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NYSC releases passing-out date for Batch ‘A’ Stream II

NYSC blacklists 3 Kebbi LGAs over insecurity

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has blacklisted three local government areas in Kebbi State for the posting of corps...

ADC crisis: Supreme Court hears David Mark’s appeal Tuesday

Mark slams FG after Appeal Court reverses ADC deregistration

FG moves to end open grazing, identifies 470 gazetted reserves

FG moves to end open grazing, identifies 470 gazetted reserves

Makinde vows to safely rescue abducted Oyo students, teachers

Makinde vows to safely rescue abducted Oyo students, teachers

2027 Polls: Court bars INEC from recognising ADC congresses

Appeal Court stays execution of judgment deregistering ADC, four others

1999: I told Obasanjo not to contest for presidency – Abdulsalami

1999: I told Obasanjo not to contest for presidency – Abdulsalami

Late Major General Rabe Abubakar’s widow regains freedom from kidnappers

Late Major General Rabe Abubakar’s widow regains freedom from kidnappers

ADC crisis: Supreme Court hears David Mark’s appeal Tuesday

Court orders deregistration of ADC, Accord, three others

ADC confirms Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate

ADC confirms Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate

HEADLINES

Akpabio dismisses ill-health rumour as Senate urges NSA to investigate viral post

Senate recalls members from recess over rising insecurity

The Senate has suspended its ongoing legislative recess and summoned lawmakers for an emergency plenary session to address pressing national...

Late Major General Rabe Abubakar’s widow regains freedom from kidnappers

Late Major General Rabe Abubakar’s widow regains freedom from kidnappers

ADC crisis: Supreme Court hears David Mark’s appeal Tuesday

Court orders deregistration of ADC, Accord, three others

Mourners bury retired Army General after dying in bandits’ captivity

Mourners bury retired Army General after dying in bandits’ captivity

Abducted Nigerian Army General dies in kidnappers’ den

Abducted Nigerian Army General dies in kidnappers’ den

State Police Bill passes second reading at Senate

State Police Bill passes second reading at Senate

Pres. Tinubu swears in two new ministers

Pres. Tinubu to address Nigerians on Democracy Day

FG declares public holidays for Eid-El-Fitr

FG declares June 12 public holiday to mark Democracy Day

UK Defence Minister resigns with stinging rebuke of PM Starmer

BREAKING: Reps pass state police bill

POLITICS

NDC candidates sign affidavits as party moves against defections

NDC candidates sign affidavits as party moves against defections

Senate denies Oshiomhole’s forgery allegation over Natasha’s suspension

Senate denies Oshiomhole’s forgery allegation over Natasha’s suspension

ADC crisis: Supreme Court hears David Mark’s appeal Tuesday

Mark slams FG after Appeal Court reverses ADC deregistration

BREAKING: 17 reps dump ADC for NDC

NDC cracks down on defections, makes candidates sign affidavits

2027: Governance not rocket science — Peter Obi faults Tinubu’s policies

Sen. Natasha debunks forged apology, vows to expose political oppression

Natasha’s Suspension Forgery Allegation: We’ll review Oshiomhole’s comments – Senate

2027 Polls: Court bars INEC from recognising ADC congresses

Appeal Court stays execution of judgment deregistering ADC, four others

Iyabo Obasanjo rejoins PDP

Iyabo Obasanjo rejoins PDP

Kinsmen honour Gov. Mbah at grand reception

Kinsmen honour Gov. Mbah at grand reception

Accord Party’s deregistration judgment violates Court of Appeal order – Adeleke

Accord Party’s deregistration judgment violates Court of Appeal order – Adeleke

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

Court convicts 150 terrorists in 48 hours

Court convicts 150 terrorists in 48 hours

The Federal Government has secured approximately 150 convictions within the first two days of its latest phase of mass terrorism...

