Enugu Lawmaker Proposes Regulation Of Activities of Property Agent

NewsEnugu Lawmaker Proposes Regulation Of Activities of Property Agent

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 25, 2025

A bill for a law to amend the Landlord and tenant law, cap 101, laws of Enugu state, 2004 on Tuesday scaled through first reading at the Hallowed chambers of the Enugu State House of Assembly. The bill seeks to checkmate the activities of Agents in the state who fix fees arbitrarily causing untold financial hardship to prospective tenants seeking apartments in the state. Presenting the private member bill, the sponsor, Anthony Mbah, reveals that...

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Mohbad’s Death: Court Dismisses Case Against Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Primeboy

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMohbad’s Death: Court Dismisses Case Against Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Primeboy

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 25, 2025

…Nurse, Friend to Face Trial A Lagos Magistrate Court in Sabo, Yaba, has acquitted singer Abdulazeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, music promoter Sam Larry, and artist Owodunni Ibrahim, also known as Primeboy, of any involvement in the death of musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, professionally known as Mohbad. The court presided over by Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje, adopted the findings of the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), which indicated no case against the trio....

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FCCPC Summons MultiChoice Over DSTV, GOtv Price Hike

CommunityNewsNigeriaFCCPC Summons MultiChoice Over DSTV, GOtv Price Hike

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 25, 2025

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria over its planned subscription price increase, set to take effect on 1st March. The commission wants the pay-TV provider to justify the hike, citing concerns over repeated unilateral price adjustments. FCCPC spokesperson, Ondaje Ijagwu, confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that MultiChoice’s CEO has been ordered to appear for an investigative hearing at the commission’s headquarters on Thursday. “The FCCPC is deeply concerned...

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Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Files Lawsuit Against Akpabio

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenator Akpoti-Uduaghan Files Lawsuit Against Akpabio

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 25, 2025

…Faces Senate Disciplinary Panel Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has initiated a ₦100 billion defamation lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The suit, filed at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on 25 February 2025, alleges that Akpabio and his legislative aide, Mfon Patrick, made defamatory remarks about her. Specifically, the lawsuit references a Facebook post by Patrick, purportedly at the behest of Akpabio, which questioned Akpoti-Uduaghan’s understanding of legislative procedures and made...

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Nigeria’s GDP Grows by 3.84% in Q4 2024

EconomyNewsNigeriaNigeria’s GDP Grows by 3.84% in Q4 2024

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 25, 2025

Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.84 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024, up from 3.46 per cent recorded in the previous quarter and the corresponding period of 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS report attributed the growth to the services sector, which expanded by 5.37 per cent and contributed 57.38 per cent to the total GDP. “The agriculture sector grew by 1.76 per cent, from the...

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Exam Malpractice May Destroy Nigeria- Registrar NECO

EducationNewsNigeriaExam Malpractice May Destroy Nigeria- Registrar NECO

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 25, 2025

Nigerians have been urged to shun examination malpractice, as it is capable of destroying Nigeria and the quality of education remains the foundation for development. The Registrar of the National Examination Council (NECO), Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi made the call while speaking on the importance of examination at the 50th anniversary of Government Science Secondary School Izom organized by old students of the school. According to Prof. Wushishi, NECO conducts five different examinations “The Examination...

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COAS, Gov Mutfwang, and Others Pay Final Tribute To Gen. Useni

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCOAS, Gov Mutfwang, and Others Pay Final Tribute To Gen. Useni

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 25, 2025

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, Plateau State governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang and other prominent dignitaries have paid final tribute to late Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Timbut Useni. Useni, who passed away on January 23, 2025, was laid to rest in his hometown of Langtang, Plateau State. During the funeral service at COCIN RCC Langtang, the Chief of Army Staff, Major General EF Oyinlola, represented by General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander...

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Local Government Vice Chairman, Others In Zamfara Kidnapped in Zamfara

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaLocal Government Vice Chairman, Others In Zamfara Kidnapped in Zamfara

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 25, 2025

The Vice Chairman of Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State Hon. Bala Muhammad Majidadi, and three others were reportedly kidnapped by gunmen. According to security expert Bakatsine, who shared the news on his X handle, the abduction took place Monday evening while the victims were traveling from Bukkuyum to Gusau, the state capital. Bukkuyum is among the local government areas in Zamfara frequently targeted by bandits, alongside Shinkafi, Maradun, Zurmi, Anka, Talata Mafara, and...

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Niger State Governor, Mohamed Umaru Bago Suspends Three Senior Aides

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNiger State Governor, Mohamed Umaru Bago Suspends Three Senior Aides

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 25, 2025

Niger State Governor, Mohamed Umaru Bago, has ordered the immediate suspension of his Chief of Staff, Abdullahi Usman Gbatamagi; Director General of Protocol, Abdullahi Yerima, and his Chief Details. Their suspension was reportedly due to alleged incompetence, though, no official statement was released regarding the decision. The move came as a surprise to the suspended aides, who had recently accompanied him on official trips to Lagos and Abuja. Governor Bago announced the decision during a...

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MultiChoice Increases DStv, GOtv Subscription Rates Again

NewsNigeriaMultiChoice Increases DStv, GOtv Subscription Rates Again

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 25, 2025

…New Prices Take Effect March 1 Subscribers of DStv and GOtv will pay more for their packages starting 1 March 2025 as MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a fresh price hike. This marks the second increase in less than a year, following a similar adjustment in April 2024. The company attributes the hike to “prevalent economic factors leading to increased operational costs.” Under the new pricing, the DStv Premium package will increase from ₦37,000 to ₦44,500,...

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