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MTN Nigeria has increased the price of its data subscriptions as telecommunications operators in Nigeria implement the 50% price increment recently approved by Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The company increased the cost of its 15GB weekly data plan from N2,000 to N6,000. It also confirmed this in a response shared on its official X account. MTN wrote, “Y’ello! Thanks for stopping by. We apologise for any inconvenience and delayed response. A price increase has been implemented to enhance our services and serve you better, which is why you are seeing the updated amount.” This is coming after the Nigerian Communications…

Plymouth will travel to Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round as the Championship strugglers landed a dream draw to follow their stunning win against Liverpool. The Pilgrims, Plymouth shocked Premier League leaders Liverpool as Ryan Hardie’s second half penalty sealed a memorable 1-0 win at Home Park on Sunday. Miron Muslic’s side are bottom of the second tier, with only one league win in three months. But they have eliminated Liverpool and Brentford to earn a shot at Pep Guardiola’s spluttering Premier League champions. FA Cup holders Manchester United will face Fulham at Old Trafford after beating Leicester…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that 800 former Boko Haram fighters who surrendered to the military are currently undergoing deradicalisation for further reintegration into society. The Chief of Defence, Operations, Maj.-Gen. Emeka Onumajuru, made this known on Channels TV on Monday According to him, one year is enough time to re-orient and reintegrate the ex-terrorists into the larger society. He said though about 129,000 Boko Haram fighters have been arrested so far, only 800 former fighters were carefully selected to participate in the rehabilitation and reintegration project tagged Operation Safe Corridor. Maj-Gen Onumajuru said, “To get the numbers right,…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery could begin operating at full capacity in 30 days. Edwin Devakumar, vice-president of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) spoke to Reuters on Monday. At full capacity, the plant will be processing about 650,000 barrels of crude per day — an amount experts have said is more than sufficient to handle local demand of petroleum products. “The refinery is currently operating at 85 percent capacity and we can go 100 percent in 30 days,” Devakumar said. The vice president also said the refinery is exploring new markets for its refined products.  Dangote cuts petrol ex-depot price “We are…

Inibehe Effiong, the lead counsel for TikToker Olumide Ogunsanwo, popularly known as Seaking, has threatened to sue the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, just hours after the church released a statement supporting the TikToker’s arrest for allegedly insulting the cleric. In a TikTok post shared in December 2024, Seaking criticised Adeboye for urging Nigerians to fast for 100 days, describing the directive as “stupid.” Outraged by the post, the Concerned Christian Youth Forum, a religious youth group, petitioned the Lagos State Police Command, leading to Seaking’s arrest in December—a move that sparked widespread…

MRS Oil Nigeria Plc has announced the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at a new rate of N925 per litre at all its stations across Lagos. This price slash comes days after the Dangote Refinery, MRS partner, reduced the ex-depot price to N890 per litre. The company also stated that petrol pump prices will be sold for N935 per litre in the southwest, N945 in the north, and N955 in the east. MRS Petrol on Monday revealed this on its official X account; it is now selling at new regional prices. “The prices may vary,…

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Worldwide has asked that due process be followed in the ongoing investigation of Olumide Ogunsanwo, also known as Seaking. Seaking was arrested after criticising RCCG’s General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, for his call for a 100-day fast for Nigeria, which Seaking described as “stupid.” Following this, Adeboye called for his release and also distanced himself from the arrest. In a statement issued on Monday, the church’s Public Relations Unit, Office of the Principal Executive Assistant to the General Overseer, clarified that the videos containing potentially defamatory remarks made by Seaking had not been…

Muslims in the Southwest have been urged to reject any governorship candidate who refuses to commit to the establishment of Sharia courts in their states. This was the position of the Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque, Sheikh Dr Ridwan Jamiu, over the ongoing contentious issue of Sharia courts establishment in Yoruba land. Dr. Jamiu, while delivering the Jumaat sermon last Friday at Lekki Central Mosque, said candidates need to be held accountable for their stance, especially on Shariah courts. Calling on Muslims to carefully assess their political choices, the Chief Imam said, “Elections are coming, and any governorship candidate…

A five-man panel of the Supreme Court led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji has dismissed the appeal filed by the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, challenging the leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule. Justice Uwani Abba-Aji while dismissing the appeal awarded a cost of two million naira against the governor payable to the Rivers State House of Assembly as the first respondent and Martin Amaewhule as the second respondent. The dismissal of the appeal by Rivers state governor was hinged on the withdrawal of the suit by his counsel, Yusuf Ali. The Rivers Assembly…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has resumed the collection of access gate fees at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement on its official X handle, the airport authority said the collection commenced on February 8. “The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) wishes to inform the general public that the authority has officially resumed collection of access gate fees at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at 8:30am, 8th February, 2025,” the statement reads. “The charges was suspended January 24, due to inconveniences caused by ongoing road construction at the airport.” The FAAN…