MTN, Airtel, Glo And T2 Challenge House Probe Into Poor Network Service LeadershipNGA#4 in Nigeria11/11/2026 11:10:00 They are asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to decide whether the House has the constitutional power to conduct the probe and summon their chief executives. They are asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to decide whether the House has the constitutional power to conduct the probe and summon their chief executives. The case was filed on November 4 by the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria , MTN Nigeria, Airtel Networks, Globacom and Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services, which operates T2 Mobile. TechCabal reported that it had seen the court filing. The operators are asking the court to interpret Sections 88 and 89 of the 1999 Constitution. Section 88 sets out the National Assembly’s power to conduct investigations. Also readMTN mPULSE Spelling Bee: 13 Pupils Reach Lagos Grand Finale After Regional Contests Section 89 gives lawmakers powers to gather evidence and summon witnesses in those investigations. The question before the court is how those powers apply to the House’s inquiry into the quality of mobile network services. The operators want the court to determine whether the inquiry falls within the House’s investigative powers and whether lawmakers can require their chief executives to appear and answer questions. Drama As Nigeria’s 112 Emergency Number Fails Live TV Test We’ve got the edge. Nigerianews updates Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale  news. JoinAdejoke Henry is the Editor, Lifestyle & Culture at Leadership Newspaper, where she oversees editorial direction, content strategy, and brand storytelling. A dynamic media professional, she brings a strong footprint in Nigeria's publishing and lifestyle space to her leadership role. Nigerianews updates Get an alert when there is news on Nigeria News UK to house homeless veterans before Christmas The United Kingdom Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, will write personally to councils across England on Armistice Day, November 11, asking them to develop specific plans to provide accommodation for military veterans sleeping rough ahead of Christmas. When stolen money enters the house of God: Is religion becoming a safe haven for corruption? MTN Nigeria's Data on Trial Highlights Hidden Data Usage from Background Settings 2027: Sowore Takes Fresh Dig At Obi, Calls Him ‘Packaged Political Fraud’ UK, Nigeria Deepen Strategic Partnership To Combat Illicit Finance Kogi Allocates ₦7 Billion for PHC Upgrades Amid Unfinished Clinics ADC Accuses Influencers of Plotting to Arrest Spokesperson in Kebbi State My handbag, makeup businesses failed — Toke Makinwa Up nextUK to house homeless veterans before Christmas Any country. Any topic. Pick countries on the world map and get breaking news alerts in your browser — free, no app.