By George Ozalla Former Deputy President of the 9th Senate and Delta Central Senatorial District candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has alleged that armed men attacked members of his party during a political tour of Usiefrun in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, describing the incident as an […]
NAFDAC Tightens Oversight Of Blood, Blood Products
By George Ozalla The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has strengthened its regulatory framework for blood and blood products in Nigeria, with the agency saying the move is aimed at ensuring their safety, quality, availability and affordability. NAFDAC said the initiative had received the support of the Minister of Health […]
NHRC Warns Against Hate Speech Ahead Of 2027 Polls
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised concern over the growing use of hate speech, intimidation, incitement and divisive rhetoric ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that unchecked inflammatory statements could threaten human rights, peaceful coexistence and democratic participation. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, […]
NCS Busts Wildlife Trafficking Ring, Rescues Two Lion Cubs At Abuja Airport
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted an alleged international wildlife trafficking operation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, rescuing two live lion cubs and arresting three suspects allegedly connected with the illicit movement of the animals. The operation, which took place on August 4, 2026, was carried out by the Special […]
Akpabio Urges Osun Voters To Link State With Centre
By George Ozalla President Bola Tinubu has urged voters in Osun State to vote wisely in Saturday’s governorship election, saying the state needs to be politically linked with the Federal Government at the centre. Tinubu made the call on Thursday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign rally in Osogbo, where he was represented […]
EFCC Recovers N115bn, $84m NDDC Levies As Senate Probes Oil Companies
By George Ozalla The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday disclosed that it had recovered more than N115 billion and $84 million in outstanding statutory levies owed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by oil companies. The disclosure was made before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts during its investigation into queries contained […]
NCAA Moves To End Missing, Misrouted Luggage With RFID Technology
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced plans to introduce Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) baggage tracking technology at domestic and international airport terminals to tackle cases of delayed, missing and misrouted luggage. The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA, Michael Achimugu, disclosed this at a stakeholder engagement forum in Lagos […]
Fadahunsi Has Crossed The Rubicon
Editorial NEWSCOUNT condemns in the strongest possible terms the reported utterance of Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, the serving senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, who was allegedly heard directing supporters to “kill” members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Such a statement cannot be dismissed as ordinary campaign rhetoric, particularly coming from […]
NHRC Demands Suspension, Arrest Of Fadahunsi Over Alleged Inciting Remarks
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the immediate suspension and arrest of Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi over alleged inciting remarks reportedly made during a political gathering in Ilesa, Osun State, ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The Commission’s position followed the emergence of a video in which Fadahunsi, […]
Tinubu Targets Doubling Livestock Sector’s $32bn Contribution
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President Bola Tinubu has said his administration is targeting more than doubling the current $32 billion annual contribution of Nigeria’s livestock sector to the national economy as part of efforts to strengthen food security, create jobs and diversify the economy. Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator […]
