Angel Smith has said she “hates” it when fans talk to her and ask for pictures when all she wants is to not talk The Big Brother Naija reality star added that a number of fans pressure her to feature in their SnapChat videos and it mostly happens when she’s …
Read More »Update: Ex-NFL player Zac Stacy released on bond after assaulting his ex-girlfriend in front of their son
Former NFL player, Zac Stacy, who was arrested for allegedly attacking his ex-girlfriend this month, has been released from a Florida jail. Stacy was let out on Saturday on a $10,150 bond and was told not to contact his ex, Kristin Evans, the Orlando news station WESH reported. The retired running back was arrested …
Read More »Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Annual ICT Innovation Competition and Exhibition
The Nigerian Communication Commission in keeping with its strategic intent as encapsulated in the Strategic Management Plan (2020-2024) and Strategic Vision Implementation Plan (2021 -2025) is committed to promoting innovation for the sustainability and continuous development of the Nigerian Communications Industry. Pursuant to this, the Commission invites Startups and Tech …
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As the three-day 2021 Board and Management Retreat (BMR) organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) comes to a close, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has re-emphasised the confidence of Management in the continuous support of its Board of Commissioners …
Read More »Nigerians storm Nigeria High Commission in New Delhi to protest against police maltreatment in India (video)
A number of Nigerians stormed the Nigeria High Commission in New Delhi, India, to protest against police maltreatment. This comes after a number of Nigerians cried out, accusing Indian police of maltreatment. Notably, a Nigerian mother was recently arrested with her two toddlers and detained without an explanation. The protesters …
Read More »Nigerian Olympic Gold Medalist, Paul Kehinde is Dead
Olympic gold medalist and current world record-holder in the men’s 65kg weightlifting category, Paul Kehinde, aka Olumi Agberin, has died. Kehinde was also a former world number 1 Para Powerlifter, Olympic Gold medallist, and Commonwealth Games Champion. Kehinde reportedly died on Thursday, November 18, after a brief illness. He was 33 …
Read More »Driver injured as truck conveying alcohol falls into ditch near Hisbah office in Kano (photos)
A Hilux truck conveying alcohol fell inside ditch close to the Hisbah office in Panshekara, Kumbotso Local Government area of Kano State. It was gathered that the truck driver sustained injuries in the incident which happened on Tuesday evening, November 16. Residents rushed to the scene to rescue occupants of …
Read More »Iran has increased its uranium stockpil e- UN nuclear body says
The United Nation’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported that Iran has boosted its stocks of enriched uranium, just days before scheduled talks in Vienna to restore Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal. In a report cited by several media outlets on Wednesday, November 17, the IAEA gave updated …
Read More »NCC to Revitalise Telecom Special Numbering Service Segment
L-R: Mr. Lucky Ubani, Lead, Regulatory Technical, Airtel Networks Limited; Engr. Anthony Ikemefuna, Assistant Director, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Engr. Bako Wakil, Director, Technical Standards and Network Integrity, NCC; Mrs. Yetunde Akinloye, Director, Policy Competition and Economic Analysis, NCC; Mr. Johnson Oyewo, Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs, MTN; Mr. Peter Adu, …
Read More »Press Statement: Again, NCC alerts of hacking group targeting Telcos, ISPs
In keeping with its commitment to continuously keep stakeholders in the country’s telecoms sector informed, educated and protected, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) wishes to, once again, notify the public of the existence of another hacking group orchestrating cyberespionage in the African telecoms space. An Iranian hacking group known as …
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