MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecommunications provider, has suspended its popular “Xtratime” service, which allows millions of subscribers to borrow airtime and data on credit. The move follows the introduction of a rigorous new regulatory framework by the Federal...
A Nigerian woman has been sentenced to prison after being caught using forged government employment papers to apply for a British visa. Remilekun Temitope Balogun-Okedeyi was convicted on Thursday after an investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences...
Nigeria’s electoral umpire has announced a mandatory adjustment to the campaign schedule for the upcoming Osun State governorship election, following a wider reshuffle of the 2027 national roadmap. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed on Thursday that political...
A South African court has sentenced the radical opposition leader Julius Malema to five years in prison for firing an assault rifle at a political rally, a move that threatens to spark widespread protests across the country. The sentencing, delivered on Thursday, follows a high-profile...
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman is set for a high-profile return to London as Atletico Madrid prepare to face Arsenal in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. The Spanish side secured their first semi-final appearance since 2017 after a dramatic 3-2 aggregate victory over domestic...
