by George Ozalla The United States has formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, ending a continuous membership that began in 1948. The departure, effective January 22, 2026, comes a year after President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the exit, citing concerns over the organization’s handling of the COVID‑19 pandemic and […]
When the Police Become Part of the Problem: The Unresolved Disappearance of Comfort Uwakwe
Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla A young woman’s distress call has turned into weeks of unanswered questions and growing frustration. Comfort Uwakwe, last seen in Epe, Lagos, reported being locked in a room and in danger, but despite repeated reports and the arrest of a suspect, the investigation remains stalled. Conflicting accounts, delayed police […]
NCC Licenses New Internet Service Providers, Expands Satellite Broadband in Nigeria
by George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission has issued new operating licences to six Internet Service Providers as part of efforts to strengthen competition, expand broadband access, and accelerate digital inclusion across Nigeria. The licences, effective from January 1, 2026, increase the number of authorised ISPs in the country to 231, up from 225 at […]
Nigeria Customs Endorses Africa Defence, Security Exhibition
by George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed its institutional support for Africa’s first comprehensive Defence and Security Exhibition, scheduled to be hosted by Nigeria in 2026, as the country intensifies preparations to position itself as a continental hub for defence innovation and security collaboration.The exhibition, known as the Africa International Defence and Security […]
