Special News Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla The three major sociocultural organisations representing the Tiv, Idoma and Igede peoples of Benue State have rejected the Federal Government’s inclusion of the state in the pilot implementation of its National Ranching Policy, insisting that no ranching programme should be imposed on the state without the consent of […]
ICPC Chairman’s ₦53,000 Ordeal: The Police Extortion Crisis That Refuses to End
Special Report By George Ozalla The arrest of four policemen attached to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command for allegedly extorting ₦53,000 from the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), has reopened a troubling conversation about a problem that has lingered within the […]
From Serving At JAMB To Heading It: Aina’s Unusual Journey
Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla When Professor Segun Aina first came to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) as a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, he was a young graduate beginning his professional career. At the time, there was little indication that his association with the institution would eventually lead him back […]
Inside Nigeria Customs’ Digital Revolution
How Technology, Leadership and Innovation Are Redefining Border Management Special Report By: Chukwudi George Ozalla The steady hum of powerful servers, rows of digital display screens and the constant flow of operational data offered a glimpse into a side of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) few Nigerians ever see. Hidden behind the familiar checkpoints, seaports […]
Ngige’s July 10 Ordeal: Former Officials Mark 23 Years, Describe Incident as Turning Point in Anambra’s Democratic History
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 […]
