By Amaka Okwudili The Nigerian Senate has denied reports of a clash between its President, Godswill Akpabio, and Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, during an executive session. According to Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, the reports are entirely false and misconstrue the Senate’s practices and traditions. […]
By Newscount A Hausa group has called for the withdrawal of a bill passed by the Nigerian Senate, which seeks to establish a National Council of Traditional Rulers with the Sultan of Sokoto and the Ooni of Ife as permanent co-chairmen. The group argues that the bill is ethnically biased, historically misleading, and constitutionally indefensible. […]
By George Ozalla The Labour Party’s candidate for the Anambra South Senatorial bye-election, Hon Chuma Nzeribe, has expressed confidence in his chances of winning the election, citing the support of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and governorship candidate, Chief George Moghalu, as a game-changer. Nzeribe, a former House of Representatives member, received his […]
*Perspective* By George OZALLA “An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” – Martin Luther King Jr. The stark reality that nations find it easier to fund war than to feed the poor is a scathing indictment of […]
By Newscount The All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as its new National Chairman, following the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The election took place at the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Party held at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, on July 24, 2025. Professor Yilwatda, a […]
By George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has re-emphasized the urgent need for the full implementation of the Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The Commission stressed that the policy must go beyond paper and be translated into full implementation to effectively address the menace of […]
By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has underscored the vital role of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in combating illicit financial flows (IFFs) during the National Conference on Combating Illicit Financial Flows held in Abuja Tuesday to Wednesday during this week. The conference brought together stakeholders to discuss strategies for tackling […]
By George Ozalla The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 4,741 Inspectors to higher ranks, alongside 38 Specialist Deputy Superintendents of Police and 29 Specialist Superintendents, in a significant development aimed at boosting morale and efficiency within the Nigeria Police Force. According to a press release signed by Ikechukwu Ani, Head of […]
By George Ozalla At the just concluded 2025 Conference on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), it is revealed that Nigeria loses a staggering $18 billion annually to illicit financial flows (IFFs), an ugly trend that has severe consequences for the country’s economic development, worsening poverty and undermining governance. Experts have raised concerns about the significant revenue […]
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory Council, has honored Anambra State’s Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, as the “Best Crime Fighter – Man of the Year 2025”. This prestigious award recognizes CP Orutugu’s exceptional leadership, strategic approach to crime prevention, and dedication to upholding the rule of law […]
