NLC threatens Nationwide Protest over Electricity, Telecoms Tariffs hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress on Sunday directed its affiliates to be on alert for mass action if the Federal Government implements the telecommunication services charge contrary to the terms agreed by the 10-man committee. The decision was taken by the National Executive Council of the NLC during a meeting in Yola, Adamawa State, where the […]
Katy Perry will Launch to Space on Blue Origin Rocket
Pop star Katy Perry will head into space, as part of an upcoming all-women flight on Blue Origin’s New Shepherd rocket. The Firework singer will be joined by Blue Origin owner Jeff Bezos’s fiancee Lauren Sanchez, CBS presenter Gayle King, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, and film producer Kerianne […]
Davido Announces New Single “Be There Still”
Davido, has announced March 14 as the release date for his a new single “Be There Still”. He shared the news in a post on his X page, adding that the hit single will be the last to drop before his fifth album, ‘5IVE’ on April 18. The Grammy-nominated singer had previously dropped a hit single “Funds”, featuring […]
Jose Mourinho handed four-match ban and fine after Monkey remark in Galatasaray fall-out
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho has been handed a four-match ban and fined more than 40,000 euros by the Turkish football federation, for comments he made after an Istanbul derby against Galatasaray. Mourinho said the home bench had been “jumping like monkeys”, after Monday’s game ended in a 0-0 stalemate. He also reportedly repeated his criticism […]
President Trump says US will impose additional 10% tariff on China
Donald Trump said he planned to hit goods from China with a new 10% tariff. Imports from China already face taxes at the border of at least 10%, after a Trump tariff order that went into effect earlier this month. Trump also said yesterday he intended to move forward with threatened 25% tariffs on imports […]
FCCPC directs MultiChoice to Suspend Price Increase Pending Investigation
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to maintain its current subscription prices pending the conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed tariff adjustment. Its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu in a statement yesterday said the directive follows MultiChoice’s request for […]
FG to Review Electricity Tariff for Band A, B and C to boost Power Supply
The Federal Government plans to regularise electricity tariffs in a bid to address disparities in the current billing system. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said the government is considering this option over the slow pace of migration to Band A customers, which he attributed to the reluctance of Distribution Companies to make the necessary investments. […]
NUGA Games To Take Place In UNIJOS
The 2025 NUGA Games is set to take place from November 5 to 16, at the University of Jos. This event, organized by the Nigerian University Games Association, will bring together top university athletes from across Nigeria, competing in various sports such as track and field, football, basketball, and more READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://thebeat97.fm/flying-eagles-beat-cote-divoire-2-0-in-friendly-first-leg/
Zelensky to meet Trump in Washington to sign minerals deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday to sign an agreement on sharing his country’s mineral resources. Trump who disclosed this also seemingly ruled out the prospect of Ukraine becoming a NATO member – one of Zelensky’s long-held ambitions. Zelensky has described the bilateral deal as preliminary, and […]
Dangote Refinery cuts Petrol Price to N825 per litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has again reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, marking the second price cut this month. Its Head of Media Communications, Anthony Echiejina, in a statement yesterday explained that the company had reduced the price by N65, from the previous N890 per litre, bringing it […]