By George Ozalla The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for introducing reforms aimed at improving trade facilitation and creating a more business-friendly environment. NECA President, Dr. Ifeanyi Okoye, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on April 7, 2025, at the […]
Dictatorship Looms in Rivers State; HURIWA Raises Alarm, Slams Sole Administrator’s Excesses
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned what it described as dictatorial and unconstitutional conduct by the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), appointed in Rivers State following the controversial state of emergency proclaimed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, the prominent […]
Legal Analysis: The Implications of the Defamation Lawsuit Filed by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Against Senator Nwaebonyi
–By Eculaw Media In the ongoing saga within the Nigerian Senate and suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi’s actions have escalated into a legal confrontation with significant implications. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a defamation lawsuit against Nwaebonyi, seeking over five billion naira in damages in Suit No. CV/1359/2025 at the High Court of […]
PASAN National Assembly Chapter Congress Ends in Disarray
By Newscount According to Comrade Yahaya Oluwaseun, Secretary of Concerned Members of PASAN, the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) National Assembly Chapter Congress held on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Senate Conference Hall, Room 231, ended abruptly due to disagreements over the agenda and alleged disregard for the association’s constitution. The congress was […]
“EU, CBM Partner to Empower Persons with Disabilities in Delta, Benue”
By George Ozalla The European Union (EU) and the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) have launched a three-year disability project targeted at promoting inclusive development and sustainability for persons with disabilities in Delta and Benue states as pilot program. The Disability Rights Advocacy Project for Inclusive Development seeks to empower stakeholders to support inclusiveness in society, […]
Autism Can’t Hold Him Back!
Extra Special Feature: By George Ozalla In today’s world, where challenges and obstacles often seem insurmountable, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke stands as a shining example of determination, resilience, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence. Despite being diagnosed with autism, Kanyeyachukwu has defied the odds and achieved the unthinkable, breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest canvas […]
HURIWA URGES PATIENCE JONATHAN TO FREE HER WORKERS FROM PROLONGED IMPRISONMENT
Pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA(HURIWA) has urged the nation’s former first lady and wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan Mrs. Patience Jonathan to be magnanimous and to show the rich Christian virtue of forgiveness which the lenten season exemplifies by withdrawing the criminal case against over a dozen […]
“Leadership Excellence: Grace Ike Wins Coveted Award”
By Newscount NUJ FCT Chair, Grace Ike, has made history by becoming the first female chairperson in the NUJ FCT Council’s 41-year history, and now she’s added another feather to her cap by winning the African Leadership Excellence Award at the African Legendary Award (AFRILA 2025). Ike’s outstanding leadership, humanitarian efforts, and strong influence as […]
“Ukachukwu Clinches APC Guber Ticket in Anambra with Landslide Victory*
By Newscount Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu has emerged as the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2025 gubernatorial election in Anambra State, following a decisive and resounding victory in the party’s primaries. The results, officially announced by Governor Bassey Edet Otu, revealed Ukachukwu garnering 1,455 votes, while his closest contender, Valentine Ozigbo, secured […]
MELE KYARI: THE PREDECESSOR’S SUCCESS SYNDROME (PSS)
Will Mele Kyari, the former Group CEO of the NNPCL, become an unsung hero? Time will tell. One intriguing aspect of Nigeria is how citizens, in most cases, tend to believe that a previous administration was better than the current one, despite having criticized it at the time. President Bola Tinubu has been praised for […]
