Opinion By Dr. Chiogo Constance Ikokwu (Ugonechora) I have been reflecting about something uncomfortable: perhaps Nigeria is not really ready for change. We constantly describe ourselves as resilient. But sometimes I wonder whether “resilience” has simply become a euphemism for adjusting to suffering. Fela called it suffering and smiling, and perhaps that is precisely what […]
Akpabio Celebrates First Lady At 66, Hails Commitment To Better Nigeria
By NEWSCOUNT President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has felicitated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday, describing her as “a remarkable woman” whose life reflects faith, service, sacrifice and quiet strength. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, MNIPR, Akpabio said […]
Youth Leaders Condemn Alleged Blocking Of Obi’s Humanitarian Visit To Benue
By George Ozalla The Forum of National Youth Leaders of all Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has condemned the alleged obstruction and harassment of the Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, during his planned humanitarian visit to Benue State. The forum said Obi and his delegation were blocked along […]
NUJ FCT Chairman Felicitates Muslims on Maulid, Calls for Peace, Unity
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Grace Ike, has felicitated Muslim faithful in the Federal Capital Territory and across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Maulid celebration, urging them to use the occasion to reflect on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and pray for peace, […]
Obi: Education, Healthcare Must Be Deliberately Prioritised
By George Ozalla One of the frontline presidential candidates in next year’s general election under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, has called for deliberate investment in education and healthcare, saying the two sectors are critical to achieving sustainable development and improving the quality of life of Nigerians. Obi made […]
10TH Senate Takes on Nigeria’s Toughest Security Question: State Police
By Ken Harries, Esq. It often begins as an ordinary day. A commercial bus pulls out before dawn, its passengers expecting nothing more than traffic delays and bad roads. Traders carry the week’s earnings. Students return to school. A nursing mother cradles her child. A retired civil servant travels to visit his family. Elsewhere, anxious […]
ICPC Moves to Institutionalise Anti-Corruption Studies in Nigerian Law Schools
By George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has intensified efforts to institutionalise anti-corruption education within Nigeria’s legal education system with the convening of a follow-up curriculum development workshop in Kano aimed at producing a draft anti-corruption curriculum for the Nigerian Law School.The workshop, which builds on an earlier engagement […]
Nigeria Has Survived Worse, Will Defeat Insurgency – Akpabio
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed confidence that Nigeria will overcome its current security challenges, declaring that the nation has survived more difficult periods in its history and will ultimately defeat insurgency and criminality.Akpabio spoke on Sunday during an Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre as part […]
Inauguration of National Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) Council Board Members
L-R: Tony Emoekpere, Council Member, National Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6); Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner Technical Services, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Mr. Muhammed Rudman, National President, IPv6 Council; Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO,NCC; Barr. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, NCC; Dr. Chris Uwaje, National Vice President, IPv6 Council; Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, and […]
APC Fixes Date for Screening of National Convention Aspirants
By George Ozalla The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled March 19 and 20, 2026, for the screening of aspirants seeking to contest positions at its forthcoming national convention, as the ruling party moves closer to a major internal reorganisation.The screening exercise will involve aspirants vying for various offices at both zonal and national levels. […]
