By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has spent N70 billion on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects across the country, Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has disclosed. Adeniyi made the disclosure on Monday in Modakeke, Osun State, while speaking with journalists during the commissioning of the renovated Ife Girls High School, Ile-Ife, carried […]
Nigeria, Serbia Deepen Bilateral Ties as Braimah Presents Credentials
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Nigeria and Serbia have renewed their commitment to stronger bilateral relations following the presentation of Letters of Credence by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Serbia, Engr. Abasi Ogwime Braimah, to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Braimah presented his credentials on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Palace of Serbia in Belgrade, formally taking up his […]
NHRC Tasks FG To Arrest, Prosecute Masterminds Of Killings, Hate Speeches Nationwide
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Federal Government to thoroughly investigate the masterminds and perpetrators of killings, abductions and other violent attacks across the country and ensure that those found responsible face prosecution. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr Tony Ojukwu, made the call on Monday while […]
Abuja Residents to Honour Outstanding Public Officers, Investors, Philanthropists
By George Ozalla The All Abuja Residents Association has announced plans to honour Nigerians who have distinguished themselves through outstanding performance, accountability and meaningful contributions to public service and national development. The National President of the Association, Igwekala Ugomaduefule, said the initiative was intended to encourage responsible leadership and motivate elected and appointed public officials […]
Nwankwor Pushes Unity, Five-Point Agenda as APGA Candidates Meet in Umunze
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The APGA candidate for Orumba North and South Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, Dr Odiraa Nwankwor, has called for unity, purposeful collaboration and people-oriented representation as the party prepares for the forthcoming elections. Nwankwor made the call at a grand banquet for APGA candidates and stakeholders held at the Oru […]
“The Hope Lies in Our Resolve to Say No” – Nzelu
By George Ozalla Veteran lawyer and former counsel to the families of the six young Nigerians killed by police in Abuja in 2005, Barrister Amobi Nzelu, has said Nigeria’s democratic challenges cannot be blamed solely on bad leadership, insisting that citizens must also develop the courage to resist inducement, question authority and demand accountability. Nzelu, […]
NCC Board Reports 70% Progress on Network Expansion, Moves to Block Stolen Phones
By George Ozalla The Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reported significant progress in the expansion of telecommunications infrastructure across the country, with 8,526 of the 12,179 network coverage and capacity sites committed by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) now deployed. The Board disclosed this at its 110th meeting held on September 9, […]
NCC Launches Free 100MB Daily Data Access for Educational Platforms
By George Ozalla Photo 1 Students flank Idris Olorunnimbe, Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Don Jazzy; and Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, during the unveiling of the Zero-Rated Data Access to Educational Platforms and Content Initiative aimed at promoting inclusive digital education through free […]
Akpabio Takes Alleged Anti-North Comment to DSS
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over a purported statement circulating on social media in which he was alleged to have made comments against people from Northern Nigeria. The petition, signed by Akpabio’s Chief of Staff, Chinedu Akubueze, asked the security agency to investigate […]
Apapa Port Won’t Be Conduit for Security Threats, Adeniyi Declares
As Customs Intercepts Narcotics, Drones, Expired Goods Worth ₦43.59bn By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has declared that Apapa Port will not be allowed to become a conduit for security threats, as the Service announced the interception of 13 containers containing narcotics, codeine syrup, restricted drones, used […]
