Airtel Nigeria has followed MTN Nigeria in raising call and internet tariffs by 50%, one week after MTN Nigeria imposed a similar hike. This is part of telecom operators’ upward price review following the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) approval of a 50% tariff increase in the industry. Under the new pricing structure, Airtel has replaced … Read more
The State Monitoring Cell (SMC) seized 149.50 grams of cocaine worth Rs 1.5 crore from a Nigerian woman in the city. The woman resides on Mumbai’s suburban Mira Road. SMC inspector CH Panara stated that they had information that a woman would be driving to Surat in an automobile to carry cocaine from Mumbai. Based … Read more
Is this possible? FG Orders Traders in Nigeria to Reduce Food Prices Posted by Oluwa Femi. on February 19, 2025 under The federal government has asked businesses to reflect lower food prices and avoid abusing customers. The Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Abubakar Kyari, revealed this on Tuesday during the 2025 Wheat Farmers Green … Read more
Effective March 1, 2025, the Federal Government of Nigeria will prohibit petrol tankers with capacities over 60,000 liters from operating on Nigerian roads. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) rule further stipulates that by the fourth quarter of 2025, no truck with a capacity greater than 45,000 litres will be allowed to … Read more
Richard Mills, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, has denied allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding Boko Haram. After a meeting with the Nigeria Governors Forum in Abuja on Wednesday night, Mills underscored the United States’ stringent policies to prevent the diversion of American financial assistance to terrorist organizations. … Read more
Shakira, a pop star, has been hospitalized in Peru due to a stomach issue, necessitating the cancellation of her Sunday performance in the Andean nation. On Sunday, the Colombian singer disclosed this information on social media. “I regret to inform you that I was required to visit the emergency room last night due to an … Read more
remains a subject of interest for LaLiga giants Atletico Madrid. In order to preserve their status in the Premier League, Leicester City declined offers for the Nigerian player during the winter transfer window. At the conclusion of the season, Atletico Madrid is expected to pursue Ndidi once more, as per Caught Offside. Real Betis, an … Read more
United legend Gary Neville has claimed that only one Red Devils player would make it into the Tottenham team. Neville spoke after Man United’s 1-0 Premier League defeat to Tottenham on Sunday. James Maddison’s first-half goal secured victory for Spurs over Ruben Amorim’s side. “We talk about the Manchester United players not being good enough,” … Read more
A gang of armed robbers have reportedly invaded a female hostel, Awolowo hall, at the University of Ibadan. Armed robbers invaded the hostel in the early hours of Saturday. It was learnt that valuables such as mobile phones, gadgets and other property worth millions of naira belonging to the students in the hostel were carted … Read more
Popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has deactivated her Instagram account following rumours that her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko, has welcomed a child with fellow actress, Chika Ike. A quick check on Monday confirmed that Regina’s Instagram page is no longer active, fueling speculations that there is trouble in paradise. Regina, who recently returned from London … Read more