Tariff hike: Nigeria’s internet users decline – NCC Report
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector witnessed a notable decline in internet users following a 50 per cent tariff hike on voice, data, and SMS services implemented in January 2025. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) made this known in industry statistics on its website. According to the report, the industry lost approximately one million internet users in February, […]
PenCom urges Lagos govt to extend pension increase to retirees
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has called on Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to broaden the scope of periodic pension increases, applied to retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). PenCom is advocating for this benefit to be extended to pensioners enrolled in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) within the state. The Director-General of PenCom, […]
Hoodlums block Owerri-Okigwe highway, burn over 35 vehicles
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI – Scores of hoodlums yesterday blocked the ever-busy Owerri-Okigwe federal highway and burnt 30 vehicles using the road, when they struck. An indigene of Ihube, Okigwe local council of the state, who identified himself as Okechukwu (surname withheld), told Vanguard on phone, that “the situation in the area is terrible”. His […]
Akpabio to Peter Obi: Resolve issues in your small party before aspiring to be president
“If you can’t resolve the crisis in your Labour Party, how can you solve the crisis of Boko Haram or other major national issues?”
Aiyedatiwa urges intending pilgrims to pray against insecurity
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has urged intending pilgrims of the 2025 Hajj to pray against insecurity in the state, and country at large. Aiyedatiwa said this on Thursday in Akure while bidding farewell to the 735 intending pilgrims to perform 2025 Hajj.The governor, represented by his Special Adviser on Union Matters and Special […]
Court remands 10 men over rape of 14-year-old disabled teenager in Kaduna
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A Chief Magistrate Court in Kaduna has remanded 10 men in a correctional facility over the rape of a 14-year-old disabled girl in Likoro village, Kudan Local Government Area, Kaduna State. An 11th suspect remains at large. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the suspects repeatedly raped the victim at different […]
Internal security, collective responsibility – Delta Govt
Chief Boro Opudu, the Chairman, Delta Waterways and Land Security Committee, says internal security is a collective responsibility. Opudu stated this when the students of the 2025 Senior Course 47 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, visited him on Thursday in Warri He was represented at the event by Mr Ediri Otovie, […]
Michelle Obama opens up on what Barack told her after mother died
Michelle Obama and her older brother, Craig Robinson, has opened up about the death of their beloved mother, Marian Robinson, and how it has shifted their roles within the family.
Anyaoku expresses confidence in Tinubu’s capability to address Nigeria’s problems
Former Commonwealth Secretary-General and Elder statesman Emeka Anyaoku says President Bola Tinubu’s contributions to the return of Democracy in 1999 strengthen his belief that the President successfully addressed the country’s problems.
Top 5 Africa’s youngest presidents of all time
The history of Africa has been shaped through the emergence of various young leaders, either through democratic elections or through military coups.
Ubulu-Uku Kingdom: Onishe warns against disrespect to throne
The Traditional Council of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom has confirmed the arrest of two individuals, Ngozi Fortune and Patrick Atu, over alleged acts of public misconduct, including persistent online defamation of the monarch, HRM Obi Chukwuka Noah Akaeze. According to the Onishe of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom, Chief James Asika Onwordi , who serves as the traditional prime minister, […]
Yahaya Bello’s Trial: We’ve 28 more witnesses, EFCC tells court
…as the American school denies receipt of funds from Kogi state treasury By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, told the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that it has lined up 28 more witnesses to testify against the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. The anti-graft […]
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Lagos marks 39 buildings for demolition, issues quit notices
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Government has marked at least 39 buildings located in two highbrow estates for demolition over Right of Way of Ikota Riverbank, at Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the State. Ikota is part of the Maroko Okun Alfa ward, in Lekki axis. This comes as the state government issued indefinite quit […]
ECOWAS Court begins external court sessions in Lagos State
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice on Thursday commenced a landmark external court session in Lagos State. The court session reinforce its commitment to justice, regional integration, and the protection of human rights across West Africa. The opening ceremony, which drew dignitaries from across the region, underscored the court’s growing visibility and influence. In his […]
Man shot to death ‘resurfaces’ via AI to address killer in court
In an unprecedented moment in an Arizona courtroom, the voice and likeness of a man killed in a 2021 road rage incident were brought back to life through artificial intelligence, allowing the victim to posthumously address his killer.
