By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has mourned the death of veteran journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, describing him as a courageous, principled and dedicated media professional whose contributions to journalism and the growth of online media in Nigeria would remain indelible. Akpabio, in a […]
What Do I Really Want?
Opinion By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka “I have my life planned out, and I go for what I want.” That used to be my slogan. Some days, I wake up wishing I had no siblings or family, while on other days, I am grateful for having a family. I am struggling to find my balance and […]
Omo-Agege Camp Demands Probe Into Attacks
By George Ozalla The camp of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has called for an immediate investigation into alleged attacks on his supporters in Delta State, accusing the state government of dismissing serious security concerns as political campaign tactics. The call was made by Omo-Agege’s Special Adviser on Strategy and Communications, Godwin Anaughe, in a statement responding […]
Ojukwu Calls For State Police, Stronger Human Rights Safeguards
By George Ozalla The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Anthony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, has called for the urgent establishment of State Police in Nigeria, saying decentralising the country’s policing system would improve security, reduce response time and strengthen the protection of citizens’ rights. Ojukwu made the call in Port Harcourt […]
UNIZIK Suspends Lecturer Over Examination Misconduct
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has suspended a professor in the Department of Chinese Studies, Prof. Ifeanyi Sunny Odinye, for three months over alleged violations of the university’s regulations in the handling of an examination misconduct case involving a female student. The suspension, which takes effect with half salary, followed […]
NUJ FCT Chairman Felicitates Muslims on Maulid, Calls for Peace, Unity
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Grace Ike, has felicitated Muslim faithful in the Federal Capital Territory and across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Maulid celebration, urging them to use the occasion to reflect on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and pray for peace, […]
Akpabio Celebrates Sultan of Sokoto at 70, Hails Peaceful Leadership
By George Ozalla The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, CFR, mni, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing him as an exemplary statesman whose years […]
Benue Groups Reject Federal Ranching Pilot, Demand Withdrawal Of State
Special News Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla The three major sociocultural organisations representing the Tiv, Idoma and Igede peoples of Benue State have rejected the Federal Government’s inclusion of the state in the pilot implementation of its National Ranching Policy, insisting that no ranching programme should be imposed on the state without the consent of […]
Customs, WCO Partner on Corruption Risk Mapping, SOPs
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and the United Kingdom International Development, is strengthening its internal anti-corruption framework through a comprehensive exercise focused on corruption risk analysis, risk mapping and the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The initiative formed part of efforts to identify […]
Afreximbank Posts Strong Half-Year 2026 Performance As Growth, Profitability Rise
By George Ozalla The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and its subsidiaries have reported a strong financial performance for the first six months of 2026, recording robust growth and profitability despite the challenging economic environment. The bank, in a press release issued on Monday, said the financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, […]
