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Telecoms tariff will be reviewed periodically — Edun

The Nigerian Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, announced that telecom tariffs will be reviewed periodically. This comes after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approved a 50% increase in telecom tariffs on January 20, 2025. The decision has sparked reactions, with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) calling it an attack on workers’ welfare and threatening a […]

NYSC extends service year for 39 corps members in Osun

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Osun State has extended the service year for 39 corps members from the 2024 Batch A Stream 1. This announcement was made during the passing-out ceremony held on Thursday in Osogbo. The Osun State NYSC Coordinator, Agbor Ndoma Obim, revealed that 2,252 corps members successfully completed their service […]

You’re not word of God – Italy slams ICC over release of Osama

Italy recently released Osama Najim, a Libyan war crimes suspect, and sent him back to Libya, sparking controversy. Najim, also known as Almasri, was arrested in Turin under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant. He is accused of serious crimes, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, murder, and rape. Najim is the head of Libya’s […]

Ukraine: Zelenskyy ready to negotiate deal with Putin – Trump

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to negotiate a peace deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the ongoing war. Speaking to reporters at the White House after signing executive orders, Trump shared, “Zelenskyy is ready to negotiate a deal. He’d like to stop this war.” […]

Trump: Mexico sets up migrant shelters for US deportees

In response to mass deportation threats from former US President Donald Trump, Mexico is taking swift action to provide aid for deported migrants. The Mexican government has announced a program called “Mexico Embraces You,” which focuses on creating shelters to support both Mexican citizens and foreigners being sent back from the United States. As part […]

FCT Ex-minister, Jerry Useni is dead, Muftwang mourns

The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has announced the death of Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). General Useni passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 82 after battling a prolonged illness. Governor Mutfwang, in a statement from Jos, expressed deep […]