by George Ozalla Joy and excitement filled the premises of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory Council, Abuja, as members gathered in large numbers to receive bags of rice distributed by the council as part of its end-of-year welfare support. The atmosphere was light and festive, with journalists exchanging warm greetings, laughter […]
NCC Ranks Among Top Three MDAs in Website Performance for 2025
by George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission has been ranked among the top three Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government in the 2025 assessment of website performance conducted under the Bureau of Public Service Reforms scorecard, a development that underscores the Commission’s growing reputation for digital efficiency and transparent public service delivery.The ranking, […]
Ministry of Defence, National Defence College Strengthen Strategic Defence Collaboration
Ministry of Defence, National Defence College Strengthen Strategic Defence Collaborationby George OzallaThe Ministry of Defence and the National Defence College have moved to deepen strategic collaboration as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s defence architecture and align the country’s military institutions with contemporary security realities.The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd) OFR, met […]
Akpabio Announces Automatic Employment for Sons of Deceased Police Aide
by NEWSCOUNT President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has announced automatic employment for the two sons of his police rider, Deputy Superintendent of Police Hussani Ibrahim, who died in a fatal accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Sunday.Akpabio made the announcement on Tuesday on the floor of the Senate while informing his colleagues of the […]
In Memory of Obiozor Francisca Okafor (née Ekwunoh)
by Chukwudi George Ozalla Death came again, quietly, yet with a force that shattered the calm of my December. It crept in softly, leaving behind a hollow ache that words struggle to contain. This month has tested me deeply. In the evening of 20th December, 2025, I lost my paternal uncle, Blessed IKD Ozalla, and […]
NCC Board Holds Strategic Retreat on Digital Economy
by George Ozalla The newly constituted Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) last week held a strategic retreat in Uyo aimed at setting priorities and sharpening focus on advancing Nigeria’s digital economy. The retreat brought together Board members, senior management, and expert facilitators to deliberate on governance, regulatory oversight, and policies needed to support […]
An Open Letter to the Governor of Anambra StateHis Excellency, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR
Subject: Urgent Appeal Over Alleged Illegal Land Takeover and Rising Tension in Omalima Layout, Oze Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Oyi LGA Your Excellency, We write to you with a deep sense of concern and urgency over the growing tension currently gripping Omalima Layout, Oze Nkwelle-Ezunaka in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, following a disturbing incident of […]
Akpabio, Makinde, Senators Meet in Ibadan
by George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Sunday met with the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, in Ibadan, alongside some principal officers and members of the Senate.Akpabio was accompanied by the Deputy Whip of the Senate, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi; the Senate Minority Whip, Senator Osita Ngwu; and Senators Adamu Aliero, […]
Lawyer Faults Report on Akpabio–Akpoti-Uduaghan Appeal, Describes It as Misleading
by George Ozalla An Abuja-based legal practitioner, Mr Dayo Fadugba, has faulted a report published by Opr.news on proceedings at the Court of Appeal relating to the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the publication as misleading, speculative and a distortion of judicial facts.In a rejoinder issued on Monday, Fadugba said the report wrongly portrayed […]
Akpabio Visits Ladoja in Ibadan, Raises Fresh Hope for Ibadan State Creation
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has raised fresh hope among advocates of the proposed Ibadan State, assuring that the long-standing demand would receive due consideration by the National Assembly.Akpabio gave the assurance on Sunday during a courtesy visit to the private residence of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in […]
