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Peter Obi names Kwankwaso as running mate

Peter Obi names Kwankwaso as running mate

The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has announced former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,...

Terrorists kidnap Army Major General, wife in Katsina

Terrorists kidnap Army Major General, wife in Katsina

MASSOB hails sit at home to commemorate Biafra

MASSOB hails sit at home to commemorate Biafra

IPOB hails observance of Biafra Heroes Remembrance Day

IPOB hails observance of Biafra Heroes Remembrance Day

PDP faction ratifies Jonathan as 2027 presidential candidate

PDP faction ratifies Jonathan as 2027 presidential candidate

US accuses Nigeria Police, Army of colluding with Fulani militias to launch attacks

US accuses Nigeria Police, Army of colluding with Fulani militias to launch attacks

CAN advises Miyetti Allah to tame violent members

30,000 Fulani militants fuelling Nigeria’s insecurity – US report

2024 UTME notification slip ready for printing – JAMB

JAMB fixes June 13 for 2026 UTME mop-up exam

91 groups seek INEC registration as coalition talks gather steam

INEC appeals verdict voiding timeline on party register

HEADLINES

Terrorists kidnap Army Major General, wife in Katsina

Terrorists kidnap Army Major General, wife in Katsina

More details have emerged on how suspected bandits abducted retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information,...

US accuses Nigeria Police, Army of colluding with Fulani militias to launch attacks

US accuses Nigeria Police, Army of colluding with Fulani militias to launch attacks

CAN advises Miyetti Allah to tame violent members

30,000 Fulani militants fuelling Nigeria’s insecurity – US report

91 groups seek INEC registration as coalition talks gather steam

INEC appeals verdict voiding timeline on party register

Court clears Jonathan to contest 2027 presidential election

Court clears Jonathan to contest 2027 presidential election

Bandits attack emir’s palace in Kwara

Bandits attack emir’s palace in Kwara

Terrorists responsible for Oyo kidnapping, says DHQ

Police deny rescue of abducted Oyo students, teachers

Tinubu denies Christian, Muslim genocide in Nigeria

Pres. Tinubu denies plans to rename Nigeria, abolish Sharia law

FG budgets N135bn for 2027 election lawsuits

Tinubu denies plans to rename Nigeria, abolish Sharia law

POLITICS

Peter Obi names Kwankwaso as running mate

Peter Obi names Kwankwaso as running mate

Ogun Labour Party forms alliance with PDP against Abiodun

LP unveils Dr. Chibuzo Okereke as 2027 presidential candidate

Peter Obi emerges NDC presidential candidate for 2027 general elections

Peter Obi emerges NDC presidential candidate for 2027 general elections

PDP officials flee as thugs disrupt post-Jonathan ratification meeting

PDP officials flee as thugs disrupt post-Jonathan ratification meeting

PDP faction ratifies Jonathan as 2027 presidential candidate

PDP faction ratifies Jonathan as 2027 presidential candidate

Fubara’s brother declares Rivers governorship ambition, vows to serve one term

Fubara’s brother declares Rivers governorship ambition, vows to serve one term

Atiku takes early lead in ADC presidential primaries, wins five states

Atiku wins ADC ticket, seeks unity with Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen

ADC primary in turmoil as Amaechi rejects Atiku win

ADC primary in turmoil as Amaechi rejects Atiku win

Gov. Adeleke endorses Tinubu for 2027

Gov. Adeleke endorses Tinubu for 2027

Amaechi defeats Atiku, Hayatu-Deen in Bayelsa ADC presidential primary

Amaechi defeats Atiku, Hayatu-Deen in Bayelsa ADC presidential primary

L-R: Tony Emoekpere, Council Member, National Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6); Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner Technical Services, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Mr. Muhammed Rudman, National President, IPv6 Council; Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO,NCC; Barr. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, NCC; Dr. Chris Uwaje, National Vice President, IPv6 Council; Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, President, National Internet Registration Association, NIRA/ Council Member, during the Inauguration of the National Internet Protocol Version 6, (IPv6) Council Members, at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State on the 23rd April 2026

