NCC stops GLO, MTN, ETISALAT and AIRTEL from hiking data tariffs

The Nigerian Communications commission (NCC) has stopped telecommunications company operating in Nigeria from hiking data tariffs which is supposed to take effect from  Thursday, December 1.

This was contained in a statement by Director of Public Affairs of NCC, Mr. Tony Ojobo on Wednesday.

” Following the concerns that visited the directive to introduce price floor for data segment of the telecommunications sector beginning from December 1, 2016, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended any further action in that direction” Mr. Ojobo said

He further continued, “The decision to suspend this directive was taken after due consultation with industry stakeholders and the general complaints by Consumers across the country”

He also stated that the commission had wrote to the mobile network operators (MNOs) directing them to  maintain the existing price untill conclusion is reached   

“The Commission has weighed all of this and consequently asked all operators to maintain the status quo until the conclusion of study to determine retail prices for broadband and data services in Nigeria." he said

 “Remember that the Commission wrote to the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) on November 1, 2016 on the determination of an interim price floor for data services after the stakeholder’s consultative meeting of October 19, 2016.”  Mr. Ojobo stated

Rich and romantic, see what Ahmed Indimi gives to his fiancee, Zahra Buhari as " Kayan lefe"

Ahmed and Zahra

Zahra Buhari, popular daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari has received 30 customized LV (Louis Vuitton) boxes from the family of her
fiancee, Ahmed Indimi.

Zahra is getting married to Ahmed Indimi, son of a famous Borno billionaire, Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi.

Delivering the boxes is in accordance to Hausa tradition which the groom's family are expected to give the bride boxes filled with cloths, golds, perfumes creams, shoes, bags, laces and many other stuffs known as kayan lefe in hausa, the boxes are said to have Zahra's name customized as ZBI (Zara Buhari Indimi).

Daily trust reports that the total 30 LV boxes cost about £120, 000, approximately N47.1m and were delivered in 30 luxurious cars.

Ondo election: Akeredolu of APC declared winnner

Chief Rotimi Akeredolu of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) had been declared winner of the November 26. 2016 Ondo governorship elections.

This was made known by the Returning Officer of the election, Prof. Abdul Ganiyu Ambali.

According to Prof Gambali, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu of APC scored 244,662 votes defeating his Mr. Eyitayo Jegede of PDP who scored 150,380 votes followed by Mr. Olusola Oke of AD who scored 126,889

Mr. Akeredolu in his acceptance speech said he would concentrate on agricultural programme that will inspire youths to return to farm, to lift meals production and curb starvation and unemployment.

Obasanjo planning to disrupt President Buhari's government- House of Reps

The House of representatives through its spokesman, Hon Abdulrazak Namdaz ( APC, Adamawa) has reacted to the Former president Obasanjo’s allegation, says Obasanjo is the father of corruption and he is plotting to disrupt Buhari’s government.

The lower chamber was responding to remarks made by the ex-president at an address in Lagos in which he dressed down the National Assembly depicting it as "a nook of debasement by a group of unarmed burglars."  Obasanjo also criticized the judiciary, the military and the presidency.

Hon. Namdaz  while addressing a press confrerence at the National assembly complex yesterday in  Abuja, hit back at Obasanjo, blaming  him for introducing corruption in the National Assembly the very first day he assumed office as president in 1999, and extorting every government that don’t go along with him.

 “It is unfortunate that he has started his very familiar method of bringing down governments,He did it to Alhaji Shehu Shagari. He did it to Gen. Buhari. He did same to Gen. Babangida. He attempted to bring down Gen. Abacha before he imprisoned him for treason. He made frantic efforts to derail the government of President Ya’ardua when he couldn’t use him. He supported President Goodluck Jonathan but when he refused to take dictation, he turned against him. He supported President Buhari, but since he has sensed that Nigeria is having economic difficulties under him, he has pounced to derail his government,” the lawmaker stated.

  He also added, “ The way Chief Obasanjo talks gives the impression that he is a lifetime opposition leader who has never held any office, what effort did he made to address the issue he raised in eight years as president?” he queried.

Mr Abdulrazak Namdas also said the country would not overlook the huge amount of money Mr. Obasanjo purportedly influenced individuals from the House of Representatives to indict a previous Speaker, Ghali Na'Abba.

“Have we overlooked the sacks of cash showed on the floor of the House of Representatives being influence cash paid by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to some fair individuals to indict Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ghali Na'Abba?" he questioned.

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Ex- Vice President Atiku Abubakar clocks 70

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Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar has clocked 70 today, November 25,2016. Although, Atiku has called on his friends, family and associates to donate money to IDPs instead of wasting money placing congratulatory adverts in respect of his birthday, a lot of dignitaries and respected personalities had already congratulated the APC chieftain on his 70^th birthday. President

Muhammadu Buhari had already congratulated him and welcomed him to the 70s club. President Buhari also admired his courage and strength.

“Over the years, I have admired your courage and doggedness in defending your interests and your generosity in promoting education. The American University in Yola is one of your noble legacies, and my hope and wish is that it will endure” President Buhari said

                

Former Lagos state governor and APC National leader Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu also felicitated with him and also described him as a man of good faith.

President Muhammadu Buhari arrives Malabo for Africa-Arab summit

President Buhari departed from Abuja and has arrived in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea yo witness the 4th Africa-Arab Summit which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday.

President Buhari can also be expected to hold discussions with Arab leaders, aimed toward reviewing agreements to beef up partnerships that will boost agriculture and infrastructure progress in Nigeria through long run concessionary loans and technological potential transfer.

The summit, which will be attended by Heads of State and Government from Gulf and African nations, is predicted to propose the Malabo Declaration and Action Working Plan for 2017-2019 to advertise alternate and economic ties.

The two-12 months plan seeks to implement precedence tasks in exchange, investment, transportation, communication exchange and vigor in Africa.

We will go against any move to jail Nigerians for keeping foreign currencies at homes -CBN Governorreign

The Governor,Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has said CBN will resist any   review of the country’s laws seeking to enact a law to jail Nigerians keeping foreign currencies in their houses.

Premium Times reports the governor saying “There is nothing in the current or extant foreign currency regulations that says people should be jailed, or their foreign currencies confiscated. I advise people to stop listening to rumour mongers and go about their normal businesses.”

Despite the fact that he stated the bank was once conscious the Nigerian regulation Reform commission was once because a overview of the exchange rules, as part of its routine duties, he mentioned the CBN was once yet to be instructed of the extent of the undertaking.

 “The CBN has now not been contacted by using the commission. But, whether or not or not it does, i am announcing here categorically that if we are contacted, or every time it turns into an hassle for dialogue, we will propose in opposition to a clause that forbids people from preserving their dollars, if they imsist  to, We will  oppose any regulation that says humans must be jailed for maintaining overseas currencies,”Mr Emefele stated.