By NEWSCOUNT Desk Youths in Ibadan Northwest Local Government have firmly rejected calls by some members of the Peoples Democratic Party urging Governor Seyi Makinde to restrict the party’s next House of Representatives ticket for Ibadan Northwest/Ibadan Southwest Federal Constituency to Ibadan Northwest on the basis of rotation, warning that such a move could hurt […]
Special Report By George Ozalla A wave of political excitement swept through parts of Lafia on Monday 30th March, 2026 as a large crowd of supporters, youth groups, and community stakeholders surged into the state capital in a show of solidarity following the acceptance of a governorship call by Musa Ahmed Mohammed, popularly known as […]
By George Ozalla The African Export-Import Bank’s successful closure of a $2 billion syndicated credit facility marks more than another routine fundraising exercise. It reflects a growing validation of the institution’s role as one of the continent’s most trusted financial intermediaries at a time when global liquidity remains uneven and investor caution persists.Structured over a […]
By George Ozalla L- R: Engr Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner Technical Services, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)/ Board Member Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF); Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, Chairman, NCC/Vice Chairman, USPF Board; Dr. Bosun Tijani, Hon Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy/ Chairman, USPF Board; Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/ CEO, NCC; Barr. Rimini […]
By George Ozalla Adejoke Adeyemi has expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, praising what she described as ongoing efforts by the administration to reposition the country through wide-ranging economic and governance reforms.She said the current policy direction reflects a difficult but necessary phase in Nigeria’s development journey, noting that the reforms are aimed at […]
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications operators to compensate subscribers for service disruptions, signalling a firmer regulatory stance on service quality and consumer protection.The directive was contained in a press statement signed by the Commission’s management, which raised concern over recurring complaints from subscribers ranging from dropped calls to unstable […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The All Progressives Congress (APC) gathered in Abuja on March 27, 2026, for its 8th National Convention, drawing a large crowd of delegates and party leaders to Eagle Square in what appeared to be an early show of strength ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial elections.More than 8,000 delegates attended, including persons […]
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, describing him as an audacious and visionary leader committed to resetting Nigeria’s trajectory.In a congratulatory message personally signed by him, Akpabio extended warm felicitations to the President on behalf of his family, […]
By George Ozalla The African Export-Import Bank has unveiled the first batch of startups selected for its accelerator programme, an initiative aimed at strengthening Africa’s digital trade space and backing homegrown innovation.The programme is built to support entrepreneurs developing practical solutions that can ease trade across borders, with focus areas including payments, digital marketplaces and […]
By George Ozalla Hon. Chief Adejoke Mistura Adeyemi has congratulated Nentawe Yilwatda on his reaffirmation as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, describing his continued leadership as a steadying force for the party at a crucial time in the nation’s political landscape.Reacting to the outcome of the party’s national convention held in Abuja, […]
