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Peter Obi meets US Consul-General over 2027 elections

Peter Obi meets US Consul-General over 2027 elections

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has met with the United States Consul General in Lagos, saying discussions centred on credible...

Akpabio declares ADC ‘dead’ as wave of defections hits National Assembly

Akpabio declares ADC ‘dead’ as wave of defections hits National Assembly

SERAP rejects ₦100m court verdict, moves to appeal DSS judgment

SERAP rejects ₦100m court verdict, moves to appeal DSS judgment

BREAKING: 17 reps dump ADC for NDC

BREAKING: 17 reps dump ADC for NDC

Renewed xenophobia threats: We will complain to SAHRC, Public Protector – NUSA

Nigerians seeking return from South Africa to bear travel costs, says Fed Govt

Court remands suspected coup plotters in DSS custody

Defendants admit knowledge of coup plot in video evidence

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

HEADLINES

Peter Obi meets US Consul-General over 2027 elections

Peter Obi meets US Consul-General over 2027 elections

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has met with the United States Consul General in Lagos, saying discussions centred on credible...

Akpabio declares ADC ‘dead’ as wave of defections hits National Assembly

Akpabio declares ADC ‘dead’ as wave of defections hits National Assembly

BREAKING: 17 reps dump ADC for NDC

BREAKING: 17 reps dump ADC for NDC

Renewed xenophobia threats: We will complain to SAHRC, Public Protector – NUSA

Nigerians seeking return from South Africa to bear travel costs, says Fed Govt

Court remands suspected coup plotters in DSS custody

Defendants admit knowledge of coup plot in video evidence

Protest rocks Federal High Court over deregistration of opposition parties

Protest rocks Federal High Court over deregistration of opposition parties

NDC zones presidential ticket to South

NDC zones presidential ticket to South

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

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

Dickson defends NDC registration, dismisses irregularities allegations

Tinubu asks Senate to confirm ministerial nominees, NMDPRA boss

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm two ministerial nominees and a chief executive officer for Nigerian Midstream...

Xenophobic attacks: Oshiomhole seeks withdrawal of MTN, DSTV licences

Xenophobic attacks: Oshiomhole seeks withdrawal of MTN, DSTV licences

UN raises concern over renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Reps condemn xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa

FG demands probe into deaths of Nigerians in South Africa

FG demands probe into deaths of Nigerians in South Africa

Nigeria to introduce online tracking system for passport application

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

BUSINESS

Moniepoint CEO laments shortage of talents in Nigeria

Moniepoint CEO laments shortage of talents in Nigeria

The Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint, Tosin Eniolorunda, has said the company is struggling to fill about 500 job openings,...

Jim Ovia retires as Zenith Bank chairman

Jim Ovia retires as Zenith Bank chairman

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

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

Sahara Power Group advocates digital grid to drive reliable power supply

Femi Otedola denies funding Dangote Refinery

FINANCIAL CRIME

NDLEA, Ghana’s anti-drug agency sign pact to tackle drug cartels

Financial Crimes

NDLEA, Ghana’s anti-drug agency sign pact to tackle drug cartels

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Buba Marwa, has warned drug cartels operating in...

Court orders final forfeiture of Emefiele’s properties

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

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

US charges three Nigerians for alleged fraud

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

Police begin search for kidnapped female FUTO student

Police begin search for kidnapped female FUTO student

A 17-year-old female student of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO, Miss Mary Uzoma, has been kidnapped by suspected...

Lives of All Nigerians Carry Equal Value: ICADAR responds to Senate, House calls for reconsideration of Police withdrawal from VIPs

Policeman locks up Kwara teenager for rejecting love advances

A 16-year-old girl has alleged that she was subjected to torture, unlawful detention, and harassment by operatives of the Kwara...

Coroner suspends inquest into death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son

Coroner suspends inquest into death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son

The Coroner’s Court sitting at the Igbosere Magistrate Court, Lagos Island, on Tuesday suspended further hearing in the inquest into...

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,...

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