BREAKING: Justice Omotosho Convicts Nnamdi Kanu on Terrorism Charge After Ruling He Forfeited Right to Defend Himself
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday convicted the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on count one of the terrorism charges filed against him. Justice James Omotosho held that the prosecution’s evidence stood…
No Shutdown in Sight: 9mobile Assures Customers Amid Rumors, Vows Improved Services and Stronger Network
In response to swirling rumors suggesting an imminent shutdown of its operations in Nigeria, telecommunications giant 9mobile has firmly dismissed the claims as baseless and misleading, urging customers to disregard the false reports and remain confident…
Edo Polytechnic Lifts Fee Restrictions for Student Loan Applicants, Urges Massive Enrollment
In a major relief for students, Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, has announced the suspension of its strict fee enforcement policy for those applying for student loans through the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This move aims to ensure that financial…
Nigerians in UK Protest Certificate of Sponsorship Scam, Expose 30 Alleged Fraudsters
Hobnob News | February 23, 2025 Nigerians residing in the United Kingdom have taken a bold step against the increasing cases of Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) scams, staging a protest to expose individuals allegedly involved in defrauding immigrants.…
Telecom Sector Faces Imminent Blackout as Diesel Crisis Worsens, ATCON Warns
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has issued an urgent warning about a looming nationwide telecom shutdown due to the ongoing diesel supply crisis. The crisis, triggered by a strike by the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD),…
NNPC Completes Recruitment Exercise, Set to Issue Appointment Letters to Successful Candidates
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has officially concluded its highly anticipated recruitment exercise, which commenced last year. In an announcement on Monday, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, confirmed…
JUST IN: President Tinubu Arrives Ethiopia for AU Summit, to Address Key Continental Issues
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government. The summit, scheduled to take place from February 14 to 18, 2025, will bring…
Yahoo Boys Now Engaged in Ritual Killings, Banditry – EFCC Chairman
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to tackling internet fraud, popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo, despite growing criticisms. He made this known during a…
MTN Reverses 200% Data Tariff Hike Amid Public Outcry
Labour Unions Demand Sanctions Over Alleged Impunity LAGOS — Following widespread criticism and industrial action threats from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), MTN Nigeria has announced the reversal of its 200% data tariff hike on the 15GB plan. The…
Gunmen Abduct Ohanaeze Youth President in Imo State: Police Launch Investigation
The security situation in Imo State took a troubling turn as the President of the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, was reportedly abducted by unidentified gunmen on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The incident, which occurred at…