…cater for the operating expenditure required to deploy 5G. The operating expenditure of running mobile networks in Nigeria is extremely high. It is a combination of both power and transmission, keeping that site up.” The limited number of compatible devices can, therefore, weaken the business case for expanding coverag…

…he faced insults and threats from members of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bidia Wa’ikhamatus Sunna. The dispute was referred to the Katsina Emirate Council, and Radda subsequently directed him to appear before a committee of Ulamas to respond to the allegations. Dutsin-Ma, like several local government areas in Katsina State,…

…showed the suspect wearing the uniform of Jama'atu Izalatil Bidi'a Wa'ikamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), Zamfara State Chapter, alongside pupils from two Islamic schools in Maradun Local Government Area. Identified as Umar Ibrahim Gandi Maradun, the suspect was reportedly apprehended by JIBWIS before being handed over to the po…

…and gallantry, noting that their swift response prevented the armed men from overrunning the affected communities.He recalled that the suspected bandits, numbering more than 100, invaded communities along the Zungeru-Tegina road about two weeks ago but were confronted by soldiers who successfully repelled the attack.On…

…in a cell measuring about 20 square metres, which had inadequate ventilation, no running water, poor lighting and no functioning toilet. It added that food and drinking water were either unavailable or grossly inadequate, while adults and minors were detained together.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us…

…higher in your Google feed!Alan Dysert, the actor best known for his role in the long-running ABC soap opera *All My Children*, has died at the age of 75 following a prolonged battle with cancer.His wife, Michelle, confirmed his passing through a statement published on his Facebook page, revealing that he died on Frida…

…resilient, but resilience should not excuse an environment that makes productivity unnecessarily expensive. “Unreliable electricity, expensive financing, poor transport infrastructure, insecurity and regulatory uncertainty raise costs and increase volatility, especially for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. “T…

…who might struggle with verification, stressing that support mechanisms should prevent unnecessary hardship or disruption to pension payments. The association underscored the importance of regular pension payments to the welfare and financial security of retired workers, particularly amid prevailing economic challenges…

Amnesty International and leaders of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah have called for an investigation into a viral video showing children and teenagers chanting slogans demanding AK-47 rifles to attack Christians in Enugu and Jos, Plateau State. The video, which has sparked outrage on social media, show…

…candidates is advocating a return to the subsidy scheme,” he said. Shettima accused the unnamed aspirant of promoting the proposal for political convenience, questioning whether the individual possessed the skills required to manage a modern economy. He argued that the country could not afford to abandon difficult refo…

…and sham online shipping transactions. Funds collected from victims were allegedly funneled through bank accounts and businesses in Rhode Island, Idaho, and elsewhere, with significant proceeds ultimately sent to Nigeria. Members of the conspiracy also allegedly purchased vehicles with illicit proceeds that were shippe…

…Monday. Oromia, Ethiopia’s largest state with some 40 million people, has faced a long-running insurgency and ethnic tensions between its Muslim, Protestant and Orthodox communities, which have been increasingly exploited by armed groups. Local residents and the ACLED conflict monitor told AFP that at least 43 people w…

…voice actor who breathed life into iconic Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, has died at the age of 46.His family confirmed the news in a statement posted to Instagram, describing his passing as sudden.Beloved cartoon voice actor Eric Bauza reportedly dies at 46. Images>Variety has re…

…members of the First Aid Group (F.A.G.) of Jama'atu Izalatil Bid'ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) during a drill. According to Olayinka, a translation of the drill leader's remarks indicates he was demanding AK-47 rifles to target individuals he referred to as "infidels" in Jos, Plateau State, and Enugu State. The media…

…and burned stores. Taraba is sandwiched between northeastern Nigeria, which has a long-running jihadist insurgency, and the volatile central region, which faces criminal gangs known as bandits. Driven by money rather than ideology, the bandits in Nigeria target poorly policed rural areas, kidnapping for ransom and kill…

…Kingdom have seized and taken over the crude oil vessel and two tugboats, named Delta Runner and Laura-V, involved in the incident, while investigation into the matter is ongoing. “The two captains of the tugboats have also been reportedly arrested by the police for investigation.” Speaking shortly after the recovery o…

…households and businesses to depend on alternative power sources.However, the cost of running petrol generators has made conventional backup electricity increasingly expensive.Solar systems are consequently becoming attractive alternatives, particularly for households seeking more predictable electricity expenses.Solar…

…later led to the arrest, on 14th October, of the 46-year-old car dealer Uchenna Victor Umunnakwe, who was intercepted at Apple Junction, Ago Palace Way, Lagos, after days of surveillance at his Shasha residence. He admitted receiving Qhina at the airport, lodging her at Santiago Hotel in Amuwo-Odofin, and later moving…

…arrested 11 suspected collaborators and received the surrender of a Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) member in Borno. This is contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday in Abuja. The report said the operations, conducted by troops of the Joint Task F…

…the IYC claim that surveillance by Tantita and others has ended vandalism: “It’s funny to hear the IYC boss claiming ‘no more vandalism in the operations space because TANTITA and other surveillance contractors are securing the space. “That is joke of the year and media gymnastics to justify sustenance of the multi-thr…

…to prepare •Nigeria’s real test is inside its hospitals •Can health workers count on running water, sanitizer, protective equipment? By Chioma Obinna The tap is there. But is there water? The sanitiser dispenser is mounted on the wall. But is it filled? And if a patient walks into a hospital with symptoms that raise su…

…blended Western wedding traditions with vibrant Nigerian culture, as guests arrived in stunning traditional attire. Live gospel music from the Highpraizers band kept the energy high, with the couple and their guests dancing and celebrating throughout.The professionally filmed footage, captured by Hurpsy Imagery TV, sho…

…He said the troops also rescued a kidnapped herder in Nasarawa and arrested a wanted gunrunner and militia leader at Jape village in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue. Onoja said troops arrested a suspected arms dealer in Jalingo, Taraba, over an alleged attempt to sell 200 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. A…

By Femi Bolaji, Jalingo No fewer than ten residents were reportedly gunned down on Friday afternoon when a large gang of heavily armed bandits invaded Binnari village in Taraba State, unleashing intense gunfire and looting food supplies from shops. According to a police statement issued by the Taraba State Police Comma…

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta What began as a routine arrest over an alleged petty theft of plantain has ended in tragedy, leaving a grieving family and the entire community of Ipara in Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State demanding answers from the police. Read Also: Full List: Names of 37 miners who died in…