By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of the Senate and Chairman of the National Assembly, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary, urging citizens to promote love, unity and faith in Nigeria’s future. Akpabio, in a goodwill message released on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, through his Special […]
Dangote Confirms Attendance at World Public Relations Forum
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has confirmed his attendance at the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) scheduled to take place in Abuja from November 15 to 21, 2026. Dangote gave the confirmation on Wednesday when he received in audience the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Global Alliance for Public […]
Nigeria Determined to Forge Stronger Ties with Australia – Akpabio
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said Nigeria is determined to forge stronger ties with Australia, particularly in areas such as mining and steel development. Akpabio stated this in Abuja on Monday while hosting the Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, Milton Dick, to a dinner attended by lawmakers, diplomats, […]
NCC Seeks Greater Digital Infrastructure Investment at Nigeria Digital Connectivity Investment Forum
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for increased public and private sector investment in telecommunications infrastructure to accelerate broadband expansion, improve service quality and support Nigeria’s growing digital economy. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, made the call on September 29, 2026, at […]
Soludo, Ezeokenwa, APGA and Ojike: Time to Do Justice and Live Above Board
Point Blank By Chukwudi George Ozalla “The greatest danger to democracy is not always the absence of elections, but the manipulation of the process through which choices are made.” -Ozalla CG The controversy over the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) primary for Oyi Constituency has become a matter the party leadership can no longer ignore, […]
Phillips Consulting Revises 2026 Report, Places Abia 2nd Nationally
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Phillips Consulting has revised its 2026 State Performance Index Report, placing Abia State second nationally with a composite score of 0.55 and recording the country’s biggest momentum gain across the three editions of the assessment. The revised report followed a comprehensive review and audit of the methodology used in the initial assessment. […]
NCC, Swedfund, Ookla to Host Digital Connectivity Investment Forum in Abuja
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with Swedfund and Ookla, is set to host the Nigeria Digital Connectivity Investment Forum in Abuja from September 29 to 30, 2026. The two-day forum is expected to bring together policymakers, investors, development partners, technology companies and other stakeholders to discuss investment opportunities and strategies […]
Akpabio Urges Nigerians to Keep Faith in Nigeria, Reject Division
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful about the future of the country and reject tribalism, bitterness and division, stressing the need for greater unity, sacrifice and commitment to building a peaceful and prosperous nation. Akpabio made the call at an inter-denominational church service held at […]
The Cost of Political Imposition in Anambra State
Point Blank By Chukwudi George Ozalla “The greatest danger to democracy is not always the absence of elections, but the manipulation of the process through which choices are made.” -Ozalla CG It is often a costly political mistake and a serious development in our body polity to undermine free, transparent and fair party primaries in […]
CGC Adeniyi Bags IPRA Golden World Award for Excellence
By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has received a Special Award of Excellence at the 2026 International Public Relations Association (IPRA) Golden World Awards held in Athens, Greece, on Friday, 25 September 2026. The award recognises the strategic communication and stakeholder engagement efforts of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), particularly its approach […]
