By George Ozalla The League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja (LAJA) has extended warm felicitations to the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on his birthday. In a press release jointly signed by Interim President, Ikenna Okonkwo, and Interim Secretary, Princess-Ekwi Ajide, LAJA hailed Governor Soludo’s transformational strides in Anambra State. According to […]
“2015 Coalition Was a Mistake”- Oyegun
By George Ozalla Former APC National Chairman John Oyegun has admitted that the 2015 coalition that formed the APC was a mistake and has thrown his weight behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC) alliance aimed at reclaiming Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 elections. The ADC coalition was unveiled at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre […]
NCS Strengthens Ties with China’s GACC
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has deepened its strategic engagement with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) through a high-level meeting held in Beijing on July 25, 2025. According to Abdullahi Maiwada, Assistant Comptroller of Customs and National Public Relations Officer, the meeting aimed to explore bilateral knowledge exchange and […]
Senate Denies Reports of Leadership Clash
By Amaka Okwudili The Nigerian Senate has denied reports of a clash between its President, Godswill Akpabio, and Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, during an executive session. According to Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, the reports are entirely false and misconstrue the Senate’s practices and traditions. […]
Hausa Group Demands Withdrawal of Bill Elevating Sultan, Ooni as Co-Chairmen of Traditional Rulers Council
By Newscount A Hausa group has called for the withdrawal of a bill passed by the Nigerian Senate, which seeks to establish a National Council of Traditional Rulers with the Sultan of Sokoto and the Ooni of Ife as permanent co-chairmen. The group argues that the bill is ethnically biased, historically misleading, and constitutionally indefensible. […]
“Labour Party’s Nzeribe Eyes Senatorial Seat with Obi’s Backing”
By George Ozalla The Labour Party’s candidate for the Anambra South Senatorial bye-election, Hon Chuma Nzeribe, has expressed confidence in his chances of winning the election, citing the support of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and governorship candidate, Chief George Moghalu, as a game-changer. Nzeribe, a former House of Representatives member, received his […]
“The Price of Ego: How Wars Devour Resources Meant for the Poor”
*Perspective* By George OZALLA “An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” – Martin Luther King Jr. The stark reality that nations find it easier to fund war than to feed the poor is a scathing indictment of […]
“APC Elects New National Chairman”
By Newscount The All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as its new National Chairman, following the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The election took place at the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Party held at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, on July 24, 2025. Professor Yilwatda, a […]
“ICPC Pushes for Full Implementation of Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy”
By George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has re-emphasized the urgent need for the full implementation of the Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The Commission stressed that the policy must go beyond paper and be translated into full implementation to effectively address the menace of […]
“Customs Plays Crucial Role in Curbing Illicit Financial Flows, Says CGC Adeniyi”
By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has underscored the vital role of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in combating illicit financial flows (IFFs) during the National Conference on Combating Illicit Financial Flows held in Abuja Tuesday to Wednesday during this week. The conference brought together stakeholders to discuss strategies for tackling […]
