The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has temporarily suspended the issuance of new licences for operators in three specific categories, effective May 17, 2024. Reuben Mouka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, announced that the affected categories are the Mobile Virtual Network Operator Licence, the Interconnect Exchange Licence, and the Value-Added Service Aggregator Licence. This suspension aims…
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the death of 15 persons in a mosque attack in Gadan village in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, Shafi’u Abubakar, on Wednesday, May 15, sprayed the mosque with petrol, locked its doors and set it on fire, trapping about 40 worshippers. The motive…
The young woman who was brutally murdered by her boyfriend in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State has been identified as Edima, an auxiliary nurse. The suspect, simply identified as Elisha killed the victim and allegedly chopped her body. The incident happened in a house along Atiku Abubakar Way in the Uyo metropolis. The spokesperson of…
The man who denied using the money his wife gave him to pay for her cesarean section to buy a phone and dog is being called out over a post he shared just days after his wife gave birth to their first child. Facebook user Chu Dy and his wife welcomed their daughter on…
Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, has relished her recent nominations for the 2024 BET Awards. Ayra Starr bagged three nominations for this year’s BET Awards including Best New Artist, Best International Act, and Best Her for ‘Commas.’ Expressing delight over her latest achievement on X, Friday, Ayra Starr boasted that three nominations at the BET…
Two senior staff of the National Assembly were in the early hours of Friday brutalized by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, for allegedly not properly identifying themselves at the second gate of the Complex. The staff, Chris Odoh, a Deputy Director, and John Nnadi, of the Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), ran…
Entertainment entrepreneur, Pascal Chibuike, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has revealed his biggest pain in life despite being a successful businessman. Cubana Chief Priest disclosed that his mother, who made him a Catholic, is no more to witness his greatness. The nightlife king, however, disclosed plans to reconnect with his Catholic roots. Posting on Instagram, Cubana…
President Bola Tinubu has approved May 27 to June 6 as Federal Capital Territory Week for the inauguration of various projects executed under his administration. The Minister of FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, stated this while inspecting some of the projects in preparation for inauguration to celebrate Tinubu’s one year in office. “By the approval of…
Nigerian singer, Slimcase has revealed why his Grammy-winning colleague, Wizkid, hoards most of his collaborative songs with other artists. According to him, Wizkid listens to songs about 50 times to know if they meet his standards before dropping them. He stated that most artists’ collaborations with Wizkid ended up not making it out of the…
In a vibrant celebration of storytelling and cinematic brilliance, Nigerian filmmaker Chinenye ‘Chichi’ Nworah’s Slum King, the series which captivated the pan-African audience with its gripping narrative and raw portrayal of life’s complexities, has clinched the prestigious Best Scripted M-net Original category at the 2024 edition of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). At the…
The Federal Government plans to establish a regulatory framework to protect the gemstone and jewelry industry from sabotage. Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of the Solid Minerals Department, announced this at a National Gemstone and Jewelry Show and the graduation ceremony for students trained under the Mineral Sector for Economic Diversification (MinDiver) project in Abuja. Dr….
