The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressly sympathised with the victims of the devastating fire incident that occurred at Ahịa Mgbede, opposite the New Motor Spare Parts Market in Nnewi, in the early hours of Tuesday. In his consolatory message, Governor Soludo lamented that the tragic event has resulted in […]
The CBN has Imposes Fine of N1.35bn
By Newscount The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN has imposed a fine of N1.35 billion on nine banks due to the shortage of cash available at ATMs. The Central Bank of Nigeria has imposed penalties amounting to N1.35 billion on nine Deposit Money Banks for not maintaining sufficient cash availability in their Automated Teller Machines […]
Memorable.
By Ify Uche During the last Christmas, almost everybody who saw me said that I gained weight. It was easily recognizable because in the past 10- 15 years, I maintained a certain weight range because I like it sleek while keeping the figure intact. Meanwhile, majority of the people were quite impressed with the additional […]
Senate Confirms Hon. Mark Okoye II, Nwogu & Orhers for SEDC, NWDC By Newscount The Nigerian Senate today confirmed Hon. Mark Okoye and Dr Emeka Nwogu as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Board of Directors respectively of the South East Development Commission. Also confirmed are other nominees of the 18-member governing board […]
*HURIWA Demands Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, N100 Billion Compensation for South-East States Over Economic Losses*
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has renewed its call for the immediate release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and demanded a compensation of N100 billion for his unconstitutional detention and dehumanisation. The group also urged the federal government to compensate each of the South-East […]
KILLING OF 16 CIVILIANS IS ONE MISTAKE TOO MANY, SAYS HURIWA:
The report making the rounds that at least 16 civilians in Nigeria’s north-western Zamfara State have been killed in a military air strike, apparently after being mistaken for criminal gangs, has been described by the HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) as one accidental mistake too many just as the Rights group has called […]
WORRYING TREND OF ‘ALMAJIRIS’ IN IMO STATE
By Emmanuel Onwubiko Poverty is not a new topic for journalists in Nigeria. Poverty is the most famous situation reported on daily basis in the dailies and broadcasting stations in Nigeria because in terms of demographics, there are more poor households in Nigeria than anywhere else in the developing world. The only difference is that […]
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU CELEBRATES CHIEF RASAQ OKOYA AT 85 President Bola Tinubu congratulates the esteemed industrialist and philanthropist Chief Rasaq Akanni Okoya as he celebrates his remarkable 85th birthday on January 12, 2025. President Bola Tinubu lauds the Chairman of Eleganza Group for exemplifying the Nigerian spirit of entrepreneurship, hard work, and success. “For over […]
Tajudeen Abbas: The Golden Underdog from Zazzau – Our Legislator of the Year 2024 (National Category)
By: Dayo Israel National Youth Leader, All Progressives Congress (APC)“Excuse me, excuse me,” said Senator Abdullahi Adamu, our then National Chairman. “Please stop calling him ‘Mr. Speaker’—he is not yet the Speaker. He is a candidate like everyone else. Until they get to the floor of the House and vote for him, you cannot call […]
HURIWA Demands Forensic Probe Into Organ Harvesting Scandals in Nigeria
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the alarming allegations of organ harvesting and human trafficking across Nigeria, as recently revealed by the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). The association described the unfolding scandals as a grave national crisis and a […]
