By: George Ozalla A public hearing held yesterday at the Senate Wing of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja saw various key stakeholders solidly stand behind a bill to amend the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) Act 2022. The bill, conceptualized by the RMRDC and sponsored by Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi, aims to […]
By: George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has warned fuel smugglers to expect tougher times ahead as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) intensifies its crackdown on fuel smuggling. This warning comes after officers of Operation Whirlwind intercepted 28,300 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at N35.8 million along the Lagos-Ogun border […]
By: Stacey Ukaobasi Onwuegbuchulam In Nigeria and particularly in Igbo speaking communities, there is a certain patriarchal interpretation that is assigned to genders just as for a long time, there is this assumption that every woman married into any home is expected to have a male child. Women who give birth to girls are often […]
HURIWA suspects a ‘Jihad’ against Catholic priests Civil Rights Advocacy Group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has tasked the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies to forensically investigate if there is a well-funded, well-coordinated and well-motivated freelance armed killers hired to kill Catholic priests and Seminarians […]
By: George Ozalla As many Christians around the world mark the beginning of the Lenten season with Ash Wednesday today, they are reminded of the significance of Christ’s passion, suffering, and eventual crucifixion. This 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and reflection is a solemn moment for many Christians to repent from their sins, seek forgiveness, […]
FCT POLICE RESPOND TO MISREPORTED DEATH OF RETIRED COMPTROLLER GENERAL DAVID PARRADANG. From: Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, Abuja. In light of the recent reports alleging that retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, was kidnapped and subsequently killed, we wish to clarify the facts surrounding this incident to ensure […]
HURIWA accused Northern governors shutting schools for Ramadan fast of discrimination since Catholic Christians also fast for 40 days* Civil society group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has described as unconstitutional, discriminatory and insensitive, the arbitrary closure of public educational institutions in some Northern states for a month to mark the Muslim Ramadan […]
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) have inaugurated two key committees to enforce stricter automotive standards in Nigeria: Project Management Committee (PMC) – Responsible for providing strategic direction, approving key decisions, and ensuring the initiative aligns with SON and NADDC’s objectives. Project Implementation Team (PIT) – […]
By: George Ozalla In today’s interconnected world, where nano-technological developments have made information readily available at our fingertips, it’s easy to get lost in the vast expanse of the internet. With social media, email, text messages, and countless other digital distractions vying for our attention, it’s more important than ever to strike a balance and […]
By: George Ozalla Dr Zacch Adedeji’s outstanding performance at the National Assembly public hearing on the tax reform bill has earned him widespread praise and admiration. His exceptional leadership, expertise, and passion for driving meaningful change in the revenue sector have left a lasting impression on all in attendance. As noted by Newscount Crew, “Many […]
