Nigeria hails safe return of former Sierra Leone president Koroma – Core Reporters Nigeria welcomes the safe return of former Sierra Leone President Koroma From our diplomatic correspondent Abuja (Core Reporters) Nigeria has facilitated the safe and dignified return of former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma to the country, after more than two years of temporary relocation to Nigeria. …
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“Delays in 6GHz allocation block mobile network infrastructure”
The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has warned that the delay in decisions on the 6GHz spectrum band is blocking essential mobile network infrastructure as the world transitions from 5G networks to early 6G networks. This is according to a statement released on Monday by GSMA director general Vivek Badrinath. 6 GHz is a radio frequency band used …
Read More »Ogun 2027: PDP deputy governorship candidate taunts opponents, promises well-being after victory
Daud Olatunji Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party deputy governorship candidate, Hajia (Dr.) ‘Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, has challenged opposition politicians to prepare for defeat in the 2027 elections, declaring that the PDP is confident of winning the polls. Kolapo, however, assured opposition members that they would not be victimized or abandoned if the PDP emerged victorious, saying politics should not destroy bonds …
Read More »The Dole We Need: Beyond an Affordable and Accessible Life, by Babafemi Ojudu (2) – THISAGE
Continued from yesterday and concluded ….The government must expand subsidized health insurance to cover low-income workers, informal workers, the elderly, pregnant women, children and people living with chronic illnesses. Basic diagnostic tests, maternal care, emergency services and essential medicines should be available at little or no cost to the most vulnerable. Primary health centers should receive direct and transparent funding, …
Read More »Scorecard of Nigerian players: Chukwueze assists, Osimhen and Onuachu score and injure across Europe
Nigerian footballers continued to make their mark across Europe over the weekend, with goals, assists and impressive individual performances spearheading another intense round of club action. Samuel Chukwueze made an immediate impact off the bench for AC Milan, providing the assist for Alphadjo Cisse’s 68th-minute goal against Juventus. Chukwueze played for 30 minutes before Milan conceded a spectacular equalizer in …
Read More »NISO and DisCos begin talks on outstanding market obligations to service providers
NISO and DisCos begin talks on outstanding market obligations to service providers – Core Reporters NISO and DisCos begin talks on outstanding market obligations to service providers From our journalist Abuja (Core Reporters) Nigeria’s Independent System Operator (NISO) has concluded an important public hearing with Nigerian Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) on their outstanding obligations to the Nigerian electricity market and …
Read More »Three brothers found dead on the riverbank
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the death of three brothers at a farm located around Owena Army Barracks in Akure South Local Government Area of the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, spokesperson for the command, who made this known in a statement on Sunday, said the incident occurred on Friday. Jimoh said among the victims were 11-year-old twins who …
Read More »Police families protest against demolition of Sokoto neighborhoods
Daud Olatunji Families of serving and deceased police officers residing in Kontagora Road neighborhoods in Gawon Nama, Sokoto State, on Sunday protested against the demolition of their homes, alleging that the exercise was carried out without due notice. Protesters, mostly wives and children of police officers, said a bulldozer accompanied by personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps …
Read More »The Subsidy We need: Beyond Cheap to Affordable Living, By Babafemi Ojudu (1) – THISAGE
As another election approaches, the subsidy debate is once again raging across Nigeria. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu removed the subsidy on petrol at the beginning of his administration. The consequences have been severe. Transportation costs rose sharply, food prices followed, production became more expensive, and the cost of nearly every good and service climbed beyond the reach of millions of …
Read More »Panic as terrorists invade Katsina shopping mall, shoot for almost two hours
Residents of Funtua, Katsina State, have expressed concern over fresh terrorist attacks and sustained gunfire in some parts of the town. The latest incident occurred on Thursday at 10pm, when suspected terrorists invaded parts of the metropolis of Funtua. The affected areas reportedly included Kasuwar Mata, Dandaji and the Sokoto Bye-Pass corridor towards the vicinity of ASA Bread Company. One …
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