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Airtel Nigeria increases data prices
Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecommunications operator (Telco) has made significant adjustment to its data pricing structure. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) using the *312# code and on the Airtel website showed the revised data prices. According to the telco’s website, the revision, which affects various…
Read More »JAMB Warns 2025 UTME Candidates Against Hasty Selection of Exam Towns
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned candidates preparing for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) against making rushed decisions when selecting their examination towns. JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, issued the warning in a statement released in Abuja on Sunday. He clarified that the board does…
Read More »Watch Video: 2Baba’s Mother Begs Lawmaker Natasha Osawaru to Leave Her Son Alone
Rose Idibia, the mother of renowned singer Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, has made a heartfelt appeal to Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, urging her to stay away from her son. In a video that went viral on Thursday evening, Mrs. Idibia voiced her concerns, stating that 2Baba is emotionally unstable due…
Read More »Gov Adeleke raises alarm over plot to destabilise Osun State
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has raised alarm over credible reports of a sinister plot by elements within the opposition parties to launch vicious attacks on local governments secretariats across the state including orchestrated onslaught on leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and top government officials. In a…
Read More »FG Begins Tolling on Abuja-Makurdi Highway, Exempts Security and Diplomatic Vehicles
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Tuesday commenced tolling on the 227.2km Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi Highway with the inauguration of the Garaku Toll Plaza. However, certain categories of vehicles, security vehicles, diplomatic cars, ambulances, and tricycles are exempted from the charges. The road is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) project under the…
Read More »Sowore appears in Court for arraignment over cybercrime charges
A former presidential candidate and Activist, Omoyele Sowore, on Wednesday arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his trial over remarks made on social media, where he allegedly described Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, as “illegal.” According to reports, Sowore is expected to appear before Justice Liman…
Read More »Minister complains that N800b allocated to Works Ministry for 2025 inadequate
The Minister of Works, Mr Dave Umahi has complained that the N800 billion allocated to the ministry in the 2025 budget is inadequate to address the country’s road infrastructure needs. Umahi stated this in Abuja during the 2025 budget defence session organised by the House Committee on Works. He appealed…
Read More »Minister orders removal of speed bumps on highways nationwide
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has ordered the removal of speed bumps on the country’s highways to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion on major roads. Umahi made this known at a two-day Retreat for Federal Ministry of Works Highway Engineers and Managerial Staff on Friday in Abuja. The…
Read More »Nigerian die in South African police custody
The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the alleged killing of 50-year-old Nigerian citizen, Jeremiah Okoye, while in police custody in South Africa. Okoye, originally from Eziniffite Nnewi, Anambra State, died on January 13 while being detained in Limpopo Province. In a telephone interview with the News…
Read More »Senate leader, 2 Govs affected as Wike revokes 568 land allocations
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land allocations of several prominent individuals, including Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri, Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu. This decision follows the expiration of…
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