In a strategic move to boost customer base and address falling subscription numbers, MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a 50% reduction in the price of its DStv decoder, slashing the cost from ₦20,000 to ₦10,000. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, made the announcement on Tuesday, noting that the decision is part of its new […] More
Senator Ali Ndume, Chief Whip of the Senate, has openly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that if their roles were reversed, Tinubu would have been at the forefront of protests against his administration’s performance. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Arise Tv, the Borno South lawmaker distanced himself from any perception of political subservience […] More
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to achieving 95 percent digital literacy across Nigeria by the year 2030, making it a central pillar of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This assurance was given on Tuesday by Mr. David Daser, Chairman of the Technical Working Group on Digital Literacy and President of the Digital […] More
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reportedly extended the service year of Ms. Rita Ushie—popularly known as Raye on Instagram—by two months, following her recent viral posts criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration over worsening economic conditions. According to Sahara Reporters, the decision was made shortly after Raye’s outspoken comments gained widespread attention online, where […] More
The Senate on Tuesday approved an amendment to the 2024 Appropriation Act, officially extending the deadline for the implementation of the capital component of the budget from June 30, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The extension was passed following the consideration of a bill seeking to amend the 2024 Appropriation Act, allowing ministries, departments, and […] More
Former Bayelsa State Governor and serving senator, Seriake Dickson, has strongly criticized the federal government over its failure to pay contractors, saying the administration appears more concerned with political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 general elections than fulfilling its financial obligations. Speaking on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, Dickson decried what he described […] More
Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, has raised fresh concerns over the persistent non-payment of government contractors, warning that the inaction threatens to erode confidence in the National Assembly and stall critical development projects across the country. Speaking during plenary on Tuesday, Moro expressed frustration over the Ministry of Finance’s failure to meet financial obligations, […] More
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed concerns over the impending ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) by the Lagos State Ministry of Environment. It warned that it could lead to job losses and and lead to economic, operational, and social consequences for manufacturers, traders, recyclers, and end users. MAN Director General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, in […] More
No fewer than four Tiv farmers have reportedly been killed during an attack by suspected herdsmen in the southern senatorial district of Nasarawa State. It was gathered that many others, who sustained gunshot injuries, are still battling for survival in undisclosed hospitals in the state. The President of Tiv Youth Organisation, Isaiah Audu, made this […] More
Not long ago, the digital space in Nigeria was seen as mere entertainment, full of viral memes, gossip blogs, and trending hashtags. But in recent years, it has evolved into a formidable force, shaping perceptions, directing public policy debates, and even influencing electoral outcomes. It is within this dynamic and evolving context that the Progressive […] More
The National Association of Niger State Students, NANISS, has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of Abdulkareem, a 200-level student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, IBBU, Lapai. The association, in a statement on Monday, described the student’s death as a tragic loss and called on the university management to take immediate steps to improve campus […] More
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has called on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to take urgent action on numerous development projects across the state that have been neglected for years. He made the call when the managing director of the commission, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku called on him in his office in Calabar. […] More
