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NAF names 25 victims of Ondo aircraft crash

NAF names 25 victims of Ondo aircraft crash

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the death of all 25 people on board an NAF ATR-42 aircraft that...

Ondo air crash pilot dies two weeks after wedding

Ondo air crash pilot dies two weeks after wedding

2027: Why I can’t step down for Atiku – Peter Obi

I left Anambra debt-free, Peter Obi insists

September 25 2026

NECO suspends 2020 exams indefinitely

NECO records 58.67% pass rate in English, Maths

September 25 2026

Tinubu, Shettima’s absence: I’m not Acting President, says Akpabio

Tinubu, Shettima’s absence: I’m not Acting President, says Akpabio

September 23 2026

Tinubu orders probe into death of detained miners in Niger State

Tinubu orders probe into death of detained miners in Niger State

September 19 2026

Gov. Bago declares 24-hour curfew following unrest over miners’ deaths

Gov. Bago declares 24-hour curfew following unrest over miners’ deaths

September 18 2026

JAMB explains ‘not admitted’, ‘admission in progress’ statuses

JAMB explains ‘not admitted’, ‘admission in progress’ statuses

September 17 2026

Nigerians begging me to slow down power supply, says Minister

Nigerians begging me to slow down power supply, says Minister

September 16 2026

HEADLINES

NAF names 25 victims of Ondo aircraft crash

NAF names 25 victims of Ondo aircraft crash

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the death of all 25 people on board an NAF ATR-42 aircraft that...

Ondo air crash pilot dies two weeks after wedding

Ondo air crash pilot dies two weeks after wedding

UN Security Council: Nigeria demands two permanent seats, veto powers for Africa

UN Security Council: Nigeria demands two permanent seats, veto powers for Africa

September 25 2026

2027: Why I can’t step down for Atiku – Peter Obi

I left Anambra debt-free, Peter Obi insists

September 25 2026

Tinubu, Shettima’s absence: I’m not Acting President, says Akpabio

Tinubu, Shettima’s absence: I’m not Acting President, says Akpabio

September 23 2026

Tinubu orders probe into death of detained miners in Niger State

Tinubu orders probe into death of detained miners in Niger State

September 19 2026

2027: Obi, Kwankwaso Movement unveils 59-member presidential campaign council

2027: Obi, Kwankwaso Movement unveils 59-member presidential campaign council

September 17 2026

NASS seeks states’ approval for State Police, LG autonomy, other reforms

NASS seeks states’ approval for State Police, LG autonomy, other reforms

September 16 2026

2027: Wike, APC governors clash over Rainbow Coalition

2027: Wike, APC governors clash over Rainbow Coalition

September 16 2026

POLITICS

INEC to conduct mock presidential election

2027: INEC lists states with highest registered voters

Court directs INEC, Accord Party to uphold Olawepo-Hashim’s presidential candidacy

Court directs INEC, Accord Party to uphold Olawepo-Hashim’s presidential candidacy

Court nullifies Pantami as Gombe PDP guber candidate

Court nullifies Pantami as Gombe PDP guber candidate

September 25 2026

Process of rigging 2027 polls has started — Prof Jinadu reveals

2027: Elections must be decided at polls, not courts — Onaiyekan, Osigwe

September 25 2026

Anambra election: INEC opens portal for ad-hoc staff recruitment

Enugu restricts movement for Saturday LG poll

September 25 2026

Atiku names Kashim-Ibrahim campaign chair, El-Rufai deputy

Atiku names Kashim-Ibrahim campaign chair, El-Rufai deputy

September 25 2026

Babachir Lawal joins NDC three months after ADC exit

Babachir Lawal joins NDC three months after ADC exit

September 23 2026

2027: Ireti Kingibe will lose FCT senate seat — Wike

2027: Ireti Kingibe will lose FCT senate seat — Wike

September 23 2026

Peter Obi emerges NDC presidential candidate for 2027 general elections

2027: NDC cedes key campaign council appointments to Obi, Kwankwaso

September 23 2026

2027: Obi, Kwankwaso Movement unveils 59-member presidential campaign council

2027: Obi, Kwankwaso Movement unveils 59-member presidential campaign council

September 17 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

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

Rivers State shuts 21 health facilities, arrests 3 over alleged quackery

Rivers State shuts 21 health facilities, arrests 3 over alleged quackery

The Rivers State Ministry of Health has shut down 21 health facilities and arrested three persons in a fresh crackdown...

