Tariff hike: Telecoms subscribers issue ultimatum for reversal, oppose NLC threat

Subscriber groups have issued an ultimatum to the Nigerian Communications Commission, demanding the reversal of the 50 per cent tariff hike to 10 per cent by Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers and the Association of Telephone, Cable TV, and Internet Subscribers of Nigeria have also criticised the Nigerian Labour Congress
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Subscriber groups have issued an ultimatum to the Nigerian Communications Commission, demanding the reversal of the 50 per cent tariff hike to 10 per cent by Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers and the Association of Telephone, Cable TV, and Internet Subscribers of Nigeria have also criticised the Nigerian Labour Congress

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Oshiomole, retired generals trade tackles over illegal mining

A former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomole, on Friday, accused some unnamed retired military generals of complicity in illegal mining activities going on across the country. Oshiomole, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Interior, made the allegation when the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, Sampson Ekong, submitted his report
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A former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomole, on Friday, accused some unnamed retired military generals of complicity in illegal mining activities going on across the country. Oshiomole, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Interior, made the allegation when the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, Sampson Ekong, submitted his report

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Putin wants to ‘manipulate’ Trump on Ukraine – Zelensky

Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Friday warned that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, wanted to “manipulate” Donald Trump, after the Kremlin chief praised the US leader and said he was ready for talks with him. Kyiv earlier warned against any Putin-Trump peace talks on the near three-year war without its and European participation. “He wants
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Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Friday warned that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, wanted to “manipulate” Donald Trump, after the Kremlin chief praised the US leader and said he was ready for talks with him. Kyiv earlier warned against any Putin-Trump peace talks on the near three-year war without its and European participation. “He wants

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Benue gov unveils N853bn programme to support IDPs

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Friday, unveiled a five-year, N853 billion programme to support Internally Displaced Persons in the state. The governor, during the unveiling of the Action Plan in Makurdi, the state capital, said the aim was to foster the IDPs safe return to their ancestral homes. According to him, the Action Plan,
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Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Friday, unveiled a five-year, N853 billion programme to support Internally Displaced Persons in the state. The governor, during the unveiling of the Action Plan in Makurdi, the state capital, said the aim was to foster the IDPs safe return to their ancestral homes. According to him, the Action Plan,

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Southeast students condole EFCC over slain officer

The National Association of Nigerian Students, South-East Zone, has extended its condolences to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the tragic loss of one of its operatives, Aminu Sahabi Salisu, who was killed while on duty. Salisu, an Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC (ASE II), was fatally shot on January 17, by a suspected
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The National Association of Nigerian Students, South-East Zone, has extended its condolences to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the tragic loss of one of its operatives, Aminu Sahabi Salisu, who was killed while on duty. Salisu, an Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC (ASE II), was fatally shot on January 17, by a suspected

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Popular Lagos-based musician, Mukaila Senwele, is dead

A Lagos-based musician of Ilorin origin, Mukaila Senwele, famed for his iconic phrase “Koni Da Fun Ebo To Se Costay,” has passed away. A family source revealed to ROYAL NEWS, that the artist died on Friday night. Senwele who hailed from Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, was celebrated for his exceptional performances
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A Lagos-based musician of Ilorin origin, Mukaila Senwele, famed for his iconic phrase “Koni Da Fun Ebo To Se Costay,” has passed away. A family source revealed to ROYAL NEWS, that the artist died on Friday night. Senwele who hailed from Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, was celebrated for his exceptional performances

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Kano accuses police of disrupting annual religious event, rejects alarm

  The Kano State Government has alleged that the police attempted to obstruct an annual religious event. Speaking to journalists at the Emir’s Palace on Friday evening, the state Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, refuted earlier claims made by the police that suspected terrorists were planning to target public gatherings in major
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  The Kano State Government has alleged that the police attempted to obstruct an annual religious event. Speaking to journalists at the Emir’s Palace on Friday evening, the state Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, refuted earlier claims made by the police that suspected terrorists were planning to target public gatherings in major

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NAPTIP reunites nine rescued children with parents in Kebbi

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, on Friday, reunited the remaining nine of the 19 children rescued from their abductors with their families in Kebbi. The Head of NAPTIP in the state, Misbahu Kaura, handed over the children to their parents at the Government House in the presence of Gov. Nasir
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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, on Friday, reunited the remaining nine of the 19 children rescued from their abductors with their families in Kebbi. The Head of NAPTIP in the state, Misbahu Kaura, handed over the children to their parents at the Government House in the presence of Gov. Nasir

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PICTORIAL: Ali Baba, wife celebrate as triplets mark first birthday

Veteran Nigerian comedian Atunyota Akpobome, also known as Ali Baba and his wife, Mary, are celebrating a major milestone as their triplet sons mark their first birthday. The couple shared photos of the boys on Instagram on Friday, marking the first time they have publicly revealed their faces. Mary expressed her gratitude in a post
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Veteran Nigerian comedian Atunyota Akpobome, also known as Ali Baba and his wife, Mary, are celebrating a major milestone as their triplet sons mark their first birthday. The couple shared photos of the boys on Instagram on Friday, marking the first time they have publicly revealed their faces. Mary expressed her gratitude in a post

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PDP offers condolences to Oyo gov over brother’s death

The Peoples Democratic Party on Friday commiserated with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State over the death of his elder brother, Mr Sunday Makinde. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, in a statement in Abuja on Friday, said the nation and Oyo State had lost a rare gem with the demise of Makinde. Ologunagba described
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The Peoples Democratic Party on Friday commiserated with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State over the death of his elder brother, Mr Sunday Makinde. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, in a statement in Abuja on Friday, said the nation and Oyo State had lost a rare gem with the demise of Makinde. Ologunagba described

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Business & Economy

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