NCC Greenlights 50% Increase in Telecom Tariffs Due to Soaring Operational Expenses

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted approval for a 50% increase in telecom tariffs, marking the first adjustment in over a decade. The move comes after months of agitation by network operators struggling with escalating operational costs in Nigeria’s challenging economic climate. This decision, announced on Monday in a statement by the NCC’s Director…

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Pastor Arrested in Akwa Ibom Claims ‘It’s the Devil’s Work’ After Allegations of Abusing His Teenage Daughter

Men of the Akwa Ibom State police command have arrested a pastor in the state for allegedly defiling his 14-year-old daughter since she was 12.    The spokesperson of the command, DSP Timfon John, who confirmed this to newsmen during a media briefing on Monday, January 20, said; “We have arrested one Louis Akpojotor Mevoweoyo…

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Morocco Selected as the Official Headquarters for the African Clubs Association

The Executive Board of the African Clubs Association (ACA) as announced that Morocco will serve as the official headquarters for the association, with 8 out of 12 members voting in favor of the bid. Morocco’s proposal stood out due to the country’s significant investment in world-class sports infrastructure and its commitment to advancing African football….

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Axel Rudakubana, 18, Admits Guilt in the Murder of Three Girls at Taylor Swift Dance Class

Southport teen, Axel Rudakubana, today, Jan. 20, admitted murdr, possessing an Al Qaeda terror manual and making the biological weapon Ricin. The teenager has pleaded guilty to killing three primary schoolgirls and attempting to murder 10 other people at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class last summer. The 18-year-old, who wore a facemask and refused to stand in the dock,…

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Labour Minister Calls for Boosted Budget to Strengthen Job Creation Efforts

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, has urged for an increase in the ministry’s 2025 budget allocation to enable it to fulfill critical aspects of its mandate, particularly in job creation and skills development. Dingyadi made this appeal during budget defense meetings with the House and Senate Committees on Employment, Labour, and Productivity…

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