Sowore Calls for Protest Against MTN Nigeria Over Poor Network Service

Pro-democracy activist Omoyele Sowore has called for a “total occupation” of MTN Nigeria, accusing the telecom giant of failing millions of subscribers across the country and benefiting from market dominance without delivering quality service.

In a series of posts on social media, Sowore criticised MTN Nigeria’s stronghold in the telecommunications sector, arguing that its position as the largest mobile network operator in Nigeria has not translated into improved service delivery, network quality, or customer satisfaction.

He alleged that many subscribers continue to experience persistent challenges, including poor network coverage, frequent call drops, slow internet speed, unexplained data depletion, and general service instability despite high subscription costs.

According to him, customers are often left frustrated as complaints to the company reportedly go unresolved or receive inadequate attention, raising concerns about consumer protection and corporate accountability in the telecom industry.

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Sowore further stated that a company playing such a critical role in Nigeria’s communication infrastructure must be held to higher standards, insisting that Nigerians should no longer accept what he described as “substandard service for premium charges.”

He urged citizens to collectively demand better performance from telecom operators, warning that continued public silence could worsen the situation and embolden service providers to maintain poor standards.

The activist’s remarks also formed part of his broader criticism of systemic issues in Nigeria, including alleged inefficiencies across key sectors and what he described as institutional neglect of citizens’ welfare.

Nigeria’s telecom industry has long faced recurring complaints over service quality, billing transparency, and data consumption disputes, even as subscriber numbers continue to grow rapidly across major networks.

While operators often attribute challenges to infrastructure limitations, rising operational costs, and regulatory constraints, consumer advocacy groups have consistently called for stronger oversight and improved service delivery standards from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

Sowore’s latest comments are expected to intensify ongoing public debate around telecom accountability, consumer rights, and the quality of digital services in Nigeria’s fast-growing communications sector.

Sowore Calls for Protest Against MTN Nigeria Over Poor Network Service

A’Ibom Police Arrest Notorious Kidnapper, Recover Human Skull, Weapons

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against violent crime with the arrest of a suspected notorious kidnapper, identified as Ubong Michael, popularly known as “Ubong Boy”, alongside the recovery of disturbing exhibits including a human skull, bones, cartridges, and a dagger.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the suspect was arrested in a coordinated intelligence-led operation carried out by operatives of the command after weeks of surveillance and tracking of the suspected criminal network.

The operation led to a raid on the gang’s hideout, where the suspect and other members of his group were apprehended. Police authorities confirmed that the arrest is linked to ongoing efforts to dismantle kidnapping syndicates operating within Akwa Ibom State and surrounding areas.

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During the raid, officers reportedly recovered shocking items believed to be connected to the gang’s criminal activities, including a human skull, human bones, live cartridges, and a dagger suspected to have been used in violent operations.

Security sources say the discovery of human remains raises concerns that the gang may also be involved in ritual-related crimes in addition to kidnapping activities, though investigations are still ongoing to establish full details.

The police spokesperson further stated that efforts have been intensified to track down other fleeing members of the syndicate and uncover the extent of their operations across the state.

The command assured residents that the arrest represents a significant step in ongoing anti-kidnapping operations and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safety, restoring public confidence, and flushing out criminal elements in Akwa Ibom.

Investigations are currently ongoing as the suspect remains in custody and is expected to be charged in court upon completion of inquiries.

A’Ibom Police Arrest Notorious Kidnapper, Recover Human Skull, Weapons

BREAKING: DSS Arraigns El-Rufai Over Alleged Interception of Ribadu’s Phone

Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, before a Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations that he unlawfully accessed the private telephone conversation of Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA).

El-Rufai, who also served as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is being prosecuted on a five-count amended charge bordering on alleged unlawful interception of communications and related offences.

At Thursday’s proceedings, the DSS, through its counsel Oluwole Aladeloye, informed the court that the initial three-count charge had been expanded to five counts. Following the application, the presiding judge, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, struck out the earlier charge sheet and directed that the amended charges be read.

The former governor pleaded not guilty to all counts.

After the plea, the prosecution asked the court to fix a date for trial. However, proceedings were briefly stalled when defence counsel, Oluwole Iyamu, raised concerns over a pending bail application.

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Iyamu told the court that a bail application had earlier been filed on February 17, alongside a further affidavit submitted recently. He explained that he needed time to properly confer with his client, noting that el-Rufai had been in the custody of multiple security agencies.

Justice Abdulmalik, however, stated that the said further affidavit was not in the court’s file, stressing that due diligence should have been done in ensuring proper filing. She criticised what she described as unnecessary courtroom distractions, including the presence of camera personnel, warning against turning proceedings into “Nollywood theatrics.”

The defence lawyer denied inviting any media personnel into the courtroom.

The judge subsequently stood down the matter to allow the issue surrounding the filing of the further affidavit to be resolved before continuing with proceedings.

The case stems from comments made by el-Rufai in February during an appearance on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television. In the interview, he claimed that individuals had access to Ribadu’s phone conversations and alleged that he became aware of directives for his arrest through such intercepted communication.

According to el-Rufai, “someone tapped” the NSA’s phone and relayed information about instructions given to security operatives. He further suggested that surveillance of communications was not exclusive to government agencies.

Authorities have interpreted those remarks as an admission or indication of unauthorised access to protected communications, forming the basis of the charges against him under relevant cybercrime and national security laws.

The high-profile case has drawn national attention, raising broader questions about privacy, surveillance, and the limits of intelligence operations in Nigeria’s security architecture.

The court is expected to resume proceedings after resolving the bail application and related procedural issues, with a trial date likely to be fixed thereafter.

BREAKING: DSS Arraigns El-Rufai Over Alleged Interception of Ribadu’s Phone