By George Ozalla The All Abuja Residents Association has announced plans to honour Nigerians who have distinguished themselves through outstanding performance, accountability and meaningful contributions to public service and national development. The National President of the Association, Igwekala Ugomaduefule, said the initiative was intended to encourage responsible leadership and motivate elected and appointed public officials […]
Nwankwor Pushes Unity, Five-Point Agenda as APGA Candidates Meet in Umunze
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The APGA candidate for Orumba North and South Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, Dr Odiraa Nwankwor, has called for unity, purposeful collaboration and people-oriented representation as the party prepares for the forthcoming elections. Nwankwor made the call at a grand banquet for APGA candidates and stakeholders held at the Oru […]
“The Hope Lies in Our Resolve to Say No” – Nzelu
By George Ozalla Veteran lawyer and former counsel to the families of the six young Nigerians killed by police in Abuja in 2005, Barrister Amobi Nzelu, has said Nigeria’s democratic challenges cannot be blamed solely on bad leadership, insisting that citizens must also develop the courage to resist inducement, question authority and demand accountability. Nzelu, […]
NCC Board Reports 70% Progress on Network Expansion, Moves to Block Stolen Phones
By George Ozalla The Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reported significant progress in the expansion of telecommunications infrastructure across the country, with 8,526 of the 12,179 network coverage and capacity sites committed by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) now deployed. The Board disclosed this at its 110th meeting held on September 9, […]
NCC Launches Free 100MB Daily Data Access for Educational Platforms
By George Ozalla Photo 1 Students flank Idris Olorunnimbe, Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Don Jazzy; and Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, during the unveiling of the Zero-Rated Data Access to Educational Platforms and Content Initiative aimed at promoting inclusive digital education through free […]
Akpabio Takes Alleged Anti-North Comment to DSS
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over a purported statement circulating on social media in which he was alleged to have made comments against people from Northern Nigeria. The petition, signed by Akpabio’s Chief of Staff, Chinedu Akubueze, asked the security agency to investigate […]
Apapa Port Won’t Be Conduit for Security Threats, Adeniyi Declares
As Customs Intercepts Narcotics, Drones, Expired Goods Worth ₦43.59bn By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has declared that Apapa Port will not be allowed to become a conduit for security threats, as the Service announced the interception of 13 containers containing narcotics, codeine syrup, restricted drones, used […]
NHRC: Dissent Is Not a Crime
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has demanded a full investigation and justice over the killing of Kano public commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Danshagamu, who was fatally stabbed by unknown assailants at his residence in Gaida Quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, […]
‘We Will Not Overturn His Programmes,’ Afan Says as NPC Press Corps Visits
By George Ozalla The National Population Commission (NPC) Press Corps has paid a condolence visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja following the death of its Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, with the management assuring that the programmes and policies he introduced would be sustained. The delegation, led by the Chairman of the Press Corps, Mr. […]
NCS Begins Final Phase of 2025 Recruitment Screening, Tasks Candidates on Discipline
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the final phase of its 2025 recruitment exercise, with shortlisted candidates undergoing documentation, physical fitness assessment and medical screening at the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Gwagwalada, Abuja. The two-week exercise, which began on Monday, September 7, 2026, is scheduled to run until September 19 […]
