By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kano State following a fatal auto crash that claimed the lives of some members of the state’s sports contingent. The athletes were returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State when the accident occurred, […]
IN DEFENCE OF RUFAI OSENI
By Frank Tietie Rufai Oseni, Nigeria’s most popular television personality and co-host of The Morning Show (TMS), Africa’s most widely viewed morning news television programme, which airs every morning on the Arise News channel, is perhaps one of the most patriotic Nigerians alive today. In an age, where nearly everyone, especially in the media, seems […]
Sitting Posture and Health
*Copied from Facebook Sitting posture has a big impact on physical health, productivity and well-being especially with prolonged sitting common in modern life. Poor posture can lead to pain and long term issues, while good posture has benefits, according to Journal of Physical Therapy Science (2021) and NIH. Poor Posture: Slouching or hunching strains the […]
“The Imperative of Professionalism: Tackling the Menace of Fake Journalists.”
*Eyeball to Eyeball* By George Ozalla It is glaringly evident that the journalism profession is descending into a deep valley, grappling with the proliferation of fake journalists and quacks who are tarnishing the noble profession, especially in this era of free social media access for all. These impostors frequent high-profile events, exploiting their way past […]
Moghalu Unveils Ifeoma Okaro as Running Mate
By George Ozalla Dr. George Moghalu, the Labour Party governorship candidate for Anambra State’s upcoming November 2025 election, has officially named Mrs. Ifeoma Veronica Okaro as his running mate. This strategic partnership is seen as a visionary move, leveraging Okaro’s extensive experience in education and community development. Dr. Moghalu described Mrs. Okaro as a woman […]
“Drama in the Skies: Plane Incident Raises Safety Concerns, Obi on Board”
By George Ozalla A dramatic incident unfolded on Tuesday when an Airpeace plane carrying over 100 passengers, including Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, experienced technical issues while landing at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport’s local wing. The plane, with flight number P47123, took off from Abuja at 12:59 pm, about 24 minutes behind […]
Retire and Rot: The Pension System That Betrays The Old
In Nigeria, retirement is not rest. It is punishment. The average pensioner is not resting. He is waiting—waiting to be verified, waiting to be paid, waiting to die. While ministers retire into ambassadorial postings and lawmakers collect ₦500 million in severance for four years of theft, civil servants are handed silence, bureaucracy, and starvation. But […]
Human Rights Lawyer Accepts Invitation to Judge ECOWAS Moot Competition
By George Ozalla In a press statement made available to newsmen yesterday, Frank Tietie, Esq., a Nigerian human rights lawyer, stated that he has accepted an invitation to serve as a judge in the Inaugural Moot Court Competition organized by the Community Court of Justice of ECOWAS (ECOWAS Court). According to Tietie, the competition is […]
PSC, NDPC Seal Data Protection Pact for Police Recruitment
By George Ozalla The Police Service Commission (PSC) has taken a significant step towards ensuring a credible and transparent recruitment process for cadets and constables into the Nigeria Police Force. According to a press release by the PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, the PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd mni), led […]
NCC Orders Banks to Stop USSD Charges from Accounts
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed deposit money banks (DMBs) to stop deducting charges for unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) transactions directly from customers’ bank accounts. Instead, these charges will now be deducted from users’ mobile airtime, effective June 3, 2025. Each USSD session will attract a charge of ₦6.98 per […]
