By George Ozalla Former APC National Chairman John Oyegun has admitted that the 2015 coalition that formed the APC was a mistake and has thrown his weight behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC) alliance aimed at reclaiming Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 elections. The ADC coalition was unveiled at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has deepened its strategic engagement with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) through a high-level meeting held in Beijing on July 25, 2025. According to Abdullahi Maiwada, Assistant Comptroller of Customs and National Public Relations Officer, the meeting aimed to explore bilateral knowledge exchange and […]
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 […]
