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Nigeria has lowest data costs in West Africa — ITU

Nigeria has lowest data costs in West Africa — ITU

The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) says Nigeria stands out globally for its affordable mobile data costs. The ITU said this in its recentlobal System for Mobile Communications Association(GSMA)report. Recall that the report is titled ,”The Role of Mobile Technology in Driving Digital Economy in Nigeria”. ITU also said  Nigeria offers cost -effective connectivity services to […]

2025 Budget Defence: INEC proposes N126b, rejects N40b allocation

2025 Budget Defence: INEC proposes N126b, rejects N40b allocation

THE Independent National Electoral Commission ( INECThe Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has rejected N40 billion earmarked for it as 2025 budget estimates, but tacitly got approval for the N126billion it proposed to the National Assembly.

Akwa Ibom Gov, Eno dissolves state executive council

Akwa Ibom Gov, Eno dissolves state executive council

Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, has dissolved the State Executive Council, an official government statement has said. The statement issued by Mr Enobong Uwah, the Secretary to the State Government, in Uyo on Friday, said the dissolution was with immediate effect. The statement directed the former commissioners and special advisers to hand over to […]

Police to begin 3rd party insurance enforcement Feb.1 – I-G

Police to begin 3rd party insurance enforcement Feb.1 – I-G

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun, says the Nigeria Police Force will begin  enforcement of third-party insurance for vehicle owners in the country. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Friday in Abuja,  said the I-G spoke when he  received Mr Olusegun Omosehin, the Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance […]

Unknown councillors impeached Edo council chairman – PDP

Unknown councillors impeached Edo council chairman – PDP

HE Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has complained of brewing dictatorship in the state alleging that people who were never elected as councillors on Friday claimed to have impeached the chairman of Oredo local government area, Dr. Tom Obaseki and described the scenario as a precursor to dictatorship in the state.

Tinubu congratulates Senator Mbata on election as Ohaneze Ndigbo President General 

Tinubu congratulates Senator Mbata on election as Ohaneze Ndigbo President General 

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja  President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator John Azuta-Mbata on his election as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. Azuta-Mbata, a former senator, represented Rivers East in the Senate from 1999 to 2007.  He was elected as President of the preeminent Pan-Igbo socio-cultural group at its meeting in Enugu on Friday. […]

Kano Emirate tussle: Appeal Court orders fresh hearing

Kano Emirate tussle: Appeal Court orders fresh hearing

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday ordered a fresh hearing into the Kano Emirate impasse. Delivering judgment, the three-member panel of justices led by Mohammed Mustapha, faulted the verdict of the Kano state high court. The high court had stopped Aminu Bayero and four other dethroned emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye […]