By George Ozalla The Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammed Samaila Bagudo, has been abducted by suspected bandits in Bagudo town. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday night when armed men invaded the area and seized the lawmaker after he returned from the mosque. Police spokesman in the state, CSP […]
2027 Elections to Hold in November 2026 – NASS
By George Ozalla The National Assembly has proposed that Nigeria’s 2027 general elections be held in November 2026, shifting the electoral calendar by about six months from the usual February–March schedule. The proposal was disclosed during a joint public hearing by the Senate and House Committees on Electoral Matters in Abuja, where lawmakers considered amendments […]
Gen. Musa Rtd Receives National Online Media Forum Delegation
By Newscount The immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (OFR), on Friday received a delegation from the National Online Media Forum (NOMF) at his residence in Abuja. The team, led by the Forum’s National President, Umar Lawal Funtua, who also serves as Assistant Managing Director of Reality News TV, Katsina, included […]
₦11 Billion Traced to Colonel’s Accounts as Officers Monitored Since August 2024
By Newscount About ₦11 billion has been traced to bank accounts linked to a serving Nigerian Army colonel who is currently in custody as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged plot to overthrow the government. According to security sources familiar with the matter, the colonel and several senior officers had been under discreet […]
Izunaso Shone as Usual for the Disabled on His 59th Birthday
Special Feature By Chukwudi George Ozalla In Igbo, Kpakpando means Star — a symbol of light, guidance, and enduring brilliance. Among his people, that name sits easily on Senator Osita Izunaso, whose calm presence often lights up any gathering with quiet dignity. The atmosphere around him carries a certain warmth — a blend of respect […]
Tears, Honour, and Farewell: Gen. Musa Bows Out in Grand Style
Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla “The soldier is the army. No army is better than its soldiers. The soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one’s country”. Those immortal words by the legendary American General George S. Patton capture the essence […]
PSC Warns Against Crowd Renting
By George Ozalla The Police Service Commission (PSC) has cautioned individuals and groups against hiring crowds or staging protests at its Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, stressing that such actions will not influence its decisions or investigations. According to a press statement signed by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission […]
NCS Deepens Collaboration With NAPTIP
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in the fight against human trafficking and the illegal trade in fauna and flora. According to a statement by NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, the pledge was made when […]
Farmers-Herders Crisis: The Need for Bauchi Government to Act Now .
Opinion By Okwo Romeon The farmer-herder crisis in Nigeria has become a recurring and devastating phenomenon, affecting millions of people across the country. The conflict, primarily revolving around land and resource disputes, has resulted in significant loss of lives, displacement of people, and destruction of property. The conflict is attributed to various factors, including land […]
