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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has unveiled a joint framework to address consumer complaints about failed airtime and data transactions. These failures often occur due to network downtime, system glitches, or human input errors, leaving subscribers debited without receiving value. The framework, developed after months of consultations with mobile network operators (MNOs), deposit money banks (DMBs), value-added service providers (VAS), and other stakeholders, is set to take effect on March 1, 2026. Key Features of the Framework 30-Second Refund Rule: Consumers debited without receiving airtime or data will get refunds within…

Two giants of African football collide in Marrakech on Saturday as Algeria and Nigeria fight for a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. Both nations arrive with perfect records at the tournament, the only two to do so, yet that shared dominance only heightens the tension. Algeria bring the competition’s most disciplined defence. Nigeria arrive with its most devastating attack. Something has to give. Super Eagles. Photo Credit: Akor Adams X For the Desert Warriors, this is a chance to complete a redemption arc after two humiliating group-stage exits. For the Super Eagles,…

Martins Amaewhule, speaker of the Rivers house of assembly, has accused Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state, and Ngozi Odu, his deputy, of posing a threat to democracy. Earlier today, the assembly commenced impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy over “gross misconduct”. Speaking shortly after, Amaewhule condemned the governor for “deliberately refusing” to present the state budget as required by law. “Nothing is holding the government from presenting the budget; he chose not to,” Amaewhule said. “And the governor has been boasting that he will always go and meet the president, for the president to call us and…

Gunmen in eastern Mexico shot dead a journalist on Thursday, local media reported, marking the latest murder in one of the world’s most dangerous countries for the press. The reporter, Carlos Castro, covered crime for local news outlet Codigo Norte Veracruz, according to Mexican media and the State Commission for the Attention and Protection of Journalists, an autonomous body of the regional government. The gunmen shot Castro at a restaurant in the city of Poza Rica in the state of Veracruz, according to digital news outlet RECORD. No arrests have been made. The commission called for a thorough investigation of…

Super Eagles’ preparations for their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Algeria were thrown into fresh turmoil this week, Soccernet.ng reports. The ugly development arose after Super Eagles players threatened to boycott training and refuse to travel to Marrakech over unpaid match bonuses. This is a brewing dispute that once again exposed the country’s long-running administrative failures in football management. The crisis, which erupted in Fez on Tuesday night, cast a shadow over what has otherwise been Nigeria’s most impressive AFCON campaign in more than a decade. Super Eagles. Photo Credit: Akor Adams X The Super Eagles have won all…

The spokesperson for the Rivers State House of Assembly, Enemi George, has said lawmakers will see the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh, to the end, dismissing suggestions for a political solution. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Thursday, George dismissed suggestions that the impeachment was a political move designed to pressure the governor. “Very sincerely, I doubt that because we’ve had one too many political solutions… It demeans, diminishes the institution of the Rivers House of Assembly if you say that everything that we do is because of politics… Right now, what…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke The Chairman of the Accord Party in Osun State, Victor Akande, yesterday, said that the people of the state have vowed never to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in any election owing to the party’s alleged past failures. However, Akande said the Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has rewritten “the ugly history” that was set by past administrations of the APC, where many pensioners lost their lives owing to the denial of their entitlements. According to the Accord Party boss, Adeleke has achieved a great deal in his three years in office and deserves a…

Ikenna Obianeri The Anambra State Police Command has busted a child trafficking syndicate operating in a compound in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area of the state, rescuing no fewer than 33 underage girls from the place. It was gathered that the raid followed an ongoing investigation involving a case of kidnapping, abduction, missing children and child trafficking. This was disclosed in a press statement issued on Wednesday by the Spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga. Ikenga said during the raid, three children who were abducted since September 26, 2025, in Ebonyi State, and taken to an…

The Abia State Government has dismissed reports alleging that Governor Alex Otti confronted officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Aba and ordered the release of 59 youths allegedly arrested for financial crimes. The government described the report as false and misleading, saying no such incident had occurred either recently or in the past. This was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, and made available to The Guardian. Kanu said the story was a recycled fabrication earlier circulated in May 2025 and blamed opposition elements for spreading misinformation to mislead the public.…

Super Eagles forward Sadiq Umar is in Valencia to finalise a permanent move away from Real Sociedad, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old played the final five months of last season with Carlos Corberan’s side, scoring six goals in 19 games, and while Valencia were keen on retaining Sadiq’s services permanently, they opted against activating the €10m buy clause in the deal. The summer transfer window presented a few opportunities for Sadiq to leave Real Sociedad, but he ended up staying, knowing his chances of getting first-team minutes were very slim. Sadiq Umar has played just 152 minutes for the Txuri-Urdin this…