By George Ozalla Lawmakers of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, alongside management staff and committee secretaries, have commenced a three-day intensive training on International Public Sector Accounting Standards to strengthen transparency, accountability and credibility in public finance reporting and budget preparation in the state. The workshop, holding in Makurdi, was organised by the Assembly […]
by Prosper Okoye Spaces for Change has trained more than 40 civil society actors and journalists in Port Harcourt as part of a renewed push to strengthen digital security within Nigeria’s civic space amid growing online risks. The organisation’s tech officer, Michael Itegbe, said the digital clinic was convened to help civic actors adapt to […]
Special Report by Chukwudi George Ozalla Nigerian Women and National Women Leaders Forum of Political Parties- all coming together from different political parties, activists, He‑For‑She advocates, female politicians, non‑governmental organisations, media professionals, and other stakeholders gathered Thursday in Abuja as Kano Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel witnessed a large turnout for a national dialogue […]
by Chukwudi George Ozalla The Senate has screened and confirmed General Christopher Gwabin Musa Rtd as the new Minister of Defence, returning him to the centre of national security leadership barely a little over one month after his pull out of service as Chief of Defence Staff. His appearance drew wide attention within the security […]
by George Ozalla The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation has announced the passing of Prof. Abdulgafar Siyan Oyeweso, former Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of Obafemi Awolowo University. According to a statement signed by the Director-General of the Centre, Hon Aisha Adamu Augie, the Management and Staff described his death as a […]
By George Ozalla The new Chairman of the National Population Commission, Dr Aminu Yusuf, yesterday formally assumed duty at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, stepping into the role alongside two newly sworn in Federal Commissioners, Joseph Haruna Kigbu and Tonga Betara Bularafa. Their assumption of office followed the swearing-in ceremony at the Presidential Villa earlier […]
Editorial By Chukwudi George Ozalla The nomination of General Christopher Gwabin Musa Rtd and the likely swift confirmation by the Senate to serve as Minister of Defence comes at a time when Nigeria stands at a serious security crossroads. He pulled out of service in October as the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff after […]
By George Ozalla High Chief Martin Nwabueze has been honoured with an Award of Merit by the Officers’ Mess of the 302 Artillery Regiment, Onitsha, in recognition of his steady support and contributions to the growth of the institution. The Commander of the Regiment, Col. B. M. Yakubu, presented the award at the Onitsha Cantonment […]
Article By Chukwudi George Ozalla Gender Based Violence remains one of the most stubborn human rights challenges across the world, and the 16 Days of Activism observed every year from 25 November to 10 December continues to remind societies that violence is not a private matter but a direct assault on dignity, equality and freedom. […]
By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the nomination of General Christopher Gwabin Musa to the Senate for confirmation as the new Minister of Defence. The development was conveyed in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, according to a press statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and […]
