By NEWSCOUNT Desk The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has commenced a preliminary investigation into the death of about 37 persons suspected to be artisanal miners while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, who condemned […]
Akpabio Celebrates First Lady At 66, Hails Commitment To Better Nigeria
By NEWSCOUNT President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has felicitated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday, describing her as “a remarkable woman” whose life reflects faith, service, sacrifice and quiet strength. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, MNIPR, Akpabio said […]
Princess Joy Idam To NAFDAC: ‘Verify Claims Of Harmful Chemicals In Sanitary Pads’
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Weekenders Magazine, Princess Joy Omagha Idam, has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to urgently verify claims that some sanitary pads may contain harmful chemicals. Idam made the call in a statement in which she urged the Director-General of NAFDAC, […]
Akpabio Offers Prayers For End To Banditry, Terrorism In Nigeria
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has offered prayers for an end to banditry and terrorism in Nigeria and for peaceful conduct of the 2027 general elections. Akpabio offered the prayers during a visit to the Prayer Ground of St. Padre Pio at St. Giovanni Rotondo in Italy, where he said he […]
Tackling Public Procurement Fraud in Nigeria: Lessons from Malaysia
Perspective By: Joshua Luka Fraud in the Nigerian public sector remains on the rise despite years of implementation of anti-corruption reforms and laws, leading to poor delivery of public goods and services to Nigerians and loss of public trust in successive governments. Fraud is said to occur when a person or group of persons unlawfully […]
Anambra State Loans: What Was Approved, Drawn Down, Utilised, Repaid and Left Outstanding
Special Report/Analysis By Chukwudi George Ozalla The figures being presented in the controversy over loans associated with former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, who is now the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), need to be separated into what was approved or contracted, what was actually drawn down, what was utilised, what was […]
Adeniyi Commends BAT Compliance, Urges Investors to Emulate Business Model
By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has commended British American Tobacco (BAT) for its high level of regulatory compliance and contribution to Nigeria’s economy, urging other investors to adopt a similar approach in conducting their businesses. Adeniyi gave the commendation on Monday, September 14, 2026, during a visit to the BAT […]
FG Sets Up Panel To Probe Deaths Of 37 Detainees In Niger
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Federal Government has constituted a 10-member independent committee to investigate the reported deaths of 37 people held in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, over alleged illegal mining. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the constitution of the committee on Saturday, September […]
Nigeria, Spain Move to Deepen Agricultural Partnership
By Ndudirim Silvia Iloka Nigeria and Spain are exploring stronger cooperation in agriculture, food production and livestock development following a meeting between Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, and Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas Puchades. The meeting took place on Thursday at the Palacio de Fomento in Madrid, where the […]
NACTAL Outgoing President Introduces Successor to Migration Stakeholders
By Prosper Okoye The outgoing President of the Network of Civil Society Organisations Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), Abdulganiyu Abubakar, has introduced his successor, Osita Osemene, to government agencies and development partners involved in migration issues. Abubakar made the introduction during a two-day meeting of the Working Group on Return, Readmission and Reintegration […]
