Author: Akintayo Adams

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to announce a new tariff plan on December 13, 2024. This move comes as telecom operators face rising operational costs, weakening Naira, and increasing prices for energy and infrastructure maintenance. The Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) have been advocating for a tariff hike, arguing that the current prices are insufficient to maintain their business operations. They claim that the telecom sector may not survive without an upward review of tariffs. However, subscriber associations like the Association of Telephones, Cable TV, and…

The 2023 presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, have dismissed any plans for the 2027 presidential election. This clarification came after their breakfast meeting in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, sparked speculation. A video surfaced showing both men seated together at a dining table, ready to have their meal. However, Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, explained that the meeting was simply a reunion of two old friends. Speaking to journalists about the meeting, Ibe said, “Let us not jump the gun. The fact is that Obi accepted to be the…

Severe flooding from days of torrential rain has forced over 122,000 people to evacuate their homes across Malaysia. Disaster officials have confirmed three fatalities, and authorities warn that the numbers could rise as heavy rain and storm warnings persist. Thousands of emergency personnel have been deployed to assist with rescues, and 679 shelters have been set up to accommodate those displaced. Videos circulating online show cars and homes submerged in floodwaters, with residents wading through waist-deep water to reach safety. The northeastern state of Kelantan, bordering Thailand, is the most affected, accounting for 63 percent of the displaced population. Other…

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has revealed how he pleaded with the late Gen. Sani Abacha not to execute former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the alleged coup plot in 1995. Gowon shared this during the first edition of the Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival organized by the Plateau Government. Obasanjo was arrested in 1995 by Gen. Sani Abacha and convicted of being part of a planned coup to overthrow Abacha’s government. He spent three years in prison before being released in 1998 following Abacha’s death on June 8 of that year. Gowon recounted, “I wrote a…

FC Barcelona has finally lost to UD Las Palmas. This happened thanks to a 2-1 defeat against Las Palmas at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The hosts found themselves behind early in the second half as Las Palmas did a beautiful job building from the back on a goal-kick, breaking the Barça high press and finding Sandro all alone on the right wing, and the forward fired a rocket into the bottom corner to score against his former club just four minutes into the half. Barça’s urgency and intensity escalated, and their relentless pressure finally paid off at the hour…

The Lagos State Task Force has dismissed two personnel, Fatai Yusuf and Hammed Garuba, for their involvement in theft during a recent raid. This announcement was made in a statement by the task force’s spokesperson, Mr. Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, on Friday in Lagos. According to Gbadeyan, the officials were caught stealing phones during an operation at a hotel in Gowon Estate, which is notorious for harboring drug users and traffickers. The raid resulted in numerous arrests. He explained that the integrity of the raid was compromised by the actions of the two officials, whose misconduct was captured on Closed Circuit Television…

Fisayo Soyombo, the founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), shared some revelations in his first interview since his release by the Nigerian Army. Speaking on Arise TV on Saturday morning, Soyombo disclosed that he was conducting an undercover investigation at the time of his arrest. “It would shock you the kind of people who escort illegal oil bunkerers out of Port-Harcourt,” he revealed. “The Army spokesman already compromised my security by going online to say that they found illegal bunkerers. “There are clean men in the military but we need to clean up the saboteurs who enable oil…

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has reportedly undergone a significant leadership reshuffle. This information was shared by Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, on his X handle. Makama revealed that over 30 fighters have volunteered to become suicide bombers among ISWAP members. This development is potentially linked to the recent surge in attacks on military locations across the Lake Chad region. According to intelligence sources cited by Makama, the position of overall commander for the Southern Lake Chad Basin Region Authority (LCRBA) was recently declared vacant, prompting a leadership change. Abu Usman, also known…

The Police in Ogun State have confirmed the death of Fatai Hamzat, who allegedly hanged himself in the Ijeun Tuntun area of Abeokuta. Hamzat was found hanging from a rope tied to a ceiling fan in his apartment on Oremeji Street. Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident, stating that the deceased was discovered by a neighbor around 7 a.m. on Friday. According to Odutola, a neighbor noticed Hamzat’s motorcycle parked in the compound and, upon checking on him, found the door locked from the inside. After repeated knocking with no response, the neighbors, including one identified as…

Players and officials of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club, El-Kanemi Warriors, were attacked by armed robbers along the Jos-Bauchi road on Saturday morning. The team was returning to Maiduguri from Lagos after a 2-0 loss to Ikorodu City in a matchday 14 fixture on Wednesday. The attackers left several players and officials injured and made away with valuables, including phones and cash. The injured individuals are currently receiving treatment at a nearby hospital in Bauchi. El-Kanemi Warriors are scheduled to host Bayelsa United in Maiduguri on Sunday, but the encounter is expected to be postponed by the NPFL.…