By George Ozalla The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Saturday in Madrid urged Nigerians to embrace a values-based approach to national rebirth, stressing that the country must reject shortcuts and questionable wealth if it hopes to realise meaningful development. Obi stated this in Spain during the Reimagining Nigeria Symposium 2025, which […]
Obi Urges Soludo to Demonstrate Humility and Compassion
by George Ozalla The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on Governor Charles Soludo to show humility, gratitude, and compassion, following what he described as an “unfortunate and bitter” outburst by the governor. Speaking at the recently concluded Guild of Editors meeting at the Naval Base in Abuja, Obi congratulated Soludo […]
The Cruelty Behind the Obiano Death Rumour
Opinion by Chukwudi George Ozalla When the false story broke that former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, had died in London, it spread with a speed that showed how reckless people have become with information. It was one of those rumours that arrive without warning, carrying shock, confusion and unnecessary anxiety. When I learnt […]
Ojike Hails Smooth Polls, Reaffirms Confidence in Soludo
By George Ozalla Honorable Sir Innocent Ojike, the Member representing Oyi Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, praised the conduct of the November 8 governorship election in his ward, describing it as peaceful, orderly and a clear show of voter participation. In a brief exchange with journalists and election observers, Ojike, widely known […]
The Burden of Labels in a Dangerous Profession
Pointblank By Chukwudi George Ozalla Finley Peter Dunne, the American humorist and newspaper commentator of the early twentieth century, once wrote that the duty of journalism is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. Dunne was not a field investigator or foreign correspondent; he was a sharp writer who understood the delicate tension between […]
FCT Land Dispute Sparks Outrage Over Wike’s Conduct
George Ozalla A public statement circulating online has intensified scrutiny over the recent confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a young military officer, Lieutenant A. Y. Yerima, during a visit to a disputed parcel of land in Abuja said to belong to former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Awwal […]
MEN Demands Wike’s Resignation
George Ozalla The Movement for the Emancipation of Nigeria has called for the immediate resignation of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over what it described as an unacceptable display of executive lawlessness during a confrontation with a commissioned officer of the Nigerian Armed Forces, Lieutenant A. Y. Yerima. In a statement […]
Credible Elections: Summit Leaders Push for Urgent Constitutional Reforms
By George Ozalla The National Political Summit on Credible Elections and Political Stability of Nigeria has called for sweeping constitutional and electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections, with key national figures urging stronger safeguards to protect the integrity of the ballot and rebuild public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic institutions. The summit, convened on […]
See My Big Cassava, Come and Enjoy It
Special Feature by Chukwudi George Ozalla After the gubernatorial election in my state of Anambra, I decided to linger a little longer in my hinterland. There is a special kind of peace and joy here I often enjoy that the city cannot offer. Birds move lightly from branch to branch, singing their morning songs with […]
Tinubu Reappoints Marwa as NDLEA Chairman
by George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for another five-year term. The announcement was contained in a State House statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the […]