The US-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, which had been provisionally applied since 2000, officially came into effect on May 13, 2024. According to a statement from the US Embassy in Abuja, this bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship with Nigeria, aligning with the US Open Skies international aviation policy and ensuring adherence to high…
The Federal Government and governors from 32 states have agreed to establish a joint committee to address ongoing issues in the mining sector nationwide. This decision emerged from a significant meeting between the Nigerian Governors Forum, led by Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake. The initiative represents…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sanctioned partial settlement of all electricity sector liabilities, estimated at N3.3 trillion. Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, revealed this at Thursday’s 8th Africa Energy Marketplace in Abuja. He highlighted that the national government’s N1.3 trillion obligation to electricity-generating firms would be cleared through cash infusions and IOUs, while roughly…
The NCC urged Nigerians to only obtain SIM cards through authorized channels, such as telecommunications operators and registered agents. They emphasized the importance of registering SIM cards in one’s own name, providing accurate personal details, and ensuring that the SIM card is not linked to any criminal activity. The Commission also called on Nigerians to…
In Kaduna, six political parties gathered to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress in the upcoming 2027 general elections. The summit, organized by the African Democratic Congress and attended by the New Nigeria People’s Party, People’s Redemption Party, All Progressives Grand Alliance, Social Democratic Party, KOWA Party, Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), and Coalition of United…
Former Ibadan transport union leader, Mukaila Lamidi, also known as Auxiliary, has been remanded in prison by an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, on allegations of murder. Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi ordered his remand at the Agodi Correctional Centre due to the court lacking jurisdiction. Lamidi, who was previously declared wanted by…
Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, Asake, Seyi Vybez, Davido, and Lojay have received nominations for the 2024 BET Awards. Ayra Starr has the highest number of nominations among Nigerian artists with three, followed by Burna Boy and Tems who each received two nominations. South African singer Tyla leads all African artists with four nominations. Drake…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has asserted to the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide that his administration has triumphed over adversaries of the state amidst the ongoing crisis. Speaking during a solidarity walk to mark the 56th anniversary of the late Maj. Isaac Adaka Boro, Governor Fubara expressed gratitude for the IYC’s support and…
President Bola Tinubu welcomed Bassirou Faye, the President of Senegal, to the State House in Abuja on Thursday, marking Faye’s first official visit to Nigeria since assuming office as the democratically elected president of Senegal in April. Bassirou Faye’s visit to Nigeria comes after his inauguration as the fifth democratically elected president of Senegal in…
President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the House of Representatives, requesting authorization to assume control of the recently constructed airports in Nasarawa State and Kebbi State. The President clarified in his letter that his proposal aligns with the provisions outlined in Item 3 of the Second Schedule of the 1999 Constitution as amended, which…
General Christopher Gwabin Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), embarked on a significant visit to Lagos State, where he engaged with key figures including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Alausa State House and Chief Rilwan Babatunde Akiolu, the esteemed Oba of Lagos. This tour formed a pivotal aspect of the CDS’s agenda, focusing on…
The Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Mr. Chris Maiyaki, has urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to trust in the current administration’s ability to fulfill its commitments. Mr. Maiyaki made this appeal in Abuja during a media briefing with Education Correspondents from Nigeria’s capital. Mr. Maiyaki stated that the…
The Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, has revealed that the Federal Government amassed a total revenue of N318.5 billion in the first quarter of 2024. Mrs. Madein disclosed this information during a session held by the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, convened to monitor revenue generated by various agencies of the Federal…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has condemned the N48,000 proposed by the Federal Government as the new minimum wage, saying that it does not make any sense. The TUC President, Festus Osifo, on Wednesday blasted the proposal and berated the government for not being serious in the negotiation with the workers. According…
The National Examinations Council,NECO, stated that the board has not extended the closing date for its 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination,SSCE,internal registration. The examination body, in a statement released on Thursday, by its Acting Director, Directorate of information and Digital Communication, Azeez Sani, said the registration which commenced on Monday 18,December, 2023 will close…
Adamawa State high court has issued an arrest warrant against the embattled State Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Hudu Yunusa Ari. Justice Benjamin Manji Lawan issued the warrant on Wednesday, ordering the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest and produce the embattled REC in court with…
The managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko, has held an high-level engagements with China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) top executives, and the China Development Bank (CBD) to concretise decisions on the next development horizons for Lekki Port. NPA boss recently represented the Federal Government at the Board Meeting of the…
Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has said he is disappointed by Reece James’ red card during their 2-1 win at Brighton on Wednesday. James was sent off after kicking out at Joao Pedro. The England defender saw red after a VAR check with just two minutes of normal time left. James will be suspended for four…
Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the courage and vision in ending fuel subsidy, saying the decision has led to increased investments in unlocking the Nation’s huge gas potential for the benefit of citizens, the economy and environment. The minister stated this in an address at the…
The House of Representatives in a resolution on Wednesday urged the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to formulate policies to regulate house rents and activities of landlords in Abuja. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Emmanuel Udo (PDP-Akwa-Ibom) on the floor of the House in Abuja, In the resolution, the lawmaker…
