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Kogi court judgment on NDC registration illegal, won’t stand – Dickson

Kogi court judgment on NDC registration illegal, won’t stand – Dickson

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has said it has assembled a team of lawyers to challenge a Federal High Court...

Remi Tinubu under fire over akara, roasted corn remarks

Remi Tinubu under fire over akara, roasted corn remarks

Terrorists attack Kogi school, kill vice principal, 2 others

Gunmen kill Benue MACBAN chairman after peace meeting

NDC candidates sign affidavits as party moves against defections

Court sets aside judgment recognising NDC as political party

Senate moves to establish commission for religious harmony

BREAKING: Senate passes state police bill, empowers governors to appoint commissioners

Katsina extends automatic jobs scheme to first-class graduates

Katsina State denies sponsoring bandits for Hajj, demands evidence

Oyo APC, Makinde trade words over Osun intervention

BREAKING: Oyo govt declares 16-hour curfew in 10 LGAs

Insecurity: Terrorists trooping southward into forests – Gov. Akeredolu raises alarm

US releases identities of Nigerian terrorism financiers

Police intercept truckload of military uniforms, drugs in Lagos

Police intercept truckload of military uniforms, drugs in Lagos

HEADLINES

NDC candidates sign affidavits as party moves against defections

Court sets aside judgment recognising NDC as political party

A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)...

Senate moves to establish commission for religious harmony

BREAKING: Senate passes state police bill, empowers governors to appoint commissioners

Oyo APC, Makinde trade words over Osun intervention

BREAKING: Oyo govt declares 16-hour curfew in 10 LGAs

Insecurity: Terrorists trooping southward into forests – Gov. Akeredolu raises alarm

US releases identities of Nigerian terrorism financiers

Police intercept truckload of military uniforms, drugs in Lagos

Police intercept truckload of military uniforms, drugs in Lagos

Senate passes bill to re-enact National Commission for Colleges of Education

Senate adjourns emergency plenary on state police

FG launches digital platform to transition to paperless operation

Tinubu sends state police amendment bill to Senate

Insecurity: It’s sad our children now pawn in deadly ransom economy – Peter Obi

Tinubu should follow Keir Starmer’s example to resign, says Peter Obi

Protesters barricade popular Oyo Roundabout over insecurity

Protesters barricade popular Oyo Roundabout over insecurity

POLITICS

Peter Obi names Kwankwaso as running mate

Forces working against my presidential ambition will fail, says Peter Obi

Obasanjo’s visit to Kwankwaso reinforces support for Obi ticket

Obasanjo’s visit to Kwankwaso reinforces support for Obi ticket

NDC legal team studying court ruling voiding party registration — Peter Obi’s aide

Kogi court judgment on NDC registration illegal, won’t stand – Dickson

Kogi court judgment on NDC registration illegal, won’t stand – Dickson

ADC revises primary election timetable, nomination fees

Appeal Court adjourns ADC deregistration case to July 7

2027: Why I rejected NDC Reps ticket – Aisha Yesufu

2027: Why I rejected NDC Reps ticket – Aisha Yesufu

ADC revises primary election timetable, nomination fees

Economy: Onanuga’s ‘no hunger’ comment shows Tinubu govt is out of touch — ADC

Court sends Sowore to Kuje prison

Court sends Sowore to Kuje prison

INEC presents Certificates of Return to bye-election winners

INEC presents Certificates of Return to bye-election winners

North-Central stakeholders demand return of APC National Chairman slot

APC sweeps Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi by-elections as PDP holds Rivers seat

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

IMF warns Nigeria as Tinubu plans to borrow $5 billion from UAE lender

Nigeria takes $1.5bn UAE loan despite IMF concerns

The Federal Government has drawn down $1.5bn from a $5bn financing facility arranged with the United Arab Emirates’ largest lender,...

FG launches digital platform to transition to paperless operation

Tinubu sends state police amendment bill to Senate

JAMB axes affiliated degree courses in colleges of education

How Otti convinced Tinubu to back Abia Int’l Airport project – Keyamo

How Otti convinced Tinubu to back Abia Int’l Airport project – Keyamo

Insecurity: Govs seek swift establishment of state police

Insecurity: Govs seek swift establishment of state police

BUSINESS

IMF warns Nigeria as Tinubu plans to borrow $5 billion from UAE lender

Nigeria takes $1.5bn UAE loan despite IMF concerns

The Federal Government has drawn down $1.5bn from a $5bn financing facility arranged with the United Arab Emirates’ largest lender,...

