by George Ozalla The Federal Government has restated its commitment to the welfare of members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and their families, assuring them of sustained support as they continue to shoulder the responsibility of securing the nation.The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), gave the assurance on Sunday in Abuja during […]
DATE: 12 JANUARY 2026 TO: HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR MONDAY OKPEBOLOEXECUTIVE GOVERNOR, EDO STATE YOUR EXCELLENCY, IT IS WITH PROFOUND RESPECT AND SINCERE APPRECIATION THAT I, HON. EUGENE UTUBOR, WRITE TO COMMEND YOUR DECISIVE AND TIMELY RESPONSE TO THE PROTEST THAT ERUPTED IN EKPOMA ON SATURDAY, 10 JANUARY 2026. YOUR IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION NOT ONLY RESTORED CALM BUT ALSO DEMONSTRATED THE […]
The Pan-Niger Delta Forum has formally stepped into the lingering political crisis in Rivers State, with the chairman of its reconciliation committee, Chief Kanu Godwin Agabi, SAN, urging key actors to embrace sacrifice, humility and forgiveness in the interest of peace and stability.Agabi, a former Attorney-General of the Federation, made the appeal while addressing stakeholders […]
by George Ozalla The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a notorious one-chance robbery syndicate in connection with the robbery and killing of Abuja-based lawyer, Barrister Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, in Abuja earlier this month.The suspects were arrested following intelligence-driven operations carried out between January 9 and January 10, 2026, […]
by George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated the Super Eagles following their qualification for the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations currently holding in Morocco.In a congratulatory message, according to a press statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio described […]
by George Ozalla The Federal Government has approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja, seeking to restrain resident doctors from embarking on a planned nationwide strike billed to commence on January 12, a move that has further exposed longstanding tensions between successive governments and medical professionals over unfulfilled agreements.The suit, filed by the Attorney […]
by George Ozalla The Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District, Senator Tony Nwoye, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Igwe Engr. Augustine C. Emelobe, KSC, the Eze-Okpoko II of Oba, on the successful celebration of his maiden Ofala Festival following his ascension to the throne.The historic ceremony, which formally marked the coronation and first Ofala Festival […]
Perspective By Chukwudi George Ozalla What makes people look at a man or woman and assume, almost instantly, that money must be sitting somewhere around them? Is it the way they speak without strain, the way they carry themselves without apology, the fact that they do not beg, complain, or explain their situation to anyone […]
Political Feature By Chukwudi George Ozalla Rivers State is in the grip of a political crisis that continues to test the resilience of its institutions and unsettle public confidence. The conflict, which has unfolded over recent months, stems from a widening rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and political forces aligned with former governor Nyesom Wike. […]
