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If you’re a Starlink user in Nigeria, brace yourself for a shock: your monthly internet bill is about to jump from N38,000 to N57,000 starting May 30, 2025. That’s a whopping 50% increase, and it’s hitting existing customers hard, while new users are already paying the higher rate. Why the sudden spike, and what does…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has been thrust into the spotlight, but not for the reasons you might think. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) recently issued a surprising correction, admitting a major error in a press release that sparked rumors of missing or diverted funds. Spoiler alert: no money…
In a stunning turn of events, Nigeria’s political landscape has been set ablaze by explosive claims from Atiku Abubakar Isah, the newly elected President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). Isah alleges that Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, orchestrated his kidnapping, brutal beating, and humiliation after he rejected a jaw-dropping N100…
In a dramatic show of resistance, millions of Americans have taken to the streets in protest. From coast to coast, U.S. residents are rallying against former President Donald Trump’s latest wave of policies—policies many say threaten democracy, justice, and the rights of everyday citizens. But what exactly sparked this massive public uprising? This post breaks…
There’s been a growing buzz around President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in recent weeks — and now, two major U.S. agencies are in the spotlight. On Thursday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) confirmed that they are still in the process of searching for investigative records related to Nigeria’s President,…
Nigeria may be heading into uncertain economic waters as crude oil prices dropped sharply in the international market—from $65 to $60 per barrel in just one day. This sudden dip is more than just a market fluctuation; it strikes at the heart of Nigeria’s 2025 budget, which heavily relies on oil revenue to fund national…
Suspended Nigerian senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has rejected any possibility of settling her sexual harassment case against Senate President Godswill Akpabio outside the courtroom. Instead, she insists the case must be resolved through a full legal process. The senator, who represents Kogi Central, has filed a ₦100 billion defamation suit against Akpabio, maintaining that justice must…
On May 1, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a speech that acknowledged the pressing economic challenges facing Nigeria today. From rising living costs to unemployment and insecurity, Nigerians are grappling with hardship at all levels. But in his address, President Tinubu presented a series of strategic reforms aimed at alleviating these burdens and steering…
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has been in the headlines and for good reason. With over 700 kilometers of road cutting across multiple states from Lagos to Calabar, this project could change the face of transportation and commerce in Nigeria. But the big question is: can it really be completed by January 2026? According to the…
In a recent interview with Arise News, Karl Toriola, the CEO of MTN Nigeria, made a bold promise: Nigerians will see significant improvements in MTN’s quality of service by the end of June 2025. That’s a strong statement coming at a time when many Nigerians have been complaining about poor network coverage, dropped calls, and…
