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The Federal Government on Thursday said the issuance of new SIM cards will resume on April 19, “as long as verification is done and the guidelines are fully adhered to.” The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy communicated this in a statement signed by Femi Ademiluyi, a techncal aide to Minister Isa Pantami. The government suspended the activity in December 2020 as it embarked on an audit of the Subscriber Registration Database. The Communications Ministry said at the time that the audit exercise was important in order to verify and ensure compliance by Mobile Network Operators with set quality standards…

The United States has finalized plans to place sanctions on Russia, in retaliation for alleged election interference and hacking, American media reported. Tensions have escalated between the two countries in recent months over a raft of issues, most recently over Russia amassing troops on its border with Ukraine. The sanctions will affect more than 30 Russian entities and will include expelling more than 10 Russians from the United States, including diplomats, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources. US-Russia relations has been strained recently The diplomats will be targeted as punishment over allegations, denied by Russia, that it offered to…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali, has ordered the closure of IGP Monitoring Unit offices in Lagos and Port Harcourt. The IGP, has also banned operatives of the Unit from undertaking criminal investigations including taking over cases from State Commands. Alkali, who gave the order at a meeting he held with commissioners of police and above in Abuja, said the ban has become necessary to enable him reorganize and return to the force to basics in policing. Imo prison break: Police arrest one in Akwa Ibom Alkali, who also ordered the reformation of the unit, said under the…

uduX, Nigeria’s first domestically launched music streaming service has developed a product, PopRev that will allow fans to invest in a musician’s project and make profits based on the digital streaming performance. PopRev will redefine accessibility, experiences, and ownership within the music business and disrupt the notion of ‘currency’ for all stakeholders involved. PopRev packs a thoughtfully engineered tech-stack that aggregates elements from crypto-currency, social networking, influence nodes, reward mechanisms, micro-investments, real-time analytics A.I. (Predictive Algorithms) in one simple, intuitive and user-friendly platform. Using UduX’s platform, music lovers can invest in artistes’ music on piggyvest Fans will be able to…

The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that terrorist sect, Boko Haram, has overran Damasak town in Borno state on Wednesday. Reacting to some media report that the town has been taken over by the terrorists, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, Director Army Public Relations said the army repelled the Boko Haram terrorists. “The reports in a section of the media that Boko Haram terrorists have overran and in control of Damasak town is blatant misinformation. UPDATE ON DAMASAK The reports in a section of the media that BokoHaram terrorists have overran & in control of Damasak town is blatant misinformation. There…

The Minister of Power, Engineer Sale Mamman has explained why many parts of the country was thrown into darkness following the lack of electricity supply. Mamman in a series of tweets explained that the power ministry regrets the inconveniences caused in the last weeks. The Power Minister noted that the problem was caused by the breakdown of some National Integrated Power Plants while others had gas constraints. “I sincerely regret the recent power outages across the nation and the difficulties it has brought with it, and wish to assure my fellow Nigerians that everyone involved is working assiduously to restore…

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has explained why he rejoined his boyhood club, Kano Pillars after his contract ended with Saudi outfit, Al Nassr. Musa in an interview with BBC Africa said he joined the Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL because he would continue to do anything to improve the image of the Nigerian League globally. “Anything that improves the image of Nigerian football is something that I strive to embark on and Kano Pillars holds a special place in my heart, he said. Kano state Governor, @GovUmarGanduje to unveils @Ahmedmusa718 before the commencement of the @LMCNPFL second stanza. pic.twitter.com/NB7rUQR9To…

By Brightest Okuta Vera woke me up with a slap on my back. I had slept as if drunken from fresh Afikpo palm wine, the thick one with pebbles and strange sticks and particles inside. But I didn’t drink. I slept early, to prepare myself for the busy Monday. I thought that would wake me up early. But the sleep got sweeter as the early hours of Monday drew nearer. The crisp hands of cold caressed my ribs and I curled myself under my fleece material blanket like a Scottish Fold Kitten. Monday is always busy, especially in Abuja, one…

As the Ramadan fast progresses, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has called on Muslim faithfuls in Nigeria to rededicate themselves to higher virtues of kindness, love, and generosity towards each other, regardless of faith or ethnicity. Speaking to State House Correspondents on his way out from the Council Chambers after the Federal Executive Council meeting which he presided over, Prof. Osinbajo said “I would like to express special greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters who have begun the Ramadan fast. Leah Sharibu, Chibok girls, others not forgotten – FG Ramadan, a time of rededication to godly virtues This is…

The United States and the European countries party to the Iran nuclear deal pushed back on Wednesday against Tehran’s decision to enrich uranium at 60% purity, with the top U.S. diplomat calling the move “provocative” and questioning Iran’s seriousness about talks. Iran has said it will enrich uranium to 60% – a big step closer to the 90% that is weapons-grade material – in response to what it says was an act of sabotage by Israel against its key nuclear facility last week. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tehran’s intent raised questions about its seriousness over the talks…