Nigeria’s fourth-largest telecommunications operator, formerly known as 9mobile, has unveiled a new brand identity: T2. This strategic move aims to revive the company’s market presence with a sharp focus on digital transformation and customer-centric services. CEO Obafemi Banigbe announced the transformation into T2 during a launch event in Lagos....
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West African Examinations Council (WAEC) discovered a mistake in the grading of the English Language Objective Paper during an internal review. Head of WAEC’s National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, in a press conference on Friday in Lagos, explained that a wrong serialized code file was used, leading to incorrect...
In a significant victory against crime, the Katsina State Police Command liberated over 50 kidnapped individuals and recovered 229 rustled animals throughout July 2025, demonstrating robust efforts to restore security in the region. The operations, conducted across various communities, also thwarted multiple bandit attacks, bolstering safety for residents. Command’s...
President Bola Tinubu has just approved some major boosts for Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners under his “Renewed Hope Agenda.” This comes after Tolulope Odunaiya, Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), made a formal request for emergency budget tweaks. The President has greenlit extra budget cash...
Gombe State Police Command announced on Friday that two suspects were arrested for allegedly vandalizing infrastructure belonging to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in Tumi village, Akko Local Government Area. Command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, said the suspects, Musa Bappa (20) and Musa Usman (22), both residents of...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Retail Limited has taken swift action against fraudulent practices at one of its filling stations in Ikorodu, Lagos State, dismissing a pump attendant and suspending the station manager for attempting to deceive a customer. The decisive measures underscore the...
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for a significant overhaul of Nigeria’s presidential tenure system, advocating for a single five-year term instead of the current four-year renewable term. Speaking during a courtesy visit to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed on Friday, August 8, 2025, Obi argued...
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has warned staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) against engaging in corrupt practices. ICPC Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Mrs. Ekere Usiere, gave the warning during a quarterly anti-corruption sensitisation workshop for NDDC staff in Port Harcourt. Warning on CorruptionUsiere stated...
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced plans to revitalize the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, promising significant improvements to enhance its appeal for the 2026 festival. Speaking at the grand finale of the 2025 Osun-Osogbo Festival on Friday, August 8, 2025, Adeleke outlined his administration’s commitment to addressing infrastructural challenges...
Rivers State Police Command has dismantled a 12-member car-snatching syndicate accused of stealing over 22 vehicles across Nigeria. According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the arrests followed an intelligence-driven raid in several states. SP Grace Iringe-Koko said the operation began in September 2024 after a Toyota Hiace...
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove on Friday buzzed with excitement as hundreds of international tourists from countries including the United Kingdom, Romania, and Croatia joined local devotees for the grand finale of the Osun-Osogbo Festival. The annual event, renowned for its deep cultural significance, drew global attention for its celebration of...
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia on Friday celebrated international football icon Francesca Ordega, presenting her with N50 million and a three-bedroom apartment in Makurdi. The lavish gesture, made during a grand dinner in the state capital, recognized Ordega’s remarkable contributions to Nigerian football and her role as a beacon...
Ekiti State High Court in Ado-Ekiti on Friday upheld the validity of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ward congress held across the state’s 177 wards on March 15, 2025. In a landmark ruling, Justice Bamidele Omotosho also invalidated a new delegates’ list submitted by the party’s national leadership and...
By BARBARA KALU, Awka – Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has extended birthday congratulations to his predecessors, Chief Willie Obiano and Dr. Chris Ngige. Obiano, who served as governor from March 17, 2014, to March 17, 2022, turned 70, while Ngige, governor from 2003 to 2006, celebrated his 73rd...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, established two committees to address pressing land-related challenges in the FCT, focusing on irregularities at River Park Estate and violations of the Land Use Act. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, Wike described these issues as “critical” for enhancing...
2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stated that fighting corruption in Nigeria is not as difficult as people generally perceive. He made this statement during a talk show session with students of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi. Obi emphasized personal integrity as a key to reducing...
On Friday, August 8, 2025, heightened security measures marked the grand finale of the Osun-Osogbo Festival, ensuring a safe environment for the throngs of devotees and tourists flocking to the sacred grove. The annual event, a cornerstone of Yoruba culture, drew large crowds to the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove on...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) embarks on its rebuilding process following the defection of Governor Umo Eno to the All Progressives Congress (APC) , a group, PDP Advocates of Peace and Justice ( PAPAJ) has warned Aniekan Akpan, PDP Chairman in Akwa Ibom...
A vibrant crowd of Osun river deity devotees, tourists, and traditionalists gathered on Friday at the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove for the grand finale of the annual Osun-Osogbo Festival. The event, steeped in cultural and spiritual significance, drew participants from across Nigeria and beyond to the historic grove on the...