By George Ozalla President Bola Tinubu on Monday received former Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The retired military chief arrived the State House in the evening and was ushered into the President’s office for a private meeting. It was General Musa’s first known visit to the Villa […]
By George Ozalla Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has resigned his appointment, with President Bola Tinubu formally accepting the decision. A letter dated December 1 conveyed Badaru’s resignation, citing health reasons, and the development takes immediate effect. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed the acceptance, adding that the President is expected to notify the Senate of […]
The organisers of Cycling Kano 2025 have announced strong corporate backing for this year’s event, with major brands including Union Bank of Nigeria, NNPC Limited and several other organisations confirming their sponsorship of the most anticipated sporting competition in Northern Nigeria. The cycling event, which is now expected to kick off from the Emir’s Palace […]
by George Ozalla The Police Service Commission has announced the commencement of a coordinated recruitment process for 30,000 new police personnel in line with the recent presidential directive aimed at strengthening national security and improving the police-to-citizen ratio across the country. According to a press statement signed by Torty Njoku Kalu for the Chairman, Nigeria […]
Why patience, restraint, and private communication are the pillars of lasting love Feature By Chukwudi George Ozalla Romance does not disappear in a day. It fades gradually, often because of pressures neither partner ever planned for. The distance that separates two people in a relationship is not always physical; sometimes it is emotional, caused by […]
By George Ozalla His Excellency, the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, paid a visit on Saturday to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Correctional Centre, Sokoto State. The visit aimed to encourage the IPOB leader and assure him of sustained efforts to secure […]
by George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has shifted its regulatory focus to prioritise consumer experience, moving beyond traditional technical performance metrics. Edoyemi Ogoh, Director of Technical Standards and Network Integrity at the NCC, explained that the Commission will now evaluate factors such as ease of recharge, simplicity of service subscription, efficiency in complaint […]
By Wale Ojo-Lanre*Culled from his Facebook page A detailed account by lawyer and journalist Wale Ojo-Lanre has highlighted the extensive philanthropic work of Chief Wole Olanipekun SAN, CON, revealing how the Senior Advocate of Nigeria has deliberately channelled billions of naira into education, empowerment and community development over nearly three decades. Ojo-Lanre, who has observed […]
by George Ozalla Onitsha has been gripped by shock and anger following the arrest of two brothers, Nonso Augustine Akpeh, 37, and Kingsley Akpeh, 44, over their alleged role in the kidnap and killing of three Cameroonian traders who reportedly arrived in the city for Christmas business. Local sources said the traders travelled from Cameroon […]
by George Ozalla The Ikeja High Court has sentenced Redeemed Christian Church of God youth pastor Akolade Arowolo to death after finding him guilty of killing his wife, Titilayo, a banker with Skye Bank. Justice Lateefat Okunu delivered the ruling after a lengthy review of forensic reports and witness statements that placed the responsibility for […]
