By George Ozalla The Federal Government has begun formal steps to extradite former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, over allegations linking him to a plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The move is understood to be part of a wider investigation into an alleged coup network that security agencies say was uncovered after months […]
By Prosper Okoye Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) traders on Tuesday elected new market officials in their first-ever use of electronic voting, marking a shift from the manual system that had long been criticised for irregularities. The poll drew strong participation despite initial resistance to the process. About 502 traders were accredited, while 392 cast […]
By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a cabinet shake-up removing Edun as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy and appointing Oyedele as his replacement.According to a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Akume, the directive takes immediate effect, with handover processes expected […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has celebrated former president of the association and veteran broadcaster, Moji Makanjuola, as she marks her 70th birthday, describing her as a defining figure in Nigerian journalism and a steadfast advocate for women in the media.According to a press statement signed by the National Chairperson, […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, outlining a series of steps expected to guide the party’s internal processes in the build-up to the polls.The development was announced in Abuja, where the party set out a comprehensive framework covering major […]
By George Ozalla The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has taken a bold step toward restructuring its internal electoral process with the adoption of the Option A4 system for party primaries at its South East Zonal Stakeholders’ Meeting held at the International Convention Centre, Awka, as part of broader preparations aimed at strengthening internal democracy […]
By George Ozalla with Ndudirim Silvia Iloka Calls for stronger inclusion of Nigeria’s oil-producing regions in the ownership and participation structure of the oil and gas industry gained renewed momentum on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Abuja, as stakeholders pushed for reforms in upstream petroleum governance and access to strategic assets.The position was made at […]
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening consumer protection, improving payment system integrity and curbing electronic fraud across Nigeria’s digital and financial sectors.The agreement was signed in Abuja alongside the inauguration of two joint committees on Payment Systems […]
By George Ozalla The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has strengthened engagement with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in a renewed effort to secure telecommunications infrastructure across the country.The meeting, held in Abuja, brought together the Chairman of the NCC Board, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, and the Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Aminu Maida, with […]
Opinion By Chukwudi George Ozalla “Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote.” – George Jean Nathan Nathan was a sharp-tongued American drama critic and editor known for his biting commentary on public life and civic responsibility.His piercing observations about public life, carry a warning that stretches beyond his time. He wrote […]
