Day: February 18, 2025

Ogun: Police declare Portable wanted

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The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has declared singer Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as “Portable,” wanted over allegations of a violent attack on state government officials carrying out lawful duties. It stated that a valid court order had been issued for his arrest and presentation at any police station. It was recalled that three government officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office, were attacked on February 5 while conducting an enforcement exercise at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu, Ota. The…

Tariff hike: Airtel raises data, call rates

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Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecom operator, has revised its data pricing structure, implementing a tariff adjustment of up to 50 per cent. Details of the price revision, which affects various data bundles, were published on the company’s website on Monday. This move aligns with ongoing industry concerns over escalating operational costs. While the company has yet to issue an official statement, the adjustment underscores the broader push among telecom operators for a tariff review to cushion the impact of inflation and forex volatility. Beyond data adjustments, the operator, with…

Over 30 Killed, Dozens Injured in Devastating Bolivia Bus Crash

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More than 30 people have died in a bus crash on a mountainous road in Bolivia, authorities have confirmed. The vehicle plunged nearly 800 meters (2,625 feet) in the southwestern district of Yocalla, with police suspecting the driver lost control. Fourteen others sustained injuries, including four children, according to a hospital official. Several of the injured remain in serious condition, local media reports. The accident occurred on the road between Potosí and Oruro, an area known for its treacherous terrain. Police colonel Víctor Benavides told AFP that speeding may have…

UCH Doctors Launch Indefinite Strike Due to Persistent Blackout

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  Members of the Association of Resident Doctors at University College Hospital in Ibadan have embarked on an indefinite strike, an official said on Monday. The association’s General Secretary, Dr Uthman Adedeji, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan, Oyo State capital that the strike was due to a power outage in some of the hospital’s residential areas. NAN recalls that the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, reconnected UCH on Wednesday, after more than 100 days of power outage. The association had earlier issued a communique that members would embark on an…