National Issues

NIN: FG orders Telcos to bar outgoing calls on unlinked SIMsNIN: FG orders Telcos to bar outgoing calls on unlinked SIMs

NIN: FG orders Telcos to bar outgoing calls on unlinked SIMs

The Nigerian government has directed telecommunication companies in the country to bar all outgoing calls on unlinked lines from Monday,…

3 years ago
Insecurity: Reps’ leader, Doguwa wants Nigerians to bear arms for self-defenceInsecurity: Reps’ leader, Doguwa wants Nigerians to bear arms for self-defence

Insecurity: Reps’ leader, Doguwa wants Nigerians to bear arms for self-defence

Ado Doguwa, majority leader of the House of Representatives, on Thursday said Nigerians should be allowed to bear arms in…

3 years ago
Nigerians urged to complete NIN-SIM linkage ‘without delay’Nigerians urged to complete NIN-SIM linkage ‘without delay’

Nigerians urged to complete NIN-SIM linkage ‘without delay’

The federal government has urged Nigerians to link their National Identification Number (NIN) to their Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) without…

3 years ago
Insecurity: Reps blast service chiefs for not honouring invitationInsecurity: Reps blast service chiefs for not honouring invitation

Insecurity: Reps blast service chiefs for not honouring invitation

The Nigerian Federal House of Representatives has blasted service chiefs and the ministers of relevant agencies over their failure to…

3 years ago
Banditry: Over 700,000 people now displaced in ZamfaraBanditry: Over 700,000 people now displaced in Zamfara

Banditry: Over 700,000 people now displaced in Zamfara

Over seven hundred thousand people are currently displaced from their homes due to banditry and are now taking refuge in…

3 years ago
‘Relief is on the way’ – Buhari re-assures Nigerians‘Relief is on the way’ – Buhari re-assures Nigerians

‘Relief is on the way’ – Buhari re-assures Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday expressed confidence that the nation would overcome the inconveniences caused by the prolonged shortage of…

3 years ago
Blackouts: National grid restored – Power ministerBlackouts: National grid restored – Power minister

Blackouts: National grid restored – Power minister

The Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, on Wednesday said the national grid, which collapsed a few days ago, has now…

3 years ago
Nigeria’s ranking improves as Boko haram killings dip by 72%Nigeria’s ranking improves as Boko haram killings dip by 72%

Nigeria’s ranking improves as Boko haram killings dip by 72%

Nigeria has moved to sixth in the latest Global Terrorism Index (GTI), following successes in the fight against Boko Haram…

3 years ago
Buhari approves $8.5m for evacuation of Nigerians in UkraineBuhari approves $8.5m for evacuation of Nigerians in Ukraine

Buhari approves $8.5m for evacuation of Nigerians in Ukraine

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved $8.5m dollars to the ministries of Foreign Affairs and Humanitarian, Disaster Management, and Social Development,…

3 years ago
Constitution Amendment: National Assembly finally okays autonomy for LGsConstitution Amendment: National Assembly finally okays autonomy for LGs

Constitution Amendment: National Assembly finally okays autonomy for LGs

The National Assembly has granted financial and administrative autonomy to all the local governments across Nigeria. This was done on…

3 years ago