By Nnedinma Michael The ancient city of Onitsha came alive once again as the Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, CFR, marked this year’s grand Ofala Festival — a magnificent celebration of heritage, unity, and resilience that continues to define the spirit of the Onitsha kingdom. Among the dignitaries who graced the […]
By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi “All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers; but the sheep did not hear them.” — John 10:8 (KJV) That was the voice of the Messiah — a moral principle by which both the Redeemer and the redeemed would be known. In the throes of the June 12 […]
*Opinion* By George Ozalla “The price of apathy towards public affairs is to be ruled by evil men,” warned the great philosopher Plato centuries ago. His words, though ancient, ring with haunting resonance in today’s Nigeria, where democracy, once hailed as a triumph of collective will, is now sliding dangerously toward a one-party state. The […]
By George Ozalla *Special News Report In every great nation, men who stand tall in service are remembered beyond their years. Their legacies outlive their time, carried forward in the hearts of those who witnessed their dedication and in the institutions shaped by their integrity. Such was the atmosphere across Nigeria on Thursday as the […]
By George Ozalla Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, has described the late former Speaker, Rt. Hon. Agunwa Anaekwe, OFR, as a man whose leadership helped shape the moral compass of parliamentary democracy in Nigeria. According to a press release signed by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary […]
Get This Book By Newscount A refreshing and heartwarming addition to children’s literature, Zara’s Rainbow Beads by Nigerian author Adetiloye Adesida shines with rare brilliance and emotional depth. It is the kind of book that instantly captures both the heart and imagination — a story every parent would want their child to read, and every […]
By George Ozalla The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu PhD, has called for increased investment in the education and development of the Nigerian girl child, emphasizing that empowering women remains critical to the nation’s sustainable growth and democratic advancement. Speaking at the 6th TOS Foundation Symposium held in […]
_Feature_ By George Ozalla Buildings are meant to shelter us, not to suffocate the earth that shelters us all. Yet, everywhere one looks today, homes and public buildings are being sealed up from every corner — covered with concrete, tiles, and interlocking blocks that leave no room for soil to breathe. It is as if […]
*Culled from Unknown Facts on Facebook 🩺❤️ He owned nothing — but gave everything.He never had a car.No cellphone.No luxury.Yet Dr. Muhammad Mashali, known across Egypt as “The Doctor of the Poor,” saved more lives than most hospitals ever could.For over fifty years, he walked the dusty streets of Tanta, a small city in Egypt’s […]
* Deeper Thought Pattern* By George Ozalla It is both insensitive and shallow for anyone to respond to an invitation to a night of tribute or memorial by saying, “Stop sending all this; I don’t even know the person.” Words like that reveal not just a lack of empathy but a shrinking of the soul. […]
