Analysis By FDN Media Politics is often a contest between promises and performance, words and action, ambition and the ability to deliver. As the race for Anambra Central Senatorial District takes shape, the question is not just who wants the Senate seat, but who has the experience, understanding and commitment to represent the people. Hon. […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government two weeks, beginning October 9, to reduce petrol prices, commence negotiations for a new national minimum wage and implement outstanding agreements with workers, warning that failure to meet its demands could lead to further action. The ultimatum followed a joint meeting of […]
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has provided close air support to ground troops during an operation targeting suspected kidnappers in Ogbadigbo, Benue State, near the Enugu–Benue boundary. The operation disrupted the activities of the suspected kidnappers and supported the advance of ground forces, the Air Force said in a statement issued by […]
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The National Council for Civil Society Organisations (NACCSO) and Vision One Leadership Development Initiative (VOLDI) have scheduled a national summit for November 18, 2026, in Abuja, to mobilise youths and other stakeholders against election violence and the destruction of critical infrastructure during and after the 2027 general elections. The president of both […]
By Prosper Okoye Efforts to prevent blindness and other forms of vision loss must be matched with increased support for people already living with visual impairment, particularly in access to healthcare, education, employment and other social opportunities, a Nigerian health advocate, Dr. Kiema Ogunlana, has said. Ogunlana, programme director of Daisy Oak Foundation, made the […]
By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has ordered the immediate implementation of new anti-corruption measures across all zones, commands and units of the Service following the signing of three key integrity documents and the activation of the Internal Corruption Risk Analysis and Mapping (ICRAM) Steering Committee. Adeniyi gave […]
By George Ozalla The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has warned that illicit financial flows (IFFs) are depriving Nigeria of vital resources needed for national development, weakening governance and worsening the economic conditions of ordinary citizens. Aliyu gave the warning on Tuesday while […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has urged air passengers whose baggage is missing or short-landed to complete a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) before leaving the airport terminal, stressing that the procedure is essential for effective tracking and resolution of baggage-related complaints. The Authority made the appeal in a passenger advisory issued […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has marked the 2026 Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a sensitisation programme at its Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, urging officers and stakeholders to prioritise early detection, regular screening and preventive measures in the fight against breast cancer. The programme, held on 6 October 2026, was organised to […]
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), a privately owned and African-led credit rating institution, has been officially launched in Mauritius as part of efforts to strengthen Africa’s capacity in credit assessment and deepen the development of the continent’s capital markets. The launch followed the 2nd Africa Annual Conference on Credit Ratings, which […]
