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BREAKING: FG Approves Telecom Tariff Increase, Promises Fair Adjustments
Federal Government Introduces Adjusted Telecom Tariff Hike, Aims to Balance Consumer Protection, Transparent Pricing, and Industry Sustainability
The Federal Government has approved a tariff hike for telecommunications services in Nigeria, assuring that the increment will not reach the 100% requested … Continue Reading
Anambra Catholic priest Switch To traditional religion After 17 Years
Former Catholic Priest Embraces African Traditional Religion After 17 Years in Ministry
Dr. Echezona Obiagbaosogu, a former Catholic priest who served for 17 years, has announced his decision to transition from priesthood to the exploration of African traditional religion. Currently … Continue Reading
Mele Kyari at 60: A Journey from Almajiri Student to NNPC CEO
Mele Kyari Reflects on Journey from Almajiri Pupil to CEO of Nigeria’s Largest Energy Company on 60th Birthday
In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company … Continue Reading
Bauchi Governor Reinstates 3 Former Commissioners as Special Advisers
Bauchi State Governor Appoints Former Commissioners as Special Advisers Following Cabinet Reshuffle
Less than two days after dismissing them from their roles as commissioners, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has appointed three former commissioners as special advisers. This … Continue Reading
China bank approves €245m loan for Kano-Kaduna railway
China Development Bank Approves €245 Million Loan for Nigeria’s Kano-Kaduna Railway Project
The China Development Bank (CDB) has recently announced the approval of a substantial loan amounting to €245 million (approximately $254.76 million) to finance the ongoing Kano-Kaduna railway project … Continue Reading
PHOTOS: Wike Celebrates Son’s Master of Laws Degree from London
Nyesom Wike Celebrates Son’s Graduation from Queen Mary University
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, expressed his joy as he attended the graduation ceremony of his son, Jordan. In a post shared on X.com on Tuesday, … Continue Reading
Katsina State Governor appoints New Commissioner
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda Initiates Cabinet Reshuffle to Enhance Administrative Efficiency
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has enacted a minor cabinet reshuffle directed at improving the effectiveness of his administration. The changes were announced through a statement from the … Continue Reading
Military Raids Terrorist Leader Bello Turji’s Hideout in Zamfara
Nigerian Troops Target Notorious Terrorist Leader, Bello Turji in Recent Operations
Troops from the 1 Brigade, part of the Joint Task Force North West, have executed a series of operations against wanted terrorist leader Bello Turji and his associates in … Continue Reading
Saudi Arabia Frees 3 Nigerian Women After 10-Month Detention Over Drug Case
Three Nigerians Released from Saudi Arabia Detention Following Diplomatic Engagements
Three Nigerian women who had been arrested and prosecuted in Saudi Arabia have been released, as announced by the Acting Spokesperson of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Chinese Nationals Arrested With Gold Bars And $800,000 Cash In DR Congo
Crackdown on Illicit Mining: Arrest of Chinese Nationals with Gold and Cash Highlights DR Congo’s Battle Against Corruption, Resource Exploitation, and International Complicity
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have arrested three Chinese nationals in South Kivu province … Continue Reading