Author: Prime Times

A new pro-democracy coalition, Nigeria Demand Movement (NDM), in collaboration with several reputable organizations, has called on the federal and state governments of Nigeria to immediately put in place what the coalition identified as eight urgent measures to save Nigeria from mass revolt and uprising resulting from widespread hunger, devastating economic hardship and inflation trends sweeping across Nigeria. The call was made in Abuja by the national convener of NDM, Evang. Comrade Tony Akeni Le Moin, who is also the founder of Nigeria Cannot Continue Like This (NCC-LIT), a good governance advocacy body of civil right activists, professionals and faith…

Nigeria Communications Commission said it has  successfully resolved the interconnect debt dispute between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. (MTN) and Globacom Limited (Globacom) in a mutually agreed upon resolution. In a statement signed by Reuben Muoka, Director of Public Affairs at NCC, and made available to journalists in Abuja. According to the statement,  “As a result of this resolution, the disconnection approval granted to MTN for the disconnection of Globacom has been withdrawn. “Following its initial Public Notice, the Commission stepped in to mediate between the two parties and facilitate the reconciliation process in order to prevent any potential disruptions to…

Nigeria Demand Movement (NDM) has called on the Nigerian government to use multiple approaches to address the diverse challenges facing Nigeria as a country. In a press statement titled: “Entreaty for Collaboration to Seek Empathy & Policy Interventions by Three Arms of Federal Government to Stem Dire Poverty Plunge, Insecurity, Widening Hunger & Anger Among Nigerians & Support Constitutional Amendment on INEC” and signed by the Global Convener of Nigeria Demand Movement, Evang. Prince Tony Akeni and made available to Journalists, Friday in Abuja. highlighting the deteriorating state of affairs in Nigeria as well as emphasizing the urgent need for…

In a shocking turn of events, the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) is embroiled in controversy as the promotion of Dr. Rebecca O.J. Oamen, the Director of Administration and Finance, has been reversed by the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) three years after it was granted. The conflict centers around Dr. Agnes Asagbra, the Director General of NBMA, and Dr. Oamen, who are on one side of the dispute, and several other top civil servants on the other. According to sources, the disagreement began when Dr. Asagbra allegedly facilitated the appointment of Mr. Ehikhamenor Steve Ehiochoya from the Office of…

The report looks into the rising popularity of telephoto lens-equipped smartphones and the reasons behind it. OPPO leads the trends and continues to bring the technology from flagship to mass-market models January 2024 – A new report by market research firm Counterpoint sheds light on the evolving landscape of smartphone photography. According to Counterpoint Research’s most recent report, over 200 million telephoto lens-equipped smartphones were sold globally in 2022, with that figure expected to rise even further by 2024. The reason for this growing trend is because of consumers’ growing desire for telephoto photography, something that was once exclusively…

The Senator representing Jigawa North-East senatorial district, Ambassador Ahmed Abdulhamid Malam-Madori, has distributed 4,614 bags of rice and cash worth N90 million to his constituents. The programme was launched by Governor Umar Namadi Danmodi of Jigawa state in Hadejia, the headquarters of Hadejia local government of Jigawa state. The governor was represented at the event by the Head of Civil Service of the state Senator Mustapha Makama Kyawa. The state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Malam Aminu Kiskis Gumel, and other advisors of the governor graced the occasion. All the zonal chairmen of the APC received N200,000 each,…

By Nurudeen Ishola, Abuja The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the suspension of the phased disconnection of Glo by MTN, originally scheduled to commence on January 18, 2024. This decision comes after the NCC facilitated negotiations between the two telecom giants, resulting in an agreement to resolve their long-standing interconnection debt dispute. In a Pre-Disconnection Notice published on January 8, the NCC informed subscribers about the approved disconnection and the potential impact on consumers. However, the Commission’s priority has been to protect consumer interests and ensure the smooth functioning of the national telecoms network. As a result, both…

From Chidimma Iheanacho, Borno. In today’s Local Government Elections, Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, has cast his vote at Ajari unit 006 in Mafa town, the headquarters of Mafa local government area of Borno State. After casting his vote, Governor Zulum spoke to journalists and expressed his satisfaction with the large turnout of voters who came to exercise their civic duties. He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the timely commencement of the exercise. “I am highly delighted with the process,” Governor Zulum said, urging the people to conduct themselves peacefully throughout the exercise for…

OPPO Reno11 features 50MP Ultra-Clear Main Camera with OIS Available in Wave Green and Rock Grey OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, today announced the global availability of its OPPO Reno11 smartphone with the gracing presence of popular celebrities and media partners at it’s launch event. Fusing eye-catching elegance with an Ultra-Clear Portrait Camera System, spearheaded by a 50MP Main Camera with OIS, and sporting dual stereo speakers, Reno11 unlocks class-leading entertainment, day-long battery life and best-in-class charging speeds. “Reno11 shines with superb experiences, thin and light design, and excellent entertainment credentials. Its Ultra-Clear Portrait Camera System turns…

The Group Managing Directors (GMDs) of Zenith, Providus and Jaiz banks, on Tuesday, honoured the invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to hand over documents relating to accounts operated by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to the anti-graft agency. A source from the Agency confirmed that the bank Czars, departed the Abuja headquarters of the anti-graft agency after the documents were handed over. Multiple sources close to the banks, EFCC and the Presidency, clarified that the banks documents were requested by the anti-graft agency, to help in its ongoing investigation, into alleged financial impropriety in the Ministry…