USSD Services: Telcos to charge subscribers directly from June 18
Telecom subscribers in Nigeria will now be charged directly by their mobile network operators for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services, starting Wednesday, June 18, 2025. This was made known in a statement signed by Mr Gbenga Adebayo, the Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), and the Publicity Secretary, Mr Damian Udeh. […]
Obasanjo commends Gov Lawal for his ‘transformative leadership’ in Zamfara
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has lauded Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal for his remarkable accomplishments, highlighting the significant strides made under his administration and the positive impact on the state’s development.
Iran-Israel conflict: Oil prices jump to $77, beating Nigeria’s $75 budget mark
Global oil prices surged past Nigeria’s 2025 budget benchmark of $75 per barrel on Tuesday, with Brent crude rising 5.29 percent to $77.04 per barrel, amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
Oluremi Tinubu champions girls’ education, health drive at Merck Foundation Summit
By Chioma Obinna Nigerian First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, has emphasised the importance of partnerships in addressing healthcare challenges and empowering communities during her debut appearance at the 7th edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative, (MFFLI)Summit. Tinubu who spoke at the MFFLI summit holding in Dubai, lauded the Merck Foundation’s efforts in building […]
Benue Attacks: Nobody can eliminate any tribe on earth – SGF
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has said no individual or group would be able to eliminate any tribe on earth.
I will use my personal vehicle as Lagos Governor if … — GRV
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, says his leadership style will be remarkably different from what Lagosians currently experience under the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Pastor Adefarasin granted bail as investigation continues
The police said the item recovered from Adefarasin was not a firearm but a stun gun, which is classified as a prohibited anti-riot device.
Benue killings: Our gory ordeal, by survivors
As President Bola Tinubu visits Benue State today, survivors of last Friday’s deadly attacks at Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area of the state have recounted the anguish they suffered in the attack perpetrated by armed herdsmen, which resulted in the death of over 200 persons, mainly women and children.
Naira depreciates to N1,598/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The naira yesterday depreciated to N1,598 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,585 per dollar on Monday. Similarly, the Naira depreciated to N1,547.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira rose to […]
Ghanaian investors sue Nigeria Police, EFCC over alleged harassment, demand N200m damages
By Dorin Nnademere & Okoro Precious Developers of River Park Estate, Abuja, Jonah Capital, and their Ghanaian promoters have dragged the Nigeria Police Force, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and others to court over alleged harassment, intimidation, and violation of their fundamental rights. The plaintiffs, Directors of Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited and Houses for […]
Women group flays Senator Natasha over inability to prove allegations
A women’s advocacy organization, the Coalition for Democratic Women in Leadership (CDWL), has called on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to seek appropriate legal redress regarding her allegations against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
