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–Point-blank By: George Ozalla We have indeed derailed politically, and our judiciary has persistently and technically murdered democracy in its entirety. This is a deep concern about the state of democracy and the role of the judiciary in Nigeria. In a democratic system, the judiciary plays a crucial role in ensuring that the rule of […]

By: Emeka Ugwuonye, Esquire Life is full of twists and turns. My personal experiences with some Nigerian senators have led me to expect very little from them. The ongoing controversy in the Senate over the case of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has only reinforced my view that the same type of individuals still occupy these positions. However, […]

The honorable member representing Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, was yesterday, March 11, 2025, conferred with the honorific title of Integrity Icon of Nigeria by the Centre for Ethics and Self-Value Orientation. In a letter personally signed by the Executive Director of the Centre, Prince Salih Musa Yakubu, the organization […]

On Tuesday, 11th March 2025, I joined my colleagues, led by the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Nigeria-China Relations, Hon. Jaafaru Yakubu, to attend the unveiling of the Nigeria-China Sustainable Business, Bilateral Trade, and Investment Summit. This event marks a significant step towards advancing a legislative agenda focused on improving the ease […]

By: George Ozalla The Nigerian government is geared towards accelerating coordinated, standardized, and harmonized diagnostic services across all levels of the healthcare system in the country, including primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare systems. The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Izia, made this known at the first National Summit on Diagnostics, which kicked off in […]

By: Newscount The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, as the new Commissioner of Police for Kano State. This development follows the promotion of former CP Salman Garba Dogo to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police. CP Bakori, who hails from Katsina State, was until his […]

By: George Ozalla Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has stressed the need for urgent reforms in the country’s correctional service, emphasizing that the treatment of vulnerable members of society signals the government’s effectiveness. Speaking at the public hearing of the Independent Investigation Panel, the Minister highlighted key areas requiring reform, including reducing correctional […]

By: Newscount Nigeria has taken a significant step towards enhancing its export capacity, particularly for cowpea and sesame seeds. The Director General/Chief Executive of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, recently witnessed the submission of the final draft of the Baseline Study on Nigeria’s Cowpea and Sesame Seed Value Chains. This […]

By: Newscount In a bid to strengthen national security and combat cross-border crimes, Comptroller Joseph Adelaja of the Oyo/Osun Area Command has called for enhanced intelligence sharing and inter-agency collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Department of State Security (DSS). During a courtesy visit to the DSS Headquarters in Ibadan, Oyo State, […]

By: Newscount Dubem Onyia, a highly respected politician and seasoned administrator, has died at the age of 73. According to sources close to the late minister, Onyia passed away on Monday. Onyia had a distinguished career in politics and public service, serving as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration. […]