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MTN, Glo, Etisalat, Airtel to pay N1.17bn as penalty for poor quality of service
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Friday came down very hard on the four major Nigerian telecommunications operators, MTN Nigeria, Etisalat, Airtel and Globacom, over poor quality of service across the networks. NCC slammed the four...
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof Babatunde Sofoluwe dies
“]Prof. Adetokunbo Babatunde Sofoluwe [April 15, 1950 - May 12, 2012 Professor Adetokunbo Babatunde Sofoluwe, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has died early this morning. His sudden death comes as a shock to...
First Yoruba Boko Haram Commander Arrested
Nigerian troops in Kano arrested a suspected leading Boko Haram militant in a raid Friday, a day after the restive city where the Islamist group is based was rocked by blasts and gunfire. “We had an operation this morning… at a Boko Haram hideout....
FG calls on Boko Haram to cease fire
The Federal Government has renewed calls on all aggrieved groups in the country especially the Jama’atu Ahlul Sunnah Lid’dawati wal Jihad known as Boko Haram to cease fire and come forward for dialogue. Speaking at a National Symposium, organised...
Nigeria to use satellites to monitor suspected terrorists
The Federal Government has revealed that it will soon start using satellites to monitor the movement of suspected terrorists and their locations in the country. Nigerian satalites NG- Sat 2 and NG-Sat X are high resolution satellites capable of...
Azazi blames economic hardship for terrorism in Nigeria
General Azazi (rtd) The National Security Adviser (NAS), Gen. Andrew Owoye Azazi (rtd), yesterday stated that the failure to address economic hardship and lack of economic opportunity have opened a fertile ground for the recruitment, indoctrination,...
Baby born holding a Quran sparks controversy in Lagos
The mystery baby, INSERT: The miniature Holy Quran A baby boy, who is said to have been holding a small Holy Quran during his birth, is causing a big controversy in Lagos. The baby was born at a white garment church in the Mushin area of Lagos. A...
Justice Ayo Salami recalled by the NJC
The suspended President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Isa Ayo Salami, was recalled today by the Nigerian Judical Council in a hotly contested meeting which got the judge recalled by 10 votes. Justice Salami was suspended 18th August 2011, at...
Senate confirms Ojukwu’s widow, Bianca, as ambassador
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the nomination of Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu as an ambassador. Bianca Ojukwu, a former beauty queen, was the wife of the late Biafran warlord, Ikemba Nnewi, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu Her confirmation followed the consideration...
