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BREAKING: INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election

BREAKING: INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, was on Sunday declared elected, having won 19 out of the 30 local government areas...

Adeleke edges to victory as INEC announces all 30 LGs’ results

Adeleke edges to victory as INEC announces all 30 LGs’ results

BREAKING: Adeleke leads APC rival with over 60k votes across 14 LGAs

BREAKING: Adeleke leads APC rival with over 60k votes across 14 LGAs

Osun Election: NHRC seeks Fadahunsi’s arrest as Adeyanju writes UK, US for visa ban

Osun govt sues Fadahunsi over ‘Kill Accord members’ threat

Gov. Mbah inspects Enugu Hospital, targets medical tourism market

Gov. Mbah inspects Enugu Hospital, targets medical tourism market

Osinbajo, Fashola, Ajimobi’s wife, others attend Kemi Adeosun’s husband’s burial service

Osinbajo, Fashola, Ajimobi’s wife, others attend Kemi Adeosun’s husband’s burial service

Osun Election: NHRC seeks Fadahunsi’s arrest as Adeyanju writes UK, US for visa ban

Osun Election: NHRC seeks Fadahunsi’s arrest as Adeyanju writes UK, US for visa ban

ADC raises alarm over plan to arrest Aregbesola

ADC raises alarm over plan to arrest Aregbesola

HURIWA demands withdrawal of N140m allocation for emir palaces, mosques

HURIWA demands withdrawal of N140m allocation for emir palaces, mosques

HEADLINES

BREAKING: INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election

BREAKING: INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, was on Sunday declared elected, having won 19 out of the 30 local government areas...

Adeleke edges to victory as INEC announces all 30 LGs’ results

Adeleke edges to victory as INEC announces all 30 LGs’ results

BREAKING: Adeleke leads APC rival with over 60k votes across 14 LGAs

BREAKING: Adeleke leads APC rival with over 60k votes across 14 LGAs

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

State Police: Presidency extends memorandum submission deadline

Police summon Osun senator over incitement to kill Accord party members

Police summon Osun senator over incitement to kill Accord party members

You can’t give students loans in a broken economy — ASUU President, Piwuna

ASUU orders 20 varsities to prepare for strike, gives FG, states 14-day ultimatum

Coup: Why we planned to overthrow Tinubu — Col Ma’aji

Coup: Why we planned to overthrow Tinubu — Col Ma’aji

Bandits kill village head, abduct others in Kaduna

570 die in 596 security incidents in July

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

Presidency, Atiku in fresh war of words over killings

POLITICS

Cross River Igbo community alleges illegal taxation, seeks government intervention

Cross River pegs presidential campaign ads at N150m, guber N100m

Muslim-Muslim ticket: Islamic leaders warn against anti-Christian rhetoric

Muslim-Muslim ticket: Islamic leaders warn against anti-Christian rhetoric

Seyi Makinde picks former DSS DG as APM presidential running mate

Seyi Makinde picks former DSS DG as APM presidential running mate

Osun Election: NHRC seeks Fadahunsi’s arrest as Adeyanju writes UK, US for visa ban

Osun govt sues Fadahunsi over ‘Kill Accord members’ threat

Alleged threat: Police free Fadahunsi after honouring summon

Alleged threat: Police free Fadahunsi after honouring summon

Osun Election Crisis: Accord Party alleges 29 deaths, seeks EU intervention

Osun Election Crisis: Accord Party alleges 29 deaths, seeks EU intervention

Guber election: Akpabio, Uzodimma, others arrive Osun for APC rally

Guber election: Akpabio, Uzodimma, others arrive Osun for APC rally

ADC raises alarm over plan to arrest Aregbesola

ADC raises alarm over plan to arrest Aregbesola

2027: I’ve no regret for endorsing Muslim-Muslim ticket — Islamic cleric Jingir

2027: I’ve no regret for endorsing Muslim-Muslim ticket — Islamic cleric Jingir

Obasanjo, Obi demand major shake-up of democratic institutions

Obasanjo, Obi demand major shake-up of democratic institutions

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

RMAFC completes revenue sharing review, proposes new pay

RMAFC completes revenue sharing review, proposes new pay

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has completed the review of Nigeria’s Revenue Allocation Formula, paving the way...

