Editorial by Chukwudi George Ozalla Nigeria’s skyline of connected towers and humming fibre-optic cables stands as an unmistakable monument to transformation, not a dream, not a half-formed promise, but tangible revolution. On waterlogged streets, in crowded markets, in university lecture halls and in the offices of startups, Nigerians now experience the profound impact of a […]
Akpabio Urges Nigerians to Embrace Peace, Love, and Unity This Christmas
by George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has extended warm Christmas greetings to Nigerians, particularly Christians, calling on them to promote peace, love, and unity across the nation.In a message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio urged citizens to embody kindness, generosity, and compassion […]
Ministry of Defence Embarks on Digital Transformation with Galaxy Backbone
by George Ozalla The Ministry of Defence has begun a major digital transformation with the adoption of a cloud-based platform, following a high-level meeting in Abuja on 23 December 2025. The meeting, attended by the Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd) OFR, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi […]
Farewell Obior!
by Chukwudi George Ozalla Obiozor has gone to be with the Lord. And the heart struggles to understand this silence she has left behind. Obior, your departure has drawn a deep line of sorrow across our lives, a quiet ache that words can hardly carry.I remember our childhood days so clearly now, as though memory […]
EFCC Uncovers Properties Worth Over N212bn Linked to Former AGF Malami
Special Report by Chukwudi George Ozalla Nigeria’s struggle with corruption returned sharply to public attention this week as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC uncovered a vast network of properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, with assets estimated at more than N212 billion spread […]
NUJ FCT Spreads Christmas Cheer as Ike Distributes Bags of Rice
by George Ozalla Joy and excitement filled the premises of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory Council, Abuja, as members gathered in large numbers to receive bags of rice distributed by the council as part of its end-of-year welfare support. The atmosphere was light and festive, with journalists exchanging warm greetings, laughter […]
NCC Ranks Among Top Three MDAs in Website Performance for 2025
by George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission has been ranked among the top three Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government in the 2025 assessment of website performance conducted under the Bureau of Public Service Reforms scorecard, a development that underscores the Commission’s growing reputation for digital efficiency and transparent public service delivery.The ranking, […]
Ministry of Defence, National Defence College Strengthen Strategic Defence Collaboration
Ministry of Defence, National Defence College Strengthen Strategic Defence Collaborationby George OzallaThe Ministry of Defence and the National Defence College have moved to deepen strategic collaboration as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s defence architecture and align the country’s military institutions with contemporary security realities.The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd) OFR, met […]
Akpabio Announces Automatic Employment for Sons of Deceased Police Aide
by NEWSCOUNT President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has announced automatic employment for the two sons of his police rider, Deputy Superintendent of Police Hussani Ibrahim, who died in a fatal accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Sunday.Akpabio made the announcement on Tuesday on the floor of the Senate while informing his colleagues of the […]
In Memory of Obiozor Francisca Okafor (née Ekwunoh)
by Chukwudi George Ozalla Death came again, quietly, yet with a force that shattered the calm of my December. It crept in softly, leaving behind a hollow ache that words struggle to contain. This month has tested me deeply. In the evening of 20th December, 2025, I lost my paternal uncle, Blessed IKD Ozalla, and […]


