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US Congress okays bill to cut foreign aid to Nigeria

US Congress okays bill to cut foreign aid to Nigeria

The United States House of Representatives has approved a 50 percent cut in assistance to Nigeria over what it described as...

Senate bans preaching, hawking in commercial buses, approves N50,000 fine

Senate bans preaching, hawking in commercial buses, approves N50,000 fine

Gunmen raid Kogi school, abduct principal, NECO official, students

Gunmen raid Kogi school, abduct principal, NECO official, students

Six die in gas truck explosion at Kogi Army checkpoint

Six die in gas truck explosion at Kogi Army checkpoint

Tinubu to launch AU combined maritime task force for Gulf of Guinea

Tinubu to attend UN General Assembly in September

Police confirm arrest of embattled ‘fake’ agency DG

Police confirm arrest of embattled ‘fake’ agency DG

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

HEADLINES

Senate bans preaching, hawking in commercial buses, approves N50,000 fine

Senate bans preaching, hawking in commercial buses, approves N50,000 fine

The Senate on Thursday passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing a N50,000 fine for anyone convicted...

Tinubu to launch AU combined maritime task force for Gulf of Guinea

Tinubu to attend UN General Assembly in September

Reps in rowdy session over motion to summon Tinubu

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

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

POLITICS

INEC presents Certificates of Return to bye-election winners

2027 election: INEC unveils mock presidential poll plan

Labour Party elects new leaders April 28, notifies INEC of congress timetable

Labour Party denies missing INEC candidates’ upload deadline

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

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

Akpabio teases Oshiomhole over viral ‘AI’ private jet leg massage video

Akpabio teases Oshiomhole over viral ‘AI’ private jet leg massage video

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday jokingly revisited the viral video that purportedly showed man massaging a woman’s leg aboard...

Governors defy Supreme Court, control LG allocations

Governors defy Supreme Court, control LG allocations

State Police: Govs can’t turn outfit into private army — House Speaker assures

State Police: Govs can’t turn outfit into private army — House Speaker assures

Reps in rowdy session over motion to summon Tinubu

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

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

Tinubu rejects two NASS bills over constitutional flaws

BUSINESS

Nigeria at critical juncture – Vanguard

Poverty threatens 79% of Nigerians despite reforms – World Bank

Despite nearly three years of sweeping economic reforms by the Federal Government, about 79 per cent of Nigerians remain poor...

Dangote Refinery resumes petrol sales in dollars

Dangote Refinery resumes petrol sales in dollars

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

CBN warns against rejection of standard N100 notes

CRIMES

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

Fake agency scandal: Gbajabiamila sues Adeyemi for N15bn

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a N15bn defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi at...

93 percent of inmates are state offenders, half don’t need jail — Interior Minister

93 percent of inmates are state offenders, half don’t need jail — Interior Minister

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

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

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

FINANCIAL CRIME

Court orders FG takeover of 48 Malami properties

Financial Crimes

Court orders FG takeover of 48 Malami properties

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to a former Attorney General...

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

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

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

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

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

Man stages self kidnap to extort N25m from family

SPORTS

World Cup: English FA backs Tuchel despite semi-final loss

World Cup: English FA backs Tuchel despite semi-final loss

The English Football Association has reaffirmed its support for head coach, Thomas Tuchel, following England’s 2-1 defeat to Argentina in...

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

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

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

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

My wife handles my money, I’m a reckless spender — Davido

My wife handles my money, I’m a reckless spender — Davido

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has described his wife, Chioma Adeleke, as his “life coordinator,” revealing that...

TikTokers Jarvis, Peller announce wedding date

TikTokers Jarvis, Peller announce wedding date

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

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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