SEC stops Dangote Refinery IPO promotions, warns investors

SEC stops Dangote Refinery IPO promotions, warns investors

Sahara Group advances energy journalism in Africa with $5000 Fellowship

Sahara Group advances energy journalism in Africa with $5000 Fellowship

US launches $750 fast-track Visa interview service for visitors

NCC, CAC mandate pre-approval for all telecom equity transfer above 10%

FINANCIAL CRIME

Rivers Police arrest officers, launch probe over alleged extortion

Financial Crimes

Rivers Police arrest officers, launch probe over alleged extortion

The Rivers State Police Command has commenced an investigation into allegations of extortion involving a police officer, ASP Omomefe Akin Geoffrey, and...

Tinubu not National Assembly rejected me as ministerial nominee, says El-Rufai

El-Rufai to file no-case submission as DSS closes case

Judgement on filming police deepens freedoms – Punch

Rivers Police Commissioner removes DPO over extortion, abuse of office

Fraudsters rake in N134bn from banks, customers

London Court acquits Alison-Madueke of all bribery charges

SPORTS

World Cup: Cape Verde to face Argentina in knockouts after Saudi draw

World Cup: Cape Verde to face Argentina in knockouts after Saudi draw

World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia...

Jordan leave spotless locker room, gifts after World Cup defeat

Jordan leave spotless locker room, gifts after World Cup defeat

Super Falcons’ Plumptre debunks WAFCON exclusion over bribery demand

Super Falcons’ Plumptre debunks WAFCON exclusion over bribery demand

Cape Verde World Cup story continues with Uruguay draw

Serena Williams gets Wimbledon singles wildcard

THE CITIZEN INTERVIEW

My son falsely accused of robbery at 17, still on death row at 45 — Widow

The Citizen Interview

My son falsely accused of robbery at 17, still on death row at 45 — Widow

Mrs Celestina Amadi, a widow from Abazu Akabo in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, narrates to CHUKWUDI AKASIKE...

Insecurity: NASS will pass state police bill this week, says Senate Leader

Insecurity: NASS will pass state police bill this week, says Senate Leader

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

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

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

SOCIETY

Ycee-Peller feud sparks fresh debate over Nigeria’s education crisis

Ycee-Peller feud sparks fresh debate over Nigeria’s education crisis

A controversy erupted on social media following comments by rapper, Ycee, criticising what he described as a growing culture of...

Nollywood actress Ighodaro lands lead role in Bollywood series

Nollywood actress Ighodaro lands lead role in Bollywood series

Paternity dispute: Cubana Chiefpriest agrees to public DNA test with Kenyan woman

Paternity dispute: Cubana Chiefpriest agrees to public DNA test with Kenyan woman

Hilda Baci gets recognition as Guinness World Records Icon

Hilda Baci gets recognition as Guinness World Records Icon

World Cup: Peter Obi applauds Davido’s ‘Bring Them Home’ outfit

World Cup: Peter Obi applauds Davido’s ‘Bring Them Home’ outfit

HUMAN INTEREST

Remi Tinubu under fire over akara, roasted corn remarks

Remi Tinubu under fire over akara, roasted corn remarks

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has come under criticism on social media after encouraging Nigerians to consider small-scale businesses...

US deports Nigerian after domestic violence, other convictions

US deports Nigerian after domestic violence, other convictions

The United States has deported a Nigerian national, Ayodeji Ajayi, following multiple criminal convictions, including domestic violence, as part of...

Lives of All Nigerians Carry Equal Value: ICADAR responds to Senate, House calls for reconsideration of Police withdrawal from VIPs

Man faces prosecution over viral assault on woman

The Abia State Police Command will arraign a 37-year-old man, Agwu Ukpo, for attempted murder for allegedly assaulting a woman...

FG to establish GBV safe spaces in 774 LGs

FG to establish GBV safe spaces in 774 LGs

The Federal Government will establish dedicated safe spaces in all 774 Local Government Areas of the country to strengthen protection...

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