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

State Police: Presidency extends memorandum submission deadline

Police debunk viral terror alert in Abuja

Presidency closes public submissions on state police today

Wike shuts secretariat of dissolved FG committee

Wike shuts secretariat of dissolved FG committee

FG to rehabilitate 417 grazing reserves

FG to rehabilitate 417 grazing reserves

BUSINESS

NCAA to automate baggage tracking

NCAA to automate baggage tracking

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has concluded plans to mandate the use of Radio Frequency Identification, RFID, baggage tracking...

BOI targets 80% loans for power, manufacturing sectors

BOI targets 80% loans for power, manufacturing sectors

Nigerian airlines to commence direct flights to UAE

NCAA to sanction airlines preventing workers’ union

Lagos inaugurates Agege food hub to cut losses, ease distribution

NCC urges fibre infrastructure protection during road construction

CRIMES

Hackers target DHQ social media account

Hackers target DHQ social media account

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that its official X account has been compromised in an attempted unauthorised access. The...

Time to clampdown on sexual offenders – The Guardian

Edo records over 70 minors’ defilement cases in seven months

Police arrest four over plot to assassinate businessman for land

Police arrest four over plot to assassinate businessman for land

Freed Kogi abductees recount ordeal in captivity

570 die in 596 security incidents in July

FINANCIAL CRIME

US-based Nigerian risks 20 years’ jail over $2.7m fraud

Financial Crimes

US-based Nigerian risks 20 years’ jail over $2.7m fraud

The United States Department of Justice has said that a 41-year-old Nigerian, Babajide Adesayo, is at risk of 10 years’...

Fake NNPC director in EFCC custody over N100m fraud

EFCC recovers N115bn, $84m NDDC levy from oil firms

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

PFIPC scandal: Adeyemi demands media, lawyers’ presence before Reps probe

Italy-based bizman excretes 98 cocaine wraps at Enugu Airport

ICPC clears Gbajabiamila of wrongdoing in fake agency saga

SPORTS

Osimhen ends transfer saga with Galatasaray loan move

Arsenal open Osimhen talks with Galatasaray

Arsenal have reportedly opened talks with Galatasaray over the possibility of signing Victor Osimhen before the summer transfer window ends. This was...

Cameroon beat host Morocco on penalties to reach WAFCON final

Cameroon beat host Morocco on penalties to reach WAFCON final

Netherlands appoint Xavi Hernandez as coach

Netherlands appoint Xavi Hernandez as coach

PSG beat Aston Villa 2-1 to retain UEFA Super Cup

Debutants Malawi stun Algeria 3-1 to reach historic WAFCON final

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

Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time girlfriend in Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time girlfriend in Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo has married his long-time girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez at a civil ceremony in Portugal. The couple, who have been...

P-Square destroyed Africa’s biggest music brand, says Daddy Showkey

Why Peter, Paul may never reconcile — Henry, P-Square’s brother

Why Peter, Paul may never reconcile — Henry, P-Square’s brother

Nollywood director Dimbo Atiya dies at 53

Nollywood director Dimbo Atiya dies at 53

Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, dies at 40

Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, dies at 40

HUMAN INTEREST

10,000 persons benefit from NNPC/Shell Vision First initiative as Badagry hosts latest outreach

10,000 persons benefit from NNPC/Shell Vision First initiative as Badagry hosts latest outreach

The Vision First initiative of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited...

2027: Court sacks Ondo Rep as APC candidate

FG files fresh charge against Abuja doctor over IVF fraud

The Federal Government on Monday filed a fresh criminal charge against an Abuja-based fertility doctor, Dr John Abebe, over alleged...

Father-in-law locks out 28-year-old widow eight days after husband’s death

Father-in-law locks out 28-year-old widow eight days after husband’s death

A 28-year-old widow identified as Tosin has become the centre of a viral case involving alleged threats, intimidation, and attempted...

Dangote to donate one-third of wealth to charity

Dangote to donate one-third of wealth to charity

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to donate one-third of his wealth to charity as part of his succession plan,...

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