Category: News

By Ndudirim Silvia Iloka Barrister Felix Morka has become one of the prominent voices of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with his position as National Publicity Secretary placing him at the centre of the party’s response to political issues and public criticism. Morka became the APC National Publicity Secretary in 2022 and has since been […]

By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has felicitated with Muslims across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid Maulud, urging them to reflect on the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and embrace values that promote peace, compassion, service to humanity and national unity. The commission conveyed the message in a post on […]

By George Ozalla The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has launched the Renewable Asset Management Company (RAMCO) to improve the management and sustainability of renewable energy projects funded by the government. RAMCO was launched on Wednesday in Abuja by the REA in partnership with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), with stakeholders in the power and […]

By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has mourned the death of veteran journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, describing him as a courageous, principled and dedicated media professional whose contributions to journalism and the growth of online media in Nigeria would remain indelible. Akpabio, in a […]

By George Ozalla The camp of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has called for an immediate investigation into alleged attacks on his supporters in Delta State, accusing the state government of dismissing serious security concerns as political campaign tactics. The call was made by Omo-Agege’s Special Adviser on Strategy and Communications, Godwin Anaughe, in a statement responding […]

By George Ozalla The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Anthony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, has called for the urgent establishment of State Police in Nigeria, saying decentralising the country’s policing system would improve security, reduce response time and strengthen the protection of citizens’ rights. Ojukwu made the call in Port Harcourt […]

By NEWSCOUNT Desk The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has suspended a professor in the Department of Chinese Studies, Prof. Ifeanyi Sunny Odinye, for three months over alleged violations of the university’s regulations in the handling of an examination misconduct case involving a female student. The suspension, which takes effect with half salary, followed […]

By George Ozalla The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, CFR, mni, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing him as an exemplary statesman whose years […]

By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and the United Kingdom International Development, is strengthening its internal anti-corruption framework through a comprehensive exercise focused on corruption risk analysis, risk mapping and the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The initiative formed part of efforts to identify […]

By George Ozalla The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced full enforcement of the Federal Government approved prohibition of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET or plastic bottles below 200ml. The Agency, in a press briefing issued on Monday, August 24, 2026, said the enforcement followed the execution […]