By George Ozalla Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and presidential candidate of National Democratic Congress (NDC) for 2027 general election has challenged the state government’s presentation of about US$123.77 million in external development financing as debt he allegedly left behind when he handed over power in March 2014, arguing that the figures being presented […]
POLAM: 87 Get Federal Jobs, 800 Receive Grants, 1,500 Solar Streetlights Installed
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The member representing Irepo/Orelope/Olorunsogo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. (Dr.) Prince Olaide Lateef Mohammed, popularly known as POLAM, has presented a three-year scorecard of his representation, highlighting federal employment opportunities, education support, infrastructure projects, agricultural assistance and empowerment programmes since his assumption of office in 2023. Mohammed presented the […]
Akwa Ibom @39: Akpabio Calls for Support for Tinubu, Eno
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called on the people of Akwa Ibom State to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Umo Eno as the state marked its 39th anniversary. Akpabio made the call during activities marking the anniversary, where he also expressed confidence in the political strength of the […]
Adeniyi Pledges Customs Support for 2026 World Public Relations Forum
By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged the support of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the successful hosting of the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) in Abuja, stressing the importance of responsible communication, institutional trust and effective public service. Adeniyi made the commitment on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, […]
Echono, Suswam, Fawehinmi, Owan, Hon, Jarigbe, Others Inducted as ICAP Fellows, Ogbole Charges Them to Live Up to Expectations
Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla The Institute of Competition and Antitrust Practitioners, ICAP, has formally unveiled its professional body and inducted its pioneer Foundation Fellows at an investiture in Abuja, with its Registrar, Chief Paul-Harris Ogbole, SAN, charging the new Fellows to live up to the expectations attached to their professional status. The ceremony, […]
Omo-Agege Aide Challenges Waive Over FMC Ovwian Bill, Cites Timeline
By George Ozalla The Special Adviser on Strategy and Communications to Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Godwin Anaughe, has challenged Hon. Francis Waive to provide evidence to support his claim that Omo-Agege asked him to withdraw or drop the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ovwian Bill to pave the way for the Federal Polytechnic, Orogun. Anaughe, in a […]
Afreximbank Brings Trade Finance, Compliance Experts Together to Advance AfCFTA
By George Ozalla The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is to bring together leading trade finance and compliance practitioners in Gaborone, Botswana, for its first combined Trade Finance Seminar and Compliance Forum, as the bank seeks practical solutions to challenges affecting intra-African trade and the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The landmark […]
Musa Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Global Peacekeeping at UNGA
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its role in international peacekeeping and security efforts, saying the Federal Government is determined to restore and expand the country’s active footprint in global peace and security operations. General Musa stated this on Tuesday in New […]
Beyond Guns: NHRC Proposes Justice-Centred Roadmap for Peace in Africa
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for a shift from predominantly military responses to insecurity in Africa, advocating a justice-centred approach that addresses the social, economic and institutional conditions contributing to conflict and instability on the continent. The Commission made the call in a paper presented at the 2026 African […]
NCS Concludes 2025 Recruitment Screening, Records Improved Process
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has concluded the final phase of its 2025 recruitment exercise, with shortlisted candidates completing documentation, physical fitness assessments and medical screening at the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Gwagwalada, Abuja.The two-week exercise, which commenced on Monday, September 7, 2026, ended on Saturday, September 19, with candidates drawn […]
