‘After NCC Directive,’ Customers To Pay Banks USSD Fees Through Airtime

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian Communications Commission has directed Deposit Money Banks to start deducting charges for unstructured supplementary service data transactions directly from users’ mobile airtime. According to an email from the United Bank for Africa to customers on Tuesday, the charges will no longer be deducted from customers’ accounts. UBA said the directive takes effect from Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The statement read, “In line with the directive of the Nigerian Communications Commission, please be informed that effective June 3, 2025, charges for USSD banking services will no longer be deducted…

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Nigeria’s Military To Shift From Foreign To Local Equipment — Minister

Ganiyu Amodu

The Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has revealed that Nigeria is steadily moving from dependence on foreign military procurement to local production. In a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday by Mati Ali, the Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity to the minister, Badaru stated that “this aims to facilitate local production, repairs, refurbishment, and supply of military hardware and ordnance.” According to the minister, the shift to local production marks a significant stride towards self-reliance for enhanced national security. “The shift to local production is expected to boost…

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NYSC Extends Service Year For 119 Corps Members. Here’s Their Offence

Abibat Babalola

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC Osun State, has extended the service of 119 corps members for various offenses. This was contained in a release made available to newsmen after the low-key passing out ceremony of the 2024 Batch B Stream 1. It was gathered that 2,057 corps members was successfully disengaged, while 86 received extensions and 33 were declared as absconders. READ ALSO: ‘Pork-filled, Disgusting Abomination,’ Elon Musk Slams Trump’s Spending Bill Popular Yoruba King Exchanges Blows With Subject In Public, Lands In Hodpital Nigeria’s Road Maintenance Needs N880bn…

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‘Pork-filled, Disgusting Abomination,’ Elon Musk Slams Trump’s Spending Bill

Ganiyu Amodu

Elon Musk has publicly condemned President Donald Trump’s proposed spending bill, calling it an “outrageous, pork-filled, disgusting abomination” just days after his departure from a White House advisory role, The Independent UK reported. The billionaire entrepreneur, who recently completed a 130-day stint as a special government employee leading the Department of Government Efficiency, voiced his disapproval in a post on X on Tuesday. Musk sharply criticised the bill’s projected impact on the federal deficit, warning it would push the budget shortfall to $2.5trn and leave American citizens with an “unsustainable”…

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Popular Yoruba King Exchanges Blows With Subject In Public, Lands In Hospital

Abibat Babalola

. ‘Drenched in his own blood,’ How Olu of Igbokoda’s ear was chopped off during fisticuffs at a function organised by Ondo governor     The Olu of Igbokoda, Oba Odidiomo Afolabi, was, on Monday, reportedly assaulted and injured by a community leader (name withheld) at Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The public fracas between the community leader and the Igbokoda monarch occurred at the venue of the inauguration ceremony of the 27.5km Igbokoda/Okitipupa dual carriageway by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. State Police Public Relations Officer, Olusola…

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‘Beyond Sallah Visit,’ Fubara Meets Tinubu In Lagos

Abibat Babalola

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday visited President Bola Tinubu at his residence in Lagos. Tinubu has been in Lagos since last week, where he inaugurated several projects and will remain in the state until the Sallah celebrations are over. It was learnt that Fubara’s meeting with Tinubu may not be unconnected to the ongoing state of emergency in Rivers State. READ ALSO Why Tinubu Must Sack Some Ministers – Orji Kalu Nigeria’s Road Maintenance Needs N880bn Yearly- Works Minister Summer Move: Turkey Is A Great Place To…

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Why Tinubu Must Sack Some Ministers – Orji Kalu

Abibat Babalola

Senator Orji Uzo Kalu has urged President Bola Tinubu to sack some members of his cabinet. Kalu, a former governor of Abia State made the call on Monday while fielding questions on Channels TV’s Politics Today programme. The Abia senator claimed that lower-class Nigerians are still suffering, noting that they have not started having the benefit of Tinubu’s policies. READ ALSO: Nigeria’s Road Maintenance Needs N880bn Yearly- Works Minister Summer Move: Turkey Is A Great Place To Play And Live Football, Okocha Advises Osimhen NDLEA Arrests Two Saudi-Bound Pilgrims For…

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Nigeria’s Road Maintenance Needs N880bn Yearly- Works Minister

Abibat Babalola

Bello Goronyo, the minister of state for works, has disclosed that the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) requires approximately ₦880 billion annually to maintain Nigeria’s federal road network. The minister said this on Monday when he appeared before the House of Representatives committee investigating the alleged non-remittance of the five percent user charge on petrol and diesel earmarked for federal road maintenance. “Our roads are the lifelines of commerce and social integration. Their maintenance is not merely a policy directive but a national imperative,” Goronyo stated. READ ALSO: Summer Move:…

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Summer Move: Turkey Is A Great Place To Play And Live Football, Okocha Advises Osimhen

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha has offered guidance to Victor Osimhen as speculation intensifies over the forward’s next move following a record-breaking loan spell at Galatasaray. Speaking to Turkish broadcaster TRT Spor via Haberler, the former Fenerbahçe playmaker urged Osimhen to consider the emotional and professional satisfaction he has found in Turkey, suggesting that staying at Galatasaray could be a wise decision, even if it means making personal sacrifices. “Turkey is a great place to play and live football,” Okocha said. “Sometimes, you may need to make sacrifices when making…

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NDLEA Arrests Two Saudi-Bound Pilgrims For ‘Ingesting 90 Wraps Of Cocaine’

Abibat Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have arrested two pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 hajj for allegedly ingesting 90 wraps of cocaine. A statement on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson, said the suspects were intercepted at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano on May 26 during outward clearance for an Ethiopian Airline flight to Jeddah. Babafemi said both men tested positive for ingesting illicit substances and were placed under excretion observation. READ ALSO: Should A Muslim Who Wants To Kill…

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