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NGO Reveals How MultiChoice Reduced GOtv, DStv Prices In South Africa Amid Hike In Nigeria

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A Nigerian non-governmental organisation, Save the Consumers, has accused MultiChoice Nigeria of reducing prices for its DStv and Gotv services in South Africa while hiking the same in Nigeria.

Recallthat MultiChoice and an agency of the Nigerian government, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, recently had a face-off that led to litigations following alleged indiscriminate price hike in Nigeria.

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The recent confrontation from FCCPC followed a move by the South African company to impose a 21% price increase on its customers in Nigeria effective March 1, 2025.

READ ALSO: Full List: Multichoice Announces New Price Hike For DStv, GOtv Packages

Despite the directive by the FCCPC asking the company to halt the move pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation, the increase was effected as announced by the company.

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Angered by the development, the customers’ right group in a statement issued on Sunday by its Executive Director, Dr. Aliyu Ilias lamented that the company allegedly “reduced prices by up to 38% and enhance value for its South African subscribers”.

According to the organization, in South Africa, MultiChoice “lowered fees on various products, added new channels, and introduced features that improve the user experience, while acknowledging the financial pressures faced by South African households”.

READ ALSO: Multichoice Hikes DStv, GOtv Prices

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Lamenting the alleged double standard by MultiChoice, the organization declared that “lowering prices at home while increasing them in Nigeria, amounts to economic discrimination”, accusing the company of engaging in an exploitative approach toward the Nigerian market.

It called on the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, to take decisive actions towards fostering genuine competition in the pay-TV sector in a bid to “dismantle MultiChoice’s stranglehold on the market”.

“We call on Nigerian consumers to explore alternative platforms and consider boycotting DStv and GOtv until MultiChoice demonstrates genuine respect for their rights.

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“MultiChoice’s discriminatory pricing, rewarding South African subscribers with lower costs and better services while exploiting Nigerians, is a glaring example of unchecked corporate greed.

“Save the Consumers stands firmly with Nigerian subscribers in rejecting this injustice and calls on all stakeholders to hold MultiChoice accountable,” the statement added.

 

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WAFCON Final: Super Falcons Coach, Madugu Gives Reason For Dropping Ex-Liverpool Forward Babajide

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Super Falcons coach, Justin Madugu, has given reasons for dropping former Liverpool attacker, Rinsola Babajide, to the bench.

The coach defended his team selection ahead of the Super Falcons’ final clash with Morocco in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

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Babajide, who impressed in her first outing, scoring one and providing an assist in Nigeria’s 3-0 win against Tunisia, has seen limited action since the group stage.

READ ALSO:WAFCON Final: Ghana Coach Björkegren’ Tips Super Falcons To Beat Morocco

Her last game in the tournament was a brief cameo of just 13 minutes against Algeria.

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However, addressing the press ahead of Saturday’s final, the coach explained his decision, insisting it should not be about a particular player.

It’s a team thing, not about an individual; it’s about the team,” he said.

“The fact that she has not been on the field of play does not mean she has not been playing well.

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“She has been instrumental in motivating the players, trying to get them to understand what is at stake.

“She has been fully supportive of everything that we do, and we are making our choices based on what we see and intend to do. She could have a role to play tomorrow.”

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Madugu has preferred to use Folashade Ijamilusi, Chinwendu Ihezuo, and Esther Okoronkwo upfront.

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FULL LIST: 18 Nigerian States US Govt Warned Citizens Against Visiting

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The United States government has warned its citizens against travelling to 18 Nigerian states, citing the high risk of terrorism, kidnapping, armed gangs, violent crime, and unreliable healthcare services.

In a statement issued by the US Mission in Nigeria and published on its website, the US advised Americans to reconsider any planned trip to Nigeria, noting that all parts of the country carry “significant security risks.”

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“Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, armed gangs, and inconsistent availability of health care services. Some places in Nigeria have an increased risk. Overall, all locations carry significant security risks. Read the entire Travel Advisory,” the statement read.

The advisory placed 18 states on Level 4 – the highest threat level – and urged Americans not to travel to those states for any reason.

READ ALSO:Presidency Responds To Kwankwaso’s Accusation Against Tinubu’s Govt

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States Americans are advised not to travel to:

Due to terrorism and kidnapping:

Borno
Yobe
Kogi
Northern Adamawa

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Due to kidnapping:

5. Bauchi

6. Gombe

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7. Kaduna

8. Kano

9. Katsina

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10. Sokoto

11. Zamfara

Due to crime, kidnapping, and armed gangs:

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12. Abia

13. Anambra

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14. Bayelsa

15. Delta

16. Enugu

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17. Imo

18. Rivers (except Port Harcourt)

The advisory also warned of the poor state of Nigeria’s healthcare system. “U.S. citizens should not expect the same level of health care to be available in Nigeria as they do in the United States,” it said, noting a shortage of common medicines, unreliable emergency services, and the risk of counterfeit drugs.

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Travellers were advised to bring all necessary medications, update their vaccinations, purchase medical evacuation insurance, and prepare backup plans in case of emergency.

The advisory, however, urged those who choose to travel to stay alert, carry proper identification, avoid large gatherings, and enrol in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive updates and enable their location to be tracked in emergencies.

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Court Remands Tiktoker Who Claimed President Tinubu Died

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A Chief magistrate court, on Friday, in Abuja, remanded at the Keffi Correctional Centre, a social media influencer, Ghali Isma’il, who posted online videos purporting that President Bola Tinubu died as a result of a serous illness.

Department of State Services (DSS) operatives arrested Isma’il days after he posted the fake videos on the TikTok handle @bola_asiwaju.

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Count one of the two-count charge, titled “Publication of false news with intent to cause offence against public peace, ” read: “That you, Ghali Ismail, Male, twenty-nine (29) years of Jogana village, Gezawa LGA, Kano State, on or about the 20th Day of July, 2025 and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, did publish false information by uploading a video clip on your verified Tiktok handle (“bola-asiwaju”) wherein you falsely claimed that you reliably confirmed from official sources that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was critically ill, having been poisoned through his meal, with intent to cause public alarm and disturb public peace.

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You thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 418 of the Penal Code Act, Cap P3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

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Count two, “Inciting Disaffection to the Government,” read: “That you, Ghali Ismail, Male, twenty-nine (29) years, of Jogana village, Gezawa LGA, Kano State, on or about the 20th Day of July, 2025 and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, did publish false information by uploading a video clip on your verified Tiktok handle (“bola-asiwaju”) wherein you falsely claimed that you reliably confirmed from official sources that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was critically ill, having been poisoned through his meal, with intent to bring contempt or incite feelings of disaffection against the person of the President. You thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 416 of the Penal Code Act, Cap P3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.”

After taking arguments by both counsels to the DSS and that of the defendant, whose application for bail was denied, the presiding judge, Ekpeyong Iyang, ordered Ismail to be remanded in Keffi Correctional Centre. The matter was then adjourned till August 19.

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