By George Ozalla One year after the transition of Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, a book launch was held at the prestigious Yar’Adua Center, Abuja, to mark his legacy and promote good democratic governance, rule of law, true federalism etc. The Ezeife Leadership Foundation (ELF) organized the event, which brought together dignitaries from various fields. The book, […]
*Nation Mourns: Former Minister Dubem Onyia Laid to Rest*
By George Ozalla Nigeria has lost a stalwart statesman with the passing of Chief Dubem Onyia, a former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Honorable Member of the Federal House of Representatives. His demise sent shockwaves across the country, with tributes pouring in from prominent figures, associates, and loved ones. Chief Onyia’s life was […]
“The Numerous Dark Worlds Controlling Nigeria”.
Opinion By Basil Odilim Nigeria is the only OPEC nation where individuals, not the state, own oilfields. Nowhere else do national assets transition so seamlessly into private hands under the pretense of legality. But who are these individuals? And why is their ownership never questioned in court? Road contracts are inflated by as much as […]
Former Deputy Governor, Prof. Tyoden, Passes Away at 74″
By Newscount A former Governor of Plateau State, Mr Solomon Lalong has announced the passing of his former Deputy Governor, Professor Sonni Gwanle Tyoden, who died on May 4, 2025, at the age of 74. Senator Lalong described Prof. Tyoden as an exceptional leader, wise, and dedicated public servant who made significant contributions to the […]
“Nigeria’s Rule of Law Under Siege”.-Obi
By George Ozalla The recent arrest of social media personality VeryDarkMan (VDM) by security agencies has sparked widespread concern about the state of human rights and the rule of law in Nigeria. The manner of the arrest, which was characterized by a display of force and a lack of transparency, has been widely criticized, with […]
NHRC Seeks Alignment of AI With Human Rights Principles
By George Ozalla As Nigeria joins the rest of the global community to commemorate the 2025 World Press Freedom Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is advocating for the establishment of ethical and legal frameworks to address the myriad of challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony […]
False Accusations and the Danger of Weaponized Student Politics
By Hon. Adedayo Adeyemi. In recent days, a perilous trend has emerged within our student politics, epitomized by the shocking allegations made by Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, the renegade group that is loyal to Atiku Abubakar who claims himself as the newly elected President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). While we have […]
“NCS Hits Milestone with e-CDF Deployment”
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a significant milestone with the successful pilot deployment of the Electronic Currency Declaration Form (e-CDF) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The pilot exercise, which commenced on April 9, 2025, showcased the system’s effectiveness in digitally capturing currency declarations, offering a more secure, efficient, and […]
“NNPCL Lays Off Over 200 Staff in Mass Purge”
By Newscount In a bid to restructuring, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has sacked over 200 staff members in a mass purge. Among those affected are notable figures such as Mr. Adegoke Adeyemi, Head of Exploration and Production; Mrs. Nneoma Nwosu, Senior Manager, Finance and Accounts; Engr. Ikechukwu Okoro, Deputy General Manager, Refineries […]
CELEBRATING THE 92ND POSTHUMOUS BIRTHDAY OF PROF. CHRISTOPHER UCHEFUNA OKEKE (April 30 1933 – January 5 2016)
By Ncheta Ndigbo Regarded as the father of Nigerian modernism, Prof. Uchefuna Christopher Okeke developed the unique style that became characteristic of what is now known as the Nsukka Art School, housed within the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). Born into a creatively gifted family on April 30 1933, […]
