Minister Bosun Defends 50% Telecom Tariff Hike Due to Rising Costs
Minister, Communication Innovation and Digital Economy, Tijani Bosun, has attributed the recent 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs to global inflation and rising operational costs. Speaking to journalists moments after defending his Ministry’s budget of N12 billion for 2025 before before the joint committees on communication, Bosun stated that 50% adjustment aligns with broader economic trends. According […]
DJ Jimmy Jatt Lost His Sight While Battling Other Health Issues
Renowned disc jockey, Oluwaforijimi Amu, popularly known as DJ Jimmy Jatt, has shared his experience with health issues, including losing his sight in 2020 and a chronic kidney disease diagnosis. In a recent interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, DJ Jimmy Jatt recounted how his health challenges began in 2020 as he underwent surgery to restore his […]
Tanzania Confirms Marburg Virus Outbreak with One Case
Tanzania’s President, Samia Hassan, has confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the northwest of the country, with one confirmed case so far. Hassan, who announced this at a press conference yesterday that was also attended by World Health Organisation’s Director General Tedros Ghebreyesus in Dodoma, said at least 25 suspected cases had […]
Nigeria Wins ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Debut
Nigeria has made history with a first win in her first game at the International Cricket Council (ICC) U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia. Nigeria defeated 2023 semifinalists, New Zealand, by 2 runs on Monday morning at the Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak. Meanwhile, they are now second in group C with three points, behind […]
FG Begins Recruitment for Health Fellows Programme
The Federal Government is set to massively recruit young Nigerians across all Local Government Areas of Nigeria under the Presidential Health Fellows Programme. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, who announced this in a national broadcast yesterday, said all eligible Nigerian youths must submit their completed application forms on www.healthfellows.ng on or before January 25, 2025. […]
FG Approves 50% Telecoms Tariff Hike
The Federal Government has approved a new 50 per cent hike in the cost of telephone services in the country. This comes 12 years after the last tariff hike was effected. This was announced yesterday by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka. The adjustment, […]
Enyimba crashes out of CAF Confederation Cup
Enyimba International FC of Aba have been eliminated from the 2024/2025 CAF Confederation Cup, following its 3-1 loss to host Zamalek SC of Egypt. The defeat was Enyimba’s third in six games as the Peoples’ Elephant finished third with five points out of a possible 18. The results mean both Egyptian clubs Al Masry and […]
Asake Celebrates 30th Birthday With Tesla Purchase
Music sensation Asake has celebrated his 30th birthday in style by gifting himself a brand-new Tesla. The award- winning artist, who recently parted ways with his former record label, YBNL owned by Olamide, showcased his luxurious new ride on Instagram yesterday, sharing photos of himself posing with the car and signing documents. READ ANOTHER STORY […]
TikTok Restores Services To The United States After Being Banned
Social media app, TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in the US, after President-elect Donald Trump said he would issue an executive order to give the app a reprieve when he takes office today Monday. The multi-milliin dollar Chinese-owned app stopped working for American users, after a law banning it on national […]
Universal Rejects Drake’s Lawsuit Over Lamar Diss Track
Universal Music Group has fired back at Drake’s attempt to sue it over the release of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track Not Like Us last year. Drake had filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, accusing Universal Music Group of defamation by allowing the song to be published, claiming it had spread the “false and malicious narrative” that he is […]
