By Frank Tietie Ibrahim Babangida once reminded Nigerians that he should be remembered for conducting Nigeria’s freest and fairest elections. The annulment of these elections is a separate issue from the quality of the elections themselves. This demonstrates how a positive-minded person can maintain optimism despite harsh criticisms and death threats. As a nation, we […]
Civil Rights advocacy Group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use his good offices to ensure the continuous implementation of the naira-to-crude-deal between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company limited and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and other Indigenous refineries because any change in this arrangement would automatically […]
Pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has condemned the weekend’s violent crackdown by the Nigeria Army of the procession staged in Abuja by the Islamic sect known as Shiite in which over a dozen persons were killed just as the Rights group expressed shock and consternation at the […]
By Newscount Valentine Ozigbo, a leading aspirant for the 2025 Anambra State governorship election, has made a strong case for his candidacy at a town hall meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Awka. Speaking to a gathering of party faithful, including grassroots mobilizers, youth groups, and community influencers, Ozigbo emphasized the need for […]
NUJ FCT COUNCIL EXTENDS GOODWILL MESSAGE TO MUSLIM FAITHFUL ON EID-EL-FITR The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim journalists and the entire Muslim community in Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. In a goodwill message issued by the Chairman of the Council, Grace Ike, the NUJ commended Muslim […]
By Frank Tietie –Opinion– Kaduna State’s former Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been endorsed by Frank Tietie, a Nigerian lawyer and social commentator, for his unwavering commitment to progressive values. Tietie’s endorsement is rooted in El-Rufai’s consistent advocacy for two critical issues: state police and resource control. El-Rufai’s track record as a public administrator and politician […]
The President of the Congress of African Journalists (CAJ), Chris Isiguzo, says the Eid El Fitr celebrations should be a time for reflection, renewal, and rejoicing. In a statement, Isiguzo extended heartfelt and warm greetings to Muslim journalists across the African continent as they join the global Muslim Ummah in marking the occasion. Isiguzo acknowledged […]
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has extended warm felicitations to Muslim journalists and the entire Muslim community in Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. The union also encouraged them to continue upholding values such as unity, patience, and integrity. Comrade Grace Ike commended Muslim faithful for their […]
By George Ozalla The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd, mni), has sent a heartfelt message of congratulations to the Muslim community in Nigeria as they commemorate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the culmination of the holy month of Ramadan. In his sallah message, DIG Argungu supplicated to Almighty Allah to graciously accept the […]
By Newscount In a spirited gathering at the All Saints Cathedral Hall in Onitsha, Valentine Ozigbo, a leading contender for the Anambra State governorship, rallied All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders and party faithful on Friday, March 28, 2025. The event, attended by state executives, local government party executives, ward leaders, and grassroots mobilisers from across […]
