By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission marked its 30th anniversary on World Human Rights Day in Abuja on Wednesday with a city walk that drew staff, civil society groups, diplomats, media practitioners and residents. Beginning at Eagles Square, the procession moved through the Central Business District toward the NHRC headquarters in Maitama, with […]
Akpabio Says National Mood Informed His Quiet 63rd Birthday
by George Ozalla The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday marked his 63rd birthday without any elaborate ceremony, saying the atmosphere in the country did not call for celebration. The only formal observance was the cutting of a birthday cake presented by his staff and aides shortly after plenary, with a few senators […]
When a Nation Fails Its Own: The Untold Agony of Nigeria’s Unpaid Local Contractors
Feature By Chukwudi George Ozalla The continued practice of owing local contractors in Nigeria has evolved into one of the most embarrassing and economically damaging habits of public institutions in the country. It is a national disgrace that cuts across administrations, ministries, agencies and parastatals, leaving countless indigenous contractors trapped in a cycle of debt, […]
NHRC Condemns Killing of Women Protesters in Adamawa by George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission has condemned the killing of women who were protesting in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State and called for an immediate independent investigation to establish what transpired and who should be held accountable. The Commission’s Executive Secretary, Tony […]
Purity vs. Strategy: A Pragmatic Option for Ndi Igbo in Nigeria
By Uzu Okagbue There is a profound danger in any political movement that elevates emotion over architecture, moral certainty over strategic planning, and digital enthusiasm over institutional reach. Nigeria is a complex federation whose power structures are layered, negotiated, decentralized, and deeply entangled. To approach such a system with nothing more than moral conviction is […]
Emeh and the Dark Depths of Nigeria’s Policing: Inside a Whistleblower’s Ordeal
Special Investigative Report by Chukwudi George Ozalla There are stories that press a nation to stand still and examine the uncomfortable layers beneath its institutions, and the ordeal of Nnamdi Daniel Emeh sits at the heart of that reckoning. His case forces Nigerians to confront not only the truth about one young man who dared […]
Tinubu Celebrates Akpabio at 63, Calls Him a Patriot and Steadfast National Leader
by George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on his 63rd birthday, describing him as a patriot and a steadfast public servant whose commitment to national development has shown clearly across every office he has occupied. According to Tinubu, Senator Akpabio has displayed uncommon dedication to […]
The Leaders AMAC Truly Deserves in 2026
by Shadrack Evans Comr Delaw Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu, the APGA candidate for the February 2026 AMAC elections, represents the kind of leadership residents have been longing for; honest, accessible, people-driven, and tested. His journey from youth leadership to becoming one of the most trusted grassroots mobilisers in the FCT is rooted in service, sacrifice, and […]
The Leaders AMAC Truly Deserves in 2026 Comr Delaw Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu, the APGA candidate for the February 2026 AMAC elections, represents the kind of leadership residents have been longing for; honest, accessible, people-driven, and tested. His journey from youth leadership to becoming one of the most trusted grassroots mobilisers in the FCT is rooted […]
Celebrating an Uncommon Leader: Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio GCON on His Birthday
Special Feature By Chukwudi George Ozalla Scripture teaches that a good leader stands firm in the day of adversity and draws strength from God when challenges arise. That idea of overcoming through faith and steady resolve reflects the life of Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio GCON, born on December 9, 1962. God created him and […]
