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The Minister of the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, says the administration has reduced the current cost of data by 50%. The Minister who revealed this in a statement on Thursday explained that the reduction was made possible in line with his directives to the service providers through the industry regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. According to a statement from the Minister, this followed measures put in place by the Ministry to significantly reduce the average cost of data at an incremental rate.   He explained the average cost of 1GB data was reduced from N1,000 cost of January 2020 to N487.18 in November 2021. This, the statement explained was based on a report by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) submitted to the Minister following the implementation of the directives.   The Minister had inaugurated a committee that developed the Nigerian National Broadband Plan (2020-2025) on the ...

The former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Taskforce Team, Abulrasheed Maina, who is facing money laundering charges, on Thursday, collapsed before trial Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Maina slumped shortly after the court resumed proceedings in the 12-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred against him and his firm, Common Input Property and Investment Limited. Maina had on Wednesday after the EFCC closed its case with nine witnesses, secured permission of the court to enter a no-case-submission to the charges against him. However, when the case was called on Thursday, Maina’s lawyer, Mr. Anayo Adibe, told the court that his client would not be able to proceed with his application. Abide said he was unable to prepare the no-case-submission owing to the fact that he was not availed with records of proceedings of the court in the matter. The defence lawyer was about to make further submission when his client, Maina, s...

In his keeping with his promise to ensure a healthy society, Hon Engr Chris Azubuogu, the member representing Nnewi Federal Constituency has Flagged off its 4th Free Medical Outreach in conjunction with Doctors on the move and four health centres in his constituency. The lawmaker said, he initiated the annual health outreach in partnership with Doctors on the move and health institutions in order to tackle the health needs of his constituents, who ordinarily, could not afford the cost of surgeries and other medical expenses.  Azubogu, who spoke yesterday when he visited some health facilities in Nnewi, Ozubulu, Ukpor and Amichi, all in his constituency, said the health status of poor people in his constituency was the force behind the free medical outreach; as against popular speculations that it was his ambition for 2021 governorship election, that is driving the good gestures of his. “People have been saying that the ongoing free medical outreach in my constituency is a campaign ...

A few days ago,  the YPP had a Special National Convention in Abuja where it added green leaves to its symbol and logo and also approved a few other positions notable amongst which is  a position on the National Working Committee for an office of an adviser incharge of matters affecting the  disabled members of the society.  Last Saturday's event  went  down in the history books as the first time a political party would build its ideologies on how to rescue Nigeria from  the gutters where bad leadership dumped it. The colour green in the Holy book  is associated with everlasting life , growth, and fertility. It also signifies fruitfulness. Green Leaves depict hope , renewal and revival. A cursory look at the historical significance of our National Flag as designed by Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkumi also shows that the green stripes represents the wealth in the country. Our Nation, Nigeria  is filled with abundant human and natural resources and has...

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, ordered Sen. Ali Ndume be remanded in Kuje Prison following Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT)’s refusal to appear for his trial. Justice Okon Abang gave the order when Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, failed to file a formal application to show cause why he should not forfeit the bail bond of N500 million deposed to,  on May 5th to stand as surety for Maina.   The EFCC’s Lawyer, Mohammed Abubakar, had, on Nov. 18, asked the court to make an order for the lawmaker to forfeit the bail bond since Maina, who he stood as surety for, had jumped bail.   Abubakar also asked the court to revoke Maina’s bail and issue a warrant of arrest on him.   Although the court granted the applications by the EFCC on Maina, it gave Ndume an opportunity to appear with his legal representation and adjourned until Nov. 23.

The Buhari Media Organization has branded Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe a ‘liar’ for claiming that only one Igbo man works in Aso-rock during a live interview on Channels TV a few days ago. The group, in a statement made available to the press, described Abaribe’s comments as a ’tissue of lies’, adding that President Muhammadu Buhari has several aides of Igbo origin in his cabinet. The group stated that, “His further attempt to give the impression that President Muhammadu Buhari has not done anything for that region is quite laughable and ridiculous, given the realities on ground”. The press release, signed by the group’s Chairman Niyi Akinsiju and Secretary Cassidy Madueke, stressed that Senator Abaribe ended up making himself look silly by suggesting that the only personal aide of the President from the region is ‘only’ a photographer. “It beggars belief that an opposition Senator who has been in the corridors of powers since 1999 could knowingly seek to hoodwink Nigerians with a false n...

