By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accused opposition politicians of creating the hunger and poverty they are now criticising his administration over, insisting that his government is working to address the economic difficulties facing Nigerians. Tinubu made the remarks on Saturday, October 24, 2026, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off […]
ICPC, China’s Xinhua Explore Media Partnership to Boost Anti-Corruption Campaign
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is exploring a media partnership with China’s Xinhua News Agency to strengthen public enlightenment, improve professional capacity and give Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts wider international coverage. The proposal came up when the ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, received a delegation of […]
Reps Summon Telecom CEOs Over Poor Service Quality, Threaten Arrest
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The House of Representatives has directed chief executives of telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria to appear before it on October 28 to explain the persistent decline in the quality of telecommunications services across the country. The lawmakers warned that failure to honour the summons could attract arrest, signalling the House’s determination to […]
NAFDAC Probes Corps Member’s Death in Enugu
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced an investigation into the death of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Etimbuk Daniel, at the orientation camp in Awgu, Enugu State, following allegations that substandard or falsified medicines may have been involved. The agency, however, has cautioned […]
Soludo Faults FG Over South-East’s Exclusion from Gas Master Plan, Cites Anambra’s Oil and Gas Wealth
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has criticised the Federal Government over the exclusion of Anambra and the wider South-East from Nigeria’s Gas Master Plan, arguing that the region cannot achieve its industrial ambitions without adequate attention to the natural resources beneath its soil. Soludo made the position known through the state’s […]
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 […]
NCAA Reviews Personnel Licensing Examinations
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 […]
Atiku Warns INEC Against Glitches, Manipulation in 2027 Elections
By George Ozalla Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against technical glitches, unexplained delays and manipulation of the electoral process, insisting that Nigerians would not accept any attempt to undermine their votes in the 2027 general elections. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), gave the […]
LAJA Celebrates Archbishop Nzekwesi on Birthday, Commends Contributions to Development
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja (LAJA) has congratulated the Chief Executive Officer of Pineleaf Estates and Properties Limited, Archbishop Dr Onyeka Nzekwesi, on his birthday, commending his leadership, commitment to enterprise and contributions to property development. In a congratulatory message jointly signed by its President, Ambassador Ikenna Okonkwo, and Secretary-General, […]
NAF Supports Ground Troops in Anti-Kidnapping Operation in Benue
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has provided close air support to ground troops during an operation targeting suspected kidnappers in Ogbadigbo, Benue State, near the Enugu–Benue boundary. The operation disrupted the activities of the suspected kidnappers and supported the advance of ground forces, the Air Force said in a statement issued by […]
