By George Ozalla At the just concluded 2025 Conference on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), it is revealed that Nigeria loses a staggering $18 billion annually to illicit financial flows (IFFs), an ugly trend that has severe consequences for the country’s economic development, worsening poverty and undermining governance. Experts have raised concerns about the significant revenue […]
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory Council, has honored Anambra State’s Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, as the “Best Crime Fighter – Man of the Year 2025”. This prestigious award recognizes CP Orutugu’s exceptional leadership, strategic approach to crime prevention, and dedication to upholding the rule of law […]
By George Ozalla The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has successfully organized a two-day 2025 conference on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. The conference which ended Wednesday, brought together experts, various stakeholders, heads of other government agencies, and state chairmen of boards of internal revenues to discuss the […]
By Amaka Okwudili Drama unfolded at the National Assembly in Abuja Tuesday, when armed security personnel blocked suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from entering the premises. Senator Natasha, representing Kogi Central, had vowed to resume her legislative duties following a court ruling asking the Senate to recall her. Senator Natasha was accompanied by prominent activists like […]
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 […]
