By George Ozalla Veteran lawyer and former counsel to the families of the six young Nigerians killed by police in Abuja in 2005, Barrister Amobi Nzelu, has said Nigeria’s democratic challenges cannot be blamed solely on bad leadership, insisting that citizens must also develop the courage to resist inducement, question authority and demand accountability. Nzelu, […]
Delta North 2027: Elumelu asks Ochei to let the people decide
By Ndudirim Silvia Iloka Former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has responded to criticisms from the camp of former Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, insisting that his recent comments on the 2027 Delta North Senatorial race were intended as political advice and not an […]
Nibo Development: Nwankwo Urges Stakeholders to Compete for Development, Not Against One Another
Special Report By George Ozalla Former President-General of Nibo Town Union, Okey Goodluck Nwankwo, has called on political leaders, elected representatives and other stakeholders in Nibo, Anambra State, to use their political relationships and positions to attract development to the community instead of allowing political differences to create divisions among the people. Nwankwo, who served […]
NCC Board Reports 70% Progress on Network Expansion, Moves to Block Stolen Phones
By George Ozalla The Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reported significant progress in the expansion of telecommunications infrastructure across the country, with 8,526 of the 12,179 network coverage and capacity sites committed by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) now deployed. The Board disclosed this at its 110th meeting held on September 9, […]
Elumelu Defends Community Engagement, Challenges Critics’ Allegations
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The media team of former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has rejected allegations made against him by supporters of Chief Engr. Kelvin Uche Okolie, insisting that political accusations should be supported by credible and verifiable evidence. In a statement released on Wednesday, the media team […]
NCC Launches Free 100MB Daily Data Access for Educational Platforms
By George Ozalla Photo 1 Students flank Idris Olorunnimbe, Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Don Jazzy; and Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, during the unveiling of the Zero-Rated Data Access to Educational Platforms and Content Initiative aimed at promoting inclusive digital education through free […]
Akpabio Takes Alleged Anti-North Comment to DSS
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over a purported statement circulating on social media in which he was alleged to have made comments against people from Northern Nigeria. The petition, signed by Akpabio’s Chief of Staff, Chinedu Akubueze, asked the security agency to investigate […]
Apapa Port Won’t Be Conduit for Security Threats, Adeniyi Declares
As Customs Intercepts Narcotics, Drones, Expired Goods Worth ₦43.59bn By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has declared that Apapa Port will not be allowed to become a conduit for security threats, as the Service announced the interception of 13 containers containing narcotics, codeine syrup, restricted drones, used […]
NHRC: Dissent Is Not a Crime
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has demanded a full investigation and justice over the killing of Kano public commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Danshagamu, who was fatally stabbed by unknown assailants at his residence in Gaida Quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, […]
September 11: Twenty-Five Years After, The Pain, The Warning And A World That Changed
(September 11 Commemoration) By Chukwudi George Ozalla I was in Enugu, in southeastern Nigeria, when the news of the September 11, 2001 attacks reached us. I remember the shock vividly. I literally froze. My heart skipped as I tried to understand what I was hearing and seeing. The images coming from the United States looked […]
