By George Ozalla The Coalition for Ganduje Support Groups has strongly condemned the wave of hooliganism and urban violence unleashed on respected elder statesmen and citizens from the North-East geo-political zone at the recent APC North-East Zonal Meeting in Gombe. The group described the behavior of the thugs as barbaric, senseless, and amounting to public […]
Tinubu Flags off New INEC Headquarters Complex
By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially commenced the construction of a new headquarters annex building for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. This development marks a significant milestone in addressing the commission’s longstanding office space challenges. The current INEC headquarters, commissioned in December 1997, was designed to accommodate eight commission […]
Iwuanyanwu’s Will: Wife Banned from Remarrying
By Newscount The late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, a renowned elder statesman and former President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has left behind a will that includes a surprising condition for his wife, Lolo Frances. According to the document, released on June 16, 2025, and managed by Chief Chukwuma Ekomaru (SAN), Frances is prohibited from remarrying if she […]
Nigeria’s Population Puzzle: High Fertility Rate
By George Ozalla The 2025 State of the World Population Report, launched in Abuja on Tuesday, reveals Nigeria’s high fertility rate and reproductive health challenges. According to UNFPA’s Representative in Nigeria, Koessan Kuawu, Nigeria’s fertility crisis begins from reproductive rights and access deficits rather than cultural preferences alone. “The Nigerian fertility crisis is not normal; […]
NHRC Raises Alarm Over Killings in Benue, Plateau
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of violent attacks and killings in Benue and Plateau States, Nigeria. According to Dr. Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, Executive Secretary of the NHRC, in a press release signed by Fatimah Agwai Mohammed, Director of Corporate Affairs and External […]
APC Akwa Ibom Sets Stage for Governor Eno’s Grand Reception
By George Ozalla The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State is gearing up for a grand reception of Governor Umo Bassey Eno into the party. The event is scheduled to hold on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The APC has announced that the event will be […]
True Life Story
“I Was the Gatekeeper’s Son. I Slept in the Boys’ Quarters.”Today, I’m the school’s biggest donor — and I rebuilt the same gate my father once guarded. They mocked him.They ignored him.Some parents told their kids not to “mingle with the gatekeeper’s child.”But years later, he returned with something that silenced the entire school assembly. […]
PSC to Leverage Forensic Studies in Policing
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has revealed plans to leverage forensic and DNA studies to build a new Police Force for a new Nigeria. According to the PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd mni), the Commission believes that embracing forensic and DNA studies is crucial in addressing modern crimes that have gone scientific and transnational. […]
APC Meeting Erupts in Chaos
By George Ozalla A stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State descended into chaos on Sunday following the conspicuous exclusion of Vice President Kashim Shettima from a public endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term. The North-East zonal gathering, attended by senior party officials, including APC National Chairman […]
NCS Drives Data-Driven Communication at APRA 2025
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced its position as a trailblazer in strategic public engagement by taking part in the 36th Annual Conference of the African Public Relations Association (APRA). The conference, themed “Transforming Africa through Safe and Responsible Digital Communication,” convened over 500 stakeholders, including communication scholars, policy-makers, corporate executives, […]
