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Two new TV commercials from Globacom recently released, have focused on the important message of seamless and reliable connection, propping up recent network improvement efforts by the company. The two commercials, “Road Trip” and “Department of Imagination”, both reinforce the company’s commitment to seamless connectivity for all classes of its customers. The two commercials, apart from being highly entertaining, also highlight how Glo fits into everyone’s everyday life, while also focusing on a more connected and exciting future for all. “Road Trip” brings a warm and familiar story to life. It follows a family journey filled with laughter and real-life moments. When…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cautioned Nigerians against falling prey to fraudulent messages and emails purportedly from the bank. Nigeria travel guide The CBN in a statement issued by Hakama Ali, its acting Director, Corporate Communications said said these messages are intended to misinform members of the public. According to Ali, the fraudulent messages always prompt recipients to click links and peddle false information about the CBN’s leadership, licensing, and policy issues. She also said that these messages target personal accounts of recipients by hacking into their systems. Further urging the public to only trust the apex bank’s…

The Rivers State Government has directed orphanage operators and childcare providers to register and comply with laws protecting children’s rights across the state. The directive was issued by Lauretta Dimpka, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, during a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt. The move follows public outrage over plans by Chibuzor Chinyere of Omega Power Ministries to arrange a marriage for his 21-year-old autistic adopted daughter, with incentives offered to suitors. Dimpka said the government intervened after the issue went viral, noting that although the intention may have been good, it violated existing laws. “As…

Senator Ted Cruz has accused officials of the Nigerian government of facilitating violence against Christians in the country. The lawmaker, who spoke on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, lamented that despite the government’s promises to tackle the security crisis, more Christians are being killed. He said while some states are still practicing sharia law, the Federal Government has decided to “look the other way” as terrorists continue to launch mayhem on unsuspecting citizens. He said, “more Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than anywhere else in the world. “Since 2009, the Islamic jihadists have murdered more…

April 21, 2026 Former President Goodluck Jonathan has countered ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar who criticised his leadership of the country. Atiku, who is seeking the presidency under the African Democratic Congress, had recently described Jonathan as inexperienced, saying his tenure was marked by notable missteps. “I know Goodluck Jonathan very well. He is a decent young man, but also inexperienced, and I believe that contributed to his inability to manage the affairs of the country, particularly when he was faced with challenges,” he said on Arise TV. Reacting at the 2025 Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria awards ceremony…

A Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja has admitted nine documentary exhibits into evidence in the ongoing money laundering trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami. Presiding Justice Joyce Abdulmalik accepted the documents, which were presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as part of its prosecution of the former minister on charges valued at N8.7 billion. The EFCC is pursuing the defendants on an amended 16-count charge that includes conspiracy, procurement, disguising, concealment, and laundering of proceeds from unlawful activities — all in…

In a significant diplomatic endorsement, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Hajiya Amina Mohammed, on Thursday visited Governor Dauda Lawal in Gusau, Zamfara State, where the governor formally presented his administration’s comprehensive development blueprint aimed at rebuilding the state after years of banditry, economic instability, and governance deficit. The visit, which lasted several hours, included closed-door talks at the Government House, a brief tour of ongoing infrastructure projects, and a joint press appearance. It marks the highest-level UN visit to the North-Western state in nearly a decade. Speaking to reporters afterward, the UN Deputy Secretary-General commended Governor Lawal for what she…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, is facing growing criticism following the resurfacing of old social media posts that suggest clear political leanings toward President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The issue was brought to light in a detailed commentary by Nigerian-American professor, Farooq Kperogi. In his write-up, he pointed to “SEVERAL verifiable past tweets by INEC chairman Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan from his time as a professor at the University of Jos unmistakably reveal partisan sympathies for the APC and, more specifically, for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.” He…

The federal government has approved the implementation of 2026 fiscal policy measures (FPM), which include significant tariff amendments. According to a circular seen by The Cable dated April 1, 2026, signed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, the import adjustment tax (IAT) on items like crude palm oil has been set at a total effective rate of 28.75 per cent, down from previous high-tariff regimes. The government announced that the new measures supersede the 2023 FPM. The policy includes a national list of 127 tariff lines with reduced import duty rates designed to “promote and…

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Communication, has disclosed that he underwent throat surgery shortly after a widely circulated interview with journalist Mehdi Hasan of Al Jazeera. Bwala made the revelation during an interview aired on Friday, where he also addressed reactions to the interview and criticism from online communities. “Eight days after the interview with Mehdi Hasan, I underwent surgery on my throat. I don’t know whether it is the ‘Obidient’ people that threw that African thing, but in any case, I’m back and strong,” he said. He went on to criticise a section of social media users he described…