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Court remands suspected coup plotters in DSS custody

Defendants admit knowledge of coup plot in video evidence

Proceedings in the trial of six suspects accused of allegedly plotting to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu took...

NYSC announces 3-day window for supplementary registration

NYSC announces 3-day window for supplementary registration

NYSC releases passing-out date for Batch ‘A’ Stream II

NYSC releases passing-out date for Batch ‘A’ Stream II

Nigeria signs MoU with Chinese firms to operate Warri, Port Harcourt refineries

Nigeria signs MoU with Chinese firms to operate Warri, Port Harcourt refineries

Dickson defends NDC registration, dismisses irregularities allegations

Dickson defends NDC registration, dismisses irregularities allegations

SSANU, NASU mobilise for Thursday protest

FG, SSANU, NASU meeting ends in deadlock, continues Tuesday

Protest rocks Federal High Court over deregistration of opposition parties

Protest rocks Federal High Court over deregistration of opposition parties

Court remands blogger ‘Justice Crack’ in DSS custody

Court remands blogger ‘Justice Crack’ in DSS custody

Kwankwaso urges Nigerians to join NDC

Kwankwaso urges Nigerians to join NDC

HEADLINES

Court remands suspected coup plotters in DSS custody

Defendants admit knowledge of coup plot in video evidence

Proceedings in the trial of six suspects accused of allegedly plotting to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu took...

Protest rocks Federal High Court over deregistration of opposition parties

Protest rocks Federal High Court over deregistration of opposition parties

Xenophobia: 130 Nigerians sign up for South Africa evacuation

BREAKING: Peter Obi, Kwankwaso join NDC, receive membership cards

BREAKING: Peter Obi, Kwankwaso join NDC, receive membership cards

BREAKING: Peter Obi resigns from ADC

Tinubu swears in four Permanent Secretaries, INEC commissioner

US-Iran war: FG earns N5tr oil windfall amid rising fuel hardship

2027:Galadima hints Obi, Kwankwaso exit from ADC Monday

2027:Galadima hints Obi, Kwankwaso exit from ADC Monday

Nigerians to return home as South African xenophobic attacks worsen

Nigerians to return home as South African xenophobic attacks worsen

Community allays fears over anti-Nigerian protest in Ghana

Community allays fears over anti-Nigerian protest in Ghana

POLITICS

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

FG demands probe into deaths of Nigerians in South Africa

FG demands probe into deaths of Nigerians in South Africa

The Federal Government has called for a thorough and impartial investigation into the deaths of two Nigerians in South Africa,...

Nigeria to introduce online tracking system for passport application

NIS debunks fraud claims, warns public over fake passport payment channels

Lagos announces partial road closures for Tinubu’s visit

Sanwo-Olu approves N50,000 wage award for Lagos workers

FG unveils smart highway plan with CCTV, solar lights

FG unveils smart highway plan with CCTV, solar lights

Reps mull 50-year economic plan bill, targets end to policy flip-flops

Reps mull 50-year economic plan bill, targets end to policy flip-flops

BUSINESS

Nigeria signs MoU with Chinese firms to operate Warri, Port Harcourt refineries

Nigeria signs MoU with Chinese firms to operate Warri, Port Harcourt refineries

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese firms for...

Sahara Power Group advocates digital grid to drive reliable power supply

Sahara Power Group advocates digital grid to drive reliable power supply

Femi Otedola denies funding Dangote Refinery

Femi Otedola denies funding Dangote Refinery

Dubai airport traffic plunges 66% amid Iran-UAE tensions

Dangote denies rift with Elumelu, funding claims

FINANCIAL CRIME

Court orders final forfeiture of Emefiele’s properties

Financial Crimes

Emefiele trial: Court admits co-defendant’s EFCC statement

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday ruled that the extrajudicial statement made...

EFCC arraigns ex-Skye Bank chair over alleged N15.6bn fraud

EFCC arraigns ex-Skye Bank chair over alleged N15.6bn fraud

Police force victim at gunpoint to transfer N200k

Police force victim at gunpoint to transfer N200k

US charges three Nigerians for alleged fraud

Police detain officer over alleged ₦10,000 extortion in Lagos

SPORTS

Man City snatch dramatic draw at Everton as Arsenal march closer to title

Man City snatch dramatic draw at Everton as Arsenal march closer to title

Manchester City salvaged a dramatic point in a pulsating Premier League clash against Everton on Monday, but the late comeback...

Former Super Eagles coach Westerhof clocks 86

Former Super Eagles coach Westerhof clocks 86

Inter Milan win Italian Serie A title

Inter Milan win Italian Serie A title

SPFL: Iheanacho scores winner as Celtic edge 10-man Hibernian 2-1

Alex Ferguson in hospital after feeling unwell at Old Trafford

THE CITIZEN INTERVIEW

Fresh alarm over 2027 polls: Ex-REC lists ‘dangerous’ sections of Electoral Act 2026

The Citizen Interview

Fresh alarm over 2027 polls: Ex-REC lists ‘dangerous’ sections of Electoral Act 2026

Mr Mike Igini, a lawyer, served as Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo and Akwa Ibom states. Igini has been...

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

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

SOCIETY

Uche Montana’s Monica 2 hits 10 million YouTube views in two days

Uche Montana’s Monica 2 hits 10 million YouTube views in two days

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Uche Montana, has recorded a major digital milestone as her latest film, Monica 2, surpassed 10...

Sisi Alagbo apologises to Nigerians over leaked tape

Sisi Alagbo apologises to Nigerians over leaked tape

Court fixes date for suit seeking new probe into Mohbad’s death

Court fixes date for suit seeking new probe into Mohbad’s death

Sowore slams police for arresting bloggers over Elumelu divorce report

Sowore slams police for arresting bloggers over Elumelu divorce report

Three in police net for false divorce news about Tony Elumelu

Three in police net for false divorce news about Tony Elumelu

HUMAN INTEREST

Three in police net for false divorce news about Tony Elumelu

Family begs Elumelu to forgive UTME candidate nabbed over false divorce post

The family of an 18-year-old social media user and UTME candidate, Kingsley Akunemeihe, has appealed to billionaire businessman, Tony Elumelu,...

Anambra youths protest killing of 26-year-old, demand probe

Anambra youths protest killing of 26-year-old, demand probe

Some youths of Mgbakwu community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested the alleged killing of...

MM Airport staff returns lost purse with $1,700, travel documents intact

MM Airport staff returns lost purse with $1,700, travel documents intact

A staff member at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, has turned a traveller’s potential nightmare into a heart-warming success...

12 Chibok girls set to graduate from Yola varsity

12 Chibok girls set to graduate from Yola varsity

Twelve years after 276 schoolgirls were abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, by Boko Haram militants, 12...

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