Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has upheld the conviction and two-year imprisonment imposed on Professor Cyril Osim Ndifon, former Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), for soliciting pornographic, indecent and obscene photographs from a female student. In its judgment in Appeal No. CA/ABJ/CR/1798/2025, the […]
Delta Deputy Director Adeda Dies After Alleged Assault
By NEWSCOUNT Desk A Deputy Director in the Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, has died following an alleged physical assault at the office of the state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu, in Asaba. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 24, 2026, following an altercation […]
Customs Seeks Forfeiture of Dantata’s Three Aircraft Over N2.31bn Duty Claim
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to order the final seizure and forfeiture of three aircraft linked to businessman Sayyu Dantata over an alleged customs duty shortfall of N2,312,946,260. The aircraft, which include a Gulfstream G550, a Beechcraft King Air 350i and a Robinson R66 helicopter, […]
National Library Launches Endowment Foundation As Dantata, Offor, Otti, Okafor, Others Support Funding Drive
Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla The National Library of Nigeria (NLN) on Thursday, September 24, 2026, unveiled its Endowment Foundation in Abuja, with Alhaji Alhassan Amadu Dantata announcing fresh financial commitments and stakeholders calling for stronger support for the institution. The foundation was unveiled at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Auditorium, Maitama, Abuja, […]
Obi Challenges Anambra Over $123.77m Debt Claim, Says DMO Records Show $30m Debt At Handover
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 […]
