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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Musa Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Global Peacekeeping at UNGA
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its role in international peacekeeping and security efforts, saying the Federal Government is determined to restore and expand the country’s active footprint in global peace and security operations. General Musa stated this on Tuesday in New […]
Beyond Guns: NHRC Proposes Justice-Centred Roadmap for Peace in Africa
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for a shift from predominantly military responses to insecurity in Africa, advocating a justice-centred approach that addresses the social, economic and institutional conditions contributing to conflict and instability on the continent. The Commission made the call in a paper presented at the 2026 African […]
NCS Concludes 2025 Recruitment Screening, Records Improved Process
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has concluded the final phase of its 2025 recruitment exercise, with shortlisted candidates completing documentation, physical fitness assessments and medical screening at the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Gwagwalada, Abuja.The two-week exercise, which commenced on Monday, September 7, 2026, ended on Saturday, September 19, with candidates drawn […]
Akwa Ibom @39: Aspirations of Our Forebears Are Being Fulfilled, Says Akpabio
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said the creation of Akwa Ibom State 39 years ago was the fulfilment of the long-held aspirations of the state’s founding fathers and the people who campaigned for its creation. Akpabio stated this in a goodwill message to the government and people of Akwa Ibom […]
