MTN Nigeria Communications says it will invest more than N600 billion in network infrastructure over the next three years to improve telecommunications services across the country. The Chairman of MTN Nigeria Communications, Dr Ernest Ndukwe, disclosed this during the company’s 20th anniversary celebration held on Sunday in Lagos. The telecommunication company launched its services on Aug. 8, 2001, connecting about 69 million people in communities across the country to date. Ndukwe said that MTN was also “committed to specifically expanding its rural connectivity to reach areas that were underserved” across the country. “We plan to connect approximately 1000 rural communities…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
The Police Command in Ebonyi and other security agencies said they would embark on state-wide intensive patrols as part of efforts to protect lives and property over the sit-at-home order by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). IPOB had fixed Monday every week for its sit-at-home programme. The Police, however, warned against any group or organisers of the sit-at-home programme to steer clear of such an order. “We warn any group or persons planning to disrupt the lawful activities of law-abiding citizens to desist from it. In a statement, issued to reporters in Abakaliki on Sunday by the Spokesperson…
The Police in Bayelsa on Sunday confirmed the rescue of Madam Betinah Benson, mother of Secretary to Bayelsa state government (SSG), abducted on July 20 from her Ekeki residence in Yenagoa after 32 days in captivity. Mr Echeng Echeng, the Bayelsa Commissioner of Police, confirmed the development at the residence of the SSG shortly after handing over the 80-year-old to family members. He explained that the pressure from the police led to her release. ”Our message to those involved in such heinous act is that it is a crime and no matter how involved you are, you will be arrested,”…
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have eliminated scores of Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the ongoing clearance operations around Lake Chad region. The Chief of Military Public Information, Col. Muhammad Dole, said this in a statement on Sunday in Ndjamena Chad. Dole said the renewed vigour and resilience by the forces to flush out the remnants of the terrorists around the fringes of Lake Chad region had continued to yield positive results. He said the troops of Sector 3 in Monguno successfully repelled an ambush by the terrorists while conducting routine patrols along…
The Big Brother Naija Season 6, Shine Ya Eye, housemates were left utterly surprised after the fake eviction night planned by Maria and Biggie was executed. Biggie the unseen coordinator of the show had planned in the course of the week with Maria who happened to be the head of house to put up some housemates for possible eviction. Biggie disclosed only to Maria that no housemate would be leaving the show but that was only a prank Maria needed to execute, as Biggie promised to reward Maria if the plan was well executed. Meanwhile, all the housemates believed that…
Ex Big Brother Naija housemates, Khafi Kareem and Gedoni Ekpata, have welcomed their first child following their marriage in 2020. This was disclosed by Khafi on her Instagram page as she displayed the picture of herself and her new born. She wrote: “Our miracle is here and he is perfect. Thank you to everyone who joined our live gender and Baby reveal”. Recall that Khafi disclosed to her fans that she was pregnant in July. Also, Gedoni revealed on his instagram page: “What a feeling, my world in one frame (now I can relate to this saying) I feel so…
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said Nigeria logged 187,023 total confirmed COVID-19 infections as of August 22. The NCDC made this known via its website on Monday morning, adding that the country reported 388 additional COVID-19 infections on August 22. It said the recent surge in infections was driven by the spread of the Delta variant in the country. The new infections indicated a decrease from the 1,064 cases announced on Sunday. The Public Health agency noted that eight COVID-19-related deaths were recorded, which increased the country’s fatality figure to 2,268. It added that the new…
The Police Command in Delta has arrested seven suspects for alleged armed robbery and unlawful possession of firearms. The acting Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Warri. Edafe said four of the suspects were arrested on Aug. 18 in Sapele by policemen attached to the Sapele Police Division in conjunction with operatives of Neighbourhood Watch. “On Aug. 18, 2021 at about 0825hrs, a distress call was received that a gang of four armed robbers were operating at MTN Road by Pipeline in Sapele. “The DPO,…
The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) has awarded N6.99 million in scholarships to 113 students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The association announced this in a communique issued by its President, Mr Abdul-Fattah Olanlege, after its 2021 Annual Reunion Conference held at the University Central Mosque in Ile-Ife on Sunday. The theme of the conference was: “Nigeria at a Crossroad: The Myths, The Facts, The Realities.” Olanlege said that the association had disbursed a total of N40 million to over 700 students of the institution since the scholarship was introduced in 2009/2010 session. He said the association stressed…
The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) says 95 farms and property worth N1.5 billion have been destroyed by flooding in eight local government areas of the state. Dr Sale Jili, Executive Secretary of the agency, said this when he spoke in Kano on Sunday. Jili said that the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) had earlier predicted flooding in 25 LGAs of the state due expected heavy rainfall. “About 26 persons were killed 2,026 houses destroyed, 95 rice farms washed away and 19 persons injured due to flooding in the state,” he said. Jili named the affected LGAs to include Bunkure,…