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, […]
Delta North 2027: Elumelu asks Ochei to let the people decide
By Ndudirim Silvia Iloka Former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has responded to criticisms from the camp of former Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, insisting that his recent comments on the 2027 Delta North Senatorial race were intended as political advice and not an […]
Nibo Development: Nwankwo Urges Stakeholders to Compete for Development, Not Against One Another
Special Report By George Ozalla Former President-General of Nibo Town Union, Okey Goodluck Nwankwo, has called on political leaders, elected representatives and other stakeholders in Nibo, Anambra State, to use their political relationships and positions to attract development to the community instead of allowing political differences to create divisions among the people. Nwankwo, who served […]
NCC Board Reports 70% Progress on Network Expansion, Moves to Block Stolen Phones
By George Ozalla The Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reported significant progress in the expansion of telecommunications infrastructure across the country, with 8,526 of the 12,179 network coverage and capacity sites committed by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) now deployed. The Board disclosed this at its 110th meeting held on September 9, […]
Elumelu Defends Community Engagement, Challenges Critics’ Allegations
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The media team of former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has rejected allegations made against him by supporters of Chief Engr. Kelvin Uche Okolie, insisting that political accusations should be supported by credible and verifiable evidence. In a statement released on Wednesday, the media team […]
