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Month: January 2025

NLC blasts FG over 50% tariff increase, threatens boycott of telecoms services

The leadership of the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) has criticised the Federal Government and telecommunications companies for the 50% increase in data and airtime tariffs across the country. The organised labour rejected the decision, likening it to an assault on Nigerians’ welfare considering the rising cost of living and skyrocketing inflation. Joe Ajaero, the NLC…

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Badenoch’s dad was a UNILAG prof, she didn’t hawk sachet water in Lagos – Ex-minister

A former foreign affairs minister, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, has expressed disapproval of the leader of the United Kingdom opposition party, the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch’s constant negative remarks about Nigeria. Akinyemi’s comments followed Badenoch’s latest utterances about Nigeria in her maiden speech of the year, delivered on Thursday, January 16, 2025. The British politician has…

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Sokoto govt alerts residents on bandits fleeing from military onslaught

The Sokoto State Government has alerted boarder communities and other citizens of the state to be cautious of fleeing bandits. Ahmad Usman, Special Adviser to Governor Ahmad Aliyu on Security Matters, gave the warning in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday in Sokoto. He said the move was sequell to the sustained military onslaught…

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Lagos task force arrests hit-and-run driver, rescues victim

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit has apprehended a hit-and-run driver, Dauda Bello, over alleged reckless driving. The task force’s Director, Press and Public Affairs, Mr Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. He said the incident, which occurred on Tuesday, left the victim, Oluwole Bukola, severely injured. “Preliminary…

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The ‘YouTube vs. Cinema’ Debate: Can both coexist in Nollywood?

In light of Afegbai’s concerns about the discrimination faced by actors, we decided to delve into this ongoing debate and share our perspective. If you’ve spent any time on social media lately or sat through a heated debate in a film lovers’ circle, you’ve probably heard it: the clash of “YouTube movies” versus “cinema releases.”…

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Police arrest fake soldier at Ikeja underbridge for alleged abduction, robbery

Operatives of the Lagos Police’s Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have detained a 42-year-old suspected army impersonator for allegedly abducting and robbing a man of his valuables. On Wednesday, RRS made this known in a post shared on its official X handle @rrsLagos767. It stated that the suspect, a dismissed army sergeant and ex-convict, was apprehended…

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Flytime Fest 2024: Avión Cristalino Reserva Tequila & Davido shine, redefine luxury

Avión Cristalino Reserva Tequila captivated the city of Lagos with an unforgettable debut at Flytime Fest 2024, redefining luxury and sophistication in the Nigerian spirits market. Amid the vibrant energy of the festival, Avión Cristalino Reserva showcased its globally celebrated Cristalino Reserva expressions, creating a multisensory journey that highlighted the meticulous artistry behind its production….

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Okpebholo signs law to increase Magistrates’ retirement age to 65 in Edo

On Wednesday in Benin, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo signed a bill raising the retirement age of Magistrates in the state from 60 to 65 years into law. The governor also signed another bill into law increasing the membership of the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOGPADEC). Okpebholo, while signing the…

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Governor’s wife vows to get justice for woman set ablaze by husband

The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has vowed to ensure the prosecution of the man who allegedly set his wife ablaze in Abagana, Njikoka local government area. Soludo, the founder of Healthy Living Initiative, told journalists on Thursday in Awka that she would follow up closely on the case and ensure…

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FG vows to monitor telcos for compliance with increased data, airtime tariffs

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it is committed to adequately monitoring the impact of the new telecommunications tariff adjustment to ensure compliance with established regulatory standards. Ondaje Ijagwu, the Director, Corporate Affairs of FCCPC, said this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. Ijagwu said the commission was working with the…

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