Federal High Court Adjourns Landmark Case on Alleged Illegal Broadcasting by Arewa24 TV

NBMOA on broadcast drift

Aminu Imam The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Honorable Justice Omotosho, has adjourned the hearing of the case between the Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA) Board of Trustees and Network Arewa24 Limited, operators of the Arewa24 TV channel, to March 25, 2025. The NBMOA alleges that Arewa24 is operating illegally in Nigeria without the necessary licenses, which they argue disrupts the legal and competitive media landscape. The lawsuit also names several other defendants, including the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, the National Broadcasting Commission…

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Banks mull USSD charges over new telcos tariff hike

Banks mull USSD charges

Nigerian banks are considering passing USSD transaction costs to customers after telecom companies raised tariffs, citing inflation and operational expenses.  This move has sparked concerns over higher mobile banking costs, particularly for users without smartphones or internet access. Telecom firms, under the aegis of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), recently adjusted their USSD pricing, affecting banks that rely on the service for financial transactions.  USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data), according to experts is a platform that enables bank customers to transfer money digitally using their phones…

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ASUU lauds Uba Sani over land allocation

ASUU lauds Uba Sani

The Kaduna State University branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU), has expressed gratitude to Governor Uba Sani for approving land for its Academia Mass Housing Estate Project. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibraheem Musa yesterday, quoted ASUU, in a letter dated January 23, 2025, that the project will ‘’enhance staff welfare and provide civil servants with an opportunity to own homes through a rent-to-own/mortgage financing scheme’’. The letter which was signed by the president of KASU-ASUU Multi-purpose Cooperative Society Limited, Professor…

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Outrage in CBN, as Cardoso’s female consultants override directors, earn millions

Outrage in CBN

Senior staff members at the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), are expressing outrage over the immense power wielded by female consultants arbitrarily hired by its governor, Olayemi Cardoso. The consultants, identified as Nkiru Balonwu and Daphne Dafinone, reportedly issue directives to departmental directors and earn exorbitant salaries, far exceeding those of senior executives. Sources within the bank allege that Ms. Balonwu takes home a staggering ₦50 million per month, while Ms. Dafinone earns ₦35 million, surpassing the combined salaries of multiple directors. The consultants’ roles remain undefined, yet they have…

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NUC hikes private university processing fees to ₦25m

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The Federal Government has hiked the processing fees for new private universities to ₦25million, a memo issued by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribaɗu yesterday. The previous processing fee was ₦5million. The Commission said the move was part of its efforts at repositioning private universities in Nigeria to better meet the needs of the citizenry and for better coordination of the development of the Private University Education sub-sector of the Nigerian University System. It also said it has identified the need to review the…

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2027: “Reject any candidate opposing Shari’ah Courts” – Lekki Chief Imam urges Muslims

Lekki Chief Imam

Muslims in the South-West region have been urged to reject any governorship candidate who refuses to commit to the establishment of Shari’ah courts in their States.  This was the position of the Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque, Sheikh Dr. Ridwan Jamiu, over the on-going 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 Shari’ah courts. Calling on Muslims to carefully assess their political choices,…

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Rivers: S’Court dismisses Fubara’s appeal against Amaewhule-led Assembly

S’Court dismisses Fubara

An appeal filed by Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, challenging the leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly has been dismissed by the Supreme Court in Abuja. Fubara was also ordered to pay ₦2m to the Assembly and the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, by a five-member panel led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji on Monday. The case was dismissed after Fubara’s lawyer, Yusuf Ali, withdrew the suit. Recall that on October 10, 2024, the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, admonished Fubara for failing to…

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‘Economic hardship fuels drug abuse in Nigeria’, as NDLEA vows crackdown

NDLEA vows crackdown

The worsening economic situation in Nigeria is driving more youths into drug abuse, prompting a renewed crackdown by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA). According to a published report,  in Enugu State, many young people, unable to sustain themselves in urban areas, have returned to their villages, only to find life equally challenging. Frustration has led many to seek solace in drugs and alcohol, worsening an already growing crisis. The Enugu State government has announced plans to establish NDLEA operational bases in all 17 local government areas to combat…

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Terry Waya’s closest aide, Kenneth Terso Gyado 

Kenneth Terso Gyado

The death has been announced of Kenneth Terso Gyado, the closest aide and special assistant to High Chief Terry Waya.  According to a short press statement issued by Chief Terry Waya yesterday, stated there will be a wake-keeping in Chief Terry Waya’s House on Sunday 16th while  burial date will be announced as soon as the body arrives from Paris. Terry Waya is a London-based billionaire Nigerian businessman and socialite. He is an investor who has been involved in various business ventures, including agro-allied industries and asset management. He also…

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S’Arabia Govt limits visas for travelers from Nigeria, 13 other countries 

S'Arabia limits visas

Saudi Arabia has implemented a new visa policy that restricts visitors from Nigeria and 13 other countries to single-entry visas. The change, already in effect this February, is directed at curbing unauthorised Hajj pilgrimages and ensuring the safety of those attending the religious event. Travelers from these nations will no longer have access to the one-year multiple-entry visa for tourism, business, and family visits. According to TravelBiz, Saudi Arabia has suspended the one-year multiple-entry visa for travelers from Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan,…

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