UN Security Council: Nigeria demands two permanent seats, veto powers for Africa

UN Security Council: Nigeria demands two permanent seats, veto powers for Africa

September 25 2026

Nigeria moves health technology assessment from technical idea to national system

Nigeria moves health technology assessment from technical idea to national system

September 17 2026

NASS seeks states’ approval for State Police, LG autonomy, other reforms

NASS seeks states’ approval for State Police, LG autonomy, other reforms

September 16 2026

NCDC takes over Nasarawa office, plans N400m remodeling

NCDC takes over Nasarawa office, plans N400m remodeling

September 11 2026

BUSINESS

Asharami Ghana commissions 6,000MT LPG storage facility, expands Ghana’s storage capacity by 10%

Asharami Ghana commissions 6,000MT LPG storage facility, expands Ghana’s storage capacity by 10%

Asharami Ghana has commissioned a 6,000-metric-tonne Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage facility at the Tema Oil Jetty, expanding Ghana's LPG...

Dangote Refinery expands free fuel delivery to Kano, Imo, others, targets lower pump prices

Dangote Refinery stops petrol sales to fuel importers

North-East governors push FG to restart Borno oil exploration, back Kolmani revival

North-East governors push FG to restart Borno oil exploration, back Kolmani revival

MT Asharami Ghana delivers 5,000MT LPG cargo to Ghana, boosts energy security, regional trade

Community leaders, scholars applaud Egbin Power’s scholarship programme

CRIMES

NDLEA arraigns two suspected Nigerian-Mexican drug kingpins

NDLEA arraigns two suspected Nigerian-Mexican drug kingpins

September 25 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arraigned two suspected members of a Nigerian-Mexican drug cartel operating a clandestine...

Mobile police commanders complete weapon handling, combat training

Mobile police commanders complete weapon handling, combat training

September 23 2026

Gunmen kill Polaris Bank manager in Imo kidnapping attack

Gunmen kill Polaris Bank manager in Imo kidnapping attack

September 11 2026

Assailants kill social media commentator in Kano

September 11 2026

US delivers military equipment to Nigeria

September 11 2026

FINANCIAL CRIME

Court reserves judgment on El-Rufai’s bail appeal

Financial Crimes

Court reserves judgment on El-Rufai’s bail appeal

The Court of Appeal sitting in Kaduna on Tuesday reserved judgment in an appeal filed by former Kaduna State Governor,...

Money Laundering: Thousands of Ddllars flown out of Nigeria every hour – INTERPOL

EFCC probes suspect with fake $212,200 in Kano

September 17 2026

Cash Transfers Office rejects N33.75bn fraud allegation, presents evidence

Cash Transfers Office rejects N33.75bn fraud allegation, presents evidence

September 11 2026

Reps panel traces 58 bank accounts, 12 entities, 39 workers to fake PFIPC DG

September 2 2026

EFCC summons ex-Gov. Sylva over alleged $14.86m fraud

September 1 2026

SPORTS

End of an era as Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots

End of an era as Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots

Lionel Messi will pull on Argentina’s sky blue-and-white jersey for the last time on Tuesday and enjoy an emotional farewell...

Falconets beat England 3-0, reach World Cup quarter-finals

Falconets beat England 3-0, reach World Cup quarter-finals

September 17 2026

Chelle names Super Eagles squads for AFCON qualifiers, Russia friendly

Chelle names Super Eagles squads for AFCON qualifiers, Russia friendly

September 17 2026

Man Utd crash out of League Cup after blowing 2-0 lead against Brighton

September 16 2026

Sanwo-Olu aide flags off 5th Cycling Lagos as Agbo clinches second consecutive title

September 15 2026

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

Why I linked Isbae U with Obasanjo for his show interview — Charly Boy

Why I linked Isbae U with Obasanjo for his show interview — Charly Boy

September 23 2026

Veteran entertainer and activist, Charly Boy, has revealed why he helped connect former President Olusegun Obasanjo with Nigerian comedian and...

Burna Boy to headline halftime show at 2026 NFL Paris game

Burna Boy to headline halftime show at 2026 NFL Paris game

September 17 2026

Veteran actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84

Veteran actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84

September 16 2026

Ayra Starr to headline NFL London Game halftime show

Ayra Starr to headline NFL London Game halftime show

Music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80

Music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80

HUMAN INTEREST

Dance-scipline: Mob’s bizarre punishment for theft suspects

Dance-scipline: Mob’s bizarre punishment for theft suspects

By Chijioke Iremeka Of late, suspects accused of theft are being stripped of more than their freedom, as they are made...

Nigeria advances research sovereignty as Health Ministry, NHIA, partners convene inaugural Health Financing Forum

September 28 2026

...forum to strengthen locally -led research, build national expertise, put Nigerian evidence at the heart of health financing decisions The...

Rivers Chief Judge frees 14 prisoners

Rivers Chief Judge frees 14 prisoners

September 23 2026

Rivers State Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, has ordered the release of 14 inmates from the Port Harcourt Maximum Security...

World Patient Safety Day: NHIA’s strategy for tackling non communicable diseases

September 17 2026

For many people, the idea of patient safety begins in the hospital: the right diagnosis, the right medicine, the right...

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