By George Ozalla Twenty three years after the dramatic events of July 10, 2003, former appointed and elected officials who served under the administration of former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chris Nwabueze Ngige, have described the incident as a defining moment in the state’s political evolution, saying it marked the beginning of the collapse […]
Japan Supports Families Facing Extreme Hunger in Northeast Nigeria
By Chiaka Orjiako WFP NIGERIA As food insecurity reaches alarming levels across northern Nigeria, the Government of Japan has provided critical support to help vulnerable families facing extreme hunger through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).Years of conflict, displacement and economic hardship have devastated livelihoods in the Northeast, leaving millions dependent on humanitarian assistance. […]
API, Ford Foundation Strengthen Journalists’ Capacity for Social Cohesion Reporting
Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla Against the backdrop of growing concerns over misinformation, declining public trust in institutions and widening social divisions across Nigeria, media practitioners gathered in Abuja for a two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the role of journalism in promoting social cohesion, national unity and responsible public discourse.The workshop, themed Equipping […]
Ngige–Agubata Wedding in Abuja: Where Heritage Meets Love
Special Report By George Ozalla, Ndudirim Silvia Iloka and Tosin Adeniran “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh”. – Genesis 2:24 At a deeply symbolic gathering of families, friends and Nigeria’s political elite, the wedding of Chukwunyelugo Ngige and Chetanna Agubata […]
Rising Cases of Diabetes-Related Nerve Damage Raise Alarm Among Health Experts
Special Report By George Ozalla Health practitioners across the country are drawing renewed attention to a steady rise in cases of nerve damage linked to Diabetes, as more individuals report persistent burning sensations in the feet, numbness, heaviness in the legs, and increasing difficulty with balance and movement. The condition, medically known as Diabetic Neuropathy, […]
Tietie’s Birthday Gathering Draws Military, Media and Policy Figures Into National Dialogue
Special Report By George Ozalla The evening carried the easy rhythm of a social gathering, yet it unfolded with a steady exchange of ideas across Nigeria’s military, media and policy circles. On March 17, 2026, the Transcorp Hilton Abuja hosted guests who arrived in calm succession, gradually filling the hall in honour of human rights […]
South-East Development Commission (SEDC) Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Spending Priorities
Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla “I always tried to be correct, not politically correct, because political correctness is often wrong and leads to bad policies.” This reflection from Singapore’s founding prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, captures the dilemma facing public institutions across Nigeria as a whole. Known for transforming a city-state with limited natural […]
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, […]
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 […]
