By NEWSCOUNT Desk APGA candidate for Orumba North and South Federal Constituency, Dr. Odiraa Nwankwor, has called on Nigerians to renew their faith in the country and remain committed to building a nation where citizens can live, work and prosper. Nwankwor made the call in his Independence Day message to Nigerians as the country marks […]
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of the Senate and Chairman of the National Assembly, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary, urging citizens to promote love, unity and faith in Nigeria’s future. Akpabio, in a goodwill message released on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, through his Special […]
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has confirmed his attendance at the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) scheduled to take place in Abuja from November 15 to 21, 2026. Dangote gave the confirmation on Wednesday when he received in audience the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Global Alliance for Public […]
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said Nigeria is determined to forge stronger ties with Australia, particularly in areas such as mining and steel development. Akpabio stated this in Abuja on Monday while hosting the Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, Milton Dick, to a dinner attended by lawmakers, diplomats, […]
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for increased public and private sector investment in telecommunications infrastructure to accelerate broadband expansion, improve service quality and support Nigeria’s growing digital economy. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, made the call on September 29, 2026, at […]
Point Blank By Chukwudi George Ozalla “The greatest danger to democracy is not always the absence of elections, but the manipulation of the process through which choices are made.” -Ozalla CG The controversy over the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) primary for Oyi Constituency has become a matter the party leadership can no longer ignore, […]
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Phillips Consulting has revised its 2026 State Performance Index Report, placing Abia State second nationally with a composite score of 0.55 and recording the country’s biggest momentum gain across the three editions of the assessment. The revised report followed a comprehensive review and audit of the methodology used in the initial assessment. […]
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with Swedfund and Ookla, is set to host the Nigeria Digital Connectivity Investment Forum in Abuja from September 29 to 30, 2026. The two-day forum is expected to bring together policymakers, investors, development partners, technology companies and other stakeholders to discuss investment opportunities and strategies […]
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful about the future of the country and reject tribalism, bitterness and division, stressing the need for greater unity, sacrifice and commitment to building a peaceful and prosperous nation. Akpabio made the call at an inter-denominational church service held at […]
Point Blank By Chukwudi George Ozalla “The greatest danger to democracy is not always the absence of elections, but the manipulation of the process through which choices are made.” -Ozalla CG It is often a costly political mistake and a serious development in our body polity to undermine free, transparent and fair party primaries in […]
