By NEWSCOUNT Desk Dr. Joshua K. Luka has described as false and misleading media reports linking his name to alleged indictment over the activities of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), saying the reports have wrongly presented his role and assigned duties to his office that do not belong to it. Luka, a […]
Obi: Education, Healthcare Must Be Deliberately Prioritised
By George Ozalla One of the frontline presidential candidates in next year’s general election under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, has called for deliberate investment in education and healthcare, saying the two sectors are critical to achieving sustainable development and improving the quality of life of Nigerians. Obi made […]
Customs Highlights Integrity Reforms, Says Anti Corruption Measures Paying Off
…As Adeogun Wins IMPR 2026 Young Communicator Award By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service has highlighted measures being implemented to strengthen integrity, transparency and accountability within the Service, saying its ongoing reforms are helping to check corruption and encourage ethical conduct among officers. The National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy Comptroller of […]
Adeleke Declared Winner Of Osun Governorship Election
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Governor Ademola Adeleke has been declared winner of the Osun State governorship election after defeating the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, by 66,252 votes. Adeleke, who contested on the platform of the Accord Party, polled 511,067 votes, while Oyebamiji secured 444,815 votes. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Najeem Salaam, […]
FCT Senatorial Candidate Moneme: Money Is Not Everything
By George Ozalla Dr Juliet Hasana-Moneme, the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) senatorial candidate for the Federal Capital Territory, has said money alone cannot win an election, insisting that voters, particularly women, want candidates whose credibility, record and plans can withstand scrutiny. Moneme made the submission during an interactive media engagement organised by the League of […]
Osun 2026: Adeleke Leads Oyebamiji by 66,252 Votes as Results From 30 LGAs Emerge
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has taken a commanding lead in the Osun State governorship election, polling 511,067 votes against 444,815 recorded by the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, as results from all 30 local government areas emerge from the collation process. The figures give Adeleke a lead […]
Obi Visits Benue Attack Sites, Demands Tinubu’s Action On Insecurity By NEWSCOUNT Desk Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Obi, has visited communities in Benue State recently affected by attacks, calling on the Federal Government to take stronger measures to protect lives and property. Obi made the call […]
Finance Ministry, NNPCL Clash Over $3bn Loan, $722.6m NLNG Dividends
By George Ozalla The Federal Ministry of Finance and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) came under intense scrutiny at the National Assembly on Thursday over unresolved financial queries arising from the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) 2021 to 2023 Oil and Gas Sector Audit Report. The confrontation occurred before the Senate Committee […]
Ogah, Obi Families Bid Farewell To 82-Year-Old Matriarch In Inyi
By George Ozalla Ndudirim S. Iloka The road into Amankwo, Inyi, in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, was busy with visitors on Thursday as relatives, friends and associates arrived for the burial ceremonies of Ezinne Augustina Ananyenwa Obi (née Maduakor), mother of the wife of Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi […]
Nigeria, US Deepen Defence And Security Partnership At Washington Talks
By George Ozalla Nigeria and the United States have moved to strengthen their defence and security partnership following high-level bilateral talks in Washington D.C. focused on military cooperation, intelligence sharing and joint efforts to combat terrorism and other security threats. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), led a high-powered Nigerian delegation to […]
