By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has hosted 185 female students in Abuja as part of activities marking the National Girls in ICT Programme, a move aimed at encouraging greater participation of young girls in technology and innovation.The students were taken on an educational tour of the NCC Museum where they were exposed […]
Opinion By Chukwudi George Ozalla One of the most troubling shifts in social behaviour today is the normalisation of asking for money to solve basic needs within friendships and casual relationships.What should ordinarily be a matter of personal responsibility is now often transferred to others, sometimes with pressure, expectation, and irritation when assistance is not […]
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed confidence that Nigeria will overcome its current security challenges, declaring that the nation has survived more difficult periods in its history and will ultimately defeat insurgency and criminality.Akpabio spoke on Sunday during an Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre as part […]
By George Ozalla The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed reports claiming that he promised to secure senatorial tickets for lawmakers who lost in the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, describing the reports as misleading and a distortion of his remarks.According to a statement signed by Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Special Adviser […]
By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Wednesday hosted ambassadors, high commissioners, heads of diplomatic missions and senior government officials in Abuja as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) sought to deepen cooperation on trade facilitation, border management and international customs administration.The diplomatic cocktail reception, held at the rooftop of the NCS […]
By George Ozalla A political and empowerment gathering in Abuja on Thursday drew hundreds of women, youths and community mobilisers, as the Irene Ezekwe Empowerment Foundation used the platform to express support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second term ambition while also reviewing key policies of his administration since 2023. The event, held at the […]
By George Ozalla The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Intergovernmental Affairs on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026, at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, expressed support for ongoing reforms at the Federal Character Commission (FCC) aimed at strengthening transparency and ensuring fair access to federal employment across the country. The position was made during an engagement […]
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently secure the release of all abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State and other parts of the country, while demanding justice for victims and stronger national protection systems for children.The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, […]
By George Ozalla Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has declared that Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) because he was unwilling to face him in another electoral contest.Speaking on ARISE News on Wednesday morning, Omo-Agege maintained that he remained […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a two-week Technical Assistance Mission on Post Clearance Audit (PCA) in partnership with the World Bank Group under the Accelerated Revenue Mobilisation Reform (ARMOR) Programme, as part of efforts to strengthen compliance management, revenue assurance and trade facilitation through modern audit practices.The workshop, which began […]
