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Protesters defy rainfall, storm Oyo govt house over abduction

Protesters defy rainfall, storm Oyo govt house over abduction

Despite heavy rainfall on Monday, protesters under the banner of the Take-It-Back Movement stormed the Oyo State Government House in...

Gunmen attack convoy, kill four soldiers, two drivers, abduct two expatriates

Gunmen ambush police officers returning from duty, kill two in Anambra

Oyo teachers commence indefinite strike over abducted colleagues, pupils

Oyo teachers commence indefinite strike over abducted colleagues, pupils

Amotekun Corps loses 200 operatives in battle against insecurity in Oyo

Amotekun Corps loses 200 operatives in battle against insecurity in Oyo

Fulani communities in South-West deny complicity in kidnappings

Fulani communities in South-West deny complicity in kidnappings

Tinubu deploys 1,000 forest guards, tactical rescue team for Oyo school abductions

Tinubu deploys 1,000 forest guards, tactical rescue team for Oyo school abductions

NLC rejects proposed N100,000 minimum wage, targets N1m

NLC rejects proposed N100,000 minimum wage, targets N1m

Peter Obi names Kwankwaso as running mate

Peter Obi names Kwankwaso as running mate

Terrorists kidnap Army Major General, wife in Katsina

Terrorists kidnap Army Major General, wife in Katsina

HEADLINES

Protesters defy rainfall, storm Oyo govt house over abduction

Protesters defy rainfall, storm Oyo govt house over abduction

Despite heavy rainfall on Monday, protesters under the banner of the Take-It-Back Movement stormed the Oyo State Government House in...

Oyo teachers commence indefinite strike over abducted colleagues, pupils

Oyo teachers commence indefinite strike over abducted colleagues, pupils

Tinubu deploys 1,000 forest guards, tactical rescue team for Oyo school abductions

Tinubu orders 1,000 forest guards, special rescue team for Oyo abductions

Tinubu deploys 1,000 forest guards, tactical rescue team for Oyo school abductions

Tinubu deploys 1,000 forest guards, tactical rescue team for Oyo school abductions

Terrorists kidnap Army Major General, wife in Katsina

Terrorists kidnap Army Major General, wife in Katsina

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

POLITICS

Gov. Otti, Abaribe, others emerge Labour Party candidates in Abia State primaries

Gov. Otti, Abaribe, others emerge Labour Party candidates in Abia State primaries

Wike, Aisha Yesufu trade words over failed Senate bid

Wike, Aisha Yesufu trade words over failed Senate bid

Labour Party rejects disqualified aspirant’s N150m refund demand

Labour Party rejects disqualified aspirant’s N150m refund demand

PDP: You started a fight you can’t finish – Wike replies Makinde

Rainbow Coalition will choose Rivers guber candidate for 2027, says Wike

2027: Jonathan must reject phantom presidential ticket to protect his global image – Keyamo

2027: Jonathan must reject phantom presidential ticket to protect his global image – Keyamo

BREAKING: 17 reps dump ADC for NDC

NDC disowns primary results, summons NEC to ratify outcome

2027: Kwankwaso will be partner as VP, not spare tyre – Peter Obi

2027: Kwankwaso will be partner as VP, not spare tyre – Peter Obi

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

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

IPOB: I’ll testify in Kanu’s trial if subpoenaed, says Wike

Wike apologises for cattle roaming Abuja, takes responsibility

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken responsibility for the continued presence of cattle on...

IGP warns against reckless sharing of police videos online

IGP warns against reckless sharing of police videos online

Tinubu deploys 1,000 forest guards, tactical rescue team for Oyo school abductions

Tinubu orders 1,000 forest guards, special rescue team for Oyo abductions

Governors mull N100,000 workers’ salary to cushion hardship

Governors mull N100,000 workers’ salary to cushion hardship

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

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

BUSINESS

Businesswoman seeks CBN intervention in loan dispute with Access Bank

Businesswoman seeks CBN intervention in loan dispute with Access Bank

The Managing Director of Eleo Trust Enterprises, Dr. Lydia Okodogbe, has called on the Federal Government, the Central Bank of Nigeria...

70% of Nigerian firms depend on generators – AfDB

70% of Nigerian firms depend on generators – AfDB

Dangote Refinery slashes petrol, diesel prices again

Dangote Refinery slashes petrol, diesel prices again

NAICOM grants licence to digital insurance firm

FG mandates certification for HR officers

FINANCIAL CRIME

NDLEA uncovers concealed drugs in water purifiers, seizes military-grade ammunition

Financial Crimes

NDLEA uncovers concealed drugs in water purifiers, seizes military-grade ammunition

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing campaign against drug trafficking and...

Police arrest mother, daughter over N18m romance scam

Police arrest mother, daughter over N18m romance scam

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

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

SPORTS

Man Utd Lammens wins Premier League Signing of the Season award

Man Utd Lammens wins Premier League Signing of the Season award

Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has been named the Premier League Signing of the Season following an exceptional debut campaign...

Super Eagles thrash Reggae Boyz to win Unity Cup

Super Eagles thrash Reggae Boyz to win Unity Cup

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

Tinubu congratulates Rangers FC on winning league title for record time

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

FUTO students shun classes after colleague’s killing over N13,500

FUTO students shun classes after colleague’s killing over N13,500

The Students’ Union Government of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) will boycott all academic activities following the death...

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...

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