By George Ozalla Five lecturers from the Department of Marketing, University of Port Harcourt, have been conferred with Fellowship awards by the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the marketing profession. The esteemed lecturers who received the Fellowship awards are Prof. Chinedu Ogbuji, Associate Dean of the School […]
CENSUS DELAYS: A BARRIER TO FAIR REPRESENTATION IN NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY
*Feature* ✅ By Stanley Nwosu ✍️ As Nigeria marks 26 years of unbroken democracy, it is crucial to address a significant issue: the absence of recent population census data, which has been delayed by nearly a decade. This gap has been largely responsible for the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) inability to revise electoral constituencies […]
Refugees Deserve Dignity, Protection – Ojukwu
By George Ozalla As Nigeria joins the global community to commemorate the 2025 World Refugee Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has emphasized the need for urgent attention to the plight of refugees and forcibly displaced persons in the country. NHRC Executive Secretary, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN expressed deep concern about the humanitarian crisis […]
Nigeria’s Dr. Tijani Elected Vice Chair of ITU Council
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 […]
Housing Minister Supports NUJ’s ‘Journalists’ Village’ Initiative
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 […]
“Lady Found Dead in Abuja Hotel Room”
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 […]
“APC’s Expansion in Akwa Ibom: A Boost to Development” – Akpabio
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 […]
NHRC Roundtable Tackles AI-Driven Hate
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 […]
Tinubu Flags off New INEC Headquarters Complex
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 […]
Iwuanyanwu’s Will: Wife Banned from Remarrying
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 […]
