South African telecoms group, MTN, has vowed to vigorously oppose recommendations of the Competition Commission after the regulator instructed MTN and other telecommunication firms to lower data prices. “We respectfully disagree with the analysis and recommendations contained in the summary report and, as we study the full report, (we) will continue to engage constructively and … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has finally released the convener of the RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore. Ekohotblog reports that Sowore, a former Presidential candidate was released on Thursday evening, December 5 after spending 124 days in detention. This was disclosed by an online news platform, Sahara Reporters, which is owned by the pro-democracy activist. … Read more
Worried by the incessant cases of sexual assault and violence against women, Nollywood celebrities and power-couple, Mr and Mrs Olatunji, in conjunction with the Office of ThePublic Defender, on Thursday, led a walk from Ojuelegba inward Stadium axis to speak out against the menace. Mr and Mrs Olatunji who displayed placards with the inscriptions, “Say … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwoolu has approved the payment of fourteen years pension arrears to retirees of Micheal Otedola College of Primary Education , MOCPED. The payment is to assist the college in partly solving the issue of payment of pension arrears. The college is owing payment of arrears to both the … Read more
The Federal Government has approved additional flight frequencies for some African airlines operating in Nigeria for the Christmas period. The Director, Consumer Protection, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Adamu Abdullahi, who made this known, said during the yuletide, many Nigerians travel and some airlines deploy certain aircraft not big enough to accommodate both passengers and their … Read more
Egbin Power Plc, one of the largest thermal power plants in Sub-Saharan Africa with distinction for over four decades recently celebrated a ‘3 Million Man-Hours Worked With Zero Loss Time Injury. This achievement was part of the highpoints of the company’s safety week celebration which took place recently at the company head office Egbin town. … Read more
Pirates have kidnapped 19 sailors after waylaying a Hong Kong flagged supertanker, Nave Constellation, loaded with oil. The ship owned by Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation, was attacked during the evening hours of Dec. 3 while the ship was travelling through Nigerian waters. The attack occurred roughly 60-70 nautical miles south (reports vary) of Nigeria’s Bonny … Read more
“We three are unanimous,” jurisprudence professor Michael Gerhart of the University of North Carolina stated, referring to fellow witnesses Pamela Karlan, a Stanford Law School professor, and professor Noah Feldman of Harvard Law School. Americans tuning in to the live broadcast witnessed heated clashes between Democrats and Republican Trump loyalists on the panel, who repeatedly … Read more
The United States and Sudan have agreed to upgrade their diplomatic ties by exchanging ambassadors for the first time in more than two decades, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday. The announcement of a return to ambassadorial-level representation after 23 years came as Sudan’s new prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, wrapped up his first visit … Read more
To enhance customers’ pleasure and convenience, Mr. Bigg’s, the Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) run by the United Africa Company (UAC) of Nigeria Restaurants Limited, has launched new customer suits in Lagos as well as other states across the federation. The company launched its model restaurant at Northwest Filing Station at Victoria Garden City (VGC), Lagos, … Read more
Access Bank Plc has unveiled series of exciting rewards for its customers to celebrate the yuletide season. The campaign tagged ‘More Xtravaganza’, will run from November 21 to December 31, 2019. Speaking at the launch of the campaign in Lagos, Executive Director, Retail banking, Access Bank Plc, Victor Etuokwu said Access Bank is passionate about … Read more
Former South African archbishop Desmond Tutu has been admitted to a hospital for treatment of what his wife calls a ‘stubborn infection.’ A statement by their joint foundation on Wednesday said the 88-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner had been hospitalised several times for a similar condition over the past few years. Tutu has been treated … Read more
The Elegushi of Ikateland, His Royal Majesty Oba Saheed Elegushi, Kusenla III, on Wednesday celebrated his second wife, Olori Hadiza, on her birthday. The monarch took to his Instagram to share how his wife Hadiza brings him happiness and prayed that she lives long to continue making him happy. “On this day My Wife was … Read more
For those that have religiously followed Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999 with eyes on Lagos State, in particular, there is a name that will not go away in a hurry – Adeyemi Ikuforiji – the longest-serving speaker in the history of the state. For someone who began his political career as the general … Read more
A young lady identified as Lydia Okojie who graduated from UNIBEN shared photos of herself with her dad at his workshop to appreciate her parents for educating her with their little earnings. She said she is proud to be the daughter of a mechanic (Dad), the Jewel of a zobo seller (mom) and a role … Read more
Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production, operators of OML 29, has bemoaned the loss of about four million barrels of crude valued at $240m at an average price of $60 a barrel to thieves. Managing Director of the oil firm, Mr Victor Okoronkwo disclosed this at Practical Nigerian Content Exhibition and Conference with the theme, “Leveraging … Read more
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Wednesday adjourned till 13th of February, 2020 to arraign the Chairman of Capital Oil and Gas Limited, Senator Ifeanyi Patrick Ubah and his company. The arraignment that supposed to take place Wednesday could not hold due to the absence of the defendants. The prosecutor, Mr … Read more
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that in the third quarter of 2019, the Nigeria banking sector pulled a total volume of 800,201,498 transactions valued at N42.76 trillion. These transactions were carried out in the period under review via the different electronic payment channels in the sector. It was further stated that NIBSS … Read more
The leaders of Britain, Canada, France and the Netherlands have been caught on camera at a Buckingham Palace reception mocking US President Donald Trump’s lengthy media appearances ahead of Wednesday’s NATO summit. The footage, shot by the British host’s camera pool on Tuesday evening and spotted and subtitled by Canada’s CBC, set the tone for … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday revealed that not less than N1.3 trillion was spent by the Federal Government on the importation of rice, fish, sugar and wheat in the last 12 months. The bank’s Deputy Governor, Corporate Services, Edward Lametek, spoke at a seminar organised for Finance reporters in Owerri, Imo State. Speaking … Read more