Akpabio dismisses ill-health rumour as Senate urges NSA to investigate viral post

Senate recalls members from recess over rising insecurity

FG moves to end open grazing, identifies 470 gazetted reserves

FG moves to end open grazing, identifies 470 gazetted reserves

Enugu moves to end medical tourism with 300-bed international hospital

Enugu moves to end medical tourism with 300-bed international hospital

NCoS reappoints parole boards, urges transparency in prisoners’ reintegration

NCoS reappoints parole boards, urges transparency in prisoners’ reintegration

BUSINESS

NBC unveils ‘FreeTV’ DTH national platform, offers broadcasters 18 months free carriage

FG launches hybrid Digital TV platform today

The Federal Government will today unveil a new hybrid digital broadcasting platform that will give Nigerians access to 100 free...

Court orders Virgin Atlantic to pay N13m for missed flight

Court orders Virgin Atlantic to pay N13m for missed flight

Blackouts: Broken promises, powering failure – Punch

States kick as Senate moves to amend Electricity Act

Dangote Refinery slashes petrol gantry price by N75/litre

Nigeria’s Inflation rate climbs to 15.93% in May

FINANCIAL CRIME

Customs Service announces zero import duty on gas utilisation equipment

Financial Crimes

Senate panel clears Customs of N62.2bn under-remittance

The Senate Public Accounts Committee (SPAC) on Tuesday vacated a query of N62.2 billion in under-remittances slammed on the Nigeria...

Ex-Gov. Bello gets fresh N500m bail from Abuja court

Court dismisses Yahaya Bello’s application in alleged N110bn fraud case

Senate orders arrest of terrorists flaunting cash on social media

Senate orders arrest of terrorists flaunting cash on social media

N210tr probe: Senate disowns ex-NNPC boss Kyari arrest warrant, rebukes Oshiomhole

Former Minister Sirika presented Ethiopian Aircraft as Nigeria Air, says witness

SPORTS

Partey to miss Ghana World Cup opener as Canada rejects visa appeal

Partey to miss Ghana World Cup opener as Canada rejects visa appeal

Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama after wrongly telling officials in Canada he had never been...

Messi equals World Cup goals record with hat-trick in Argentina win

Messi equals World Cup goals record with hat-trick in Argentina win

AC Milan appoint Ruben Amorim as head coach after Man Utd exit

AC Milan appoint Ruben Amorim as head coach after Man Utd exit

Cape Verde goalkeeper’s Instagram explodes after Spain draw

World Cup debutant Cape Verde stun Spain in 0-0 draw

THE CITIZEN INTERVIEW

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

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

Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has said the National Assembly will this week pass the constitutional amendment bill seeking to...

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

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

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

SOCIETY

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

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

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, has lauded Afrobeats megastar David...

Burna Boy, Shakira perform at opening ceremony of 2026 World Cup

Burna Boy, Shakira perform at opening ceremony of 2026 World Cup

Davido turns global stage into protest over Oyo school kidnappings

Davido turns global stage into protest over Oyo school kidnappings

Nigerian-British singer dies in London stabbing, Stormzy, Craig David, others mourn

Nigerian-British singer dies in London stabbing, Stormzy, Craig David, others mourn

BBNaija Season 10 reunion to premiere June 8

BBNaija Season 10 reunion to premiere June 8

HUMAN INTEREST

Xenophobia: 268 Nigerian returnees arrive in Lagos from South Africa

Xenophobia: 268 Nigerian returnees arrive in Lagos from South Africa

The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks has arrived in Lagos....

Retirees stage protest, demand N32,000 pension benefits, others

Retirees stage protest, demand N32,000 pension benefits, others

Aggrieved ex-employees of the defunct Arab Bank and Assurance Bank took to the streets of Lagos on Wednesday in a...

Tinubu orders repatriation of 300 Nigerians from Ethiopian prisons

Tinubu orders repatriation of 300 Nigerians from Ethiopian prisons

President Bola Tinubu has dispatched a high-level delegation to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to secure the immediate repatriation of nearly 300...

Of bandits and their informants/sponsors

Pastor flees as gunmen abduct son in Ondo

A nine-year-old boy, identified as Victor Olaosebikan, has been abducted by suspected gunmen who invaded Igbosi Community in Idogun, Ose...

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