Category: News

By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has received awards from the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) in recognition of the Service’s efforts in securing the nation’s borders, facilitating legitimate trade and protecting the national economy. Adeniyi received the awards on behalf of the Service at DECAN’s […]

By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced a comprehensive review of its Personnel Licensing (PEL) examinations to improve the quality of assessments for aviation professionals and ensure that examination questions reflect changes in regulations, technology and operational requirements. The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, announced this on Monday, October […]

By NEWSCOUNT Desk Hon. Dozie Nwankwo, popularly known as Onye Ndozi, has congratulated Chief Pharm. Dr. Ifeanyi Eric Okoye, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Juhel Nigeria Limited, on his inauguration as President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN). In a congratulatory message released by Onye Ndozi Media, Nwankwo, APGA senatorial candidate for Anambra […]

By George Ozalla The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the eight-count criminal charge filed against Adeniyi Adeyemi, accused of presenting himself as the Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), following the Federal Government’s decision to prosecute him afresh before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). […]

By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) has honoured the Commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) Attah John Onoja, with its Outstanding Operational Commander’s Award for his leadership and efforts to combat illegal mining in Nigeria. The award was presented on […]

By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Federal Government to increase investment in mental healthcare, improve access to treatment and protect people living with mental health conditions from discrimination, neglect, violence and other human rights abuses. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu (SAN), made the call […]

By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Ministry of Defence has warned Nigerians against fraudulent housing schemes using the name and photograph of the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, to solicit money from members of the public. The warning was contained in a disclaimer issued by the Office of the Minister following reports of […]

By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has elected Dr. Ifeanyi Eric Okoye, OFR, mni, Chief Executive Officer of Juhel Nigeria Limited, as its 12th President. Dr. Okoye, an Anambra-born pharmaceutical industrialist, emerged at the association’s 54th Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lagos. He […]

By George Ozalla Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has honoured Dr Mary-Brenda Akoda with the US$100,000 2026 Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation at its Grand Award Night held at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, October 9. Akoda received the award for GenScan AI, an artificial intelligence-powered medical […]

By NEWSCOUNT Desk Onu Romanus Chukwu has sympathised with victims of the devastating flood in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, which destroyed rice farms and submerged houses, leaving farmers and families with heavy losses. Chukwu expressed sadness over the disaster, noting that the loss of farmlands and homes had dealt a painful […]