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By George Ozalla Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has been elected Vice Chair of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council for 2025. This appointment marks a historic moment for Nigeria, as it’s the first time in nearly 50 years the nation will hold a leadership role within the ITU […]

By George Ozalla The Honorable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Dangiwa, has indicated full support for the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council’s proposed ‘Journalists’ Village’ in Abuja. During a visit from the NUJ FCT leadership, led by Chairman Comrade Grace Ike, Dangiwa lauded the important role journalists play and pledged […]

By Newscount A tragic incident has occurred in Abuja where a lady identified as Aldi Johnson was found dead in a hotel. According to eyewitnesses, Johnson checked into the hotel on Monday night with an unidentified young man. The hotel cleaner discovered her body on Tuesday morning after knocking on the door several times without […]

By George Ozalla A high-powered meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders from the three senatorial districts of Akwa Ibom State has been held today, marking a significant step towards a new political alignment in the state. The meeting, which was hosted by Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, saw a strong showing of support […]

By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) marking the International Day for Countering Hate Speech with a high-level roundtable in Abuja Wednesday, raised concern on the increasing dangers posed by hate speech in the digital era, especially through Artificial Intelligence (AI). Dr Tony Ojukwu, SAN the Executive Secretary of the Commission, warned that […]

By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially commenced the construction of a new headquarters annex building for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. This development marks a significant milestone in addressing the commission’s longstanding office space challenges. The current INEC headquarters, commissioned in December 1997, was designed to accommodate eight commission […]

By Newscount The late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, a renowned elder statesman and former President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has left behind a will that includes a surprising condition for his wife, Lolo Frances. According to the document, released on June 16, 2025, and managed by Chief Chukwuma Ekomaru (SAN), Frances is prohibited from remarrying if she […]

By George Ozalla The 2025 State of the World Population Report, launched in Abuja on Tuesday, reveals Nigeria’s high fertility rate and reproductive health challenges. According to UNFPA’s Representative in Nigeria, Koessan Kuawu, Nigeria’s fertility crisis begins from reproductive rights and access deficits rather than cultural preferences alone. “The Nigerian fertility crisis is not normal; […]

By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of violent attacks and killings in Benue and Plateau States, Nigeria. According to Dr. Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, Executive Secretary of the NHRC, in a press release signed by Fatimah Agwai Mohammed, Director of Corporate Affairs and External […]

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has revealed plans to leverage forensic and DNA studies to build a new Police Force for a new Nigeria. According to the PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd mni), the Commission believes that embracing forensic and DNA studies is crucial in addressing modern crimes that have gone scientific and transnational. […]