By George Ozalla The Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Mr. Kamoru Ogunlana, has challenged young Nigerians to take a more active role in promoting democratic governance, accountability and national development, saying the country’s democratic future rests on an informed, responsible and engaged youth population. He gave the charge at the closing ceremony of the […]
By George Ozalla The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has called for greater commitment to the protection of human rights within Nigeria’s law enforcement system, saying the safety, dignity and rights of every Nigerian must remain central to policing and the administration of justice.Fagbemi made the call in […]
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Office of former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has dismissed allegations made by Mr. Solomon Ighoyohwo, describing them as inaccurate and inconsistent with the facts surrounding their past relationship. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Senator’s Media Adviser, Sunny Areh, the office said it was necessary […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The Elumelu family has continued its tradition of faith-based philanthropy with a fresh donation of ₦100 million to two major church bodies in Delta State as part of its five-year commitment to supporting religious and community development initiatives. The family donated ₦50 million each to the Anglican Diocese of Asaba and […]
By George Ozalla The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, has called for the protection of the Authority’s statutory funding allocation, stressing that any further reduction could affect its ability to effectively carry out its aviation safety oversight responsibilities. Najomo made the appeal during a public hearing organised by […]
How Technology, Leadership and Innovation Are Redefining Border Management Special Report By: Chukwudi George Ozalla The steady hum of powerful servers, rows of digital display screens and the constant flow of operational data offered a glimpse into a side of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) few Nigerians ever see. Hidden behind the familiar checkpoints, seaports […]
By Tosin Precious Adeniran The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has defended its decision to freeze a bank account belonging to the Osun State Government, insisting that the action was taken to protect public funds allegedly at risk of being diverted, even as Governor Ademola Adeleke described the move as unlawful and politically motivated. […]
By Ada Gloria Ewuzie The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has assured Nigerians that the ongoing Passport Centralization Reform will not disrupt passport application, processing or issuance, describing the exercise as a strategic operational upgrade aimed at improving service delivery, enhancing document security and strengthening the integrity of the nation’s passport system. The clarification follows concerns […]
By George Ozalla Preparations have commenced in earnest for the 60th birthday celebrations of Distinguished Senator Osita Bonaventure Izunaso popularly called Kpakpando, as political leaders, senior government officials, business executives, traditional figures and other eminent Nigerians gathered in Abuja to inaugurate a high-powered planning committee for the milestone event. The inaugural meeting of the Planning […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has called for stronger legislative support to drive its modernisation agenda, saying a robust legal framework is essential to building a transparent, efficient and accountable customs administration capable of meeting Nigeria’s revenue generation, trade facilitation and border security objectives. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made […]
