-Works Minister Umahi claims By Newscount The Bola Tinubu administration has revealed a high concentration of over half of its ongoing road construction projects in Northern Nigeria. Minister of Works, David Umahi, revealed this during an inspection of a major section of the 1,068km Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway in Gulumbe, Kebbi State. The 258km, three-lane carriageway […]
CGC Hosts Gov. Bago, Affirms Customs Intervention
By: Newscount The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has assured the Niger State Government of the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to supporting agricultural development and strengthening border security. The CGC made this known on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, when he received the Governor of Niger State, Umaru Bago, on a courtesy visit at […]
Our Hearty Meeting- Tietie
UK-based immigration lawyer and gospel minister Dr George Amadi was my guest on the Law Times Podcast at Forthright Chambers in Abuja. I explored his thoughts on Nigeria’s ‘Japa’ syndrome and how he combines his law practice with his role as the pastor of one of the fastest-growing multicultural churches in London. Dr. Amadi has […]
“Press Release”
*Early Voting Bill Passes Second Reading in Nigerian Senate* Abuja, Nigeria – March 13, 2025Today , March 13, 2025, The Nigerian Senate took a significant step towards enhancing the country’s electoral process by passing the Early Voting Bill for second reading. Sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, representing Katsina Central, the bill aims to address […]
Natasha Has Gone External- Akpabio
She wants to Embarrass Nigeria before the World —Senate President By: Newscount In what appeared to be an emotional appeal, Akpabio urged political stakeholders not to allow the actions of a single individual to tarnish the political aspirations of other women. “I have four daughters, and I want to plead with politicians to still give […]
“Murdering Democracy: The Failing Judiciary in Nigeria”
–Point-blank By: George Ozalla We have indeed derailed politically, and our judiciary has persistently and technically murdered democracy in its entirety. This is a deep concern about the state of democracy and the role of the judiciary in Nigeria. In a democratic system, the judiciary plays a crucial role in ensuring that the rule of […]
Reflections on Nigerian Senators: A Personal Account of Disappointment and Hope
By: Emeka Ugwuonye, Esquire Life is full of twists and turns. My personal experiences with some Nigerian senators have led me to expect very little from them. The ongoing controversy in the Senate over the case of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has only reinforced my view that the same type of individuals still occupy these positions. However, […]
Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo Conferred Integrity Icon of Nigeria (IION) Award for Ethical Leadership.
The honorable member representing Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, was yesterday, March 11, 2025, conferred with the honorific title of Integrity Icon of Nigeria by the Centre for Ethics and Self-Value Orientation. In a letter personally signed by the Executive Director of the Centre, Prince Salih Musa Yakubu, the organization […]
Successful Unveiling of the Nigeria-China Sustainable Business, Bilateral Trade, and Investment Summit Towards a Legislative Agenda on Ease of Doing Business.
On Tuesday, 11th March 2025, I joined my colleagues, led by the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Nigeria-China Relations, Hon. Jaafaru Yakubu, to attend the unveiling of the Nigeria-China Sustainable Business, Bilateral Trade, and Investment Summit. This event marks a significant step towards advancing a legislative agenda focused on improving the ease […]
“Nigeria Pursues Enhanced Diagnostic Services at Ongoing 3-Day Summit”
By: George Ozalla The Nigerian government is geared towards accelerating coordinated, standardized, and harmonized diagnostic services across all levels of the healthcare system in the country, including primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare systems. The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Izia, made this known at the first National Summit on Diagnostics, which kicked off in […]
