By NEWSCOUNT Desk Nigeria and Serbia have renewed their commitment to stronger bilateral relations following the presentation of Letters of Credence by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Serbia, Engr. Abasi Ogwime Braimah, to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Braimah presented his credentials on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Palace of Serbia in Belgrade, formally taking up his […]
NHRC Tasks FG To Arrest, Prosecute Masterminds Of Killings, Hate Speeches Nationwide
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Federal Government to thoroughly investigate the masterminds and perpetrators of killings, abductions and other violent attacks across the country and ensure that those found responsible face prosecution. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr Tony Ojukwu, made the call on Monday while […]
Abuja Residents to Honour Outstanding Public Officers, Investors, Philanthropists
By George Ozalla The All Abuja Residents Association has announced plans to honour Nigerians who have distinguished themselves through outstanding performance, accountability and meaningful contributions to public service and national development. The National President of the Association, Igwekala Ugomaduefule, said the initiative was intended to encourage responsible leadership and motivate elected and appointed public officials […]
Obi Dares Soludo: Show One Person I Owe, I’ll Quit 2027 Race
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has challenged Governor Chukwuma Soludo to identify anyone he personally owes from his time as governor, saying he would withdraw from the 2027 presidential race if such a person is produced. Obi was reacting to comments by the Anambra State Commissioner for […]
Nwankwor Pushes Unity, Five-Point Agenda as APGA Candidates Meet in Umunze
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The APGA candidate for Orumba North and South Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, Dr Odiraa Nwankwor, has called for unity, purposeful collaboration and people-oriented representation as the party prepares for the forthcoming elections. Nwankwor made the call at a grand banquet for APGA candidates and stakeholders held at the Oru […]
Sanwo-Olu Aide Flags Off 5th Cycling Lagos As Agbo Clinches Second Consecutive Title
By NEWSCOUNT Desk R-L: Mr. Adebanji Adeoye Atewogboye, Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Grassroots Sports Development; Mrs Rosemary Onyeadiri, Deputy Managing Director, Sales and Marketing, Southern Nigeria, Adron Homes and Properties Ltd; Daniel Sunday, Silver Medal Winner, Professional Category; Agbo Francis, Gold Medal Winner; Faruq Animasaun, Bronze Medal Winner and Mr […]
Is Nigerian Politics a Rehabilitation Centre for Criminals?
Opinion By Dr. Chiogo Constance Ikokwu (Ugonechora) Sometimes I wonder whether Nigerian politics has become the easiest place today to bury a questionable past and manufacture a somewhat respectable future. Not everyone in politics is a thug or a criminal. There are many people that want to do good. But there is a troubling trend: […]
Political Party Overrating Itself
Opinion By Chukwudi George Ozalla “No political party is greater than the Constitution, the people or the conscience of the person elected.” – Ozalla CG Don’t be deceived. A person can be a card-carrying member of a political party and still decide not to vote for that party in an election, for whatever reason or […]
Speaker Abbas Dissolves All House Ad Hoc Committees
By George Ozalla Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has ordered the immediate dissolution of all ad hoc committees of the House following the expiration of the period allotted for them to complete their assignments and submit their reports. The directive, which took effect from Friday, August 28, 2026, was conveyed […]
“The Hope Lies in Our Resolve to Say No” – Nzelu
By George Ozalla Veteran lawyer and former counsel to the families of the six young Nigerians killed by police in Abuja in 2005, Barrister Amobi Nzelu, has said Nigeria’s democratic challenges cannot be blamed solely on bad leadership, insisting that citizens must also develop the courage to resist inducement, question authority and demand accountability. Nzelu, […]
