Opinion By Peter Ojonugwa Ameh For far too long, Nigeria has been held hostage by a deeply compromised electoral process that systematically denies the will of the people. Without credible elections, credible and committed leadership remains forever elusive. Since the return to civilian rule in 1999, the legitimacy of those who have claimed victory at […]
Chukwu Named Tinubu Campaign Council Deputy for South-East Youths
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Chairman of the Forum of National Youth Leaders of Political Parties in Nigeria, Hon. Comrade Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu, has been appointed Deputy Director of Youth Mobilisation, South-East Zone, of the PBAT/APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. Chukwu will deputise Chief Obinna […]
Akpabio Opposes Decriminalisation of Attempted Suicide as Senate Advances Bill
By George Ozalla Senate President Godswill Akpabio has opposed a proposed law seeking to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria, insisting that people who survive suicide attempts should face imprisonment, even as the Senate passed the bill for second reading. Akpabio made his position known on Tuesday during debate on the Suicide Prevention Bill, 2026, sponsored […]
Afreximbank to Hold Sixth AfSNET Investment Conference in Calabar
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will hold the sixth African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) Investment Conference in Calabar, Cross River State, from November 12 to 14, 2026, with funding for state-level projects and the expansion of African trade expected to feature prominently. The conference will bring together subnational governments, investors, development finance […]
Abbas Unveils Legislative Priorities as 10th Assembly Enters Final Lap
By George Ozalla The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has outlined the legislative priorities of the 10th National Assembly as the House enters the final phase of its four-year tenure, with the review of the 1999 Constitution and preparations for the 2027 budget topping the agenda. Abbas announced the priorities on Tuesday […]
Tinubu Reaffirms Support for Judicial Independence, Calls for Faster Trials
By George Ozalla President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his support for an independent judiciary, saying the courts have a major role to play in the fight against corruption and other financial crimes in Nigeria. The President spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at the 8th annual capacity-building workshop for judges and justices, organised by the Economic […]
SEDC Must Operate From South-East, Not Abuja, Kalu Insists
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has insisted that the commission must operate from the South-East rather than Abuja, stressing that its presence must be felt by the people it was established to serve. Kalu, who represents Abia North Senatorial District, made […]
Nextier DevFest Opens, Okigbo Challenges Nigerians to Turn Ideas into Prosperity
Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla The founding partner of Nextier, Patrick O. Okigbo III, has challenged Nigerians to move beyond identifying the country’s development problems and concentrate on practical solutions that can create jobs, expand businesses and improve the living conditions of citizens. The challenge framed the development conversation at the 2026 Nextier Development […]
ALA IGBO IS BEING LEFT BEHIND: NDIGBO, WE MUST ACT NOW
Opinion By Dr. Chiogo Constance Ikokwu (Ugonecheora) There is a conversation we need to have about the future of ala Igbo. Our best and brightest increasingly seem to have abandoned ala Igbo, turning it into little more than a destination for Christmas celebrations, weddings and burials, rather than a place to live, build businesses and […]
Customs CG Receives DECAN Awards for Border Security
By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has received awards from the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) in recognition of the Service’s efforts in securing the nation’s borders, facilitating legitimate trade and protecting the national economy. Adeniyi received the awards on behalf of the Service at DECAN’s […]
