By George Ozalla The Federal Ministry of Finance and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) came under intense scrutiny at the National Assembly on Thursday over unresolved financial queries arising from the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) 2021 to 2023 Oil and Gas Sector Audit Report. The confrontation occurred before the Senate Committee […]
By George Ozalla Ndudirim S. Iloka The road into Amankwo, Inyi, in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, was busy with visitors on Thursday as relatives, friends and associates arrived for the burial ceremonies of Ezinne Augustina Ananyenwa Obi (née Maduakor), mother of the wife of Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi […]
By George Ozalla Nigeria and the United States have moved to strengthen their defence and security partnership following high-level bilateral talks in Washington D.C. focused on military cooperation, intelligence sharing and joint efforts to combat terrorism and other security threats. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), led a high-powered Nigerian delegation to […]
By George Ozalla Former Deputy President of the 9th Senate and Delta Central Senatorial District candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has alleged that armed men attacked members of his party during a political tour of Usiefrun in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, describing the incident as an […]
By George Ozalla The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has strengthened its regulatory framework for blood and blood products in Nigeria, with the agency saying the move is aimed at ensuring their safety, quality, availability and affordability. NAFDAC said the initiative had received the support of the Minister of Health […]
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised concern over the growing use of hate speech, intimidation, incitement and divisive rhetoric ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that unchecked inflammatory statements could threaten human rights, peaceful coexistence and democratic participation. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted an alleged international wildlife trafficking operation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, rescuing two live lion cubs and arresting three suspects allegedly connected with the illicit movement of the animals. The operation, which took place on August 4, 2026, was carried out by the Special […]
By George Ozalla President Bola Tinubu has urged voters in Osun State to vote wisely in Saturday’s governorship election, saying the state needs to be politically linked with the Federal Government at the centre. Tinubu made the call on Thursday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign rally in Osogbo, where he was represented […]
By George Ozalla The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday disclosed that it had recovered more than N115 billion and $84 million in outstanding statutory levies owed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by oil companies. The disclosure was made before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts during its investigation into queries contained […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced plans to introduce Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) baggage tracking technology at domestic and international airport terminals to tackle cases of delayed, missing and misrouted luggage. The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA, Michael Achimugu, disclosed this at a stakeholder engagement forum in Lagos […]
