By Donatus Anichukwueze The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its proposed protest over the 50 per cent increase in telecommunication tariff. The decision was taken after the labour union met with the delegation from the Federal government led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on Monday. According to a…
By Stephen Angbulu The Federal Executive Council has approved at least N3.09tn for several road projects nationwide, including sections of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway and the Federal Capital Territory. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed this to State House Correspondents on Monday at the end of the first Federal Executive Council meeting of the…
The Oyo State Commissioner of Police (CP), Ayodele Sonubi, has described driving unregistered vehicles as an abnormality requiring the impoundment of such cars by the police. The CP said this following Monday’s enforcement campaign of the third-party insurance policy on motorists within the Ibadan metropolis. Sonubi said the command would start impounding vehicles with irregular…
By Olaniyi Apanpa Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems was among the winners at the 67th Grammy Awards held on Sunday, at the Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, United States of America. The event, hosted by Trevor Noah for the fifth year, honoured 2024’s top breakout stars, chart-topping hits, and fan-favoirite artists. See other…
By Chimezie Enyiocha Security operatives in Kaduna State have rescued 23 kidnapped victims during a joint operation in the Kajuru Local Government Area of the state. The Public Relations Officer of the Kaduna State Police Command, Munir Hassan, confirmed the rescue of the victims on Sunday. According to a statement, the Divisional Police Officer of…
By Gilbert Ekugbe Stakeholders in the telecom sector have predicted that 4G adoption is expected to hit 50 per cent by 2030. The Head of Sub-Saharan Africa, GSMA Angela Wamola at a press briefing on Sunday said Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa are in the decade of 5G, noting that 4G will be the dominant technology…
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Unidentified gunmen stormed the residence of Alhaji Moshood on Saturday evening at Owoyale Agbamu, along Oro-Agbamu Road in Ajase Ward 2, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting him, his wife, and his brother. The abduction was widely shared by community members on social media, urging stakeholders to intervene for…
Arsenal beat Man City 5-1 to keep their Premier League title hopes alive on Sunday, while Manchester United slumped to another meek 2-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace. In the battle between the sides that have finished in the top for the past two seasons, the Gunners prevailed to move within six points of leaders…
By Damilola Aina Barely three weeks after announcing an increase in the cost of loading Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has made a surprising move by reducing its ex-depot (gantry) price of petrol, lowering it from N950 to N890 per litre. In a statement signed by Group Chief Branding…
Chris Wood netted a hat-trick as Nottingham Forest thrashed Brighton 7-0 to reignite their charge towards next season’s Champions League at the City Ground on Saturday. Morgan Gibbs-White, Neco Williams and Jota Silva were also on target after Lewis Dunk’s own goal opened the scoring in an astonishing performance from Nuno Espirito Santo’s men as…
