by George Ozalla Fresh and detailed allegations have surfaced against Access Bank Plc over an alleged 2002 boardroom action that the family of the late Paul Adedoyin Odunaiya claims led to the loss of shares, dividends and profits now valued at ₦494,913,658.35.Petitions, correspondence and supporting documents obtained by journalists indicate that the dispute dates back […]
Lady Grace Agbadugo Buried in Nnokwa
by Ebele Ofodile The remains of late Lady Grace Ngozi Agbadugo were on Saturday laid to rest in her hometown of Nnokwa, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, amid a large gathering of family members, friends, associates and well wishers who came to honour her life and service.The burial ceremony was marked by […]
When the Present Threatens the Future
Commentary By Chukwudi George Ozalla There is a simple test of personal and professional relevance: if your present is better than your future, then something is fundamentally wrong. Growth is not an accident. It is a daily decision. Anyone who arrives at a point where yesterday looks richer than tomorrow has either abandoned discipline or […]
EFCC Details Alleged $13m Oil Block Deal Linked to Aisha Achimugu
by George Ozalla The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has laid out details of how 13 million dollars in alleged illicit funds linked to Oceangate Engineering Oil and Gas Limited were used to acquire two Nigerian oil blocks connected to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu.The allegations are contained in an affidavit sworn to by an EFCC investigator, […]
US Officially Leaves World Health Organization After 78 Years
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 […]
APGA National Chairman: Ezeokenwa Celebrates Birthday in Awka
by George Ozalla Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), celebrated his birthday on Wednesday, 21st January, 2025, with a gathering that brought together political leaders, government officials, traditional rulers, sports figures, and supporters from across Anambra State and beyond. The event, held at Stanel Dome in Awka, began with […]
Nestoil, Neconde Supreme Court Ruling Deepens Focus on Legal Representation in Multi‑Billion Dollar Debt Dispute
by George Ozalla The Supreme Court has directed that the long-running debt dispute involving oil services group Nestoil Limited and its affiliate Neconde Energy Limited return to the Court of Appeal for review of legal representation, following procedural concerns raised in the case. The ruling comes after years of litigation over approximately $2 billion owed […]
