By NEWSCOUNT Desk Professor Pat Utomi has challenged the APC-led Federal Government over what he described as a glaring contradiction between its portrayal of Nigeria as a poor country and the extravagant lifestyles of public officials. Utomi, in a Facebook post, questioned how the government could present Nigeria as economically distressed while its ministers allegedly […]
APC Names Kaura Zamfara North Candidate After Court-Ordered Re-run
By Prosper Okoye The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary rerun for Zamfara North has generated fresh controversy following the announcement of two conflicting results, with party officials declaring different aspirants winners of Monday’s exercise. Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura was declared winner by Sani Abdullahi, a member of the senatorial primary election committee, after polling […]
Sokoto Government Seals ADC Office, Seeks NDIC Clarification Over Savannah Bank Property
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Sokoto State Government has sealed an office occupied by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over a dispute surrounding the ownership of the property, pending clarification from the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). The State Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Barrister Nasiru Dantsoho, disclosed this on Monday, November 2, explaining that the […]
Ogah Inaugurates 2027 Campaign Council, Vows Labour Party Landslide in Abia
By George Ozalla The member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, has inaugurated his 2027 re-election campaign council, declaring that the Labour Party is poised for a sweeping victory in the state. Ogah inaugurated the campaign council on Saturday, October 31, at his country home […]
NITDA Targets N3bn Investment Pipeline For Nigerian Startups
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has unveiled plans to mobilise a N3 billion investment and pilot contract pipeline for Nigerian technology startups through a programme designed to connect indigenous innovators with investors, corporate organisations and potential customers. The initiative, known as the Builders’ Festival, will form part of the 2026 […]
ICPC Tasks Varsity Heads on Transparency, Accountability in TETFund Projects
By George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has urged heads of universities and other tertiary institutions to strengthen internal controls, enforce transparency and address corruption risks in the management of interventions provided by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, gave the […]
