By Newscount Shock and grief have trailed the killing of Sadiq Gentle, a journalist attached to the Kano State Government House, who was brutally attacked in his residence by armed assailants. Reports indicate that the attackers stormed his home at night, inflicted multiple machete cuts on him, and carted away his mobile phones. He was […]
The USA Trip and Reflections on Leadership
*Culled from Obi’s Facebook page I left Lagos yesterday, the 24th of Sept, for a 3-day trip to the USA, covering Washington and Chicago, with a stopover in Atlanta. I travelled with Delta Airlines, the first airline in the United States, which has been in existence for over 100 years. We arrived at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta […]
NEWSCOUNT MAGAZINE CELEBRATES DR. OBY AJIH, (OJIUGOANAWARANDIEZE), ON HER BIRTHDAY
PRESS RELEASE The Management and Staff of Newscount Magazine heartily felicitate with Dr. Oby Ajih, fondly known as Ojiugoanawarandieze, on the occasion of her birthday. Dr. Ajih is a humanitarian and philanthropist par excellence, a woman of uncommon focus and compassion with a heart of gold. Her tireless contributions to humanity and her community have […]
LAW, MEDIA & NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
By Frank Tietie Development, in its holistic terms, must address the problems of poverty, inequality, social justice, unemployment, standard of living, housing, household income expenditure, level of nutrition, life expectancy, infant mortality, level of education, self-reliance, self-esteem and freedom, etc. The reason I identify myself as a development lawyer is closely tied to the issues […]
Gobir, Aliyu, Tambawal Push for Renewable Energy Investment
By George Ozalla With more than 86 million Nigerians still lacking access to reliable electricity, the Federal Government has intensified efforts to attract private investment into the renewable energy sector through State-by-State roundtable engagements. The initiative, driven by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), seeks to mobilise resources for mini-grids, solar home systems, and other clean […]
Congratulatory Message
I, Hon. Dr. Obinna Kelechi Oliaku (Enyioha na Finland), heartily felicitate with Senator Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja on the auspicious occasion of his coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadaland, on this 26th day of September, 2025. Born in September 1944, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja is a distinguished businessman and oil and gas executive, who […]
Abuja Court Jails Ex-Legislative Aide for N120m Employment Scam
By George Ozalla A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Jabi has sentenced a former legislative aide and banker, Mr. Goni Yilkan, to eight years imprisonment for defrauding a petitioner of over N120 million under the guise of securing government jobs. Justice F. E. Messiri, in a ruling delivered on Monday, found Yilkan guilty […]
Odume Obosi Tenant–Landlord Association Rallies Ahead of 2025 Election
By Karen James The Tenant–Landlord Association of Odume, Obosi, held a well-attended meeting that ended in grand style as residents and political stakeholders pledged their commitment toward the upcoming November 8, 2025 election. The highlight of the gathering was the presence of Hon. Ifeanyi Okoma, Commissioner for Works, who urged residents to turn out en […]
Obi Denies Fake Photos Circulating Online
By George Ozalla Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has refuted photographs currently trending on social media that seek to portray him in meetings that never happened. In a statement, Obi drew attention to two specific doctored images. One, he said, attempted to show him in the company of former United States President Donald Trump, accompanied […]
Police Service Commission Chairman Reaffirms Commitment to Ethical, Professional Policing
By George Ozalla The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), retired Deputy Inspector General of Police Hashimu Argungu, has restated the Commission’s commitment to building a professional and ethical Police Force in Nigeria. Speaking at a Strategic Leadership and Change Management Retreat for Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) held at the National Institute of Police […]
