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MultiChoice Exploiting Nigerians – Save The Consumers slams price hike …. Demands reversal, calls for boycott of DStv, GOtv

Emporium Reporters

By Fatima Abubakar, Abuja   Nigerian consumer rights group, Save The Consumers Initiative STCi, has condemned MultiChoice Nigeria over its recent 21% price hike on DStv and GOtv subscriptions, called it “blatantly exploitative and discriminatory.”   The group expressed outrage that while Nigerians are being forced to pay more, South African subscribers are enjoying price cuts of up to 38% alongside additional channels and improved services.   In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Aliyu Ilias, Save the Consumers accused MultiChoice of treating Nigerian consumers unfairly, disregarding regulatory directives,…

Warri,Effurun Moslem Community lauds Ereyitomi’s gesture, … Says it is first of its kind

Abubakar Yusuf

Member of the House of Representatives, representing Warri Federal Constituency in Delta State, Rt. Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi, on Saturday, hosted Arewa Muslims and other Islamic faithfuls in his constituency to an Iftar dinner in Warri, the commercial hub of the state.   The Islamic faithfuls, including Imams, women and youths, were drawn from the various mosques in Warri Federal Constituency, particularly those in Warri and neighbouring Effurun.   Members of the political class in Warri South, Warri South West and Warri North LGAs, which made up the Warri Federal Constituency,…

NAPTIP raids hotel near Abuja Airport, rescues 7 Iraq-Bound trafficking victims — Arrests manager as agency cracks down on human trafficking syndicates

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have rescued seven suspected victims of human trafficking following a raid on a popular hotel in Zamaru, near the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The victims were reportedly being prepared for illegal migration to Baghdad, Iraq, for exploitation.   The operation, based on credible intelligence from concerned stakeholders, also led to the arrest of the hotel manager. Reports indicated that unusual movements of young girls and unfamiliar individuals around the hotel raised suspicions, prompted NAPTIP to investigate.…

NiDCOM lauds launch of Nigerian Immigration Welcome Centre in Ontario

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has commended Nigerian community leaders in Ontario, Canada, for establishing the Nigerian Immigration Welcome Centre, a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at supporting Nigerian migrants.   Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, praised the effort, emphasizing its significance in helping new and existing Nigerian immigrants settle smoothly in Canada. She encouraged other Nigerian communities worldwide to adopt similar initiatives to assist their compatriots abroad.   “The Commission will continue to support and collaborate with diaspora organizations that prioritize the welfare of Nigerians overseas,” Dabiri-Erewa stated.  …

NDLEA intercepts Indian Woman with 72 parcels of heroin in chocolate wraps at Kano Airport …. Recovers Tramadol concealed in Gas Cylinder, Cocaine, Skunk in Kano, Lagos raids

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 42-year-old Indian woman, Ms. Neetu Neetu, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, with 72 parcels of heroin concealed in wafer wraps and disguised as chocolates. The intercepted consignment, weighing 11 kilograms, was discovered in her luggage during a thorough search at the airport’s arrival hall on Friday, 14th March 2025. Neetu had arrived on a Qatar Airways flight (QR1431) from Bangkok, Thailand, via Vietnam and Doha. In response to the arrest, NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer,…

Customs MMIA hands over $578,000 concealed cash, suspect to EFCC

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command, has handed over a falsely declared sum of $578,000 and a suspect to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further investigation and prosecution.   Speaking at the handover ceremony on Friday, March 21, 2025, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Effiong Harrison, revealed that the suspect, Okorie Sylvanus Sunday, arrived in Lagos from South Africa on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.   According to Harrison, the suspect initially declared $279,000 at the Currency Declaration Desk. However, during a…

Nigeria Customs, Security Agencies Destroy Expired, Illicit Drugs in Lagos

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and other regulatory agencies, has intensified efforts to rid the country of expired and illicit drugs through a large-scale destruction exercise.   The exercise took place on Friday, March 22, 2025, at a dumpsite in Epe, Lagos, where Assistant Comptroller of Customs Oluwaseun Oguntuase, representing the NCS, highlighted the dangers of expired drugs and the crucial role of enforcement in seizing them.   “Many of these drugs are expired, and expired drugs must not…

CGC Adeniyi advocates Charity and Community Service at Ramadan Iftar

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has urged officers and stakeholders of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to embrace charity, discipline, and community service as core values, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan.   Speaking on Wednesday, March 21, 2025, at the grand Iftar organised by Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) Limited at the NCS Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, Adeniyi emphasized the importance of selflessness and social responsibility.   He noted that Ramadan offered an opportunity for reflection and empathy towards the less privileged, added that fasting foster a…

FAAC distributes ₦1.7 Trillion revenue to Federal, State, and Local Govts for February 2025

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of ₦1.678 trillion in revenue among the federal, state, and local governments for February 2025.   This was disclosed in a communiqué issued after the March 2025 FAAC meeting in Abuja, which was chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and attended by the Accountant General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi.   The total distributable revenue of ₦1.678 trillion was sourced from the following: Statutory revenue: ₦827.633 billion Value Added Tax (VAT): ₦609.430…

NHRC declares National Action Plan a Game-Changer, condemns parade of Suspect

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has described Nigeria’s National Action Plan (NAP) for the promotion and protection of human rights as a transformative policy document that deserves full support from stakeholders. Speaking at an Inter-Agency Consultative Workshop in Abuja, NHRC Executive Secretary Dr. Tony Ojukwu, emphasized that the NAP is a comprehensive framework that aimed to address human rights gaps, promote protection, and ensure compliance with national and international human rights standards.   Dr. Ojukwu commended the Federal Government for adopting the NAP and allowing NHRC to serve as…