Political Feature By Chukwudi George Ozalla Rivers State is in the grip of a political crisis that continues to test the resilience of its institutions and unsettle public confidence. The conflict, which has unfolded over recent months, stems from a widening rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and political forces aligned with former governor Nyesom Wike. […]
Izunaso Rolls Out Massive Empowerment Package
by George Ozalla Senator Osita Bonaventure Izunaso has rolled out a large-scale empowerment programme for constituents of Imo West Senatorial District, reinforcing his pledge to make representation felt at the grassroots through direct economic support and people-focused interventions.The empowerment exercise, which drew a large crowd from across communities in the district, saw the distribution of […]
Lilu Youth Forum Holds Maiden Annual Conference in Ihiala
by Ebele Ofodile The Lilu Youth Development Forum has held its maiden annual conference in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, marking a formal step toward organised youth engagement and community development in Lilu.The conference, which took place at the Ihiala Local Government Secretariat, was held under the theme Productive Youths, Peaceful Community and […]
PANDEF Intervenes as Rivers Political Crisis Escalates
by George Ozalla The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called for restraint and mutual forbearance in Rivers State following a series of political developments that have culminated in the Rivers State House of Assembly initiating impeachment proceedings against the Governor and Deputy Governor of the state.According to a press statement signed by King Alfred […]
No Implementation, No Going Back: FUHSTHA Doctors to Begin Indefinite Strike
by George Ozalla Resident doctors at the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Azare (FUHSTHA), say the silence from authorities has become louder than any promise ever made, and they are no longer willing to wait.After weeks of growing frustration and quiet consultations, the Association of Resident Doctors at the teaching hospital has announced […]
High Chief Nwabueze bags 2025 NEWSCOUNT Humanitarian Leadership Award
by George Ozalla Charity is often described as love made visible, and in Umudioka, that description finds expression in a home that has steadily become a place of hope, compassion, and community service. At the Ugwueze Umudioka Ozoma Mansion, NEWSCOUNT on Thursday presented its 2025 Humanitarian Leadership Award to High Chief Jim Martins Nwabueze, Ichie […]
CP Orutugu Visits High Chief Nwabueze During Festive Season
by George Ozalla The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, paid a festive courtesy visit to High Chief Jim Martins Nwabueze, Chairman and Founder of the Ichie Akubudike Foundation, at his residence, Ozoma Ndi Ichie Palace, Ugwueze Umudioka. The visit, according to the Ichie Akubudike Foundation, saw the Commissioner welcomed by Ichie Nwabueze […]
ERA OF FINANCIAL RECKLESSNESS: OBI QUESTIONS ₦8 TRILLION NNPC DEBT WRITE OFF
by George Ozalla Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has raised serious concerns over what he described as the growing normalization of financial recklessness in Nigeria following reports that President Bola Tinubu approved the write off of ₦5.57 trillion and $1.42 billion, amounting to about ₦8 trillion, in debts owed by the […]
ICPC Says Investigation of Dangote’s Petition Against Former NMDPRA Chief Will Continue
by George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has declared that its investigation into the petition filed by Alhaji Aliko Dangote against Engineer Farouk Ahmed, immediate past Authority Chief Executive and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, remains ongoing despite the withdrawal of the petition […]
NCC, CBN Move to End Failed Airtime, Data Transactions with Instant Refund Framework
by George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have concluded plans to roll out a joint refund framework aimed at resolving persistent consumer complaints arising from failed airtime and data transactions across telecommunications and banking platforms.According to a press statement signed by the Head, Public Affairs of the […]
