SERAP sues FG, NCC over 50% telecom tariff hike

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the administration of President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Communications Commission over what it described as the “arbitrary, unconstitutional, unlawful, unfair, and unreasonable” 50% increase in telecom tariffs. The NCC recently approved the tariff hike, which raised the cost of a one-minute call from […]

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Tinubu ministers’ mid-term scorecard

As President Bola Tinubu marks the midpoint of his tenure, it is a fitting moment to critically assess the performance of his cabinet. Having assumed office on May 29, 2023, Tinubu’s administration now faces its first major reckoning. The Central Results Delivery and Coordination Unit, established in June 2023 and headed by Hadiza Bala-Usman, is […]

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Disquiet in ‘shithole countries’ as Trump arrives

By Ike Abonyi “ _My recent election has a mandate to completely and totally reverse a horrible betrayal and give people back their faith, their wealth, their democracy, and indeed their freedom”-Donald_ J. Trump Monday’s epoch-making inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States of America, USA, is already configuring global […]

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The legitimate expectations for cheaper petroleum products

Amidst the doubts expressed in many quarters as to whether or not the country’s local petroleum refining capacity has improved, it is instructive that the price of petrol has dropped marginally, giving an impression that all is well with the downstream sector of the industry. The recent spike in global oil prices may dampen that […]

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Police rescue wife of retired AIG Odumosu, neutralise kidnapper

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have successfully rescued Folashade Odumosu, the wife of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Hakeem Odumosu, who was abducted last Thursday at the entrance of her residence in Arepo, Owode Local Government Area, Ogun State. The operation, led by Ogun State Commissioner of Police Lanre Ogunlowo, resulted in […]

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Enugu community celebrates Ekweremadu’s wife return from UK jail

Mpu community in the Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State erupted in jubilation, on Wednesday, over the return of Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, from a United Kingdom prison. It was gathered that Mrs. Ekweremadu, who was sentenced to five years in prison in May 2023 for […]

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