By NEWSCOUNT Desk Heirs Life Assurance has appointed Pastor Jerry Eze, Founder and Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International Ministry, as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board, with the appointment taking effect from August 10, 2026. The appointment brings Eze, a prominent religious leader with a strong public profile and extensive experience in […]
Tinubu: Nigeria Customs Model Now a Continental Standard
…As Nigerian Firm Secures 20-Year AfCFTA Customs Project By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the growing continental recognition of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) modernisation programme as a major endorsement of Nigeria’s ability to develop solutions for the African market. The President also commended Nigerian-owned Bergmans Security Consultant and Supplies Limited after […]
Braimah: ‘We Need Sustained Dialogue, Cooperation’
By George Ozalla Nigeria’s Ambassador to Hungary, Engr. Abasi Ogwime Braimah, has pledged to prioritise the welfare, unity and legitimate interests of Nigerians in Hungary, calling for sustained dialogue and cooperation between the Nigerian Embassy and the Nigerian community. Braimah made the commitment on Friday in Budapest when he received the executive members of the […]
Ogah Announces Burial of Mother-in-Law, Obi, 82
By George Ozalla The Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, has announced the burial arrangements for his mother-in-law, Ezinne Augustina Ananyenwa Obi, who passed away at the age of 82. In a statement personally signed by Hon. Ogah, he described the deceased as a devoted mother, grandmother […]
Prof. Nnodu Unveils Roadmap to Success for Emerging Clinical Researchers and Institutions
By Prosper Okoye The growing burden of non-communicable diseases and shortage of well-trained investigators have made it increasingly urgent to mentor and train the next generation of clinical researchers in West Africa, Professor Obiageli Nnodu, Director of Research and Grants at the West African College of Physicians, has warned.Speaking Monday at a two-day Research Capacity […]
CP Nnanna Oji Ama Assumes Duty as Anambra Police Commissioner
By Ebele Ofodile The Anambra State Police Command has announced the assumption of duty of CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, as the new Commissioner of Police in the state. CP Nnanna Oji Ama takes over the leadership of the Command following the retirement of the immediate past Commissioner of Police, AIG Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, […]
Customs Finishes Coupling of Tincan Port Arms Shipment, Uncovers 399 Jojef Rifles
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has completed the coupling and detailed examination of a seized shipment at the Tin Can Island Port Command, uncovering 399 fully assembled Jojef firearms alongside a large quantity of additional rifle components. The development followed the disclosure by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Thursday, August […]
ICPC Chairman’s ₦53,000 Ordeal: The Police Extortion Crisis That Refuses to End
Special Report By George Ozalla The arrest of four policemen attached to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command for allegedly extorting ₦53,000 from the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), has reopened a troubling conversation about a problem that has lingered within the […]
Tegbe Swears In REA Board, Pushes for Impact-Driven Leadership
By Ndudirim Silvia Iloka The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), charging members to prioritise decisions that directly improve the lives of Nigerians, particularly those in underserved communities. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, Tegbe said the appointment of the board was […]
APC Hails Yilwatda at 58, Commends Party Leadership
By Ndudirim Silvia Iloka The All Progressives Congress (APC) has celebrated its National Chairman, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, on his 58th birthday, commending his leadership, dedication and contributions to the growth and strengthening of the ruling party. In a congratulatory message issued by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), the APC described Yilwatda’s tenure as one […]
