Reps Seek Longer Wait Before SIM Reassignment
The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the waiting period for reassigning inactive phone numbers to 18 months. Lawmakers said the proposed extension from the current 12 months—would enhance compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act and reduce risks of fraud, identity theft, and wrongful criminal allegations linked to […]
Diri Advocates Combined Strategy to Tackle Insecurity
Douye Diri has reiterated that a mix of kinetic and non-kinetic approaches remains essential to addressing Nigeria’s growing security challenges. The governor made the remark during a courtesy visit by participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 19 from the National Institute for Security Studies at Government House, Yenagoa. He was represented by his deputy, […]
Osun Govt Defends Spending, Dismisses Mismanagement Claims
The administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke has defended its handling of public finances, insisting that state resources are being managed transparently and in line with due process. The clarification was made by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, during an interview on Westernspring Television in Osogbo, which was later shared on the state’s official X account […]
Police Rescue 17 Abducted Pupils in Kogi, Search Continues
The Nigeria Police Force in Kogi State has rescued 17 pupils abducted from an Islamic school in Lokoja, while operations continue to secure the release of remaining victims. The pupils were kidnapped on Saturday night when armed men invaded an Islamic institution with an attached orphanage located in Zariagi along the NNPC Road axis near Kabba […]
Nigeria Demands Action as Xenophobic Attacks Kill Two in South Africa
Fresh xenophobic violence in South Africa has claimed the lives of two Nigerians, heightening tensions within the diaspora community and prompting urgent diplomatic engagement between both countries. The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg confirmed that Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew were killed in separate incidents linked to rising anti-foreigner sentiment. Consul-General Ninikanwa Okey-Uche said Emmanuel […]
Dangote Refinery Says It Is Absorbing Fuel Cost Pressures
A senior official of the Dangote Group has said the company’s petroleum refinery is currently absorbing part of the rising cost of petrol and diesel sold in Nigeria, following a surge in global crude oil prices. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the refinery’s ex-depot petrol price of about N1,200 per litre […]
PRP Denies Internal Crisis, Warns Against Infiltration Claims
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has dismissed reports of internal division, insisting that the party remains united and is focused on strengthening its political presence ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, rejected claims of a faction allegedly operating under the […]
Akwa Ibom Sets Date for First International Flight from Uyo
The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced that the first international flight from the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo will depart for Accra, Ghana, on May 2, 2026, marking the airport’s official entry into international operations. Governor Umo Eno disclosed the development in a statement on Tuesday, following presidential approval for the upgrade of […]
Dalić Confident Modrić Will Recover for World Cup
Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalić has expressed optimism that captain Luka Modrić will recover in time to lead the national team at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, despite undergoing surgery for a serious facial injury. Modrić sustained a broken cheekbone following a head collision during a match between AC Milan and Juventus that ended goalless. […]
Dele Momodu Defends Atiku, Urges Political Civility
Media entrepreneur Dele Momodu has criticised what he described as the growing “bullying” of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, while also reflecting on his past political partnership with Labour Party candidate Peter Obi. In a post on X on Monday, Momodu expressed concern that Atiku, who picked Obi as his running mate in the 2019 […]
