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Deputy Chairperson of the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has confirmed that the President of Bola Tinubu has abolished the five percent excise tax on telecommunications services, the policy reversal that is expected to ease the cost pressure on millions of customers. Speaking during an interactive session with a journalist in Abuja on Tuesday, Maida revealed that the …

A former presidential assistant, Lauretta Onochie, aroused controversy after launching a letter to her former head, Muhammadu Buhari, claiming that President Bola Tinubu “swept away” the legacy of the former Nigerian leader. In a highly formulated post shared on X, onochie, which was once president of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), accused President Tinubu of having betrayed Buhari and …

The Nigerian Police (NPF) has denied rumors recently made a round on social media that Ihabo Ojo, a famous Nollywood actress, has been registered as desired. The police have not submitted an arrest order or want a proclamation of the actress, according to a statement posted on X (previously Twitter). In addition, the statement characterized a report as inaccurate, deceptive, …

Here are the top 10 stories throughout the country. 1. Analysis: How the Nigerian Electric System Condensing Poverty, Hampers Productivity For the third year in a row, the World Bank ranks Nigeria as a country with the poorest electricity access with more than 86 million Nigerians who live in the dark. Read more 2. The economy shows stability, but the …

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command has declared that he had recorded a total sum of N45.054.191.00 for the month of July 2025. The entrances, according to the area controller, the controller Godwin Otunla is an increase of 27.4% recorded in the corresponding month in 2024, for a total of N35,327,852.00. Speaking to the briefing print held …

The Nigerian equity market fell further on Thursday because investors lost the N781 billion at the close of trading that day. This follows the decline in the price price of the University Press PLC, International Energy Insurance, and Thomas Wyatt PLC, among others, on the trading floor. The Benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 140,332.44 points from 141,566.30 points recorded …

Ojukwu condemns the brutality of the young body member in Anambra … says his serious violation of human dignity Abuja (basic reporter) Executive secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu “San” has strongly condemned the watchful brutality of a member of the youth body, Mr. Jennifer Edema Elohor in the state of Anambra. Adopt that the …

The Nigerian equity market fell further on Thursday because investors lost the N781 billion at the close of trading that day. This follows the decline in the price price of the University Press PLC, International Energy Insurance, and Thomas Wyatt PLC, among others, on the trading floor. The Benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 140,332.44 points from 141,566.30 points recorded …

Nedu Wazobia The High Federal Court of Lagos has granted a provisional order that prevents the police inspector general and other high officers from arresting or detained a popular personality on the air and the comedian, Chintadu Emmanuel Ani, popularly known as Nedu Wazobia, in relation to a contractual dispute with a business partner. The order, issued by the Dipeolu …

Police operations in Akwa Ibom have arrested a health worker because of the alleged abortion that caused the death of a woman in the village of Ibesikpo Asutan, the regional government in the state. Spokesman for the State Police Command, Timfon John, revealed this on Thursday at UYO. John said the arrest followed the report by the victim’s mother to …