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. […]
By Chikaodi Chukwuleta The Anambra State Chapter of the One Family, Twenty Palm Programme has announced a new strategic partnership with Alpha Palm City, an agro real-estate developer focused on expanding sustainable oil-palm cultivation across Nigeria. The announcement was made during a stakeholder summit organised by the National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria, which brought […]
By George Ozalla The Army Council has approved a major round of strategic promotions involving senior officers of the Nigerian Army, a move aimed at strengthening national defence leadership and enhancing operational capacity across key formations and units. According to a press statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director Army Public Relations, the […]
by George Ozalla Government and private‑sector interest in powering rural Rural Electrification Agency (REA)‑led infrastructure in Cross River State surged during a high‑level strategic roundtable held on Tuesday under the theme “Sustainable Impact, Beyond Policies: Powering Cross River State’s Blue & Green Economies Through Clean Energy Investments.” Represented at the event by his deputy, Peter […]
by George Ozalla The Nigerian Army, government officials, and the people of Bassa-Nge Kingdom paid their final respects to late Brigadier General Abu Ali (Rtd), a respected senior officer, former Military Administrator of Bauchi State, and the revered Etsu Bassa-Nge. The distinguished officer, whose life was marked by service, integrity, and dedication to national unity, […]
The new Nigerian Tax Act, which comes into effect on January 1, 2026, has been hailed as containing reforms capable of transforming the nation’s economy, promoting equity among the populace, improving the financial capabilities of low and medium class workers while substantially bridging Nigeria’s age-long infrastructural gap. To enforce compliance and effective implementation, some guidelines, […]
by George Ozalla The highly anticipated MAKEMS Jewelry Exhibition will hold this Saturday, December 29, 2025, at W O Kilaso Hall, Glowing Ages Academy, Games Village Road, Kaura District, promising an immersive showcase of handmade, carefully curated jewelry. Collectors continue to participate in the ongoing Makem Jewelry Auction, including bids for the Royal Amethyst & […]
by George Ozalla Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Wednesday presented a N517.54 billion Appropriation Bill to the Nasarawa State House of Assembly as the 2026 fiscal plan, describing it as a “Budget of Strategic Consolidation.” The budget is aimed at expanding economic development, improving infrastructure, intensifying urban renewal, and strengthening social protection across the state. […]
Protocol: It is with a sense of responsibility that I stand before you today to present the 2026 Fiscal Appropriation Bill in compliance with section 121(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). This is my seventh Budget presentation since my assumption of Office in 2019. This annual engagement reflects […]