L-R: Tony Emoekpere, Council Member, National Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6); Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner Technical Services, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Mr. Muhammed Rudman, National President, IPv6 Council; Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO,NCC; Barr. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, NCC; Dr. Chris Uwaje, National Vice President, IPv6 Council; Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, President, National Internet Registration Association, NIRA/ Council Member, during the Inauguration of the National Internet Protocol Version 6, (IPv6) Council Members, at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State on the 23rd April 2026

by The EditorApril 26 2026

L-R: Deputy Director, Legal and Regulatory Services, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Lawrence Abang; Plateau State Deputy Governor, Josephine Piyo; Executive Governor, Plateau State Caleb Mutfwang; Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, NCC, Rimini Makama; Director, Digital Economy, NCC, Helen Obi during the Commission’s courtesy visit on the Plateau State Governor in Jos, Plateau State

L-R: Deputy Director, Legal and Regulatory Services, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Lawrence Abang; Plateau State Deputy Governor, Josephine Piyo; Executive Governor, Plateau State Caleb Mutfwang; Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, NCC, Rimini Makama; Director, Digital Economy, NCC, Helen Obi during the Commission’s courtesy visit on the Plateau State Governor in Jos, Plateau State

by The EditorMarch 25 2026

L- R: Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner Technical Services, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Tony Emoekpere, President, Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria, ATCON; Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, NCC; Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, NCC; Muhammed Rudman, Vice President, ATCON/ CEO IXPN, during a courtesy visit by the ATCON Members on the 17th February 2026, at the Commission’s Headquarters, Abuja

L- R: Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner Technical Services, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Tony Emoekpere, President, Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria, ATCON; Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, NCC; Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, NCC; Muhammed Rudman, Vice President, ATCON/ CEO IXPN, during a courtesy visit by the ATCON Members on the 17th February 2026, at the Commission’s Headquarters, Abuja

by The EditorFebruary 21 2026

L-R: Group Managing Director, United Bank for Africa, (UBA Plc) Oliver Alawuba; Winner, 2025 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition and student of Igando Community Senior High School, Ebunoluwa Seth Oluwatimelehin; and Managing Director/CEO, UBA Foundation, during the grand finale of the 2025 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition for senior school students in Nigeria held at UBA House, Lagos, on Tuesday.

L-R: Group Managing Director, United Bank for Africa, (UBA Plc) Oliver Alawuba; Winner, 2025 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition and student of Igando Community Senior High School, Ebunoluwa Seth Oluwatimelehin; and Managing Director/CEO, UBA Foundation, during the grand finale of the 2025 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition for senior school students in Nigeria held at UBA House, Lagos, on Tuesday.

by The EditorNovember 19 2025

L-R: Group Managing Director, United Bank for Africa, (UBA Plc) Oliver Alawuba; Winner, 2025 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition and student of Igando Community Senior High School, Ebunoluwa Seth Oluwatimelehin; and Managing Director/CEO, UBA Foundation, during the grand finale of the 2025 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition for senior school students in Nigeria held at UBA House, Lagos, on Tuesday.

L-R: Group Managing Director, United Bank for Africa, (UBA Plc) Oliver Alawuba; Winner, 2025 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition and student of Igando Community Senior High School, Ebunoluwa Seth Oluwatimelehin; and Managing Director/CEO, UBA Foundation, during the grand finale of the 2025 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition for senior school students in Nigeria held at UBA House, Lagos, on Tuesday.

by The EditorNovember 19 2025

L-R: Project Manager, Africa-BroadBand (BB) Maps, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Dana Jon Kamason; Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Rimini Makama; Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, NCC, NCC; Dr. Aminu Maida; Deputy Ambassador, European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria, Zissmos Vergas; Head, Green and Digital Economy, EU Delegation to Nigeria, Inga Stefanowicz; and Project Officer, Africa-BB-Maps, ITU, Elind Sulmina, during a three-day National Broadband Mapping System held in Abuja this week (August 5-6, 2025).

