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Police confirm arrest of embattled ‘fake’ agency DG

Police confirm arrest of embattled ‘fake’ agency DG

The self-acclaimed Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, has been arrested by the Nigeria...

Spain beat France 2-0, seal place in World Cup final

Spain beat France 2-0, seal place in World Cup final

FG suspends WAEC, NECO fees hike

FG suspends WAEC, NECO fees hike

BREAKING: Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom

Gov. Makinde seeks UN probe into Oyo abduction

Insecurity: Why abducted Oyo teachers were killed by kidnappers — Rescued school principal

Insecurity: Why abducted Oyo teachers were killed by kidnappers — Rescued school principal

David Mark-led ADC prays court to reverse INEC’s decision

BREAKING: Appeal Court bars INEC from recognising Mark-led ADC congresses

Low enrollment forces NECO to postpone 2024 entrance exams

FG suspends proposed WAEC, NECO fee hike

Gunmen kidnap 60-year-old Oyo headmaster, demand N30m ransom

Gunmen kidnap 60-year-old Oyo headmaster, demand N30m ransom

BREAKING: Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom

BREAKING: Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom

HEADLINES

Reps in rowdy session over motion to summon Tinubu

Reps withdraw own state police bill, consider Tinubu’s proposal

The House of Representatives has withdrawn its proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police, opting instead to consider a...

Police confirm arrest of embattled ‘fake’ agency DG

Police confirm arrest of embattled ‘fake’ agency DG

FG suspends WAEC, NECO fees hike

FG suspends WAEC, NECO fees hike

BREAKING: Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom

Gov. Makinde seeks UN probe into Oyo abduction

David Mark-led ADC prays court to reverse INEC’s decision

BREAKING: Appeal Court bars INEC from recognising Mark-led ADC congresses

Low enrollment forces NECO to postpone 2024 entrance exams

FG suspends proposed WAEC, NECO fee hike

Gunmen kidnap 60-year-old Oyo headmaster, demand N30m ransom

Gunmen kidnap 60-year-old Oyo headmaster, demand N30m ransom

BREAKING: Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom

BREAKING: Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom

Tinubu meets security chiefs, Ribadu over insecurity

Insecurity: Tinubu meets Security Chiefs in Aso Rock

POLITICS

Court Ruling: Atiku rallies ADC supporters, insists primaries valid

Court Ruling: Atiku rallies ADC supporters, insists primaries valid

2027 Presidency: APC Muslim-Muslim ticket sparks fresh debate

2027 Presidency: APC Muslim-Muslim ticket sparks fresh debate

APM asks FG to account for proceeds of subsidy removal

APM asks FG to account for proceeds of subsidy removal

Ambassdor-Designates: Tinubu redeploys Fani-Kayode from Germany to South Africa

Peter Obi defends $150m, N36bn Anambra State savings

Kwankwaso urges Nigerians to join NDC

Kwankwaso knocks Modu Sheriff over comments on Peter Obi’s northern support

Nigerian editors set agenda for credible polls with 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture

Nigerian editors set agenda for credible polls with 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture

N8.83tr Expenditure: Tinubu’s govt grossly corrupt, says Peter Obi

Judgments on election matters turning Nigeria’s democracy upside down – Jonathan

Jonathan denies report alleging ₦500bn offer to split South-South votes

‘Fake’ Agency: Adeyemi insists DG appointment genuine

Senate meets Tuesday as fake agency budget row deepens

Terrorists burn five schools in Niger State

2027 polls: Parties rush to meet INEC uploading deadline

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

Reps in rowdy session over motion to summon Tinubu

Reps withdraw own state police bill, consider Tinubu’s proposal

The House of Representatives has withdrawn its proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police, opting instead to consider a...

