Airtel Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its airtime and data credit services, which previously enabled eligible prepaid subscribers to borrow and repay on their next recharge. Newsmen reports that the telecom operator said the decision forms part of ongoing operational adjustments in response to evolving regulatory requirements in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. In a…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday signed the ₦68.32tn 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. Newsmen reports that this was disclosed in a statement on Friday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The 2026 Appropriation Bill provides for an aggregate expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion. He has also signed the bill extending the…
A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said his experience in governance and infrastructure development positions him to address Nigeria’s challenges ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amaechi, who spoke on The Morning Brief, said he understands the country’s problems and has the capacity to solve them. “I don’t care who else is running….
The Presidency has said electricity supply across Nigeria has improved compared to previous years, especially 2015 and 2023. The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, made this known during a television interview on Arise TV, where he spoke on ongoing reforms in the power sector. According to him, many Nigerians are…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Friday, faulted President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms and accused him of distorting Nigeria’s reform history. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the chieftain of the African Democratic Congress argued that the impact of Tinubu’s policies is evident in Nigerians’ daily struggles….
By Michael Adeyemo The Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening environmental sanitation and disease prevention efforts, following a reported case of Lassa fever in the state. The Oyo State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources Hon. Ademola Aderinto, made this known while addressing newsmen in Ibadan, following the recent developments concerning Lassa…
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has approved full educational scholarships for the three children of the late Oseni Omoh Braimah, an indigene of Edo State who died in active service. The Edo State Government said the gesture would ensure uninterrupted education for the children from their current levels up to university. According to…
By Michael Adeyemo A Retired Nurse, Alhaji Yisau Adegbola, has urged retirees to prioritise their health and personal hygiene as they adjust to life after active service. Alhaji Adegbola made the call during an interview with Pensioners FM correspondent shortly after featuring on the station’s Yoruba retirement programme, “Isinmi Dun.” The former staff member of…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu In a renewed resolve to reinvent its administrative system, the League Of Veteran Journalists ( LVJ ) , Oyo State Council, will on Thursday, 28th of May , 2026 , elect it’s new executives . This was contained in a press signed and made available to journalists in Ibadan, by the Chairman…
By Yetunde Oke Media Social Behavioural Change, SBC, in partnership with Breakthrough Action Nigeria, has solicited the collaboration of Pensioners’ FM on the transmission of facts and informed health choices to the public. The Oyo State Coordinator, Media SBC, Mrs Jemelah Elegbede, sought the partnership during a courtesy visit no the management of the station….