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Nigerian banks and telecoms say they have returned more than N10bn to customers for failed airtime and data purchases, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission. However, bank customers are sceptical, questioning both the proof of the refunds and the methodology behind the calculation. The disclosure comes as the NCC and the Central Bank of Nigeria roll out a new framework to address persistent complaints over failed transactions, which are often caused by network outages, system errors, or human mistakes. The Director of Consumer Affairs at the NCC, Freda Bruce-Bennett, said that banks and mobile network operators have collectively refunded over…

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez jokingly admitted he fears Nigeria’s potent attack ahead of Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash in Marrakech, though he insists his team have the quality to progress, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The former Manchester City star, speaking at the pre-match conference, jokingly said “I am afraid” when asked about facing the Super Eagles’ forward line before offering a more measured assessment. “Of course, they scored a lot of goals at this competition. They have a very good attack, I can’t deny it. But tomorrow will be tomorrow. I am not scared at all, it’s a…

Content creator and actress, Kemi Ikuseedun, popularly known as Mummy Wa, has said she is setting firmer boundaries in 2026, declaring that she will no longer take on projects that disrespect her time or compromise her values. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Mummy Wa explained that protecting her peace and personal principles has become a top priority this year. She said, “I am no longer available for projects that will disrespect my time, disrespect or drain my values, and reduce whatever I do to ‘just content’. That phrase, ‘just content’, is something I am no longer comfortable with.…

AI toys, companions, and robots have been everywhere at CES this year, but among the horde of waddling plushies and light-up emoji eyes, two stood out to me. HeyMates and Buddyo are each betting that the collectible figurine boom is going to come back with an AI-powered vengeance, letting us chat to sports stars and superheroes from our desks.The core concept to both is this: Take a cutesy figurine and stick it onto a smart base with a speaker, microphone, and maybe a flashing ring of light or two. Then use an accompanying app to power a basic LLM chatbot…

Democratic leaders on key committees considering crypto market structure legislation are reportedly drawing a line in the sand over elected officials profiting off the industry.A number of Democratic lawmakers in the US Senate are reportedly pushing for conflict-of-interest guardrails in a crypto market structure bill under consideration.According to a Thursday report from Punchbowl News, Senate Democrats including Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego demanded safeguards in the Republican-led Responsible Financial Innovation Act (RFIA) which would affect how US regulatory agencies and the government handles digital assets. The lawmakers reportedly pushed for provisions prohibiting public officials, including US President Donald Trump, from…

Kylie Jenner shared the first glimpse at her “dream two-story closet.” The reality star-turned-beauty mogul, 28, gave a look at the renovations that are currently being done on her new Hidden Hills mansion, sharing a photo of the progress via Instagram Stories on Thursday, January 8. Captured during construction, the image showed a narrow, unfinished staircase framed by bare walls and wooden steps, leading upward into the second level. On the way up is a window, allowing natural light into the rooms. Jenner will certainly have plenty of space to put her expansive wardrobe, including no shortage of couture outfits,…

Bayelsa West Senator, Seriake Dickson, has denied reports that he has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC).. Mr Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, said he remains a member of the PDP and would consult widely before taking any political decision. The lawmaker made this known in a statement issued on Friday by his media aide, Ajiri Daniels, to debunk reports circulating on social media that he had joined the ADC. Mr Dickson is one of the most vocal opposition figures in the Senate. On several occasions, he has…

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja, has stopped the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, and its members from embarking on the strike scheduled to commence on January 12. Justice Emmanuel Subilim gave the order of restraint on Friday while ruling on a motion ex parte filed by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). This follows submissions by the Director of Civil Litigation at the Federal Ministry of Justice, Maimuna Lami Shiru, who led a team of ministry lawyers in moving the motion. DAILY POST reports that those listed as respondents to…

Former Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has said that reports in some media outlets claiming he has left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to join the African Democratic Congress, ADC, are not true. On Friday, through his media assistant, Ajiri Daniels, Senator Dickson clearly said that he is still fully loyal to the PDP and has not joined any other political party. The Senator said he is currently grieving after the death of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. He said that, as a sign of respect, he has…