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Court Orders MTN, Airtel to Restore Airtime Credit Services Amid Regulatory Clash

Anietie Udobit, AbujaMillions of Nigerians may soon regain access to airtime and data credit services after court rulings halted enforcement actions tied to new lending regulations.The Federal High Court in Abuja restrained MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Airtel Networks Limited from suspending services linked to Nairtime Nigeria Limited, pending the

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Lagos Debunks ‘Resignation’ Rumours, Says Sanwo-Olu Fit and Fully in Charge

Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe Lagos State Government has dismissed reports claiming Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was asked to resign over health concerns, labeling the story as false and misleading.In a statement, the governor’s media aide, Gboyega Akosile, said there was no truth to the claims, insisting the governor remains in good health

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“Your English Is Excellent” — Ruto Moves to Mend Rift with Nigerians

Anietie Udobit,AbujaKenyan President William Ruto has walked back controversial remarks about Nigerians’ English, offering clarification and praise in a bid to ease tensions.Speaking at the Kenya Mining Investment Conference, Ruto said his earlier comments had been misunderstood, stressing that Nigerians actually speak “exceptional English.”“If you don’t speak excellent English, you

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“Not Politics as Usual” — Obi Meets Makinde, Pushes Vision for a New Nigeria

Anietie Udobit, AbujaFormer presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared that ongoing opposition consultations are about nation-building—not mere political maneuvering—as talks intensify ahead of 2027.Obi made the statement after a closed-door meeting with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde in Ibadan, where both leaders held nearly two hours of discussions focused on

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