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Again, terrorists kill Nigerian Army Colonel, six soldiers in ambush

Again, terrorists kill Nigerian Army Colonel, six soldiers in ambush

The Commanding Officer of the 242 Battalion, Monguno, Col. I.A. Mohammed and six soldiers lost their lives when an Improvised...

Borno-Yobe Border Market: Army justifies air strike amid civilian deaths

Borno-Yobe Border Market: Army justifies air strike amid civilian deaths

NAF probes Borno-Yobe border market accidental bombing

NAF probes Borno-Yobe border market accidental bombing

Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extends feud over Iran war with American pontiff

Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extends feud over Iran war with American pontiff

BREAKING: 56 traders, others die as Airforce ‘accidentally’ bombs Borno/Yobe Market

BREAKING: 56 traders, others die as Airforce ‘accidentally’ bombs Borno/Yobe Market

Nigerians slam Power Minister as two weeks’ promise on electricity fails

Nigerians slam Power Minister as two weeks’ promise on electricity fails

FG cuts import duties on rice, cars, others

FG cuts import duties on rice, cars, others

Vance heads back home as US, Iran talks end without agreement

Vance heads back home as US, Iran talks end without agreement

Katsina Emirate sacks district head with ties to terrorists

Gunmen abduct LG Chairman in Delta

HEADLINES

Accreditation begins at ADC national convention venue

Accreditation begins at ADC national convention venue

About 3,000 delegates have arrived at the Rainbow Event Centre, Garki, Abuja for the ongoing national convention of the African...

Again, terrorists kill Nigerian Army Colonel, six soldiers in ambush

Again, terrorists kill Nigerian Army Colonel, six soldiers in ambush

Borno-Yobe Border Market: Army justifies air strike amid civilian deaths

Borno-Yobe Border Market: Army justifies air strike amid civilian deaths

NAF probes Borno-Yobe border market accidental bombing

NAF probes Borno-Yobe border market accidental bombing

US begins naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz

US begins naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz

BREAKING: 56 traders, others die as Airforce ‘accidentally’ bombs Borno/Yobe Market

BREAKING: 56 traders, others die as Airforce ‘accidentally’ bombs Borno/Yobe Market

Vance heads back home as US, Iran talks end without agreement

Vance heads back home as US, Iran talks end without agreement

Iran warns US military vessels, others to avoid Strait of Hormuz

Iran warns US military vessels, others to avoid Strait of Hormuz

FG adds fresh names to terrorism sponsors’ list

FG adds fresh names to terrorism sponsors’ list

POLITICS

Benin Republic elects 49-year-old Wadagni as new president

Benin Republic elects 49-year-old Wadagni as new president

Accreditation begins at ADC national convention venue

Accreditation begins at ADC national convention venue

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

Convention Venue Row: Wike dares ADC to prove application

Joining another party after winning election greatest political sin, says Kwankwaso

Kwankwaso opens up on ADC power-sharing formula

Party Crisis: State chairmen appoint new leadership for ADC

ADC releases updated committee lists ahead of national convention

Ex-presidential aspirant Hayatu-Deen dumps PDP, joins ADC

Ex-presidential aspirant Hayatu-Deen dumps PDP, joins ADC

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

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

PDP asks INEC to clarify alleged land, cash gifts from Wike

INEC denies copying press statement from presidential aide

FG orders withdrawal of passports from nationals after citizenship renunciation

ADC fixes May 12 for inauguration of newly-elected executives

Benue APC to receive over 80,000 defecting opposition members — State Chairman

APC announces N100m presidential, N50m governorship forms for aspirants

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

Akpabio, Bamidele’s exchange not sign of division – Senate

Akpabio, Bamidele’s exchange not sign of division – Senate

by The EditorJuly 27 2025

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).

Akpabio, Bamidele’s exchange not sign of division – Senate

GOVERNANCE

Akpabio triumphs, emerges Senate President

Insecurity rising over 2027 elections, to distract Tinubu — Akpabio

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has alleged that the recent surge in insecurity across Nigeria is politically motivated and...

Resident doctors seek increase in health sector budget

FG begins payment of doctors arrears

Gov. Mbah pledges to end road crashes in Enugu

UNESCO celebrates Mbah’s Smart Schools Initiative, set to partner on strategic training

Terrorists kill Nigerian Brigadier-General, 17 other soldiers

Brig.Gen Braimoh: Troops received intelligence three days before Benisheikh attack – Gov. Zulum

Shettima visits Maiduguri, condoles Army, Borno over fresh attack

Shettima visits Maiduguri, condoles Army, Borno over fresh attack

BUSINESS

Sahara Energy has no outstanding facilities with UBA, says Management

Sahara Group urges intra-African investment push through “Deliberate TRIPS” at ARDA 2026

Sahara Group has urged African governments, investors and industry leaders to accelerate intra African investment as a critical lever for...

