Editorial NEWSCOUNT condemns in the strongest possible terms the reported utterance of Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, the serving senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, who was allegedly heard directing supporters to “kill” members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Such a statement cannot be dismissed as ordinary campaign rhetoric, particularly coming from […]
NHRC Demands Suspension, Arrest Of Fadahunsi Over Alleged Inciting Remarks
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the immediate suspension and arrest of Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi over alleged inciting remarks reportedly made during a political gathering in Ilesa, Osun State, ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The Commission’s position followed the emergence of a video in which Fadahunsi, […]
Tinubu Targets Doubling Livestock Sector’s $32bn Contribution
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President Bola Tinubu has said his administration is targeting more than doubling the current $32 billion annual contribution of Nigeria’s livestock sector to the national economy as part of efforts to strengthen food security, create jobs and diversify the economy. Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator […]
Senate Orders Four Oil Firms To Appear Over NEITI Audit Queries
By George Ozalla The Senate Public Accounts Committee (SPAC) has given four oil companies 48 hours to appear before it and respond to queries arising from the 2021, 2022 and 2023 Oil and Gas Industry Audit Reports of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). The committee, chaired by Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, gave the […]
Cycling Africa Takes Over Management Of Cycling Lagos, Kano, Targets Expansion Across African Cities
By NEWSCOUNT Sports Cycling Africa has announced its assumption of the management and strategic coordination of Cycling Lagos and Cycling Kano as part of a broader plan to develop cycling into a platform for sports development, tourism, healthy living, environmental sustainability and economic opportunities across African cities. The President and Chief Executive Officer of Cycling […]
“Build Roads, Protect Fibre Networks,” Maida Tells Contractors
By George Ozalla PHOTO CAPTION:L-R: Rafiu Adeladan, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works; Air Vice Marshal Effiom Ewa, Director, Directorate of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection (DCNAIP), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA); and Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), during the Stakeholders’ Workshop for the Protection of Fibre […]