Six people killed and eleven injured in a fatal crash involving a mini white  bus belonging to CDO transport Company with registration number BGT 313  XA and a white truck without a registration number recorded at 1710hrs this evening 22nd November, 2020 at Niwelle Junction along Nteje - Onitsha express way. Eyewitness report reaching us indicates that the crash occurred as a result of excessive speeding leading to loss of control of the bus and crashing eventually. A total of seventeen (17) people (11) Male adults and (6) female adults were involved in the Crash. Eleven (11) male adults who sustained varying degree of injuries were rushed to Iyi - Ene Hospital Ogidi by FRSC rescue team from Nteje Unit Command who deposited Corpses of the dead victims at the Mogue after Doctor's confirmation. Road obstruction is being cleared to ensure free flow of traffic. The Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corps Anambra State *CC* *Andrew A *Kumapayi* sends his condolences to the decea...

Governor of Ebonyi State and new member of the ruling All progressive's Congress (APC), Engr. David Umahi has this evening  (Sunday) met with the Senate Chief Whip and Southeast leader of the APC Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. Both leaders are currently meeting at a private dinner in Abuja , where the Governor hosted the Senate chief whip and the highest elected political office holder from the southeast. The meeting dispels media reports that the Governor's defection to the APC from the PDP may have created discord between him and Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu. Recall, that barely two days after Governor Umahi's formally joined the APC, there was media reports that Umahi's defection to the APC may have led to disquiet amongst Southeast party stakeholders. The reports were also heightened following the absence of some notable political figures of the party  from the southeast which include at his formal defection which held on Thursday, November 19. However; Senator Kalu in a telepho...

The All Progressive Grand Alliance ( APGA) candidate for the IMO North senatorial election Atty Dr Charles Chibuike Onyirimba  has demonstrated his passion to transform IMO North senatorial district and effectively represent them in the Senate. Speaking to newsmen at an interactive meeting section with the stakeholders of Christian Association of Nigeria, Okigwe zone leadership recently, Atty Dr Charles Onyirimba  assured them that he is committed to partner with the Christian community in okigwe zone with a view to help solve the problems of unemployment, human capital development, sustainable development, poor representation among others. According to Atty Dr Charles Chibuike Onyirimba he said, " Indeed,  l am a political missionary, l am committed to ensure the development of individuals, roads and positive transformation in the entire okigwe zone. It is obvious that when you empower youths and women, the society are empowered. As a matured legislature and a lecturer o...

It was a moment of celebration in okata autonomous community  in Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area of IMO State as the Dominion University of Theology, Bentley USA gave HRH Eze (Dr.) Christian Iwueke an award of doctorate degree in Humanity. Speaking to newsmen at the occasion held in Umuahia the Abia State capital, a stakeholder in Okata community and in Ihitte/Uboma LGA Chief Ozor Chidi Jerry aka Onyeze expressed joy and commended his traditional ruler HRH Eze Christian Chukwuabuka Iwueke for the positive legacies and virtue both in Okata community and beyond. He described the award given to him as an award well deserved and a motivation for Eze Christian Iwueke to do more positive deeds. According to chief Chidi Ozor he said, " The life of my traditional ruler is a life worthy of emulation. In fact, that was what attracted my closer to him. Indeed, he is a role model. I am very happy for the award of doctorate degree in Humanity given to him by the Dominion University of Theol...

Yesterday, some youths blinded by the lure of lucre and hired by the State Govt went to town with muds packed in both hands with the failed intention of smearing the Distinguished Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District , Senator Dr Ifeanyi Ubah  His offence according to them was why he didn't keep quiet like his  peers in the Governorship race . while the state Governor sinks the ship of state as he goes about meticulously amassing state resources and shipping them off to Texas in preparation for a life of sumptious retirement after his tenure  They kept questioning why out of all the Gubernatorial aspirants eyeing Agu Awka, it is only the Senator that shakes the table and exposes the Governor's shady dealings  Some even came offline to advise that the Distinguished Senator  should keep quiet as he needs to court the cooperation of the Governor before he can be allowed to succeed him. These set of people will rather have the Senator abdicate...