Foremost pro-transparency and Civil rights advocacy group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has dismissed as ‘panicky’, ground less and totally wishy-washy, the attempt by the Supreme Court of Nigeria to defend the appearance of Justice Emmanuel Agim at the recent convocation ceremony of the University of Calabar side-by-side with the FCT minister and […]
By Newscount In a heartwarming display of unity and commitment to Nigeria’s democracy, the country’s political and intellectual elite gathered in Abuja Monday, to celebrate The Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha’s 60th birthday. The Colloquium, themed “Is Democracy Failing in Africa?”, featured a keynote address by His Lordship, Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto […]
By Newscount In a bold move to promote transparency and accountability, Burkina Faso’s 37-year-old President Ibrahim Traore has publicly declared his total net worth, standing at $128,566. This gesture is part of a broader effort to tackle corruption and ensure good governance within his administration. President Traore has instructed all government officials to declare their […]
By Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (MBLF) considers and utterly condemns the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, including the dissolution of the State House of Assembly and particularly the removal from office of the Governor of the state Similayi Fubara and his Deputy […]
By Newscount The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has called on officers and stakeholders to embody the spirit of service, discipline, and charity during the holy month of Ramadan and beyond. Speaking at a grand Iftar event organized by Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) Limited at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Headquarters in Abuja, CGC […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned what it describes as unsubstantiated and reckless allegations by key federal officials linking suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to militant activities in the Niger Delta. The rights group, in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, faulted recent claims made by the Attorney General […]
By Lasisi Olagunju *(Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 24 March, 2025) “No man’s life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session.”- Gideon J. TuckerA Governor Bola Tinubu of Lagos would not vacate his seat for anyone appointed illegally from Abuja – or from anywhere. If the heavens wanted to […]
By George Ozalla As amazon Grace Ike marks her 40th birthday, it is a moment to reflect on her remarkable journey so far. Her accomplishments and impact on those around her demonstrate her dedication and passion. With her election as Chair of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in December […]
–Opinion- By George Ozalla In today’s complex world of leadership and power dynamics, it’s crucial to examine the destructive phenomenon of sycophancy. Dwight D. Eisenhower‘s warning is particularly relevant: “A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both.” This statement highlights the dangers of prioritizing self-interest over the greater good. The widespread […]
By Adamu Muhammad Nababa The Vice President has seemingly outlived his usefulness. Along with President Tinubu, they have successfully been sold to the North with the dummy, Muslim-Muslim Ticket. I am sure, henceforth, no such dummy will be marketable in Nigeria, never again. The VP has also become literally, a liability today because even his […]
