Grassroots Centre for Rights  Rejects Telecom Tariff Hike, Demands Reversal

NewsNigeriaTelecommunicationGrassroots Centre for Rights  Rejects Telecom Tariff Hike, Demands Reversal

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 23, 2025

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently approved a 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs, but the Civil Society Organization “The Grassroots Centre for Rights & Civic Orientation” has resisted and called for its reversal. The tariff adjustment, approved by NCC on January 20, was in response to requests from telecommunications companies, including MTN Nigeria, which had initially lobbied for a 100% increase, citing rising operational costs. The new tariff structure raises call rates from N11 to N16.50...

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NAF Airstrikes Neutralise Scores Of Bandits In Alawa Forest, Shiroro Area

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNAF Airstrikes Neutralise Scores Of Bandits In Alawa Forest, Shiroro Area

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 23, 2025

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) through its Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (AC OPFY) has recorded another significant achievement in its counter-terrorism campaign, killing scores of bandits and dismantling their logistics base at Alawa Forest in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. According to a press statement on Thursday signed by Olusola F Akinboyewa, Air Vice Marshal, Director Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force (NAF) stated that the operation was conducted...

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Police Rescue Rtd AIG Odumosu’s Wife, Kill Kidnappers, Recover Ransom

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Rescue Rtd AIG Odumosu’s Wife, Kill Kidnappers, Recover Ransom

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 23, 2025

Operatives of Ogun State Police command have rescued Sikirat, the kidnapped wife of retired Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, killed the kidnappers, and recovered the ransom reportedly paid to them. Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer stated this on Thursday. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, the Commissioner of Ogun State Police Command, CP Lanre Ogunlowo is billed to address newsmen on the development later...

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Benue State Records 12 Suspected Lassa Fever Cases, 3 Deaths

HealthNewsNigeriaBenue State Records 12 Suspected Lassa Fever Cases, 3 Deaths

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 23, 2025

The Benue State government has recorded 12 cases of suspected Lassa fever within one week with three deaths. The state’s Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Yanmar Ortese, who disclosed this on Wednesday said the incidents occurred in the Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state within the last week and the reported deaths and cases were still based on suspicions. “We have suspected cases of Lassa fever. Three people died with symptoms that...

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More Than 14.3 Million Nigerians Abuse Drugs -NAFDAC

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMore Than 14.3 Million Nigerians Abuse Drugs -NAFDAC

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 23, 2025

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye said no fewer than 14.3 million Nigerians are victims of drug abuse. NAFDAC Director General disclosed this at the inaugural ceremony of the agency’s youth programme, tagged, ‘’Catch Them Young,’’ held at the Government Secondary School, Rumuokwuta, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday. Adeyeye attributed the negative effects of drug abuse on families, society, and the nation’s socio-economic development....

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Ohanaeze Warns LG Chairmen Against Diverting Funds To Govs

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOhanaeze Warns LG Chairmen Against Diverting Funds To Govs

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 23, 2025

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, an Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, has warned local government chairmen in Nigeria that they are involved in the diversion of funds to governors for personal gain. The warning was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by Ohanaeze’s factional Deputy President-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, who explained that the warning was not merely a formality, but a declaration of its commitment to integrity, accountability, and the rule of law within the local governance structures....

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ATBU Teaching Hospital Now Charges N12, 000 Per Session For Kidney Dialysis

HealthNewsNigeriaATBU Teaching Hospital Now Charges N12, 000 Per Session For Kidney Dialysis

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 23, 2025

A significant financial relief has come for patients dealing with kidney-related conditions, as Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, has reduced the cost of kidney dialysis from N40,000 to N12,000 per session. Usman Abdullahi Koli, Head of the Public Relations Unit of the hospital in a statement issued on Wednesday said already, over 45 patients have benefited from the subsidized dialysis services. The statement added that the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Yusuf...

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Breaking: Former FCT Minister, Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Useni Is Dead

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBreaking: Former FCT Minister, Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Useni Is Dead

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 23, 2025

Former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), General Jeremiah Timbut Useni, is dead. According to family sources, he died on Thursday, January 23, 2025, following a protracted illness. The passing of the Useni was also contained in a statement by the Governor of plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, via his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere. The governor described the demise of General Useni as a tremendous loss not only to his immediate...

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Jigawa State Female Indigenes To Enjoy Free Education Up To PhD Level

EducationNewsNigeriaJigawa State Female Indigenes To Enjoy Free Education Up To PhD Level

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 22, 2025

The Jigawa State Government has commenced free education for all female indigenes in state-owned institutions, covering every level from primary school to PhD levels. Jigawa State Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Isa Chamo, who announced this, said the initiative seeks to encourage more girls to pursue education without financial barriers hindering their aspirations. The Commissioner added that Governor Umar Namadi’s the initiative is aims to empower women through education and foster gender equality in the...

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Cybercrime: Immigration arrests 90 foreign Nationals In Rivers

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaCybercrime: Immigration arrests 90 foreign Nationals In Rivers

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 22, 2025

The Rivers State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), in collaboration with other security agencies, has arrested 90 foreign nationals in Rivers State for alleged involvement in cybercrime. Y.I. Abdulmajeed, Rivers State Comptroller of NIS who confirmed the arrests in a statement on Tuesday said the suspects were involved in cybercriminal activities aimed at defrauding innocent Nigerians. “A total of 94 individuals were arrested, including 85 Cameroonians, five Chadians, and four Nigerians. Of the...

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