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2027 Elections: Tinubu, Obi, others sign peace pact, vow issue-based campaigns

2027 Elections: Tinubu, Obi, others sign peace pact, vow issue-based campaigns

Presidential candidates and leaders of political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections have signed a National Peace Accord, pledging...

Man commits suicide in Ibadan over N.3m debt

FG approves amendment to decriminalise attempted suicide

Osun: Davido was target of Osogbo convoy attack – Police

Osun: Davido was target of Osogbo convoy attack – Police

83 Nigerians return from South Africa

83 Nigerians return from South Africa

BREAKING: Gunfire erupts in Osogbo as hoodlums attack Adeleke’s convoy

Osun: Police confirm one death in Osogbo gunfire

‘Fake’ Agency: Adeyemi insists DG appointment genuine

ICPC uncovers multiple fake agencies as Tinubu orders forensic probe

Presidency vs Bishops: I’m not afraid of anybody, says Onaiyekan

Presidency vs Bishops: I’m not afraid of anybody, says Onaiyekan

BREAKING: Gunfire erupts in Osogbo as hoodlums attack Adeleke’s convoy

BREAKING: Gunfire erupts in Osogbo as hoodlums attack Adeleke’s convoy

Pres. Tinubu presides over FEC meeting

Pres. Tinubu presides over FEC meeting

HEADLINES

2027 Elections: Tinubu, Obi, others sign peace pact, vow issue-based campaigns

2027 Elections: Tinubu, Obi, others sign peace pact, vow issue-based campaigns

Presidential candidates and leaders of political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections have signed a National Peace Accord, pledging...

Osun: Davido was target of Osogbo convoy attack – Police

Osun: Davido was target of Osogbo convoy attack – Police

BREAKING: Gunfire erupts in Osogbo as hoodlums attack Adeleke’s convoy

Osun: Police confirm one death in Osogbo gunfire

‘Fake’ Agency: Adeyemi insists DG appointment genuine

ICPC uncovers multiple fake agencies as Tinubu orders forensic probe

BREAKING: Gunfire erupts in Osogbo as hoodlums attack Adeleke’s convoy

BREAKING: Gunfire erupts in Osogbo as hoodlums attack Adeleke’s convoy

Pres. Tinubu presides over FEC meeting

Pres. Tinubu presides over FEC meeting

Edo govt shuts schools as DSS uncovers plot to abduct students

Terrorists kill 28 in Sokoto community

ASUU threatens strike as 200 lecturers leave Kaduna Varsity

ASUU threatens strike as 200 lecturers leave Kaduna Varsity

BREAKING: INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election

BREAKING: INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election

POLITICS

2027: My replacement not because of Supreme Court verdict — Kebbi Deputy Governor

2027: My replacement not because of Supreme Court verdict — Kebbi Deputy Governor

APC fixes August 22 for state, federal legislative primaries

Osun guber: Adeleke receives INEC certificate of return

Osun guber: Adeleke receives INEC certificate of return

Gov. Adeleke deposes Oba Joseph Oloyede, Apetu of Ipetumodu

Adeleke unveils N500m fund, scholarships for Osun pre-election violence victims

Osun: We must remember those who died for democracy, says Peter Obi

Osun: We must remember those who died for democracy, says Peter Obi

Tinubu congratulates Adeleke on Osun guber election victory

Tinubu congratulates Adeleke on Osun guber election victory

Edo Assembly gets new speaker

Edo Assembly gets new speaker

2027: Osun poll proves APC, federal might can be defeated — Wabara

2027: Osun poll proves APC, federal might can be defeated — Wabara

Adeleke Campaign DG condemns Osun attacks, urges police to prosecute perpetrators

Adeleke Campaign DG condemns Osun attacks, urges police to prosecute perpetrators

Cross River Igbo community alleges illegal taxation, seeks government intervention

Cross River pegs presidential campaign ads at N150m, guber N100m

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

Pension row: Ex-servicemen suspend protest after defence minister assurance

Pension row: Ex-servicemen suspend protest after defence minister assurance

Retired military personnel on Wednesday suspended their planned protest after the Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), assured them...

FCTA begins demolition of encroachment on water channels

FCTA begins demolition of encroachment on water channels

FEC directs EFCC to release looted funds to education sector

FEC directs EFCC to release looted funds to education sector

Shettima resumes duties after two-week leave

Shettima resumes duties after two-week leave

Gov. Adeleke deposes Oba Joseph Oloyede, Apetu of Ipetumodu

Adeleke unveils N500m fund, scholarships for Osun pre-election violence victims

BUSINESS

Shell reinforces safety commitment at CEO Contractors Forum

Shell reinforces safety commitment at CEO Contractors Forum

Shell yesterday hosted chief executives of contracting companies in Lagos highlighting the need to sustain safe operations across its businesses...

Nigerians pay more for cement than African neighbours – FCCPC

Nigeria’s inflation rate falls to 15.43% in July

Nigeria’s inflation rate falls to 15.43% in July

NCAA to automate baggage tracking

BOI targets 80% loans for power, manufacturing sectors

CRIMES

Military relocates Operation Safe Haven HQ following Plateau killings

Military relocates Operation Safe Haven HQ following Plateau killings

The Joint Security Task Force, code-named Operation Enduring Peace in Plateau State, has relocated its tactical headquarters from Jos, the...

Authorities arrest Nigerian with meth, heroin in Vietnam

Authorities arrest Nigerian with meth, heroin in Vietnam

Hackers target DHQ social media account

Hackers target DHQ social media account

Edo records over 70 minors’ defilement cases in seven months

Police arrest four over plot to assassinate businessman for land

FINANCIAL CRIME

FEC directs EFCC to release looted funds to education sector

Financial Crimes

FEC directs EFCC to release looted funds to education sector

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved that monies seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be released...

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

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

Fake NNPC director in EFCC custody over N100m fraud

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

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

Italy-based bizman excretes 98 cocaine wraps at Enugu Airport

SPORTS

Super Eagles bow 1-2 to Algeria in friendly

Senate summons NFF, NSC over Nigeria’s football crises

The Senate has expressed concern over Nigeria’s recent failures in international football, following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the...

NFF sacks Super Falcons technical crew after World Cup miss

NFF sacks Super Falcons technical crew after World Cup miss

Osimhen ends transfer saga with Galatasaray loan move

Arsenal open Osimhen talks with Galatasaray

Cameroon beat host Morocco on penalties to reach WAFCON final

Netherlands appoint Xavi Hernandez as coach

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

Burna Boy, Tems earn 2026 MTV VMAs nominations

Burna Boy, Tems earn 2026 MTV VMAs nominations

Nigerian Afrobeats stars Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, and Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, have secured nominations...

Prince Harry, Meghan to move back to UK

Prince Harry, Meghan to move back to UK

Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time girlfriend in Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time girlfriend in Portugal

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

HUMAN INTEREST

12 persons test positive to HIV, cervical cancer at Lagos medical outreach

Oyo to tackle HIV with data, begins surveillance survey training

The Oyo State government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening evidence-based HIV prevention strategies through improved data collection and research....

Sanwo-Olu gifts LASU best graduating students N20m each

Sanwo-Olu gifts LASU best graduating students N20m each

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a cash gift of N20m each for the overall best graduating students of...

US ends temporary protection for 4 African countries

US ends temporary protection for 4 African countries

The US governmenthas ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Somalia and South Sudan living in the...

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...

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