Telcos Begin Blocking Phone Lines Without NIN as Deadline Expires Telecommunications companies in Nigeria have initiated the disconnection of phone lines that have not complied with the NIN-SIM linkage phone line disconnection policy. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had set a September 14 deadline for linking National Identification Numbers (NIN) to SIM cards, and as…
Accusations of Ethnic Bias Against Dabiri-Erewa in Ihejirika’s Mistaken Identity Death Row Case Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has been accused of ethnic bias after failing to mention a critical aspect of Ihejirika’s mistaken identity death row case during a public announcement. Emma Ihejirika, a Nigerian wrongfully sentenced to death…
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has called for strict measures to punish those with PVCs but refuse to vote in elections. In his statement on social media, Sani emphasized that individuals who collect their Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) but fail to participate in voting should face consequences. This suggestion is aimed at addressing Nigeria’s…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its former Publicity Secretary, Tajudeen Aro, following his public statements accusing the party of misleading the public. Aro, who previously held a key communications role within the party, has come under fire for his bold claims that the APC has been “deceiving people.” In a move aimed at…
While buying a used car can save you a significant amount of money upfront, it’s essential to avoid unreliable used cars that may end up costing you more in repairs and maintenance. Some cars might appear to be a bargain, but their long-term reliability could make them expensive liabilities. To achieve financial freedom and make…
Peter Obi challenges the presidency’s attempts to link him to Donald Trump, urging Nigerians to focus on the nation’s pressing issues. Peter Obi Rejects Trump Comparison, Urges Focus on Nigeria’s Real Issues Peter Obi criticizes the presidency for making baseless comparisons between him and Donald Trump, urging the government to concentrate on solving Nigeria’s pressing…
Dr. Blessing Agbomhere, the South South Zonal Organizing Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has formally apologized to the Nigeria Police Force for what he described as inappropriate conduct during a recent press briefing. In the lead-up to the September 21 gubernatorial election in Edo State, Agbomhere, who holds the rank of Supernumerary Chief…
A devastating fire broke out on Sunday at the Oko Baba plank market in Ebute Metta, Lagos, destroying large sections of the market, including nearby shanties. Emergency responders, including officials from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), are currently battling the flames and conducting a search…
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, have arrested five suspected illegal Chinese miners at Ndito-Eka-Iba village, in Ibieno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The five alleged illegal miners were arrested by the “Special Task Force on illegal Mining” at the Commission’s Zonal office in Uyo, following…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has announced that the 1,200 bags of rice provided by the Presidency as support for communities will be distributed exclusively to the elderly in the state. Alake shared this information through a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, which was made public…
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