by Uchechukwu Okoroafor, AbujaThe recent approval of a 50% tariff increase on telecommunication services by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has sparked widespread criticism from key stakeholders, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). This move,
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A Bayelsa State High Court in Yenagoa, has sentenced four individuals to death by hanging for conspiracy and kidnapping. The convicted persons, identified as Manager Etonzor, Daniel Derietiedei, Inimotimi Rufus, and Tari Firstman, were found guilty of abducting workers of a dredging company in the Southern Ijaw local government area.Presiding over
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Akwa Ibom State deputy governor, Dr. Akon Eyakenyi, has lost her daughter, Mrs. Blessing, 29.It was gathered that the deceased, who got married about seven months ago, died from complications arising from childbirth in a hospital at Port Harcourt, Rivers State.Condolences from government officials, politicians and friends of government, including
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Tragedy struck in the Malumfashi local government area of Katsina State as gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked the private residence of the local government chairman, Maharazu Deyi, on Tuesday night. The assailants killed a police corporal, Shamsudeen Lawal, who was assigned as a security escort to the chairman.According to sources,
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Traditional Rulers from the Lake Chad Basin have resolved to partner with various governments in the region to tackle some of the challenges faced by the populace, which include insurgency, community conflicts, and the impacts of climate change.The regional monarchs also resolved to look into extreme poverty bedevilling the people,
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaA coalition of activists and civil society organizations gathered outside the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, January 29, to protest the arrest and cybercrime charges filed against Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), by the Nigerian police.The protesters, waving placards and
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-Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has identified nearly two million illegal immigrants for deportation, including 3,690 Nigerians, as part of President Donald Trump’s renewed crackdown on undocumented migrants.According to a document obtained by Fox News, ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) reported that as of
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaFormer speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has accused Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, of ingratitude and betrayal of the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nyesom Wike.Dogara alleged that Wike played a significant role in financing Bala Mohammed’s gubernatorial election in 2019 but
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by Uchechukwu Okoroafor, AbujaThis is to showcase those saddled with the responsibility of pioneering the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to fulfill its mandate.Dr Emeka Nworgu, Chairman SEDCDr. Emeka Nworgu is a seasoned administrator and development expert with a wealth of experience in economic planning, public service management, and infrastructural
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Dare Kareem, AbujaAs the countdown to the fourth TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) officially begins, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, along with 23 qualified teams, are now on their quest for glory after being drawn into various groups during the final draw held at the Mohammed V National
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