By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has named four government officials it says were involved in helping the now-disowned Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) obtain government approvals and office space. The officials are Rose Achem, Senior Administrative Officer to the Director-General of the Budget Office; Patricia Akhigbe, […]
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the Chairman of Kuje Area Council, Hon. Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, over a statement directing residents who do not support the All Progressives Congress (APC) to leave the council. The Commission described the statement as unconstitutional, intimidating and […]
By George Ozalla The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has received the Lifetime Achievement in Customs Administration Award at the 10th anniversary edition of the Nigeria Most Influential Awards held in Abuja. Adeniyi received the award at the ceremony on Saturday, August 22, 2026, with the organisers citing his contributions to […]
By Ndudirim Silvia Iloka Barrister Felix Morka has become one of the prominent voices of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with his position as National Publicity Secretary placing him at the centre of the party’s response to political issues and public criticism. Morka became the APC National Publicity Secretary in 2022 and has since been […]
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has felicitated with Muslims across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid Maulud, urging them to reflect on the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and embrace values that promote peace, compassion, service to humanity and national unity. The commission conveyed the message in a post on […]
By George Ozalla The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has launched the Renewable Asset Management Company (RAMCO) to improve the management and sustainability of renewable energy projects funded by the government. RAMCO was launched on Wednesday in Abuja by the REA in partnership with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), with stakeholders in the power and […]
Tribute By Chukwudi George Ozalla I grew up listening to Dolly Parton. Her songs were part of the music I heard while growing up, but there was one song I did not merely listen to. I listened to its words. I followed the story. I understood the feeling behind it. That song was “Coat of […]
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has mourned the death of veteran journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, describing him as a courageous, principled and dedicated media professional whose contributions to journalism and the growth of online media in Nigeria would remain indelible. Akpabio, in a […]
Opinion By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka “I have my life planned out, and I go for what I want.” That used to be my slogan. Some days, I wake up wishing I had no siblings or family, while on other days, I am grateful for having a family. I am struggling to find my balance and […]
By George Ozalla The camp of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has called for an immediate investigation into alleged attacks on his supporters in Delta State, accusing the state government of dismissing serious security concerns as political campaign tactics. The call was made by Omo-Agege’s Special Adviser on Strategy and Communications, Godwin Anaughe, in a statement responding […]
