*Special Report* By George Ozalla All is now set in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital city for the grand reception of Governor Umo Eno and his supporters and loyalists who recently crossed over to All Progressives Congress (APC) from the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governor Bassey Umo Eno’s ‘sparkling’ relationship with Senate […]
By George Ozalla As Nigeria joins the global community to commemorate the 2025 World Refugee Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has emphasized the need for urgent attention to the plight of refugees and forcibly displaced persons in the country. NHRC Executive Secretary, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN expressed deep concern about the humanitarian crisis […]
By George Ozalla Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has been elected Vice Chair of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council for 2025. This appointment marks a historic moment for Nigeria, as it’s the first time in nearly 50 years the nation will hold a leadership role within the ITU […]
By George Ozalla The Honorable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Dangiwa, has indicated full support for the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council’s proposed ‘Journalists’ Village’ in Abuja. During a visit from the NUJ FCT leadership, led by Chairman Comrade Grace Ike, Dangiwa lauded the important role journalists play and pledged […]
By George Ozalla The recent massacre in Yelwata, Benue State, has sparked outrage and disappointment over President’s inability to visit the affected area due to bad roads. While I don’t advocate for unnecessary risks, I believe leaders must prioritize their presence and empathy in times of crisis. The President’s absence raises questions about the government’s […]
In the entire five years he spent studying Pharmacy at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Victor scored only one B in a General Studies (GS) course he admitted he didn’t like. Every other grade was an A. He graduated with a CGPA of 4.93 out of 5.0, emerging not just as the Best Graduating […]
By Newscount A tragic incident has occurred in Abuja where a lady identified as Aldi Johnson was found dead in a hotel. According to eyewitnesses, Johnson checked into the hotel on Monday night with an unidentified young man. The hotel cleaner discovered her body on Tuesday morning after knocking on the door several times without […]
By George Ozalla A high-powered meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders from the three senatorial districts of Akwa Ibom State has been held today, marking a significant step towards a new political alignment in the state. The meeting, which was hosted by Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, saw a strong showing of support […]
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) marking the International Day for Countering Hate Speech with a high-level roundtable in Abuja Wednesday, raised concern on the increasing dangers posed by hate speech in the digital era, especially through Artificial Intelligence (AI). Dr Tony Ojukwu, SAN the Executive Secretary of the Commission, warned that […]
By George Ozalla The Coalition for Ganduje Support Groups has strongly condemned the wave of hooliganism and urban violence unleashed on respected elder statesmen and citizens from the North-East geo-political zone at the recent APC North-East Zonal Meeting in Gombe. The group described the behavior of the thugs as barbaric, senseless, and amounting to public […]
