Adebayo Shittu, Nigeria’s minister of communication says the federal government has not ordered telecommunication providers to increase the price of data. The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) had directed all telecom operators to enforce a new tariff regime of 90 kobo per megabyte for big operators, effective on Thursday, 1st December 2016. But speaking on RayPower’s Fact File on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, Shittu said there was no reason for the planned increase. “But I want to say that I was not privy to it, I was not a party to it, the government never gave any such instruction and the…
Author: David Folami
The Nigerian Senate has condemned the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for planning to increase the price of data in the country. The NCC ordered service providers in the country to increase the data price from Thursday, December 1. The upper legislative chamber however described the move as the height of irresponsibility and resolved that it should be stopped. “It is very important that we protect the people that brought us here this is the height of irresponsibility by NCC,” the Senate Twitter handle posted on Wednesday, November 30. “Senators in all totality condemned the increase of data Tariffs by the…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has said that the government’s plan to increase the price of data in the country will drive many Nigerians to suicide. The group also accused telecommunications operator, MTN of pushing for the increase. The TUC’s comments were made via a statement signed by President, Comrade Bobboi Bala Kaigama and Acting Secretary General, Comrade (Barr.) Simeso Amachree. The statement reads: “The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria warns against the on-going conspiracy between the Federal Government through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and some major telecom companies, especially MTN to further increase their data rates…
“Nolly Thursdays” which has been described as the new Industry Night” for the Nigerian film industry, is geared towards promoting and celebrating Nollywood movies (old and new) in the cinema. The next edition of GC’s Nolly Thursdays will hold on December 1, 2016, with the special guest as Ramsey Nouah, for the movie “76”. Nouah’s acting career kicked off when he starred in the Nigerian TV soap opera “Fortunes.” In 2010 Nouah won the African Movie Academy Award (AMAA) for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in “Figurine.” Synopsis: Six years after the civil war, a young…
So, Toke Makinwa released a book over the weekend and the Internet isn’t the same anymore. Toke in her new book “On Becoming” talks about her marriage scandal, growing up as a rebellious child, finding forgiveness and strengthening her faith in God. Fans have criticised her for being too revealing and airing her dirty laundry for money. The TV host who revealed she got a sexually transmitted disease from her estranged husband has since been dragged on Twitter but it seems like she has Chocolate City boss, MI Abaga’s full support. The rapper took to Twitter today, November 29, 2016,…
Toke Makinwa has just revealed D’banj donated a million naira during her book launch. She took to Instagram today, November 29, 2016 to make the narration. “There are friends, and there are FRIENDS!!!!! Dapooooooooo………We go way back and it’s always been support, kindness and more support. Thank you for your huge contribution to my book #OnBecoming. You really didn’t have to and I know you’ll be mad at me for making this public but we’ll talk it over. D’banj made a pledge of 1 million Naira, and he redeemed it. Thank you bro cc @iambangalee Oya blast me now but…
Osas Ighodaro Ajibade misses her husband, Gbenro Ajibade, along with their baby girl, Azariah. The “Tinsel” star took to Instagram on November 29, 2016, to share an adorable photo with their little girl. “I just couldn’t resist posting… our happy baby … we miss you papa @GbenroAjibade (hard at work #proud) #GodisGreat,” she captioned it. Meanwhile, little Azariah got a Range Rover e-vogue from her god father, Kare Ekewenu. An excited Gbenro took to Instagram yesterday, August 14, 2016 sharing photos of the new whip with the caption: “So I just landed Naija and was invited to AMBAVILLE by the…
Toyin Aimakhu’s ex-boyfriend, Seun Egbegbe, has broken the silence following his arrest. The movie producer was recently arrested for stealing iPhones in Computer Village, Ikeja and was rumoured to have being held in prison. According to him, he was not remanded in Kirikiri prison. Egbegbe who was granted bail in the sum of N1m following his arraignment in court for theft, says he wasn’t remanded in Kirikiri. Meanwhile, a new picture of the filmmaker who was seen pouring himself a glass of lager, was recently posted on Instagram by a user named Seun Oloketuyi. It was accompanied with a press…
After being married for 20 years, we can all agree that Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is in the best position to dish out tips on making celebrity marriages work. With the rate at which celebrity marriages are falling apart, the veteran Nollywood actress’ advice is much needed. Omotola who was one of the panellists at the Innovation Warehouse, a mentorship programme for aspiring filmmakers and actors during the just concluded Africa International Film Festival in Lagos, shared her own insight into the workings of a successful marriage. She emphasised that in marriages between those who work in the entertainment industry, partners must…
Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, has just shown us his off-screen girlfriend. Basketmouth who is currently on set of a new series, “My Flatmates” shared a shot of himself with Rekiya Yusuf. “Me and my girlfriend,” he captioned the shot shared to Instagram today, November 30, 2016. Meanwhile, Basketmouth, who vowed to run for Nigerian presidency if Trump wins, is keeping to his promise and has now declared his intention to run in 2019. He took to Instagram yesterday, November 9, 2016, writing, “My Esteemed people, in fulfillment of my threat/promise regarding the outcome of the just concluded #uspresidentialelection . I am…
