By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka Prominent political leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders and dignitaries from across the country converged on Osun State on Saturday to honour the memory of Alhaja Sidikatu Abake Basiru, mother of the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, during her final Fidau prayers and reception.The event […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her election as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her emergence as a historic milestone for the legal profession and another demonstration of the growing capacity of women to provide purposeful leadership in Nigeria.The […]
Special Feature By: Chukwudi George Ozalla “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others.” Those words by the late Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s freedom fighter and former President, have continued to find relevance in the lives of men […]
By George Ozalla Former Deputy President of the Senate and Senatorial Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has congratulated the party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, CON, on his 65th birthday, describing him as a symbol of hope and a leader committed to transforming Nigeria.In […]
Feature By: The Federal High Court’s final forfeiture order covering dozens of properties in proceedings initiated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has once again drawn national attention to Nigeria’s anti-corruption campaign. The court’s decision is significant in its own […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released N7.61 billion to nine Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) for the payment of retirement benefits to 4,237 retired officers across the country.The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, announced the development on Tuesday during a dialogue with retired officers of the Service, where he disclosed that the […]
Analysis By Olumide Bajulaiye Since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 2023, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has positioned the Senate as a critical partner in implementing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. While the Executive formulates and implements policies, the legislature provides the legal framework that enables those policies to succeed. […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The Federal Government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector through expanded access to electricity, with a strong focus on boosting food production, reducing post-harvest losses and stimulating economic activities in rural communities.The initiative, known as the Productive Use of Energy (PUE), is designed to ensure that […]
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Senate has passed and concurred to the bill establishing the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ikwuano, bringing to a successful conclusion the legislative process for the creation of the new federal health institution in Abia State.According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Media Team of the Rt. Hon. Obi […]
By George Ozalla High Chief Martin Nwabueze (Ichie Akubudike) has renewed his call for the preservation of the cultural heritage of Umudioka Ancient Kingdom as preparations gather momentum for the 2026 Mkpikpa Festival, one of the community’s most revered traditional celebrations.The respected traditional title holder urged sons and daughters of Umudioka, the ten villages that […]
