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Nigerians spend N767.23bn on airtime in three months

Nigerians spend N767.23bn on airtime in three months

Ife Ogunfuwa

Subscribers to mobile telecommunications services in Nigeria spent about N767.23bn on airtime purchase from November 2018 to January 2019, investigations have revealed.

This figure is based on the number of subscribers in the three months under review, which was obtained from the Nigerian Communications Commission, and the industry’s Average Revenue Per User provided by network…

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We are disappointed by the quality of 2019 polls —US

We are disappointed by the quality of 2019 polls —US

Adelani Adepegba

The United States has said it was disappointed by the quality of the 2019 elections, citing the low voter turnout, and reports of voter intimidation, vote buying, interference by security forces, and violence in some locations.

It admonished all stakeholders to work towards a free, fair, credible, transparent, and peaceful process, especially for those who would participate in…

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Ooni of Ife welcomes 2Face Idibia, wife Annie to palace

Ooni of Ife welcomes 2Face Idibia, wife Annie to palace

The Ooni Of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has played host to Nigeria’s music icon, 2Face Idibia and his wife Annie, at his palace.

The Ooni of Ife’s official Instagram page posted a video of the visit of 2Face Idibia and his wife on Wednesday, where the first class king expressed his pleasure over the visit.

2′ Ooni of Ife with the Idibias. Source: NAN ENTERTAINMENT Ooni of Ife welcomes 2Face…

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APC rejects INEC’s timeline for Rivers Gov polls conclusion

APC rejects INEC’s timeline for Rivers Gov polls conclusion

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress said APC has received with mixed feelings INEC’s timeline for concluding the governorship and state Assembly elections that started on March 9.

The opposition party in a statement signed by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Senibo Chris Finebone, expressed dismay that, “INEC has not shown sufficient good faith in the way it brought the…

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Fayose’s trial: I lied to EFCC to help a friend, says Lebanese contractor

Fayose’s trial: I lied to EFCC to help a friend, says Lebanese contractor

Oladimeji Ramon

The N2.2bn fraud trial of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose progressed on Wednesday with the prosecution fielding four additional witnesses.

Among the four witnesses were three Lebanese – Goshen Joseph; Joseph Mechleb and Maroun Mechleb – who are working in Nigeria as building and construction engineers.

Mechleb, who was fielded as PW10, is the Chief Executive Officer of…

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American singer, Tamar Braxton wants to feature on Davido’s new album

American singer, Tamar Braxton wants to feature on Davido’s new album

American singer Tamar Braxton has expressed interest in working with Afropop star, Davido on his upcoming album.

Tamar is a Grammy-Nominated R’n’B artist, talk show host, reality television star and the younger sister of R’n’B legend Toni Braxton.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that she reached out to Davido’s team through an Instagram comment on his international manager, Efe Ogbeni’s page…

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My two remaining months, a long distance, says Amosun

My two remaining months, a long distance, says Amosun

2′ POLITICS My two remaining months, a long distance, says Amosun Published

March 19, 2019

Tunji Bosun, Abeokuta

The Ogun State Governor,  Ibikunle Amosun, on Monday likened his remaining two months in office to the last lap of a long-distance race.

Amosun said the remaining two months were a period for him to draw more strength from within and gather more speed…

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Measles outbreak kills 13 children in Borno —UNICEF

Measles outbreak kills 13 children in Borno —UNICEF

Kayode Idowu, Maiduguri

A measles outbreak has killed 13 children in Borno State, the United Nations Children’s Fund has revealed.

A statement by Eva Hinds, a Communication Specialist with United Nations Children’s Fund said the Nigeria 2017 Demographic Health Survey, revealed that only 65 per cent of eligible Nigerian children receive their first dose of measles vaccine every year, lamenting…

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