Dear Members, I am thrilled to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) with each and every one of you. As the president of this esteemed union, I want to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude and admiration for all the hard work and dedication that you have put […]
-Works Minister Umahi claims By Newscount The Bola Tinubu administration has revealed a high concentration of over half of its ongoing road construction projects in Northern Nigeria. Minister of Works, David Umahi, revealed this during an inspection of a major section of the 1,068km Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway in Gulumbe, Kebbi State. The 258km, three-lane carriageway […]
By: Newscount The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has assured the Niger State Government of the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to supporting agricultural development and strengthening border security. The CGC made this known on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, when he received the Governor of Niger State, Umaru Bago, on a courtesy visit at […]
UK-based immigration lawyer and gospel minister Dr George Amadi was my guest on the Law Times Podcast at Forthright Chambers in Abuja. I explored his thoughts on Nigeria’s ‘Japa’ syndrome and how he combines his law practice with his role as the pastor of one of the fastest-growing multicultural churches in London. Dr. Amadi has […]
*Early Voting Bill Passes Second Reading in Nigerian Senate* Abuja, Nigeria – March 13, 2025Today , March 13, 2025, The Nigerian Senate took a significant step towards enhancing the country’s electoral process by passing the Early Voting Bill for second reading. Sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, representing Katsina Central, the bill aims to address […]
She wants to Embarrass Nigeria before the World —Senate President By: Newscount In what appeared to be an emotional appeal, Akpabio urged political stakeholders not to allow the actions of a single individual to tarnish the political aspirations of other women. “I have four daughters, and I want to plead with politicians to still give […]
–Point-blank By: George Ozalla We have indeed derailed politically, and our judiciary has persistently and technically murdered democracy in its entirety. This is a deep concern about the state of democracy and the role of the judiciary in Nigeria. In a democratic system, the judiciary plays a crucial role in ensuring that the rule of […]
By: Emeka Ugwuonye, Esquire Life is full of twists and turns. My personal experiences with some Nigerian senators have led me to expect very little from them. The ongoing controversy in the Senate over the case of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has only reinforced my view that the same type of individuals still occupy these positions. However, […]
The honorable member representing Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, was yesterday, March 11, 2025, conferred with the honorific title of Integrity Icon of Nigeria by the Centre for Ethics and Self-Value Orientation. In a letter personally signed by the Executive Director of the Centre, Prince Salih Musa Yakubu, the organization […]
On Tuesday, 11th March 2025, I joined my colleagues, led by the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Nigeria-China Relations, Hon. Jaafaru Yakubu, to attend the unveiling of the Nigeria-China Sustainable Business, Bilateral Trade, and Investment Summit. This event marks a significant step towards advancing a legislative agenda focused on improving the ease […]
