By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has underscored the vital role of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in combating illicit financial flows (IFFs) during the National Conference on Combating Illicit Financial Flows held in Abuja Tuesday to Wednesday during this week. The conference brought together stakeholders to discuss strategies for tackling […]
By George Ozalla The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 4,741 Inspectors to higher ranks, alongside 38 Specialist Deputy Superintendents of Police and 29 Specialist Superintendents, in a significant development aimed at boosting morale and efficiency within the Nigeria Police Force. According to a press release signed by Ikechukwu Ani, Head of […]
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 […]
