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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Build Roads, Protect Fibre Networks,” Maida Tells Contractors
By George Ozalla PHOTO CAPTION:L-R: Rafiu Adeladan, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works; Air Vice Marshal Effiom Ewa, Director, Directorate of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection (DCNAIP), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA); and Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), during the Stakeholders’ Workshop for the Protection of Fibre […]
NCAA Moves To Stop Aviation Unions’ Planned Picketing Of Airlines
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has stepped into the dispute between aviation labour unions and airlines over outstanding Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) payments, with the Director General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, asking the unions to suspend their planned picketing of indebted airlines. The intervention followed a three day notice […]
Army Arrests Kidnap Commander In Enugu, Recovers Four AK-47 Rifles
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Troops of the 82 Division/Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, working with operatives of the Department of State Services, have arrested a suspected commander of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and 133 rounds of ammunition from a forest hideout in Enugu State. The development was […]
Tinubu: Nigeria Customs Model Now a Continental Standard
…As Nigerian Firm Secures 20-Year AfCFTA Customs Project By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the growing continental recognition of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) modernisation programme as a major endorsement of Nigeria’s ability to develop solutions for the African market. The President also commended Nigerian-owned Bergmans Security Consultant and Supplies Limited after […]
