by George Ozalla The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on Governor Charles Soludo to show humility, gratitude, and compassion, following what he described as an “unfortunate and bitter” outburst by the governor. Speaking at the recently concluded Guild of Editors meeting at the Naval Base in Abuja, Obi congratulated Soludo […]
The Cruelty Behind the Obiano Death Rumour
Opinion by Chukwudi George Ozalla When the false story broke that former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, had died in London, it spread with a speed that showed how reckless people have become with information. It was one of those rumours that arrive without warning, carrying shock, confusion and unnecessary anxiety. When I learnt […]
Ojike Hails Smooth Polls, Reaffirms Confidence in Soludo
By George Ozalla Honorable Sir Innocent Ojike, the Member representing Oyi Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, praised the conduct of the November 8 governorship election in his ward, describing it as peaceful, orderly and a clear show of voter participation. In a brief exchange with journalists and election observers, Ojike, widely known […]
The Burden of Labels in a Dangerous Profession
Pointblank By Chukwudi George Ozalla Finley Peter Dunne, the American humorist and newspaper commentator of the early twentieth century, once wrote that the duty of journalism is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. Dunne was not a field investigator or foreign correspondent; he was a sharp writer who understood the delicate tension between […]