Lady Gaga in a recent interview talks about her life, breakup and growing up. The Grammy award winning songstress told CBS Sunday Morning there was a lot of crying and pain while writing her new album, “Joanne”. The album which was written for Gaga’s late aunt, Joanne, also includes songs influenced by Gaga’s recent break up with actor Taylor Kinney. She shed light on the situation with Kinney by telling CBS Sunday Morning, “I think women love very hard. We love men. We just love with everything we have. And sometimes I don’t know that that love is met with…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed through the NCC has directed telecommunications giants to increase data tariffs. Nigerians have however trooped to social media protesting the increase also expressing their disappointment in the Nigerian government. Now, Nigerian rapper, Vector Tha Viper has taken to Instagram calling out the Federal Government over their lack of direction. Vector in a post shared on Instagram on November 30, 2016, wrote, “Dear federal government, You have come a long way with your policies and rule. You have concerned yourself with nothing but the present hence making it look like the constitution has to…
Eric Bailly is closing in on a return to action for Manchester United after resuming training this week. Bailly, 22, was at Carrington on Monday after United manager Jose Mourinho said last week that the Ivory Coast international “will be back before the end of the year, for sure” following a knee ligament injury. The centre-back was a standout performer for United at the start of the season but sustained the injury in the 4-0 defeat at Chelsea on Oct. 23 and has missed seven games since then, opening the door for Phil Jones, Matteo Darmian and Marcos Rojo to…
Jerome Boateng has been told to focus on his football, and forget the limelight, in the wake of Bayern Munich’s shock Champions League defeat at Rostov. “Jerome has to calm down and take things easier (off the pitch),” Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge told Germany’s Bild daily. “Since the summer, it’s all been a bit too much for me. “It would make sense for the whole club if he comes back to earth a bit.” Just like the Bayern defence, Boateng had a night to forget in Rostov. The burly centre-back was wrong-footed and left on the turf when Sardar Azmoun…
Arsenal are likely to rotate their squad for Wednesday’s League Cup quarterfinal against Southampton with manager Arsene Wenger promising a mixture of youth and experience. French striker Olivier Giroud will definitely miss the game because of a slight groin problem and Mathieu Debuchy is also unavailable because of a hamstring injury. Striker Lucas Perez is likely to start, however, after recovering from an ankle injury that has sidelined him for five weeks since he appeared in the last round against Reading. “Mathieu had a scan today but we don’t have the results yet,” Wenger told Arsenal.com. “Lucas is in the…
English Premier League club, Chelsea will hand Super Eagles winger, Victor Moses with a new contract and will hold talks in 2017 according to the London Evening Standard. The Stamford Bridge will open talks with the Nigerian in the coming days with a view to rewarding him for his impressive displays this season. Moses agreed a four-year deal worth £45,000 a week in 2015 but Chelsea are already willing to negotiate another one and offer the 25-year old a significant pay-rise. The Nigerian international has been one of the surprises in the Premier League this season after becoming a first-team…
Arsenal forward Theo Walcott is eager to continue his rich vein of form by scoring 10 goals before Christmas, which he plans to celebrate by receiving a coffee machine as a gift from his wife. The England international scored in Sunday’s 3-1 Premier League victory over Bournemouth to take his tally up to nine goals in 15 appearances this season. “I want to get 10 (goals) so I can get a coffee machine for Christmas from my wife. She said ‘if you get 10 goals before Christmas I’ll buy you this coffee machine’,” Walcott told British media. “So I can’t…
Jose Mourinho’s erratic behaviour is not sitting well with some senior Manchester United figures a source from within the English Premier League giants told the Daily Mail on Tuesday. The 53-year-old Portuguese is having to answer his third charge this campaign by the Football Association, for being dismissed for kicking over a water bottle in response to referee Jon Moss booking Paul Pogba during the 1-1 draw with West Ham on Sunday, since he arrived to much fanfare in the close season. Mourinho, who has already been fined twice and served a one match touchline ban over the previous two…
Chelsea’s clash with Premier League title rivals Manchester City will not define their season and the games against lesser teams will be more significant, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said. Chelsea stayed top with a 2-1 home win over Tottenham Hotspur, their seventh successive league victory going into the game against third-placed City on Saturday. “We are taking it match by match. It’s quite hard to keep a run going in this league but after the couple of matches we lost we have won seven in a row which is very good,” Courtois told the club’s website (www.chelseafc.com). Chelsea, who finished 10th…
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic has expressed sympathy for Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho after the Portuguese was banished to the stands during their 1-1 draw on Sunday, the Croat admitting that watching your team could be harrowing. Mourinho has been charged by the Football Association and faces a touchline ban after he was dismissed for kicking a water bottle in frustration when he felt midfielder Paul Pogba was harshly booked in the Old Trafford stalemate. “I don’t know the rules but England is a country where they like to stick to the rules and I saw that,” Bilic…