BREAKING: FCCPC summons MultiChoice to explain DStv, GOtv price hike amid consumer outcry

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to explain its planned subscription price increase, set to take effect on March 1, 2025. This move comes after MultiChoice announced a 21% increase in the subscription fee for its DStv Compact package, raising the price from … Read more

BREAKING: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Seeks N1.3b in damages from Akpabio for defamation

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken legal action against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of defamation and seeking N1.3 billion in damages. The lawsuit, filed at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, lists Akpabio, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and his Senior Legislative Aide, Mfon Patrick, as defendants. The dispute began when Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Senate seat … Read more

BREAKING: Tinubu Told to Declare Abiola as President, as IBB Asked to Write 2nd Edition, Reason Emerges

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, the former governor of Abia state, has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare the winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, as Nigeria’s president posthumously. The senator representing Abia North senatorial district posited that the portrait of the late democratic hero should be hung among the portraits … Read more

BREAKING: State governor announces creation of new ministries

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has introduced four additional ministries, increasing the total to 27. The move aims to enhance governance and improve service delivery. The newly established ministries include Humanitarian Affairs, Science and Digital Economy, Youth Development, and Sports. This restructuring led to the separation of the former Ministry of Youth and … Read more

BREAKING: Vatsa family slams IBB’s memoir, calls it ‘reference material for criminals’

The family of the late General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, executed in 1986 for allegedly plotting a coup against then-military Head of State Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) has fiercely criticized Babangida’s recently released memoir, branding it “a collection of distorted facts” and “a good reference material for criminals.” Speaking to journalists in Minna on Tuesday, Jonathan … Read more

BREAKING: Senator Natasha sues Akpabio for N100 billion over defamation

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a N100 billion defamation lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, citing damaging statements allegedly made against her. The lawsuit, filed on February 25, 2025, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, also lists the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Akpabio’s Senior Legislative Aide, Mfon Patrick, as defendants. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal action … Read more

BREAKING: Afenifere appoints Oba Oladipo Olaitan as new leader

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has appointed Oba Oladipo Olaitan as its new leader. This was disclosed in a communiqué issued after the group’s monthly general meeting held at Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State, the country home of its late leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. The meeting had in attendance delegates from the six South-West states, as … Read more