By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned members of the public against a fake Facebook page operating under the name “Customs Authority,” describing it as a fraudulent platform created to impersonate the Service and deceive unsuspecting individuals.In a public alert issued by the NCS, the Service said the page is not affiliated […]
By Prosper Okoye The Young Progressives Party (YPP) is united and ready to compete for power in the 2027 general election following the successful conclusion of its national convention and presidential primary, Federal Capital Territory Chairman Abraham Simon Adedotun said on Saturday. Speaking after the convention in Abuja, Adedotun said disagreements that emerged during the […]
By Prosper Okoye Hundreds of children across Abia State have benefited from an outreach programme marking Children’s Day, with organisers calling for sustained investment in child welfare beyond commemorative celebrations. The Abia Children’s Day Outreach 2026 provided educational materials, healthcare support, feeding programmes, recreational activities and gift items to participating children, many of whom came […]
By Prosper Okoye Child protection advocate and Founder of Saffron Social Development Global Foundation (SaffronSDGF), Opeyemi Ebulu-Eyuruntari, has warned that being a child in Nigeria is becoming increasingly dangerous amid rising cases of kidnappings, violence, abuse and other threats affecting children across the country. Speaking in a statement to mark the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, […]
By Prosper Okoye The Young Progressive Party (YPP) has confirmed Blessing Ufedojo Benyeogor as its candidate for the 2027 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial election, setting up a contest against incumbent Senator Ireti Kingibe of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Benyeogor said her decision to contest was driven by concerns over governance gaps in the […]
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his third anniversary in office, praising his administration’s reforms and leadership while expressing support for his re-election bid.In a statement personally signed by him, Akpabio described Tinubu’s three years in office as a period of bold reforms, strategic […]
By George Ozalla Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress, APC, and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, declaring his intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.Omo-Agege made the declaration in a detailed press statement issued Thursday, describing his […]
By Prosper Okoye Dr Ugo Young Atakulu has emerged as the Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election in the Abuja Municipal/Bwari Federal Constituency following a consensus arrangement by the party on Thursday. The emergence came during the party’s primary exercise in Abuja, where officials said Atakulu was returned unopposed […]
By Prosper Okoye The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has confirmed that its presidential, governorship, National Assembly and state assembly primaries will hold nationwide on May 29 despite disruptions caused by the Eid-el-Kabir holidays. The party said logistical challenges linked to the public holidays, including limited flight availability, had left many aspirants and members of its […]
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, urging them to stay away from drugs, cultism and other social vices capable of destroying their future.Akpabio, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, […]
