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Tariff hike: Telcom subscribers reject minister’s 60% proposal, cite NCC agreement
The Association of Telephone, Cable TV, and Internet Subscribers of Nigeria has rejected the proposed telecom tariff hike of 30 to 60 percent, put forward by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani. The advocacy group, representing over 220 million subscribers nationwide, argued that the minister’s statement contradicted an agreement reached with
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The Association of Telephone, Cable TV, and Internet Subscribers of Nigeria has rejected the proposed telecom tariff hike of 30 to 60 percent, put forward by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani. The advocacy group, representing over 220 million subscribers nationwide, argued that the minister’s statement contradicted an agreement reached with
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ASUP backs bill to establish polytechnic commission
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics has expressed its support for the bill before the National Assembly to establish a National Polytechnics Commission.The president of ASUP, Shammah Kpanja, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The bill, which is sponsored by Idu Igariwey, is awaiting its final reading and passage at the House
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The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics has expressed its support for the bill before the National Assembly to establish a National Polytechnics Commission.The president of ASUP, Shammah Kpanja, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The bill, which is sponsored by Idu Igariwey, is awaiting its final reading and passage at the House
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Falana blames security agencies for Niger tanker explosion
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has blamed security agencies and relevant government agencies saddled with the responsibility of attending to emergencies for failing to prevent Saturday’s tragic petrol tanker explosion that occurred at Dikko Junction in Gurara Local Government area of Niger State. Falana disclosed this when he was featured as a guest on the
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Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has blamed security agencies and relevant government agencies saddled with the responsibility of attending to emergencies for failing to prevent Saturday’s tragic petrol tanker explosion that occurred at Dikko Junction in Gurara Local Government area of Niger State. Falana disclosed this when he was featured as a guest on the
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FG woos investors for mining, energy sectors
The Federal Government has stated that Nigeria is open for investment even as it urged investors to take advantage of the opportunities in the nation’s mining and energy sectors. In a statement obtained from the Director, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga’s X handle on Saturday after the Minister of State
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The Federal Government has stated that Nigeria is open for investment even as it urged investors to take advantage of the opportunities in the nation’s mining and energy sectors. In a statement obtained from the Director, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga’s X handle on Saturday after the Minister of State
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- January 19, 2025
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Seven shops razed in Ibadan
About seven shops worth millions of naira have reportedly been razed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. It was gathered that the incident happened at the Alaro community in Sango, in Ibadan, on Saturday. Investigations by The PUNCH correspondent revealed that the cause of the incident has not been ascertained. When contacted, the General Manager
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About seven shops worth millions of naira have reportedly been razed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. It was gathered that the incident happened at the Alaro community in Sango, in Ibadan, on Saturday. Investigations by The PUNCH correspondent revealed that the cause of the incident has not been ascertained. When contacted, the General Manager
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NiDCOM probes death of 50-year-old Nigerian in S’African police custody
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 50-year-old Nigerian man, Jeremiah Okoye, while in police custody in Limpopo, South Africa. The commission’s spokesperson, Abdulrahman Balogun, revealed this to PUNCH Metro on Saturday, following reports of Okoye’s death on Friday. Okoye, who lived at 71 Magazyn
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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 50-year-old Nigerian man, Jeremiah Okoye, while in police custody in Limpopo, South Africa. The commission’s spokesperson, Abdulrahman Balogun, revealed this to PUNCH Metro on Saturday, following reports of Okoye’s death on Friday. Okoye, who lived at 71 Magazyn
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EPL: We are worst team in history of Man United – Amorim
Ruben Amorim made the astonishing admission that his Manchester United flops are the worst team in the club’s history after Sunday’s dismal 3-1 defeat against Brighton. United crumbled to a sixth loss in 11 Premier League games since Amorim arrived from Sporting Lisbon to replace the sacked Erik ten Hag. “We are the worst team
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Ruben Amorim made the astonishing admission that his Manchester United flops are the worst team in the club’s history after Sunday’s dismal 3-1 defeat against Brighton. United crumbled to a sixth loss in 11 Premier League games since Amorim arrived from Sporting Lisbon to replace the sacked Erik ten Hag. “We are the worst team
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Abuja vandals will not go free, Wike insists
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed that those involved in the vandalism of public infrastructure in Abuja will not escape punishment, emphasising the government’s commitment to addressing the growing issue of sabotage. In a media chat on Channel Television on Sunday, Wike highlighted the widespread damage caused by vandals, particularly
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed that those involved in the vandalism of public infrastructure in Abuja will not escape punishment, emphasising the government’s commitment to addressing the growing issue of sabotage. In a media chat on Channel Television on Sunday, Wike highlighted the widespread damage caused by vandals, particularly
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- January 19, 2025
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Suspected robbers arrested for killing e-hailing driver in Delta
Two suspected robbers have been arrested by the Delta State Police Command for the alleged murder of an Uber driver identified as Dantes in the Effurun area of the state. PUNCH Metro learnt from a Facebook post by a Delta-based activist, Israel Joe, on Sunday, that the suspects had sought the service of a commercial
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Two suspected robbers have been arrested by the Delta State Police Command for the alleged murder of an Uber driver identified as Dantes in the Effurun area of the state. PUNCH Metro learnt from a Facebook post by a Delta-based activist, Israel Joe, on Sunday, that the suspects had sought the service of a commercial
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Abiodun mourns Niger tanker explosion victims, urges stricter traffic enforcement
Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Dapo Abiodun, has described the tanker fire explosion that claimed over 77 lives and injured 25 others along the Dikko-Maje road in Suleja, Niger State, as a devastating tragedy. In a statement issued in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Sunday, Abiodun said that the
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Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Dapo Abiodun, has described the tanker fire explosion that claimed over 77 lives and injured 25 others along the Dikko-Maje road in Suleja, Niger State, as a devastating tragedy. In a statement issued in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Sunday, Abiodun said that the
