By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched an Internet Governance Working Group to strengthen stakeholder collaboration on online safety, artificial intelligence (AI) accountability, data privacy, internet fraud and the protection of vulnerable internet users. The initiative was unveiled on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the inaugural NCC Internet Governance Symposium held at […]
NACTAL’s Osemene Begins Tenure, Sets Priorities for Network
By Prosper Okoye Osita Osemene began his tenure as president of the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) on Thursday, outlining plans to strengthen the organisation’s operations, expand its membership and improve its public visibility. His first day in office featured a meeting of the national executive, where members discussed priorities for the […]
AARA to Honour Tinubu, Akpabio, Abaribe, Wike, Otti, Ododo, Others in December
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The All Abuja Residents Association (AARA) has announced plans to honour President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and other public office holders at its Recognition and Award of […]
Osemene Takes Over as NACTAL President, Pledges Stronger Anti-Trafficking Drive
By Prosper Okoye Osita Osemene, a survivor of irregular migration through Libya, was on Thursday inaugurated as the fourth national president of the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), pledging to strengthen the fight against human trafficking, child abuse, exploitation and unsafe migration. At the inauguration in Abuja, Amina Titilayo Atiku-Abubakar, chairman of […]
DSS DG Ajayi Receives Nation Builder Award for Intelligence Leadership
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, MON, has received the Nation Builder Award for Excellence in Intelligence Leadership and National Security in recognition of his leadership of the Service and contributions to national security. The award was presented at the fourth edition of the Nigerian Nation […]
NCAA Inaugurates Committee to Implement ECOWAS Aviation Reforms
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has inaugurated the National Air Transport Economic Oversight Committee (NATEOC) to coordinate Nigeria’s implementation of regional aviation reforms aimed at reducing air travel costs, improving transparency and strengthening competition in the West African air transport market. The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, inaugurated the […]
NUJ FCT Hails FRCN-China Partnership Through Ni Hao China
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has praised the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and its Chinese partners for promoting Nigeria-China relations through the Ni Hao China radio programme. The NUJ FCT Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, gave the commendation during a goodwill message at an event […]
Chukwu Named Tinubu Campaign Council Deputy for South-East Youths
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Chairman of the Forum of National Youth Leaders of Political Parties in Nigeria, Hon. Comrade Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu, has been appointed Deputy Director of Youth Mobilisation, South-East Zone, of the PBAT/APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. Chukwu will deputise Chief Obinna […]
Tinubu Reaffirms Support for Judicial Independence, Calls for Faster Trials
By George Ozalla President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his support for an independent judiciary, saying the courts have a major role to play in the fight against corruption and other financial crimes in Nigeria. The President spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at the 8th annual capacity-building workshop for judges and justices, organised by the Economic […]
SEDC Must Operate From South-East, Not Abuja, Kalu Insists
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has insisted that the commission must operate from the South-East rather than Abuja, stressing that its presence must be felt by the people it was established to serve. Kalu, who represents Abia North Senatorial District, made […]
