By NEWSCOUNT Desk Professor Kamene Okonjo, renowned sociologist, advocate for women’s rights and mother of World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has died at the age of 96. The respected scholar and matriarch of the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State died […]
EFCC Arrests 14 Chinese Nationals, Nigerian Over Illegal Lithium Processing in Ogun
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian over alleged illegal lithium processing at four facilities in the Ogere area of Ogun State. The suspects were arrested on Friday, October 23, 2026, by operatives of the commission’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 following intelligence gathering and […]
Tinubu Congratulates Lula on Re-election, Seeks Stronger Nigeria-Brazil Ties
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, expressing Nigeria’s readiness to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, energy, education and other strategic sectors. Tinubu, in a congratulatory message issued on Monday, October 26, 2026, described Lula as his friend and said his […]
Oyedele Cites 14.63% Inflation, $55bn Reserves, Projects 4.3% Growth
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, has highlighted a decline in inflation to 14.63 per cent, an increase in external reserves to $55 billion and a projected economic growth rate of 4.3 per cent in 2026 as indicators of progress under the Federal Government’s economic reform programme. Oyedele presented the figures while […]
Customs to Host CGC Conference, C-PACT 2026 in Abuja
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) will host two major conferences in Abuja in December to strengthen border security, improve trade facilitation and advance economic integration across Africa. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Conference is scheduled for December 7 and 8, 2026, while the Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) 2026 […]
ICPC, China’s Xinhua Explore Media Partnership to Boost Anti-Corruption Campaign
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is exploring a media partnership with China’s Xinhua News Agency to strengthen public enlightenment, improve professional capacity and give Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts wider international coverage. The proposal came up when the ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, received a delegation of […]
Virologists Urge Nigerians to Observe Hygiene Over Ebola Bundibugyo Strain
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Nigerian virologists have urged citizens to maintain good personal hygiene and take precautionary measures amid concerns over the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus. They advised Nigerians to wash their hands regularly with soap and water, avoid contact with the blood and other bodily fluids of infected persons, and seek medical attention […]
Nigerian Red Cross Society FCT Branch Trains Volunteers to Mark International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Branch, has trained volunteers in basic first aid and emergency preparedness as part of activities marking the 2026 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR). The event, held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, brought together Red Cross volunteers and emergency management stakeholders […]
Nigeria’s Volunteerism Drive Earns Oyedijo UN Ambassadorial Award
By Prosper Okoye Nigerian civil society leader and community development expert Oluwasegun Oyedijo has received the United Nations Ambassador of National Volunteerism Policy and System Leadership Award in recognition of his contributions to civil society development, policy advocacy and community engagement. Oyedijo, who holds the traditional title of Aare, received the award at Nigeria’s first […]
NHRC Orders Investigation into Alleged Misconduct at Uyo Office
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered an immediate investigation into a video circulating on social media alleging unprofessional conduct by personnel at its Akwa Ibom State office in Uyo. The Commission expressed serious concern over the allegations, stressing that no form of provocation should justify unprofessional treatment of a complainant. […]
