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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. […]

House of Representatives, National AssemblyOffice of the House Spokesman House of Representatives Secures Commitment of 7 Oil Companies to Settle $37.4m Owed to Federation Account Before August Consequent upon the ongoing investigation by the Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives, seven major operators in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry have undertaken to remit […]

“ By: Newscount The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Customs Area Command, has called on oil and gas marketers to collaborate in the fight against smuggling, stressing that illegal activities in the sector seriously threaten the nation’s economy. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, 5 March 2025, at the Customs House in Yola, the […]

*Culled from Dr Mark Okoye ll’s FB page For those requesting for more context of the event convened by Prince Engr. Arthur Eze, OFR,… below is the manuscript of his welcome remarks at the event. (Protocol) It is with great pleasure I welcome you to this grand reception for the Governing Board and Management of […]

By: Mark Okoye ll We had an agenda-setting session with cross section of major South East stakeholders convened by Prince Engr. Arthur Eze OFR to conclude our tour to all Southeast States. At this meeting, we received overwhelming support for the Commission including an assurance from Prince Arthur Eze to develop at least one industrial […]

By: Prof. Benard Odoh(For Stakeholders Committed to a Competitive Future) Imagine two brothers born into the same household but raised with entirely different mindsets. One is trained in structured wealth creation—indoctrinated in the principles of education, global exposure, strategic networking, and calculated risk-taking. The other is left to rely on instinct, hustle, and informal business […]

By: George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has observed International Women’s Day by calling for increased gender equality in governance. The NHRC Executive Secretary, Dr Tony Ojukwu SAN expressed concern over the gap between policies promoting women’s rights and their actual implementation, which has led to a decline in women’s political representation and […]

By: Frank Tietie On Thursday, I was feeling unwell after two sleepless nights spent working on a fundamental human rights matter when the producer/director informed me that I was scheduled to appear on Arise News Night to discuss the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Nigerian Senate. I considered declining the assignment, especially since […]

For Immediate Release: ​Friday, March 7, 2025 For More Information: info.nacjd@gmail.com | 646-694-8565 NACJD Demands Immediate Reinstatement of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, Threatens Global Sanctions on Akpabio and Nigerian Senators Washington, DC.- (Friday, March 7, 2025) The brazen and unlawful suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Nigerian Senate is an outrageous assault on justice, democracy, and […]