L-R: Project Manager, Africa-BroadBand (BB) Maps, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Dana Jon Kamason; Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Rimini Makama; Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, NCC, NCC; Dr. Aminu Maida; Deputy Ambassador, European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria, Zissmos Vergas; Head, Green and Digital Economy, EU Delegation to Nigeria, Inga Stefanowicz; and Project Officer, Africa-BB-Maps, ITU, Elind Sulmina, during a three-day National Broadband Mapping System held in Abuja this week (August 5-6, 2025).

by The EditorAugust 7 2025

L-R: Tony Emoekpere, Council Member, National Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6); Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner Technical Services, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Mr. Muhammed Rudman, National President, IPv6 Council; Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO,NCC; Barr. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, NCC; Dr. Chris Uwaje, National Vice President, IPv6 Council; Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, President, National Internet Registration Association, NIRA/ Council Member, during the Inauguration of the National Internet Protocol Version 6, (IPv6) Council Members, at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State on the 23rd April 2026

L-R: Deputy Director, Legal and Regulatory Services, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Lawrence Abang; Plateau State Deputy Governor, Josephine Piyo; Executive Governor, Plateau State Caleb Mutfwang; Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, NCC, Rimini Makama; Director, Digital Economy, NCC, Helen Obi during the Commission’s courtesy visit on the Plateau State Governor in Jos, Plateau State

L- R: Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner Technical Services, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Tony Emoekpere, President, Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria, ATCON; Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, NCC; Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, NCC; Muhammed Rudman, Vice President, ATCON/ CEO IXPN, during a courtesy visit by the ATCON Members on the 17th February 2026, at the Commission’s Headquarters, Abuja

L-R: Group Managing Director, United Bank for Africa, (UBA Plc) Oliver Alawuba; Winner, 2025 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition and student of Igando Community Senior High School, Ebunoluwa Seth Oluwatimelehin; and Managing Director/CEO, UBA Foundation, during the grand finale of the 2025 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition for senior school students in Nigeria held at UBA House, Lagos, on Tuesday.

L-R: Group Managing Director, United Bank for Africa, (UBA Plc) Oliver Alawuba; Winner, 2025 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition and student of Igando Community Senior High School, Ebunoluwa Seth Oluwatimelehin; and Managing Director/CEO, UBA Foundation, during the grand finale of the 2025 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition for senior school students in Nigeria held at UBA House, Lagos, on Tuesday.

L-R: Project Manager, Africa-BroadBand (BB) Maps, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Dana Jon Kamason; Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Rimini Makama; Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, NCC, NCC; Dr. Aminu Maida; Deputy Ambassador, European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria, Zissmos Vergas; Head, Green and Digital Economy, EU Delegation to Nigeria, Inga Stefanowicz; and Project Officer, Africa-BB-Maps, ITU, Elind Sulmina, during a three-day National Broadband Mapping System held in Abuja this week (August 5-6, 2025).

GOVERNANCE

Governors mull N100,000 workers’ salary to cushion hardship

Governors mull N100,000 workers’ salary to cushion hardship

State governors have opened discussions on raising the national minimum wage to N100,000. This signals a fresh effort to cushion...

Oyo school attacks: A call to action for South West governors – Punch

Oyo Abduction: CDS deploys spy aircraft, special forces to track vicitims

FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays

FG declares holidays, deploys security amid terror alert

World Bank predicts 3.1-point inflation rise for Nigeria

FG cancels $717m World Bank power loan amid blackouts

Kidnappings: Oyo suspends field trips, excursions as family buries slain teacher

Kidnappings: Oyo suspends field trips, excursions as family buries slain teacher

BUSINESS

70% of Nigerian firms depend on generators – AfDB

70% of Nigerian firms depend on generators – AfDB

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has revealed that 70.7 per cent of firms in Nigeria own or share generators due...

Dangote Refinery slashes petrol, diesel prices again

Dangote Refinery slashes petrol, diesel prices again

NAICOM grants licence to digital insurance firm

NAICOM grants licence to digital insurance firm

FG mandates certification for HR officers

Bayelsa enters commercial aviation, inaugurates Pioneer Airlines

FINANCIAL CRIME

Police arrest mother, daughter over N18m romance scam

Financial Crimes

Police arrest mother, daughter over N18m romance scam

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested a mother and her daughter over their alleged involvement in...

