By inviting pro- wike lawmakers , Gov. Fubara has shown he is democrat to the core, all sides should opt for peace – HURIWA urges* Pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy group: The HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA(HURIWA) has affirmed that by inviting pro-Nyesom Wike lawmakers, Governor Siminialayi Fubara of Rivers State, has demonstrated that […]
By: Newscount The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, as the new Commissioner of Police for Kano State. This development follows the promotion of former CP Salman Garba Dogo to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police. CP Bakori, who hails from Katsina State, was until his […]
By: Surveyor Oluchi E. Ukanwa Are you looking for a savvy investment opportunity that offers long-term growth, stability, and diversification? Look no further than real estate and agric business! Investing in real estate provides a tangible asset that appreciates over time, generating rental income and potential long-term capital gains. With a growing population and urbanization, […]
By: George Ozalla Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has stressed the need for urgent reforms in the country’s correctional service, emphasizing that the treatment of vulnerable members of society signals the government’s effectiveness. Speaking at the public hearing of the Independent Investigation Panel, the Minister highlighted key areas requiring reform, including reducing correctional […]
By: Newscount Nigeria has taken a significant step towards enhancing its export capacity, particularly for cowpea and sesame seeds. The Director General/Chief Executive of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, recently witnessed the submission of the final draft of the Baseline Study on Nigeria’s Cowpea and Sesame Seed Value Chains. This […]
By: Newscount In a bid to strengthen national security and combat cross-border crimes, Comptroller Joseph Adelaja of the Oyo/Osun Area Command has called for enhanced intelligence sharing and inter-agency collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Department of State Security (DSS). During a courtesy visit to the DSS Headquarters in Ibadan, Oyo State, […]
By: Newscount Dubem Onyia, a highly respected politician and seasoned administrator, has died at the age of 73. According to sources close to the late minister, Onyia passed away on Monday. Onyia had a distinguished career in politics and public service, serving as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration. […]
House of Representatives, National AssemblyOffice of the House Spokesman House of Representatives Secures Commitment of 7 Oil Companies to Settle $37.4m Owed to Federation Account Before August Consequent upon the ongoing investigation by the Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives, seven major operators in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry have undertaken to remit […]
“ By: Newscount The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Customs Area Command, has called on oil and gas marketers to collaborate in the fight against smuggling, stressing that illegal activities in the sector seriously threaten the nation’s economy. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, 5 March 2025, at the Customs House in Yola, the […]
By: Stacey Ukaobasi Onwuegbuchulam For over fourteen straight days, Nigerians all over the globe have read and heard about a sensational sexual harassment accusation as the number one news topic and this inevitable visibility of this apparently pervasive social vice in Nigeria, gained higher attention because of the heavyweights of the accuser Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan […]
