by NEWSCOUNT President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has announced automatic employment for the two sons of his police rider, Deputy Superintendent of Police Hussani Ibrahim, who died in a fatal accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Sunday.Akpabio made the announcement on Tuesday on the floor of the Senate while informing his colleagues of the […]
by Chukwudi George Ozalla Death came again, quietly, yet with a force that shattered the calm of my December. It crept in softly, leaving behind a hollow ache that words struggle to contain. This month has tested me deeply. In the evening of 20th December, 2025, I lost my paternal uncle, Blessed IKD Ozalla, and […]
by George Ozalla The newly constituted Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) last week held a strategic retreat in Uyo aimed at setting priorities and sharpening focus on advancing Nigeria’s digital economy. The retreat brought together Board members, senior management, and expert facilitators to deliberate on governance, regulatory oversight, and policies needed to support […]
Subject: Urgent Appeal Over Alleged Illegal Land Takeover and Rising Tension in Omalima Layout, Oze Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Oyi LGA Your Excellency, We write to you with a deep sense of concern and urgency over the growing tension currently gripping Omalima Layout, Oze Nkwelle-Ezunaka in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, following a disturbing incident of […]
by George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Sunday met with the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, in Ibadan, alongside some principal officers and members of the Senate.Akpabio was accompanied by the Deputy Whip of the Senate, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi; the Senate Minority Whip, Senator Osita Ngwu; and Senators Adamu Aliero, […]
by George Ozalla An Abuja-based legal practitioner, Mr Dayo Fadugba, has faulted a report published by Opr.news on proceedings at the Court of Appeal relating to the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the publication as misleading, speculative and a distortion of judicial facts.In a rejoinder issued on Monday, Fadugba said the report wrongly portrayed […]
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has raised fresh hope among advocates of the proposed Ibadan State, assuring that the long-standing demand would receive due consideration by the National Assembly.Akpabio gave the assurance on Sunday during a courtesy visit to the private residence of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in […]
by George Ozalla The United States and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have signed a five year bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding valued at $5.1 billion, reinforcing a major partnership aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system and advancing the America First Global Health Strategy.The agreement was signed on behalf of the United States Government […]
by George Ozalla Senator Dr Tony Nwoye at the weekend held a town hall meeting with stakeholders from Onitsha North, Onitsha South and Ayamelum Local Government Areas, reaffirming his commitment to transparent, accountable and inclusive representation across party lines in Anambra North Senatorial District.The engagement provided an open forum for dialogue, during which the Senator […]
by George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 20 diverted transit containers with a combined duty paid value of N769,533,666 across the Kano and Jigawa axis, following intelligence-driven enforcement operations aimed at curbing cargo diversion and protecting government revenue.The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed the seizures during a press briefing in Kano […]
