By NEWSCOUNT Desk Photo Caption: L-R: Dr Adekola Oluwafunmilayo, Director, Monitoring, Orientation and Evaluation, Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA); Mr Akeem Olayiwola, Assistant Director, Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (MIST); Ms Helen Obi, Director, Digital Economy, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Mr Michael Idah, Country Programme Manager, Christian Blind Mission (CBM), […]
Customs Cares: Adeniyi Commissions Rehabilitated Primary Healthcare Centre in Eleme
By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has commissioned a rehabilitated Primary Healthcare Centre in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, as part of the Service’s community-focused interventions in its areas of operation. The healthcare centre was rehabilitated by the Port Harcourt Area II Command under the […]
Akpabio: Banking Sector Stronger, Insecurity Will Soon End
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that Nigeria’s banking sector has become stronger and more resilient, assuring Nigerians that the insecurity confronting the country will soon be defeated. Akpabio made the declarations while rallying Nigerians behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic and security reforms, stressing that financial sector reforms, security operations and […]
JAMB Sets Up Committee to Review UTME, Consider Life Skills, Critical Thinking
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set up a committee to review the structure and content of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with particular attention to the inclusion of life skills, critical thinking and other competencies. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, disclosed this in Abuja while inaugurating the committee, […]
Jacobs, ‘Lion of Lufodo’, Dies at 84 After More Than Five Decades in Acting
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. Jacobs died on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, with his family announcing his death through a statement shared by his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, and their son, Olusoji Jacobs. The family […]
‘Let Facts Travel Faster Than Rumours’, Olaiya Tells Journalists
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Police Force, Zone 7 Command, Abuja, has called on journalists to give priority to facts and proper verification in their reporting, especially when covering security matters, warning that inaccurate information can create fear and confusion in society. The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 7, AIG Victor Olaiya, […]
‘Democracy Dies When Citizens Withdraw, Remain Silent’ – Ojukwu
By George Ozalla The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has urged Nigerians to actively participate in the 2027 general elections, warning that democracy suffers when citizens withdraw from the electoral process and remain silent. Ojukwu made the call as Nigeria joined the global community to commemorate the […]
Najomo on His Birthday: The Captain Who Does Not Sit Still
Tribute By Chukwudi George Ozalla Capt. Chris Ona Najomo marks his birthday today, and it is a fitting occasion to reflect on the man and the energy he brings to his work. At the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), he is constantly on the move, checking, listening, meeting stakeholders, asking questions and following up on […]
NCS Seizes 56 Containers, Adeniyi Vows to Protect Farmers, Manufacturers
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 56 containers containing prohibited and improperly declared goods with a combined duty-paid value of N5.53 billion at the Port Harcourt Area II Command, Onne, Rivers State. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, while briefing journalists and inspecting […]
NAFDAC, PCC Team Up Against Fake Products
By George Ozalla The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) are to deepen cooperation in the fight against counterfeit, substandard, falsified and unwholesome regulated products in Nigeria. The Chief Commissioner of the PCC, Hon. Bashir Abubakar, stated this during a courtesy visit by a delegation […]
