By George Ozalla The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, on Thursday said equipping road safety operatives with arms may be necessary to enforce traffic regulations effectively on Nigeria’s highways, arguing that officers currently face overwhelming risks when confronting heavy-duty vehicles. Speaking on ARISE News, Mohammed painted a stark picture […]
Ukachukwu Vows to Tackle Insecurity, Support CMO Projects
Special News Report By Nnedinma Michael Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming Anambra election, has assured the people of Aguata Local Government Area of his commitment to good governance if elected. Ukachukwu gave the assurance during the 2025 maiden Diocesan Convention of the Catholic Men Organization (CMO), […]
The Perils of Unchecked Pardon and the Fragility of Justice
Viewpoint By George Ozalla I have painstakingly researched and therefore make bold to state that every society where justice is treated as a privilege rather than a right, there exists the danger of abuse, corruption, and eventual breakdown of moral order. The abuse of pardon, particularly when unchecked, provides a fertile ground for this decay. […]
Why Wike Should Resign or Be Sacked:A Call to Organized Civil Society in Nigeria to Uphold Anti-corruption Standards with Consistency.
By Frank Tietie The revelations by Nigerian social crusader, investigative journalist, and activist Omoyele Sowore regarding the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, are serious and warrant the attention of all Nigerians who care about the integrity of the country. Sowore has alleged that Wike laundered funds and concealed the purchase of […]
Anambra North Zone Declares Support for Ukachukwu
By Nnedinma Michael The Anambra North Senatorial District has endorsed the governorship bid of Evangelist Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of the November 8, 2025 election in Anambra State. No fewer than 500 supporters, drawn from different political parties, converged on Ukachukwu’s campaign office in Awka on Thursday to […]
NASS Rolls Out Burial Programme for Former Speaker Agunwa Anaekwe
By George Ozalla The National Assembly has released the official burial arrangements for the late Rt. Hon. Agunwa Anaekwe, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, following a press briefing at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. The announcement was made by a joint burial committee comprising members of the Senate, House of Representatives, family […]
Journalist Sadiq Gentle Murdered in Kano Home Attack
By Newscount Shock and grief have trailed the killing of Sadiq Gentle, a journalist attached to the Kano State Government House, who was brutally attacked in his residence by armed assailants. Reports indicate that the attackers stormed his home at night, inflicted multiple machete cuts on him, and carted away his mobile phones. He was […]
The USA Trip and Reflections on Leadership
*Culled from Obi’s Facebook page I left Lagos yesterday, the 24th of Sept, for a 3-day trip to the USA, covering Washington and Chicago, with a stopover in Atlanta. I travelled with Delta Airlines, the first airline in the United States, which has been in existence for over 100 years. We arrived at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta […]
NEWSCOUNT MAGAZINE CELEBRATES DR. OBY AJIH, (OJIUGOANAWARANDIEZE), ON HER BIRTHDAY
PRESS RELEASE The Management and Staff of Newscount Magazine heartily felicitate with Dr. Oby Ajih, fondly known as Ojiugoanawarandieze, on the occasion of her birthday. Dr. Ajih is a humanitarian and philanthropist par excellence, a woman of uncommon focus and compassion with a heart of gold. Her tireless contributions to humanity and her community have […]
LAW, MEDIA & NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
By Frank Tietie Development, in its holistic terms, must address the problems of poverty, inequality, social justice, unemployment, standard of living, housing, household income expenditure, level of nutrition, life expectancy, infant mortality, level of education, self-reliance, self-esteem and freedom, etc. The reason I identify myself as a development lawyer is closely tied to the issues […]
