Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. NCC approves 50% telecom tariff hike amid rising operational costs
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted approval for a 50% increase in telecom tariffs, marking the first adjustment in over a decade.Read more
2. Equities market gains marginally with N10bn profit for investors
The Nigerian equities market started the week on a positive note as investors gained N10 billion on the trading floor of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) on Monday, January 20, 2025.Read more
3. ‘You are a coward for abandoning your son, fighters to die,’ DHQ mocks Bello Turji
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has labeled the wanted bandit leader, Bello Turji, a coward whose days are numbered after troops of Operation Fansan Yamma raided his hideouts and killed his son alongside many fighters during clearance operations.Read more
4. ‘He is not a doctor,’ Anambra NMA disowns suspected killer of EFCC officer
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Anambra State has disowned the suspect who allegedly shot and killed an officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) during a raid in Awka, the state capital, on Friday.Read more
5. Southerners to pay N8.78m, N8.46m for Northerners: Hajj commission releases fares for 2025 pilgrimage
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has pegged the 2025 Hajj fare for intending pilgrims at varying amounts based on their locations.Read more
6. On US govt’s invitation, Kumuyi prays for Trump ahead of inauguration (Video)
The General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi, was among the top Christian ministers who took part in a special programme put together by the United States government ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump as the country’s 47th President.Read more
7. APC sweeps Ondo local council election
The All Progressive Congress (APC) has won the 18 chairmanship and 203 councilorship seats in Saturday’s local government election in Ondo State.Read more
8. Trump, Vance take oath of office as president, Vice president of USA (Video)
Donald Trump and J.D Vance on Monday both took the oath of office and were sworn in as President and Vice President respectively of the United State of America for the next four years.Read more
9. Nigeria’s inflation rate to drop to 15% in 2025 – Edun
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Olawale Edun, has projected that Nigeria’s high inflation rate will be reduced to at least 15 per cent in 2025.Read more
10. Adarabioyo on target as Chelsea thrash Wolves
Tosin Adarabioyo was on target for Chelsea as they secured a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in a Premier League encounter on Monday night.Read more