By: Ncheta Ndigbo We are excited to announce that Prof. Joy Ezeilo, SAN, OON will be the distinguished speaker for the March 2025 edition of Ńkàtá Ụ́mụ̀ Ìbè, our flagship intergenerational thought leadership series! She will be speaking on the topic: Nwanyị̣ Bụ Ife: Accelerating Inclusive Action for the Development of Ala Ìgbò. Given that […]
Tinubu Commends Gov Eno’s Achievements, Bipartisanship
By: Newscount President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for his bipartisan approach to governance and his impressive developmental strides since assuming office nearly two years ago. The President gave this commendation during a meeting with Akwa Ibom stakeholders, led by Governor Eno, at the State House in Abuja […]
EFCC Arraigns Ex-Abia Governor TA Orji & Four Others Over Alleged N60.85bn Fraud
By: Newscount The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, on Friday, February 28, 2025, arraigned former Abia State Governor, Theodore Ahamefule Orji, his son and former Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Engr. Chinedum Orji, Dr. Philip Nto, Onwumene King Obioma and Romanus K. Madu before Justice Lilian Abai of the Federal High Court […]
Senate President’s wife, Mrs Akpabio File Legal Suits Against Natasha
By: Newscount The wife of the President of the Senate, Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, has filed multiple lawsuits at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The suits allege a breach of fundamental rights and defamation stemming from statements made by the senator during a televised interview on Arise […]
HURIWA to IBB: “Perish that thought of a presidential library due to massive credibility deficits.”- condemns Babangida’s claims on June 12th poll’s cancelation:
Prominent pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy group, HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has asked former military ruler General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida not to set up his proposed presidential library because the project already suffers from humongous credibility deficits. HURIWA said the negative reactions the autobiography of General Babangida has attracted since it was […]
MY ADDRESS AT THE TWO – DAY PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX REFORM
–Sen Akpabio. New Dawn: Embracing Tax Reform for a Prosperous Nigeria It is both an honor and a privilege to welcome each and every one of you to this crucial Two-Day Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Reform Bills—a transformative step forward in our collective journey toward economic renewal and prosperity for all Nigerians. Today, […]
“Akpabio Calls for Modernized Tax System “
By: George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s tax system, warning that the country risks stagnation if its tax administration is not reformed. Akpabio made this call at the opening of a two-day public hearing on proposed tax reform bills in Abuja […]
Senate’s summoning of Brekete family CEO is an affront to press freedom and constitutional rights: HURIWA
Pro-democracy advocacy organization: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has described as deeply troubling the Senate’s decision to summon Ahmad Isah, CEO of Brekete Family Radio, over a broadcast involving Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. HURIWA said the invitation trivialises the business of law making just as it says that soon, the National Assembly […]
Clampdown on fake drugs: NAFDAC, NCS, NPF should dismiss Seaports, Airports security chiefs found wanting:
counsels NAFDAC’s DG to step up her personal security to avoid Dora Akunyili scenario Even as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it had sealed over 11,000 shops while 40 individuals have been arrested in its ongoing nationwide clampdown on fake and substandard medicines, a call by the HUMAN […]
Businessman Cries Out Over Demolition of N700m Property in Onitsha, Accuses LGA Chairman of High-Handedness
By: Karen James In Onitsha, Anambra State Tension is brewing in Onitsha South Local Government Area as a businessman Uzoeto Sabest has accused the council chairman, Chief Emeka Orji, of unlawfully demolishing his property worth over N700 million. Speaking to journalists at the site of the demolished buildings on Silas Works Road, Onitsha, a visibly […]
