By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced its commitment to combating illicit financial flows and terrorism financing through a sensitisation programme on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism held at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.The programme, held as part of the Service’s first quarter operational review meeting and training […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka Nigeria and Somalia have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger diplomatic relations and expanded cooperation in security, trade, and economic development following a high-level meeting in Abuja. The Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, hosted Somalia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohamed Osman Mohamed, at the ministry’s headquarters […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka A strong coalition of stakeholders from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State on Wednesday gathered at Treasure Suites to officially submit the expression of interest and nomination forms of Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas, in what observers described as a major show of political solidarity ahead of the party’s internal […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was on May 6, 2026, approved a waiver exempting Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the party’s screening process ahead of its upcoming presidential primaries. The decision was reached at the NWC’s 188th meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja. Party officials said […]
By George Ozalla The Senate has confirmed Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs after considering a request forwarded by President Bola Tinubu.The two nominees were screened by the upper chamber in line with constitutional provisions before their confirmation during plenary presided over by Senate President […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka Businessman and political advocate, Mitchell Ifeanyi Aniorji, has officially announced his intention to contest for the Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general elections, pointing to what he described as inadequate representation at the federal level.Aniorji made the declaration in Abuja on Tuesday shortly after submitting his expression of […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka Nigeria’s diplomatic community recorded a significant gathering on May 5, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to witness the launch of Fragments of Time: My Foreign Service Years, a memoir by Ambassador Eineje Onobu that chronicles decades of service and insight into the nation’s international engagements. The event, held at […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China following a devastating explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang City, Hunan Province.The tragic incident, which occurred at the Huasheng Fireworks facility, reportedly claimed at least twenty-one lives and […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The political landscape in Bauchi State took a decisive turn as Senator Buba Shehu, representing Bauchi South in the 10th Senate, formally submitted his nomination forms, signaling a firm commitment to contest the state’s governorship seat.Speaking shortly after completing the submission process, the lawmaker emphasized that his aspiration is not self-driven […]
By George Ozalla The Senate has resolved to constitute a joint ad hoc committee comprising members of both chambers of the National Assembly to address the rising cases of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.The proposed committee, to be led by the leadership of the National Assembly, is expected to undertake a fact-finding and […]
