NIN-SIM linkage enforcement plunges Nigeria’s mobile subscriptions to 218 million
Active subscriptions for mobile services in Nigeria declined by over 6 million in January this year to 218 million as telecom operators enforced the regulator’s directive of banning SIMs not linked with NIN. This was…
BUA Group to fund 30km dualization of three sections of Benin-Lokoja Highway under tax credit scheme
President Bola Tinubu has approved the funding of the 30km dualization of three sections of the Benin-Lokoja Highway by BUA Group under the tax credit scheme. Minister of Works, David Umahi, revealed this during a…
Ambush in Delta: Six policemen die, six missing; five suspects nabbed
The Nigeria Police Force, on Saturday, confirmed that six of its officers were killed in an ambush by kidnappers/criminals in Ohoro forest in Delta state, while six others were missing in action. “The bodies of six of the…
We didn’t post corps member to Oyo Amotekun — NYSC
The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) has debunked a story trending on social media of a corps member posted to Amotekun Corps for a one-year mandatory youth service programme. Assistant Director, Press and Public…
Ex-Cameroon star discovers wife’s ex fathered twins he raised
Former Chelsea and Cameroon midfielder Geremi Njitap has filed for divorce after discovering that the two children he raised were fathered by his wife’s ex. The Sun reports that the couple’s twins were born after Njitap…
Terrorists behind Russian concert hall attack will face the music, Putin fumes
Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to punish all attackers who carried out the assault that killed more than 120 people and injured 140 at Crocus City Hall, Moscow, on Friday evening. In a national address on…
How fake news almost crashed my 40-year marriage – Lai Mohammed
The Immediate past Minister of Information and National Orientation, Lai Mohammed, has recounted how fake news on social media almost crashed his 40-year-old marriage. The ex-minister gave the account in Lagos at an…
“You can’t fight the person that gives you money” – Akwa Ibom gov vows to avoid rift with Tinubu
Governor Umo Emo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa state has vowed that he would never engage President Bola Tinubu, leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), at the centre in a political fight.…
“Akpabio childish, talks like a market woman” – APC chieftain blasts Senate President
A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress APC, Garus Gololo, has described the Senate President, Godwill Akpabio, as flippant, unprofessional, and childish in conduct. Gololo made the comment in an interview with the…
Nigeria’s public debt doubles, rises to N97.3 trillion in latest data
Nigeria’s total public debt stock more than doubled to N97.3 trillion in 2023, compared to the previous year. The latest data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) showed that the country’s total debt stock increased by…
“Are you trying to shut him up?” – Former Imo governor queries Akpabio for suspending Ningi
Former Imo state governor, Achike Udenwa has reacted to the allegation of about N3 trillion budget padding by the Senate. Speaking to Daily Sun about the controversy generated by the allegation, Udenwa queried the…
Exchange rate post best gain in 6 weeks, CBN policies paying off
The exchange rate between the Naira and the Dollar strengthened to N1,431/$ on Friday, March 22, 2024, closing the week on a positive note. Data from the FMDQOTC, where the exchange rate is officially set, revealed that…
It’s a miracle I survived prostate surgery at 82 – Ebenezer Obey
Legendary musician, Ebenezer Obey, has opened up on how he survived prostate surgery, which almost claimed his life. He told Saturday Beats, “It is by the grace of God that I survived prostate surgery at the age of…
Communities rejoice as Niger Republic opens land border with Nigeria
One week after the authorities of Nigeria Customs Service, following the directive of the Presidency, opened the Illela land border between Nigeria and Niger Republic, the government of Niger Republic on Friday opened…
Delta bloodbath: Women, children trapped in bush without food -Youth leader
The President of the Youth Wing of the Urhobo Progress Union Worldwide, Blessing Ughere, has expressed concern over the plight of Okuama community residents, particularly women and children taking refuge in the bush…
DHQ declares Simon Ekpa, 96 others wanted
The Defence Headquarters has declared that no fewer than 97 persons are wanted. The wanted persons include terrorists and insurgents, among others, who are behind violent crimes in the country. They also include a…
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Russia Mass Killings, 11 Suspects Detained Over Attack
The Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has arrested 11 suspects in connection with the attack on Crocus City Hall, that claimed no fewer than 60 people including children with over 150 hospitalised. The head of FSB,…
PHOTOS: El-Rufai visits suspended senator Ningi in Abuja
Photographs have emerged on the social media of a meeting between a former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, and a suspended senator, Abdul Ningi.…
‘Needless stampede’ — Abdullahi Sule mourns students killed during rice…
Abdullahi Sule, governor of Nasarawa, has mourned the death of three students of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi. On Friday, three students of the institution were killed in a stampede that occurred during the…
Mohbad: I believe his father buried him before he died — Mother
Abosede Aloba, the mother of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, professionally known as Mohbad, has said that she suspected that his father, Joseph Aloba, had…
Again, Rivers assembly overrides Fubara, enacts service commission bill
The Rivers house of assembly has again overridden the decision of Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state, not to assent to some bills. In January, the lawmakers overrode the decision of the governor not to approve…
Clampdown on crypto platforms paying off…. naira strengthening – Presidency
The presidency says the clampdown on some cryptocurrency trading platforms is “yielding fruits” for the stability of the naira. Ajuri Ngelale, the special adviser to the president on media and publicity, spoke at the…
‘Other governors should follow suit’ — Obasanjo commends Otti for repealing pension law
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commended Alex Otti, governor of Abia, for repealing the law that allowed former governors and their deputies to collect pensions. Otti the bill to repeal ‘The Abia State Governors…
Delta: We’ve recovered decomposing hearts of slain soldiers — DHQ
The decomposing hearts of the Four Officers and 12 Soldiers killed by irate youths in Okuoma area of Delta State have been recovered. Director…