PERSONALITY PROFILE By Chukwudi George Ozalla Today, Saturday, August 22, 2026, the people of Adazi-Ani Kingdom will gather in celebration as His Royal Majesty, Igwe (Dr.) Chinedu Benson Madubuko, OFR, Eze Chinechendo I, is formally crowned the traditional ruler of his people. It will be a grand and symbolic coronation, bringing together sons and daughters […]
CCXI Affirms Afreximbank’s AAA Rating For Second Consecutive Year
By George Ozalla China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd. (CCXI) has affirmed the African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) AAA issuer credit rating with a Stable outlook for the second consecutive year. The latest rating affirmation underscores the financial strength and strategic importance of the pan-African multilateral financial institution, while indicating continued confidence in its ability […]
Obi Challenges Presidential Candidates To Face Nigerians, Defend Records
By George Ozalla Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has challenged all candidates seeking to become Nigeria’s president in 2027 to come before Nigerians, answer questions about their records and subject their plans for the country to public scrutiny. Obi made the challenge on Friday while flagging off his campaign for […]
Akpabio Lauds Tinubu Over Establishment Of University Of Technology In Akwa Ibom
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Obio Akpa, in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Akpabio also thanked Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, for releasing the Obio Akpa campus of […]
UTA Honours Ojukwu With 2026 International Humanitarian Award
By George Ozalla The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, has received the 2026 UTA International Humanitarian Award for his contributions to the promotion and protection of human rights in Nigeria. The award was presented by the United Towns Agency for North-South Cooperation (UTA), Nigeria Chapter, at […]
Omo-Agege Alleges Attack On NDC Campaign Venue, Demands Protection
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Former Deputy President of the 9th Senate and NDC senatorial candidate for Delta Central, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has alleged that more than 50 armed men attacked the venue of his party’s campaign meeting in Uvwie, Delta State, early Thursday morning. Omo-Agege said the men, allegedly led by Emmanuel Erube, the Development Committee […]
For Nigeria’s Displaced Elderly, Survival Comes With a Cost
By Prosper Okoye For some elderly Nigerians, growing old was supposed to mean spending more time with family, drawing on decades of experience and enjoying the security of a home they had spent years building. Instead, some are spending their later years in internally displaced persons camps after violence forced them from communities they may […]
Najomo Seeks Closer Legislative Engagement
By George Ozalla The Director General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, has called for closer engagement between the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the National Assembly to strengthen aviation regulation and ensure that Nigeria’s rules remain in line with international standards. Najomo made the call on Tuesday, August 19, 2026, when the House […]
Aniekwe, Reps Committee Vow Tougher Oversight of Midstream Oil Sector
By George Ozalla The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream) has vowed to intensify legislative oversight of Nigeria’s midstream petroleum sector, with a renewed focus on energy security, domestic gas utilisation, accountability and effective implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The commitment was made during two legislative retreats held by the committee […]
Omo-Agege Raises Alarm Over Alleged Threats To Life, Family
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Former Deputy President of the 9th Senate and Delta Central senatorial candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has raised the alarm over what he described as disturbing and increasingly credible threats to his life and those of his family members. Omo-Agege, in a statement issued from his office, […]