Nigerians slam Power Minister as two weeks’ promise on electricity fails

Nigerians slam Power Minister as two weeks’ promise on electricity fails

FG cuts import duties on rice, cars, others

FG cuts import duties on rice, cars, others

Gateway Air commences flights to Lagos, Abuja, PH Monday

Gov. Otti vows support for Nigerian Breweries after fire incident

FINANCIAL CRIME

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Financial Crimes

El-Rufai gets bail, court adjourns to April 21

Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, on Tuesday secured bail from a Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna,...

Immigration boss suspends Lagos-Seme border commanders over extortion allegations

Immigration boss suspends Lagos-Seme border commanders over extortion allegations

EFCC debunks ‘wanted’ poster of comedian Sabinus

EFCC debunks ‘wanted’ poster of comedian Sabinus

NDLEA nabs Lagos pastor, wife with illicit drugs

EFCC moves to seize 57 Malami-linked properties

SPORTS

Ghana appoints Queiroz for 2026 World Cup

Ghana appoints Queiroz for 2026 World Cup

The Ghana Football Association has appointed Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Ghana national football team ahead...

Man City rout Chelsea to close gap on leaders Arsenal

Man City rout Chelsea to close gap on leaders Arsenal

EPL: Arsenal’s title lead shrinks after 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth

EPL: Arsenal’s title lead shrinks after 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth

NFF unveils Flamingos squad for World Cup qualifying camp

Eritrea players abscond after AFCON 2027 qualifier victory

THE CITIZEN INTERVIEW

INEC derecognition of ADC leaders inspired by Jagaban politics, says Ralph Nwosu

The Citizen Interview

INEC derecognition of ADC leaders inspired by Jagaban politics, says Ralph Nwosu

Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC)...

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

Bystanders stole my money while I delivered Lagos pregnant woman – Biker, Enya

Bystanders stole my money while I delivered Lagos pregnant woman – Biker, Enya

December 27 2025

Students’ abduction: Kidnappers operated freely for two hours after soldiers withdrew – Kebbi district head, Dantani

Students’ abduction: Kidnappers operated freely for two hours after soldiers withdrew – Kebbi district head, Dantani

November 23 2025

SOCIETY

Patrick Doyle mourns loss of newborn daughter hours after birth

Patrick Doyle mourns loss of newborn daughter hours after birth

Veteran Nollywood actor and broadcaster, Patrick Doyle, has announced the death of his newborn daughter, just hours after celebrating her...

Nollywood actor Zubby Michael joins ADC, picks membership card

Nollywood actor Zubby Michael joins ADC, picks membership card

DJAN denies Burna Boy music ban from DJs playlists

DJAN denies Burna Boy music ban from DJs playlists

Golibe Ilechukwu debuts on Goodnews Naija’s ‘Building in Nigeria’ series

Golibe Ilechukwu debuts on Goodnews Naija’s ‘Building in Nigeria’ series

Nigerian DJs ban Burna Boy’s songs from playlists after clash with DJ Tunez

Nigerian DJs ban Burna Boy’s songs from playlists after clash with DJ Tunez

HUMAN INTEREST

Bandits demand ₦30m for kidnapped UNIJOS student

Bandits demand ₦30m for kidnapped UNIJOS student

A wave of fear and outrage has gripped Nigerians following the emergence of a disturbing video showing a kidnapped student...

Funeral planning platform launches in Nigeria

Funeral planning platform launches in Nigeria

Nigerian families can now plan burials, create lasting memorials, and find trusted service providers all in one place. Memories.ng, Nigeria...

Pastor raped me on church altar while removing seven marine spirits – Anambra schoolgirl

Pastor raped me on church altar while removing seven marine spirits – Anambra schoolgirl

Precious Okafor, a 16-year-old schoolgirl, who was allegedly raped by a pastor during a ‘special deliverance’ session, spoke at the...

Shell, NNPC boost respiratory care in Nigeria, donates key equipment to LUTH

Shell, NNPC boost respiratory care in Nigeria, donates key equipment to LUTH

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) last week donated an...

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