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The recent abduction of 27 pupils and 15 workers of Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State by armed bandits is another demonstration of the dilapidated state of security in Nigeria and the Nigerian state’s failure to secure the lives and ensure the safety of her citizens. According to news reports, the bandits demand N500m to release the abducted students and workers held in a forest that connects Kebbi, Zamfara, Niger and the Kaduna States. Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi is said to be negotiating with the bandits. Niger State Governor Abubakar Bello Sani has vowed to do everything within his powers to ensure the students are released unhurt. This incident comes at the heels of the heinous abduction of about 400 government secondary school students, Kankara in Katsina State by bandits last December. Many Nigerians scoffed at government claims that it did not pay any ransom for the Kankara boys’ release. Interestingly, there are no records of any official inquest, arres...

After series of delay,  disapproval, Nigeria’s Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been named the director-general of World Trade Organisation. The history: Okonjo-Iweala is the first African and first woman to lead the organisation.  The then American president Donald Trump was one of the disapproval that threw its weight behind South Korea Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee.  While Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala got approvals from many member countries and key ambassadors of the trade organisation recommended her for the job. She's finally appointed the DG of the organisation on Monday. The Twist: The victory of President Joe Biden of America changed the whole game after former President Donald Trump disapproval. Last week the Joe Biden administration endorsed former Nigerian finance minister and World Bank chief, paving her way to the top notch job. The former head of the WTO, Brazilian career diplomat Roberto Azevedo stepped down last August, a year ahead of schedule.  The process of...

Barely a week ago, TStv digital satellite Paytv launched PAYU which gives you the option to pay per view. According to TStv, over 100 channels will be made available for as low as N2 per day and as high as N5 for a channel. Now, the Paytv provider has listed the states and locations where you can get TStv decoder. According to them, more states will be added in the coming days. How much is the Price of TStv Decoders? The decoders are being sold for N17,500 which includes all the accessories. “Nobody has as many HD channels as we do. We are rolling out with about 108 channels. We are going to be the first in sub-Saharan Africa to implement H.265,” the CEO said. “TStv has invested a lot in acquiring rights. Most channels are as low as N5 per day. As a gift to Nigerians, we are releasing one of our sports channels free for a year.” Here are where to buy the PAYW decoder in Lagos: 1.  1st Choice Systems: 374, Lagos-Abeokuta Exp. Way, Abule Egba, Lagos Nigeria- 0802 756 6517. 2.  A...

TSTV Digital satellite which gives Nigerians the option to pay per view, with over 100 channels has commenced the implementation of N2, N1 on all channels as promised. Earlier in October 2020, Bright Echefu, the chief executive officer of Telecomm Satellite TV (TStv), says his organization will be the first to implement the pay-per-view model in Nigeria. “We are going to be the first to implement pay-per-view. What TSTV has done is, allow you to create your own bouquet and you have channels that are as low as N2 per day,” he said. “If you have a N50 voucher, you are actually watching TV and saving your money.” Today, it has been implemented. The PayTV operator took to their social media handle to announce the implementation of the new model. With Two Naira Only, you can watch your favorite Channel with TStv Africa. Your Two Naira Now Has Value!” With TSTV, you get to choose the channels you want, pay for them, and watch in HD.  TSTV decoders are available in different states. You c...

  The Governor of Rivers state, His Excellency Nyesom Wike has said that Nigerians have realized that voting APC into power is a mistake that must be corrected in 2023 Elections by voting PDP. The governor made this known in Yola, Adamawa State during his inspection of overhead bridge and an underground subway being constructed by the governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri. Wike stressed that the APC government has failed in their fight against corruption with the country becoming less secure and more divided along ethnic and religious lines. He also stated that despite the economic condition of the country, PDP governors have done well with huge achievements. Your time is appreciated. What do you think about this article? Has APC truly kept to its promises to Nigerians? Kindly pen down your thoughts in the comments section below. It will only make us better.  Do you have stories to share with us or you want to advertise your legitimate business, products or services ? You ...

Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala is finally close to leading WTO after South Korean candidate quits.  Yoo Myung-hee says her decision to pull out was made in ‘close consultation’ with US Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a step closer to becoming director-general of the World Trade Organization after South Korea’s candidate quit the race following months of uncertainty over the body’s leadership. Yoo Myung-hee, the South Korean trade minister who had not stood down from the race despite weaker support compared to her rival last year, said on Friday the future of the WTO had become “uncertain” because of the prolonged leadership battle. The move paves the way for Okonjo-Iweala, a former finance minister in Nigeria who battled corruption in her country, to be the first WTO leader from Africa. But her appointment will still require US approval. Yoo, the only candidate still serving as a trade minister, said her decision was made in “close consultation” with the US. “South Korea will actively co...

The ongoing National Identification Number and Subscriber Identity Module integration exercise has been extended by eight weeks, the Federal Government announced on Tuesday morning. It said the new deadline was now April 6, 2021. Director, Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission, Ikechukwu Adinde, who disclosed this in a WhatsApp message to our correspondent, said the extension was conveyed by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami. Pantami conveyed the message during the meeting of the Ministerial Taskforce on NIN-SIM registration which held on the 1st of February, 2021. Your time is appreciated. What do you think about this article? Kindly pen down your thoughts in the comments section below. It will only make us better.  Do you have stories to share with us or you want to advertise your legitimate business, products or services ? You can reach us on  WhatsApp +2349097679797. You can also follow us on Twitter @Validnewsplt4m, Facebook or m...