Some residents of Osun State, whose mobile lines were barred by a network provider, MTN, on Monday said they paid as much as N2,000 to unbar their lines. Our correspondent, who moved around Osogbo, the Osun State capital, monitoring the situation, observed that many telecommunications retailers partnering with MTN were collecting as much as N2,000…
The Nigerian Communications Commission has directed telecommunications operators to immediately restore all blocked phone lines due to non-linkage of National Identification Numbers to SIM cards. This directive was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka. The telecom industry regulator explained that this directive was in response…
Since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999, the nation has witnessed a series of protests reflecting the populace’s persistent demand for better governance, social justice, and economic reforms. These protests, ranging from anti-fuel hike demonstrations to the globally recognised #EndSARS movement, have played a crucial role in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape. Each wave of…
Big Brother has revealed that crowning the first Head of House for the Season 9 ‘No Loose Guard’ would be determined by polling, and not the usual gaming system. He explained that each duo would be summoned into the Nomination Room where they would deliberate and choose which pair to elect as the first Head…
Nigerian telecommunications companies (Telcos) have blocked millions of phone lines from making and receiving calls as part of finalising the process of associating subscribers’ National Identification Numbers (NINs) with all active SIM cards. Telcos were hurrying to meet the July 31, 2024 deadline imposed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to block all subscribers whose…
Politicians and the army have warned people against taking to the streets, but organisers say government failings have left them little choice. Nigeria is bracing for nationwide protests this week over economic hardship. Politicians and the army have warned people against taking to the streets, but organisers say government failings have left them little choice….
He signed it at the State House in Abuja on Monday days after the National Assembly had passed the bill. President Bola Tinubu has signed the minimum wage bill into law, ending months of deliberations between government authorities, labour unions, and the private sector. He signed it at the State House in Abuja on Monday…
The Osun Osogbo festival kicked off on Monday with the traditional cleansing of the city of Osogbo called ‘Iwopopo”. The Iwopopo rite signifies the official commencement of the 2024 edition of the annual sacrifice to celebrate the Osun river goddess with pomp and pageantry. The Ataoja of Osogboland Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olaonipekun, Larooye II, led…
The National Assembly will on Wednesday hold an emergency plenary. According to a statement on Monday issued by the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rotimi Akin, the Wednesday plenary will focus on critical matters requiring immediate legislative attention The statement read, “The House of Representatives wishes to announce that, pursuant to the directive of…
The organisers of the planned hunger protest in Abuja have told the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that there is nothing that would stop them from using Eagle Square. Recall that a group, Take It Back Movement, had written to the minister requesting the use of Eagle Square for its protest on…
