By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced its position as a trailblazer in strategic public engagement by taking part in the 36th Annual Conference of the African Public Relations Association (APRA). The conference, themed “Transforming Africa through Safe and Responsible Digital Communication,” convened over 500 stakeholders, including communication scholars, policy-makers, corporate executives, […]
By George Ozalla Former Governor of Anambra State and former Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi has decried the latest onslaught going on in Benue state. According to Obi, “my heart is heavy as I learn of yet another horrific series of killings in Benue of women, children, soldiers, and displaced persons, all senselessly […]
*Special Feature* By George Ozalla Today, families around the world celebrate Father’s Day, a special occasion that honors the selfless love, dedication, and responsibility of fathers in our lives. Father’s Day has its roots in the United States, where Sonora Smart Dodd, inspired by the success of Mother’s Day, wanted to honor her father, William […]
By George Ozalla Hon. Aliyu Ibrahim Almustapha, the Honorable Member representing Wurno/Rabah Federal Constituency of Sokoto State and Chairman, House Committee on Alternative Education, has reaffirmed the fact that the National Assembly plans to make it a tradition for the President to jointly sit with federal lawmakers on June 12 to address the nation to […]
Ojukwu Hails Tinubu Over Prof. Nwosu’s National Honor By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has extended its warmest congratulations to the Federal Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for recognizing the invaluable contributions of Prof. Humphrey Nwosu to Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary, Dr. Tony […]
By George Ozalla The Benue State National Assembly Caucus held a press briefing on Thursday, June 12, 2025, where they vehemently denied allegations made by Governor Hyacinth Alia that members of the caucus are sponsoring attacks in the state. Senator Abba Patrick Moro, the Senate Minority Leader representing Benue South Senatorial District, described the governor’s […]
By Newscount The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has strongly criticized the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) over its decision to spend N39 billion on refurbishing the Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC). According to CUPP, this expenditure is a clear example of misplaced priorities and a quest for self-glorification by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. […]
THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025 Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. Presiding National Assembly Officers Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON – SENATE PRESIDENTRt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON – SpeakerSenator Jibrin Ibrahim Barau, CFR – DEPUTY SENATE PRESIDENTRt. […]
By George Ozalla As Nigeria commemorates its 26 years of uninterrupted democracy, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the government at all levels to prioritize the protection of human rights and human lives. According to the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, the Commission is concerned about rising insecurity and […]
*Relection* By George Ozalla Nigeria’s democratic journey has been marked by numerous challenges, but prospects for a better future exist if key actors resolve to turn a new leaf. June 12, a significant day in Nigeria’s democratic history, commemorates the struggles and sacrifices of democracy advocates. The annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, widely regarded […]
