by Ebele Ofodile The remains of late Lady Grace Ngozi Agbadugo were on Saturday laid to rest in her hometown of Nnokwa, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, amid a large gathering of family members, friends, associates and well wishers who came to honour her life and service.The burial ceremony was marked by […]
Commentary By Chukwudi George Ozalla There is a simple test of personal and professional relevance: if your present is better than your future, then something is fundamentally wrong. Growth is not an accident. It is a daily decision. Anyone who arrives at a point where yesterday looks richer than tomorrow has either abandoned discipline or […]
by George Ozalla The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has laid out details of how 13 million dollars in alleged illicit funds linked to Oceangate Engineering Oil and Gas Limited were used to acquire two Nigerian oil blocks connected to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu.The allegations are contained in an affidavit sworn to by an EFCC investigator, […]
by George Ozalla The United States has formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, ending a continuous membership that began in 1948. The departure, effective January 22, 2026, comes a year after President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the exit, citing concerns over the organization’s handling of the COVID‑19 pandemic and […]
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 […]
by George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission has issued new operating licences to six Internet Service Providers as part of efforts to strengthen competition, expand broadband access, and accelerate digital inclusion across Nigeria. The licences, effective from January 1, 2026, increase the number of authorised ISPs in the country to 231, up from 225 at […]
by George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed its institutional support for Africa’s first comprehensive Defence and Security Exhibition, scheduled to be hosted by Nigeria in 2026, as the country intensifies preparations to position itself as a continental hub for defence innovation and security collaboration.The exhibition, known as the Africa International Defence and Security […]
by George Ozalla Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), celebrated his birthday on Wednesday, 21st January, 2025, with a gathering that brought together political leaders, government officials, traditional rulers, sports figures, and supporters from across Anambra State and beyond. The event, held at Stanel Dome in Awka, began with […]
by George Ozalla The Supreme Court has directed that the long-running debt dispute involving oil services group Nestoil Limited and its affiliate Neconde Energy Limited return to the Court of Appeal for review of legal representation, following procedural concerns raised in the case. The ruling comes after years of litigation over approximately $2 billion owed […]
by George Ozalla The Federal Government’s Rural Electrification Agency and the Niger State Government have agreed on a strengthened partnership aimed at rapidly expanding renewable energy infrastructure across the state, as both sides seek to close long-standing electricity gaps and stimulate local economic activity.The commitment was reached in Abuja during the 23rd edition of the […]
