by George Ozalla The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a notorious one-chance robbery syndicate in connection with the robbery and killing of Abuja-based lawyer, Barrister Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, in Abuja earlier this month.The suspects were arrested following intelligence-driven operations carried out between January 9 and January 10, 2026, […]
Akpabio Congratulates Super Eagles on AFCON Semi-Final Berth
by George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated the Super Eagles following their qualification for the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations currently holding in Morocco.In a congratulatory message, according to a press statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio described […]
FG Moves to Court to Stop January 12 Nationwide Doctors’ Strike
by George Ozalla The Federal Government has approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja, seeking to restrain resident doctors from embarking on a planned nationwide strike billed to commence on January 12, a move that has further exposed longstanding tensions between successive governments and medical professionals over unfulfilled agreements.The suit, filed by the Attorney […]
Senator Nwoye Hails Igwe Emelobe on Maiden Ofala
by George Ozalla The Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District, Senator Tony Nwoye, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Igwe Engr. Augustine C. Emelobe, KSC, the Eze-Okpoko II of Oba, on the successful celebration of his maiden Ofala Festival following his ascension to the throne.The historic ceremony, which formally marked the coronation and first Ofala Festival […]
When People Mistake Presence for Prosperity
Perspective By Chukwudi George Ozalla What makes people look at a man or woman and assume, almost instantly, that money must be sitting somewhere around them? Is it the way they speak without strain, the way they carry themselves without apology, the fact that they do not beg, complain, or explain their situation to anyone […]
Rivers State on Edge: PANDEF’s Attempt to Bridge a Deepening Political Divide
Political Feature By Chukwudi George Ozalla Rivers State is in the grip of a political crisis that continues to test the resilience of its institutions and unsettle public confidence. The conflict, which has unfolded over recent months, stems from a widening rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and political forces aligned with former governor Nyesom Wike. […]
Izunaso Rolls Out Massive Empowerment Package
by George Ozalla Senator Osita Bonaventure Izunaso has rolled out a large-scale empowerment programme for constituents of Imo West Senatorial District, reinforcing his pledge to make representation felt at the grassroots through direct economic support and people-focused interventions.The empowerment exercise, which drew a large crowd from across communities in the district, saw the distribution of […]
Lilu Youth Forum Holds Maiden Annual Conference in Ihiala
by Ebele Ofodile The Lilu Youth Development Forum has held its maiden annual conference in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, marking a formal step toward organised youth engagement and community development in Lilu.The conference, which took place at the Ihiala Local Government Secretariat, was held under the theme Productive Youths, Peaceful Community and […]
No Implementation, No Going Back: FUHSTHA Doctors to Begin Indefinite Strike
by George Ozalla Resident doctors at the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Azare (FUHSTHA), say the silence from authorities has become louder than any promise ever made, and they are no longer willing to wait.After weeks of growing frustration and quiet consultations, the Association of Resident Doctors at the teaching hospital has announced […]
High Chief Nwabueze bags 2025 NEWSCOUNT Humanitarian Leadership Award
by George Ozalla Charity is often described as love made visible, and in Umudioka, that description finds expression in a home that has steadily become a place of hope, compassion, and community service. At the Ugwueze Umudioka Ozoma Mansion, NEWSCOUNT on Thursday presented its 2025 Humanitarian Leadership Award to High Chief Jim Martins Nwabueze, Ichie […]