Court convicts ex-power minister Mamman of fraud, money, laundering

Ex-power minister Mamman begins 75-year jail term in Kuje

Alleged N15.7bn fraud: Ex-Skye Bank chair Ayeni secures N200m bail

Alleged N15.7bn fraud: Ex-Skye Bank chair Ayeni secures N200m bail

NDLEA launches radio station, warns against pop culture glorifying drug abuse

NDLEA arrests three Mexicans in Ogun during raid on drug syndicate

SPORTS

Super Eagles thrash Reggae Boyz to win Unity Cup

Super Eagles thrash Reggae Boyz to win Unity Cup

Captain Terem Moffi and midfielder Alhassan Yusuf were the driving forces as Nigeria defeated Jamaica 3-0 in the Unity Cup final...

PSG break Arsenal’s hearts, retain Champions League title on penalties

PSG break Arsenal’s hearts, retain Champions League title on penalties

Liverpool sack Arne Slot as Andoni Iraola emerges leading candidate

Liverpool sack Arne Slot as Andoni Iraola emerges leading candidate

Tinubu congratulates Rangers FC on winning league title for record time

Man City confirm Maresca as head coach

THE CITIZEN INTERVIEW

Kidnappers still holding my son after collecting N500,000 ransom – Akwa Ibom pastor

The Citizen Interview

Kidnappers still holding my son after collecting N500,000 ransom – Akwa Ibom pastor

Mr Aniefiok Assian, a pastor of the Solid Rock Kingdom Church in Akwa Ibom State, shares the pain of his...

Fresh alarm over 2027 polls: Ex-REC lists ‘dangerous’ sections of Electoral Act 2026

Fresh alarm over 2027 polls: Ex-REC lists ‘dangerous’ sections of Electoral Act 2026

INEC derecognition of ADC leaders inspired by Jagaban politics, says Ralph Nwosu

INEC derecognition of ADC leaders inspired by Jagaban politics, says Ralph Nwosu

Tinubu has incumbency advantage, but 2027 is still unpredictable – Saraki

Tinubu has incumbency advantage, but 2027 is still unpredictable – Saraki

2027 election will be Nigerians versus APC – ADC chieftain, Rhodes-Vivour

2027 election will be Nigerians versus APC – ADC chieftain, Rhodes-Vivour

SOCIETY

Davido distances self from City Boys Movement

Davido distances self from City Boys Movement

Afrobeats superstar, Davido, has clarified the nature of his relationship with Seyi Tinubu following criticism that trailed his recent comments...

Family sets Alexx Ekubo’s burial June 18 in Abia

Family sets Alexx Ekubo’s burial June 18 in Abia

BBC to air groundbreaking documentary on Biafran War

BBC to air groundbreaking documentary on Biafran War

Desmond Elliot withdraws from APC primary, alleges intimidation

Desmond Elliot withdraws from APC primary, alleges intimidation

Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy, Asake receive nominations for 2026 BET Awards

Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy, Asake receive nominations for 2026 BET Awards

HUMAN INTEREST

Suspect kills two to avenge parents’, brothers’ deaths

Suspect kills two to avenge parents’, brothers’ deaths

Akaninyene Eretus, 40, arrested in Creek Town, Odukpani LGA, has told detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department( SCID) that...

NAPTIP rescues 12 trafficked victims from Ghana

NAPTIP rescues 12 trafficked victims from Ghana

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has received 12 victims of human trafficking repatriated from...

Men’s Health: New laser prostate treatment cuts surgery risks, prevents kidney damage – Dr Paul Ngwu, Consultant Urologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon

Men’s Health: New laser prostate treatment cuts surgery risks, prevents kidney damage – Dr Paul Ngwu, Consultant Urologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon

Dr Paul Ngwu, Consultant Urologist, Laparoscopic Surgeon and Head of Surgery at the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Abia State, has...

Kidnappings: It’s too close to home – Actress Opeyemi Aiyeola laments Oyo abduction

Kidnappings: It’s too close to home – Actress Opeyemi Aiyeola laments Oyo abduction

Following the tragic killing of a schoolteacher abducted during the recent school raids in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nollywood actress Opeyemi Aiyeola has...

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