by George Ozalla Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has resisted an attempt by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to arrest him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly after he arrived in Nigeria aboard an EgyptAir flight from Cairo.Security sources and aides close to the former governor said EFCC […]
by George Ozalla The Nigerian Army has apprehended an individual, Alhaji Tijjani Abdul Rauf, for allegedly impersonating a retired Major General and falsely presenting himself as a senior military officer to mislead the public and exploit the credibility of the institution.According to a press statement signed by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director Army Public Relations, […]
by George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission has commenced a comprehensive review of the National Telecommunications Policy, first established in 2000, nearly 26 years ago, in a move aimed at modernizing the nation’s telecommunications framework and addressing persistent broadband gaps.The commission released a consultation paper inviting input from industry operators, government agencies, technology experts, investors […]
by George Ozalla Nigeria’s leadership class convened at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre on Thursday for the 18th edition of the Leadership Newspaper Annual Conference and Awards, a high-profile event recognizing excellence in governance, public service, corporate innovation, arts, and national impact. The venue was filled with governors, lawmakers, diplomats, business leaders, youth […]
by George Ozalla Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Gwabin Musa Rtd, has said sustainable peace and national stability can only be achieved when military and security operations are strengthened by deliberate investments in economic empowerment, social stability, and human development, stressing that security interventions alone cannot address the root causes of internal displacement and […]
by George Ozalla The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a $100 million receivables discounting facility for Bahamas Striping Group of Companies Ltd to support road construction and rehabilitation projects across the Bahamas.The financing, announced in Nassau on February 11, 2026, is expected to fund the rehabilitation and construction of more than 320 kilometres of […]
by George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has assured onion farmers and export stakeholders of the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to dismantling non-tariff barriers, address operational bottlenecks and collaborate with relevant agencies to create a more enabling export environment.Adeniyi gave the assurance on Monday, 9 February 2026, when he received members of the […]
by George Ozalla Proceedings at the National Assembly turned heated on Wednesday as the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, defended the Ministry’s proposed N3.245 trillion capital budget for the 2026 fiscal year before the Senate Committee on Works.The session, presided over by the committee’s Vice Chairman, Senator Rufai Hanga of Kano Central, examined the […]
by George Ozalla The House of Representatives Committee on Human Rights has commended the National Human Rights Commission for its 2025 performance, describing it as impactful despite limited resources and a complex human rights environment.Hon. Peter Abiola Makinde, Chairman of the Committee, made the commendation during the Commission’s 2025 budget defence and presentation of its […]
By Chukwudi George Ozalla The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Defence at the National Assembly in Abuja to defend its proposed ₦3.15 trillion allocation in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, amid lawmakers’ demands for accountability, measurable outcomes, and strengthened collaboration among security agencies.Leading the delegation, Minister of Defence […]
