Category: news
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Anambra State Government has dismissed eight operatives of the Agunechemba Security outfit following their brutal assault and public stripping of female corps member Miss Jennifer Elobor. The Special Adviser to Governor Soludo on Community Security stated that the officers, who were pursuing suspected cultists, acted outside their mandate and would be handed over to the…
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President Bola Tinubu has officially abolished the 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, aimed at alleviating financial burdens on consumers and the digital economy. The move was confirmed by NCC Executive Vice-Chairman Aminu Maida, who stated that the duty, initially suspended in 2023, has now been permanently removed under revised tax laws. The duty…
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South African authorities have arrested six individuals, including conservationist John Hume, in connection with a large rhino horn trafficking ring. The seven-year investigation uncovered that the group illegally exported nearly 964 rhino horns—about 15% of the southern white rhino population—using fraudulent permits. The suspects face multiple charges, including fraud, theft, racketeering, and money…
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Nigerian government has begun reviewing policies to attract more foreign investment, enhance service quality, and align with technological innovations in telecommunications. Announced by National Communications Conmission’s Executive Vice Chairman Dr. Aminu Maida, this move aims to adapt to global industry dynamics and ensure stakeholders—including consumers and Mobile Network Operators which are aligned on regulation, enforcement,…
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The Ghanaian presidency has announced the pardon of 998 inmates, including 787 first-time offenders and 33 on medical grounds. Additionally, President John Mahama commuted the sentences of 87 death row prisoners to life imprisonment. This move aims to alleviate prison overcrowding, which had reached 14,044 inmates as of August. The decision follows a recommendation from…
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An Abuja Federal High Court has ordered the temporary freezing of four Bank accounts linked to former Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari, amid allegations of fraud. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the EFCC’s ex parte motion, which sought to freeze the accounts pending investigation into charges of conspiracy, abuse of office, and…
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National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly condemned the recent assault on Corps member Edema Elohor Jennifer by members of the Anambra State Vigilante Group in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State. Recall that female NYSC members serving in Anambra State were attacked by local vigilantes, with Edema Elohor Jennifer suffering severe…
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Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza without amendments, as confirmed by a source following mediation by Egypt and Qatar, with US support. The proposal includes a 60-day truce with the release of 10 Israeli hostages and several bodies in the first phase, followed by further releases and negotiations for a permanent solution.…
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Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has eliminated all unregistered SIMs from the country’s telecom network, a move aimed at enhancing national and cybersecurity, according to Executive Vice Chairman Aminu Maida. While unregistered SIMs are no longer active, some subscribers may use false names to mask identities, which Maida noted is illegal. The NCC cannot control registered…
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned recent incidents of racial abuse during German Cup matches and the Premier League opener, calling them “unacceptable.” During the German matches, a player was racially abused by spectators, leading to match disruptions and apologies from the clubs involved. Similarly, Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo was racially attacked during a Premier League…
