Donald Trump was sworn in on Monday for a historic second term as president, vowing to issue a series of immediate executive orders addressing immigration and cultural issues in the United States, marking the culmination of his remarkable political comeback. With one hand raised and the other resting on a Bible gifted by his mother, Trump, now the 47th president of the United States, solemnly took the oath of office beneath the towering Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. Earlier, Republican Trump and outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden traveled together by…
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‘50% Hike,’ MTN, Glo, Others Get Govt’s Nod To Increase Calls, Data Tariff For Nigerians
‘Tariff rates have remained static since 2013,’ full statement by thr NCC on the reasons the tariff hike application was approved The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it will be granting approval for tariff adjustment requests by Network Operators in response to prevailing market conditions. Platforms Africa reports that this is pursuant to its power under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 (NCA) to regulate and approve tariff rates and charges by telecommunications operators. According to a statement signed on Monday by the Commission’s spokesperson, Reuben Muoka,…
Read MoreSuspended Pastor Iluyomade Exits RCCG, Opens Own Church
Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, the suspended pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David Parish, has opened a new ministry in Lagos State. It was learnt that the ministry is called The Family Fellowship. A video that went viral on Monday morning captured moments when Iluyomade was celebrating with members during their inaugural service held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The service took place on Sunday morning. Announcing the new ministry on Instagram, Iluyomade invited the public to attend the fellowship. He wrote, “The Family Fellowship…
Read More‘N8 Million Or Nothing,’ Nigeria Sets 2025 Hajj Fare
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has released Hajj fares for 2025 for each zone of the country. According to a statement by Fatima Sanda Usara, Assistant Director Information and Publication of the Commission, she indicates that the announcement was sequel to the approval from the Office of the Vice President of Nigeria. It shows as follows; Intending pilgrims from Borno and zone are expected to pay N8,327,125.59 (eight million, three hundred and twenty-seven thousand, one hundred and twenty- five Naira fifty-nine kobo). READ ALSO: Florentino Perez Re-elected As…
Read MoreFlorentino Perez Re-elected As Real Madrid President
. The Spanish businessman has not faced opposition in four elections (2013, 2017, 2021 and 2025) since returning to the club in 2009. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was re-elected with a mandate until 2029 on Sunday after running for the position unopposed. “There having been only one candidacy… (Perez) is hereby proclaimed president of Real Madrid,” said Los Blancos in a statement. Madrid announced the news after a 4-1 thrashing of Las Palmas helped them move top of La Liga. Perez, 77, has now not faced opposition in…
Read MoreTinubu’s reforms: My Words Were Taken Out Of Context, Sensationalised – Sanusi
Muhammad Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has reacted to the backlash that followed his remarks on President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, saying that his words were taken out of context and sensationalised. At an event organised in honour of late Gani Fawehinmi in Lagos on Wednesday, Sanusi had acknowledged the reforms being made by the current administration but stated that he had chosen “not to help the government.” “I have decided not to speak about the economy or the reforms, nor to explain anything regarding them. If I explained, it…
Read MoreI Will Charge Electricity Vandals With Economic Sabotage – Wike
Vandals who damaged and stole transmission cables throwing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) into darkness will learn their lessons, the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has said. At a media chat on Sunday evening, a furious Wike said some suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime. He said the arrested persons would not be charged with stealing but economic sabotage. The minister said the vandals are threatening the stability of the nation’s capital city and would be punished severely for the crime. According to him, the suspect won’t come…
Read MoreIncrease In Fuel Price Not Our Fault — Dangote Refinery
Dangote Refinery has clarified that “the recent adjustment in our ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) is directly related to the significant increase in global crude oil prices.” In a statement on Sunday, the refinery noted that “any fluctuation in its international price inevitably impacts the cost of the finished product.” Earlier this week, Dangote implemented a 5% increase in the depot price of petrol, raising it from N899.50 to N950 per litre. However, the statement clarified that “it is important to note that this increase is considerably lower…
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