By Mark Okoye ll Still within our first 100 days in office, my team and I engaged with the leadership of the Organised Private Sector in the region to strengthen collaboration for sustainable development, aligned with our vision of building a $200 billion economy by 2035.Key Highlights of the Engagement: • Presented our strategic roadmap […]
Defending the Senate’s Integrity Against Emotional Manipulation and Misrepresentation Distinguished Nigerians, It is important that we separate facts from sensationalism and resist the growing trend of exploiting gender sentiments to mask disorderly conduct within the Senate. The legislative chamber is not a battleground for personal grievances or emotional outbursts but a place of order, debate, […]
By Newscount The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the promotion of 219 senior police officers to various ranks, in a move aimed at boosting morale and enhancing the effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force. This development comes on the heels of the Commission’s plenary meeting, which took place on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. According […]
Text of the Broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, declaring State of Emergency in Rivers state on Tuesday 18 March 2025 Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern […]
By Newscount In a landmark achievement, the House of Representatives has passed four pivotal tax reform bills, paving the way for sustainable economic growth, job creation, and relief for Nigerian citizens. Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, the lawmaker representing Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, hailed the legislation as a major victory for participatory democracy. Speaking […]
By Newscount The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)’s Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Command has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening inter-agency cooperation with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to boost security, trade facilitation, and intelligence sharing within the Free Trade Zone. This was highlighted during a courtesy visit by Comptroller Emeka Eneh, Comptroller of […]
By Newscount President Bola Tinubu has made key appointments to the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State, naming Bishop Matthew Kukah as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council. Bishop Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, will lead the university’s governing council alongside other newly appointed members, including Mr. Thomas Etuh, representing […]
Calls for Immediate Cessation of Destabilizing Tactics Against Governor Fubara Prominent rights group, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has issued a strong warning to the 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over what it describes as an “orchestrated […]
Pro-democracy Advocacy Group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has unequivocally defended the right of the young NYSC Corper who recently voiced strong criticisms regarding President Bola Tinubu’s administration. HURIWA affirmed that every citizen has the right to express their opinions and concerns about governmental performance without fear of intimidation or retribution just as […]
By Newscount The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 66 senior police officers to various ranks. This move aims to strengthen the Nigerian Police Force and recognize the outstanding performances of its officers.Twenty senior officers were promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs). Those promoted include Fasuba Akinyele […]
