–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 […]
Two Families Bury Kidnapped Sons in Anambra Amidst Worsening Insecurity By: Newscount It was an unpalatable gathering with grief and anguish in Ogidi in Idemmili North Local Government Area, Anambra State, as two promising young men were laid to rest yesterday. Being birthed in a state where insecurity has become the order of the day […]
“Climate Action Now: African Scholars, Experts Sound the Alarm”.
By: George Ozalla Abuja, Nigeria – The 2025 Regional Africa Human Rights Academic Network Conference came to a close yesterday, leaving an indelible mark on the continent’s pursuit of human rights, environmental sustainability, and climate justice action. The 3-day gathering which commenced on Wednesday 19th- Friday 21st February 2025 in Abuja, brought together good number […]
Akpabio Acted Within the Province of the Law: A Case for Decorum in Legislative Proceedings
By: Yusuf Ali The controversy surrounding Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s recent action regarding Senator Natasha Akpoti calls for a balanced perspective grounded in the principles of parliamentary decorum, constitutional law, and ethical integrity of the legislature.First, it is essential to acknowledge that the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) indeed guarantees […]
PANDEF Notifies Akpabio of Pa Clark’s Demise
By: Newscount According to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio I received in courtesy, the leadership of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) led by the National Chairman, Ambassador Godknows Igali, in my office. I was also joined by the leadership of the Senate to receive the Forum’s leadership. The PANDEF leadership were in my office […]
HURIWA CONDEMNS THE ILLEGAL OCCUPATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILS IN OSUN STATE
Date: February 20, 2025 We, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), have called this press conference to address the ongoing unlawful and unconstitutional actions taking place in Osun State, where certain individuals, under the guise of being “elected local government officials,” have forcefully occupied council offices. This blatant disregard for the rule of […]
