By George Ozalla The Federal Government’s investigative committee has attributed the deaths of 33 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State to acute respiratory failure caused by severe overcrowding, poor ventilation, extreme heat and dehydration. Presenting the committee’s report in Abuja on Tuesday, October […]
EVERYONE HAS VALUE: NOBODY SHOULD BE WRITTEN OFF IN LIFE
Opinion By Rt. Comrade Emmanuel Johnny There is always a divine purpose for meeting or knowing someone in life. No meeting is a mistake and no relationship is by accident. God intentionally brings people our way for a reason, even when we do not immediately understand the reason. Sometimes, people come into our lives to […]
Egypt Targets African Markets With Export, Industrial Push
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Egypt is stepping up efforts to increase exports, attract industrial investment and strengthen local manufacturing as it seeks a bigger share of African markets and deeper integration into regional and global supply chains. Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem disclosed the strategy at a conference organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and […]
Obi to Tinubu: Opposition Not Behind Your Failure
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to stop blaming the opposition for hunger and poverty in Nigeria, insisting that the President should account for the billions of naira borrowed by his administration. Obi spoke on Monday during the inauguration of the NDC National […]
Nwankwo Commends Igwe Iweka, Promises Effective Representation for Obosi
By George Ozalla One of the frontline contestants and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Ferdinand Dozie Nwankwo, popularly known as Onyendozi, has congratulated the people of Obosi on the successful celebration of Obiora Obosi (Iwa Ji Obodi), while commending the exemplary leadership of the traditional ruler, […]
Cycling Kano Returns December 12 With ‘Water Is Life’ Campaign
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Cycling Africa, in partnership with the Kano State Government, has announced the second edition of Cycling Kano for Saturday, December 12, 2026, with a campaign promoting access to clean water, water conservation and climate change awareness. The event, themed “Water is Life,” aims to build on the success of the maiden edition […]
Prof Kamene Okonjo Dies at 96 as Tinubu, Oborevwori Mourn
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Professor Kamene Okonjo, renowned sociologist, advocate for women’s rights and mother of World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has died at the age of 96. The respected scholar and matriarch of the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State died […]
Akpabio Urges Africa to Produce Its Own Defence Equipment
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has urged African countries to reduce their dependence on foreign defence equipment and invest in local production to strengthen the continent’s security and military capabilities. Akpabio made the call while representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the opening ceremony of the Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) […]
EFCC Arrests 14 Chinese Nationals, Nigerian Over Illegal Lithium Processing in Ogun
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian over alleged illegal lithium processing at four facilities in the Ogere area of Ogun State. The suspects were arrested on Friday, October 23, 2026, by operatives of the commission’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 following intelligence gathering and […]
Tinubu Congratulates Lula on Re-election, Seeks Stronger Nigeria-Brazil Ties
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, expressing Nigeria’s readiness to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, energy, education and other strategic sectors. Tinubu, in a congratulatory message issued on Monday, October 26, 2026, described Lula as his friend and said his […]
