian traders who reportedly arrived in the city for Christmas business. Local sources said the traders travelled from Cameroon […]
by George Ozalla The Ikeja High Court has sentenced Redeemed Christian Church of God youth pastor Akolade Arowolo to death after finding him guilty of killing his wife, Titilayo, a banker with Skye Bank. Justice Lateefat Okunu delivered the ruling after a lengthy review of forensic reports and witness statements that placed the responsibility for […]
by George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service Board has approved a wide-ranging promotion exercise, highlighting the elevation of two senior public relations professionals, Assistant Comptroller General Timi Bomodi and Assistant Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada. The announcements came during the Board’s 64th Regular Meeting held in Abuja, under the chairmanship of the Minister of Finance […]
by Chukwudi George Ozalla A warm morning sun fell on the Regina Caeli Parish Rectory in Uyo on Saturday as parishioners and dignitaries gathered to witness its blessing and official commissioning. The air was filled with prayers, hymns, and a sense of solemn celebration as President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, took the podium to […]
by George Ozalla The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has assured retired police officers protesting their continued inclusion in the Contributory Pension Scheme that the National Assembly is poised to resolve the matter without delay. The retirees had maintained a steady presence at the entrance of the National Assembly as they pressed for their removal from […]
by Chukwudi George Ozalla A quiet, heavy mood settled over Nibo yesterday as residents gathered at the compound of the late Engr. Innocent Igwedinma Akuvue before proceeding to St. Theresa’s Catholic Church for the requiem Mass. Faces carried the weight of profound loss for an illustrious son of the soil, and conversations were subdued as […]
By Chikaodi Chukwuleta The Nigerian Institute of Highway and Transportation Engineers, a specialised division of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, has formally inaugurated the 4th Chairman and Executive Committee of its Awka Chapter during a well-attended ceremony that brought together senior engineers, policymakers, academics, and industry stakeholders committed to advancing transportation engineering in Anambra State. […]
