Spotlight by George Ozalla Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has continued to draw attention through quiet acts of kindness that emerge in ordinary moments rather than staged political appearances. A recent incident on the Abuja Lokoja expressway highlighted this side of him when he stopped during a private movement and offered financial support to a group […]
Acquitted Lagos Doctor Olaleye Remanded in UK Over Alleged Voyeurism
by George Ozalla A former medical director at the Optimal Cancer Care Foundation in Lagos, Dr Olufemi Olaleye, has been remanded in custody in the United Kingdom on allegations of recording private sexual acts involving several women during his years working as a doctor in Kent. He is to remain in custody until January 2, […]
Former AGF Malami Rejects Terrorism Financing Claims
by George Ozalla Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has denied any involvement in terrorism financing, insisting all his professional engagements have been lawful. Malami said he has never been summoned, questioned, or investigated by any security or intelligence agency in Nigeria or abroad over terrorism-related activities. He criticized […]
Fifty-five Years After the War: Why the Igbo Must Stop Lamenting and Start Looking Inward
Opinion by Chukwudi George Ozalla Fifty-five years after the Nigeria-Biafra civil war formally ended in January 1970, lamentation continues to dominate public discourse within the Igbo community. Across political seasons, federal appointments, and national debates, the same complaints of marginalisation and exclusion recur. While some grievances are valid, focusing solely on them obscures a deeper […]
Reps spokesman Rotimi, Rep Bamidele Salam, and others storm NUJ FCT as Grace Ike marks one year by George Ozalla The Nigerian Union of Journalists FCT Council on Thursday hosted prominent Nigerians including the spokesperson of the House of Representatives Akin Rotimi Jr, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts Bamidele Salam, the […]
ICPC Secures Historic Conviction of Prof. Ndifon in Sex Scandal
by George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has secured a landmark conviction against Professor Cyril Osim Ndifon, formerly Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar, after a Federal High Court in Abuja found him guilty of sexual harassment and abuse of office. The court sentenced Ndifon […]
Ocha Brigade Enforces Clean, Healthy Anambra Policy at Main Market Amid Resistance
by Karen James The Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (Ocha Brigade) on Tuesday intensified its environmental enforcement exercise at the Main Market—covering Ajasa, Sokoto Road, Ose, and surrounding areas in Onitsha—removing illegal street traders and clearing obstructions that have caused persistent gridlock in the commercial hub. Many traders had converted access roads and drainage channels […]
Nasarawa Assembly Lawmakers, Staff Undergo IPSAS Training
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 […]
Spaces for Change Trains CSOs to Tackle Rising Digital Threats
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 […]
Women Push for Final Passage of Special Seats Bill
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 […]
