By Chukwudi George Ozalla The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Defence at the National Assembly in Abuja to defend its proposed ₦3.15 trillion allocation in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, amid lawmakers’ demands for accountability, measurable outcomes, and strengthened collaboration among security agencies.Leading the delegation, Minister of Defence […]
City Boy Movement Denies Obi Cubana’s Resignation, Disowns Alleged Comment on
by George Ozalla The City Boy Movement in the Southeast has dismissed as false viral social media claims that its regional coordinator, Chief Dr. Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has resigned from the group.The movement described the reports as misleading and urged members of the public to disregard them.According to a press statement […]
Edu Hosts Former New York Mayor Adams, Seeks Stronger U.S.–Nigeria Partnership
by George Ozalla Dr. Betta Edu on Sunday hosted the immediate past Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, at her residence in Abuja, where discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between Nigeria and the United States across security, health, humanitarian response, and economic development.Adams, a former police officer and two-term President of the New York […]
PANDEF Felicitates Tonlagha at 50, Hails His Life of Purpose
By George Ozalla The Pan-Niger Delta Forum has congratulated the Chief Executive Officer of Maton Engineering Nigeria Limited, Engr. Mathew Tonlagha, on the occasion of his 50th birthday, describing his life as one marked by resilience, grace and impactful service to society.The message was conveyed in a congratulatory letter signed by the National Chairman of […]
THE COURT OF APPEAL JUDGEMENT AND SEPARATION OF POWERS: SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHANANDTHE CLERK OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA & 3 ORS
By Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh mnipr The judgment of the Court of Appeal delivered on Monday, February 9, 2026, represents a consequential affirmation of the constitutional principles that sustain Nigeria’s democratic order and the orderly functioning of its institutions. By upholding the disciplinary actions of the Senate as lawful and procedurally sound, the Court has […]
Tonlagha Turns 50: From the Creeks to the Centre of National and Global Applause
Extra Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla The night of Sunday, 8 February 2026, arrived in Abuja with the quiet authority of a moment destined to endure. Long before the formal programme began, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre had taken on a glow that went beyond lighting or décor. Convoys rolled in steadily, […]
APC Speakers Pick Danladi Jatau as Deputy National Chairman (North)
by George Ozalla Speakers of state Houses of Assembly elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have elected the Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Danladi Jatau, as Deputy National Chairman, North, of the APC Speakers Conference. The decision was reached during the Conference’s national meeting held in Abuja, where Jatau […]
Appeal Court Upholds Natasha’s Senate Suspension
by George Ozalla The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Monday affirmed the suspension of the Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, holding that the Senate acted within the law in disciplining her.Delivering judgment in an appeal filed by the senator against an earlier decision of the Federal High Court, Justice Abba Bello Mohammed held that […]
NCC Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Digital Integration
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration and digital integration among telecommunications regulators in the West African sub-region.The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, restated this position when the NCC hosted a high-level delegation from the Liberia Telecommunications Authority at its headquarters in Abuja.Speaking through […]
Nd’igbo, Our Greatest Barrier Is Ourselves
Opinion By: Chukwudi George Ozalla “Discipline, unity and meritocracy define the success of great societies. Without them, talent and resources lie fallow.” — Lee Kuan Yew, Founding Prime Minister of Singapore For decades, the Igbo have cried marginalization. We speak of exclusion, of being denied our fair share of national benefits, appointments, and opportunities, of […]
