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 […]
by George Ozalla The City Boy Movement in the Southeast has dismissed as false viral social media claims that its regional coordinator, Chief Dr. Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has resigned from the group.The movement described the reports as misleading and urged members of the public to disregard them.According to a press statement […]
by George Ozalla Dr. Betta Edu on Sunday hosted the immediate past Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, at her residence in Abuja, where discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between Nigeria and the United States across security, health, humanitarian response, and economic development.Adams, a former police officer and two-term President of the New York […]
By George Ozalla The Pan-Niger Delta Forum has congratulated the Chief Executive Officer of Maton Engineering Nigeria Limited, Engr. Mathew Tonlagha, on the occasion of his 50th birthday, describing his life as one marked by resilience, grace and impactful service to society.The message was conveyed in a congratulatory letter signed by the National Chairman of […]
By Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh mnipr The judgment of the Court of Appeal delivered on Monday, February 9, 2026, represents a consequential affirmation of the constitutional principles that sustain Nigeria’s democratic order and the orderly functioning of its institutions. By upholding the disciplinary actions of the Senate as lawful and procedurally sound, the Court has […]
Extra Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla The night of Sunday, 8 February 2026, arrived in Abuja with the quiet authority of a moment destined to endure. Long before the formal programme began, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre had taken on a glow that went beyond lighting or décor. Convoys rolled in steadily, […]
by George Ozalla Speakers of state Houses of Assembly elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have elected the Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Danladi Jatau, as Deputy National Chairman, North, of the APC Speakers Conference. The decision was reached during the Conference’s national meeting held in Abuja, where Jatau […]
by George Ozalla The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Monday affirmed the suspension of the Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, holding that the Senate acted within the law in disciplining her.Delivering judgment in an appeal filed by the senator against an earlier decision of the Federal High Court, Justice Abba Bello Mohammed held that […]
