By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new digital platform known as the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System (SCADS) at the International Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as part of efforts to improve passenger clearance, reduce delays and strengthen operational efficiency at the nation’s airports.The platform, unveiled on […]
By George Ozalla Massive crowds of party faithful and constituents on Monday turned out for the affirmation of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District ahead of the next general election.Akpabio, who emerged unopposed as the sole APC aspirant for the […]
By George Ozalla Former Deputy Senate President and former Governorship Candidate for Delta state in the 2023 general election, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, KSJI , has declared victory in the Delta Central Senatorial District primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the outcome as a clear and overwhelming mandate from delegates across the district.In […]
By Frank Tietie As I write, leaders of Okuama, an Urhobo community in Delta State, remain in detention without formal charges nearly two years after their arrest over allegations linking them to the tragic killing of soldiers of the Nigerian Army during the conflict between Okuama (Urhobo) and Okoloba (Ijaw). In March 2024, Okuama came […]
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured Nigerians that deliberate regulatory reforms and fresh investments by operators would soon improve telecommunications services across the country amid rising public complaints over poor network quality.The commission gave the assurance following increasing concerns by subscribers over persistent dropped calls, unstable internet connectivity, slow data speeds […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Medical Unit on Monday commenced its 7th Annual Medical Corps Retreat in Katsina State with a renewed commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and improving the welfare of officers across the Service.The five-day retreat, themed “Operational Wellbeing: Protecting Health to Protect Borders,” brought together medical personnel, healthcare experts, […]
By Ebele Ofodile Aspirant for the Awka North and South House of Representatives seat under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr Augustine Azubuike Ekwezor, has officially declared his intention to contest the position, saying the constituency deserves quality and purposeful representation.Ekwezor, popularly known as Ide Umuawulu, made the declaration during an […]
By Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh The controversy surrounding the recent amendment to the Senate Standing Rules has generated more heat than light. Unfortunately, much of the public conversation has been framed around personalities rather than principles, and emotions rather than institutional logic. Yet the real issue before the Senate is neither about Senator Godswill Akpabio […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, FCT Council, has partnered with Nizamiye Hospital Abuja to organise a medical outreach for journalists at the Council’s Secretariat in Utako District, Abuja last week Saturday.The exercise, held as part of activities for the 2026 NUJ FCT Press Week, drew journalists from various media organisations across […]
By George Ozalla The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi MFR has once again reassured his commitment to responsible digital transformation and innovation-driven governance, as he delivered a keynote address at the 4th Biennial International Conference organised by the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, in collaboration with the Faculty of […]