PANDEF hails Tinubu for signing South-South Development Commission bill into law

Tinubu rejects two NASS bills over constitutional flaws

Nigerian soldiers now earn N100,000 monthly, says Defence Minister

Nigerian soldiers now earn N100,000 monthly, says Defence Minister

Fake agency scandal: Tinubu orders 30-day ICPC probe, Senate rejects blame

Fake agency scandal: Tinubu orders 30-day ICPC probe, Senate rejects blame

Tinubu inaugurates panel to draft law for state police

Tinubu inaugurates panel to draft law for state police

BUSINESS

Dangote Refinery resumes petrol sales in dollars

Dangote Refinery resumes petrol sales in dollars

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has switched payment for the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), and Aviation...

Oil prices jump back toward $100 on Mideast ceasefire doubts

Crude oil tops $80 as US revives Iran blockade

Shell gets recognition for landmark achievements at NOG Energy Awards

Shell gets recognition for landmark achievements at NOG Energy Awards

CBN warns against rejection of standard N100 notes

FG probes Meta, X, others over alleged unfair practices

CRIMES

US lobbying firm offers to help alleged phantom agency DG seek asylum

US lobbying firm offers to help alleged phantom agency DG seek asylum

A United States lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has offered to assist the embattled Director-General of the alleged fake Presidential Foreign...

Insecurity: I can end banditry in two months, says Zamfara governor

Insecurity: I refused to pay N300m ransom, told kidnappers to kill my brothers – Zamfara governor

US publishes names, photos of 124 Nigerians on deportation list for crimes

US publishes names, photos of 124 Nigerians on deportation list for crimes

NDLEA arrests 67-year-old with 13kg of cocaine in fake plantain

Terrorists burn five schools in Niger State

FINANCIAL CRIME

Ex-CCT chairman pleads not guilty to corruption, remains in custody

Financial Crimes

Ex-CCT chairman pleads not guilty to corruption, remains in custody

The immediate past Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar, (CCT)on Thursday pleaded not guilty to four counts...

PFIPC: Police arrest Adeyemi’s father amid ongoing forgery probe

PFIPC: Police arrest Adeyemi’s father amid ongoing forgery probe

Fake agency scandal: Presidency faces heat as FG prosecutes embattled DG

Phantom Agency: Fresh evidence reveals SGF clearance to Adeyemi for Canada summit

Man stages self kidnap to extort N25m from family

Alleged Cybercrime: Court grants Sowore bail, orders two sureties, passport surrender

SPORTS

Spain beat France 2-0, seal place in World Cup final

Spain beat France 2-0, seal place in World Cup final

Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday’s semi-final...

FIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for World Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira

FIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for World Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira

FIFA mulls World Cup expansion to 64 teams

FIFA mulls World Cup expansion to 64 teams

France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach World Cup semi-finals

Man Utd agree £50m deal to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea

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

TikTokers Jarvis, Peller announce wedding date

TikTokers Jarvis, Peller announce wedding date

Jarvis and Peller, popular Nigerian TikTok content creators, have announced that they will tie the knot on Aug. 1. The...

Burna Boy hits 644m monthly audience on YouTube music

Burna Boy hits 644m monthly audience on YouTube music

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

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

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

HUMAN INTEREST

UK-based Nigerian caregiver dies by suicide

UK-based Nigerian caregiver dies by suicide

A coroner’s court in the United Kingdom has ruled that a 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Beatrice Solomon, died by suicide after...

Nigerian student in Ukraine dies after Russian airstrike

Nigerian student in Ukraine dies after Russian airstrike

A Russian airstrike on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has claimed the life of 23-year-old Nigerian medical graduate, Nnani Adaobi...

Man calls for state of emergency on child abuse after Abia incident

Man calls for state of emergency on child abuse after Abia incident

Nigerian writer and founder of the Leave No One Behind Rural Care Initiative, Charles Ogbu, has called on the government...

I started my ICAN journey at 13, says Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant

I started my ICAN journey at 13, says Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant

Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant, Osasere Okundaye, has recounted how she began her journey with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of...

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