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Protesters barricade popular Oyo Roundabout over insecurity

Protesters barricade popular Oyo Roundabout over insecurity

There is gridlock at the popular Iwo Road area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as protesters have barricaded the...

Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK Prime Minister

Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK Prime Minister

Court remands Sowore in Kuje Correctional Centre

Court remands Sowore in Kuje Correctional Centre

Terror kingpin Bello Turji gloats over killing soldiers

Terror kingpin Bello Turji gloats over killing soldiers

Igboho recommends new strategy to achieve Yoruba nation

Police, Oyo LG deny release of kidnap victims after Igboho’s ultimatum

Oyebanji wins re-election as Ekiti State governor

Oyebanji wins re-election as Ekiti State governor

FG to allow journalists join troops during military operations

FG to allow journalists join troops during military operations

FG rules out fuel, telecom taxes despite IMF recommendation

FG rules out fuel, telecom taxes despite IMF recommendation

Edo govt shuts schools as DSS uncovers plot to abduct students

Insecurity: Nigeria bleeding, confused – Reps lament

HEADLINES

Protesters barricade popular Oyo Roundabout over insecurity

Protesters barricade popular Oyo Roundabout over insecurity

There is gridlock at the popular Iwo Road area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as protesters have barricaded the...

Insecurity: Govs seek swift establishment of state police

Insecurity: Govs seek swift establishment of state police

FG to allow journalists join troops during military operations

FG to allow journalists join troops during military operations

Akpabio dismisses ill-health rumour as Senate urges NSA to investigate viral post

Senate recalls members from recess over rising insecurity

Late Major General Rabe Abubakar’s widow regains freedom from kidnappers

Late Major General Rabe Abubakar’s widow regains freedom from kidnappers

ADC crisis: Supreme Court hears David Mark’s appeal Tuesday

Court orders deregistration of ADC, Accord, three others

Mourners bury retired Army General after dying in bandits’ captivity

Mourners bury retired Army General after dying in bandits’ captivity

Abducted Nigerian Army General dies in kidnappers’ den

Abducted Nigerian Army General dies in kidnappers’ den

State Police Bill passes second reading at Senate

State Police Bill passes second reading at Senate

POLITICS

North-Central stakeholders demand return of APC National Chairman slot

APC sweeps Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi by-elections as PDP holds Rivers seat

APC wins Enugu North senatorial by-election

APC wins Nasarawa senatorial by-election

APC wins Nasarawa senatorial by-election

Oyebanji wins re-election as Ekiti State governor

Oyebanji wins re-election as Ekiti State governor

NDC candidates sign affidavits as party moves against defections

NDC candidates sign affidavits as party moves against defections

Senate denies Oshiomhole’s forgery allegation over Natasha’s suspension

Senate denies Oshiomhole’s forgery allegation over Natasha’s suspension

ADC crisis: Supreme Court hears David Mark’s appeal Tuesday

Mark slams FG after Appeal Court reverses ADC deregistration

BREAKING: 17 reps dump ADC for NDC

NDC cracks down on defections, makes candidates sign affidavits

2027: Governance not rocket science — Peter Obi faults Tinubu’s policies

Sen. Natasha debunks forged apology, vows to expose political oppression

Natasha’s Suspension Forgery Allegation: We’ll review Oshiomhole’s comments – Senate

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

JAMB axes affiliated degree courses in colleges of education

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has formally ended admissions into affiliated degree programmes run by colleges of education,...

How Otti convinced Tinubu to back Abia Int’l Airport project – Keyamo

How Otti convinced Tinubu to back Abia Int’l Airport project – Keyamo

Insecurity: Govs seek swift establishment of state police

Insecurity: Govs seek swift establishment of state police

DSS rejects foreign funding for proposed security trust fund

DSS rejects foreign funding for proposed security trust fund

Edo govt shuts schools as DSS uncovers plot to abduct students

Insecurity: Nigeria bleeding, confused – Reps lament

BUSINESS

US launches $750 fast-track Visa interview service for visitors

US launches $750 fast-track Visa interview service for visitors

The United States Department of State has introduced a new premium service for applicants seeking B1/B2 visitor visas, allowing travellers to...

NCC, CAC mandate pre-approval for all telecom equity transfer above 10%

NCC, CAC mandate pre-approval for all telecom equity transfer above 10%

Fraudsters rake in N134bn from banks, customers

Fraudsters rake in N134bn from banks, customers

FG rules out fuel, telecom taxes despite IMF recommendation

FG launches hybrid Digital TV platform today

FINANCIAL CRIME

Judgement on filming police deepens freedoms – Punch

Financial Crimes

Rivers Police Commissioner removes DPO over extortion, abuse of office

The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has removed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Oyigbo Police Division in...

Fraudsters rake in N134bn from banks, customers

Fraudsters rake in N134bn from banks, customers

London Court acquits Alison-Madueke of all bribery charges

London Court acquits Alison-Madueke of all bribery charges

Senate panel clears Customs of N62.2bn under-remittance

Court dismisses Yahaya Bello’s application in alleged N110bn fraud case

SPORTS

Cape Verde World Cup story continues with Uruguay draw

Cape Verde World Cup story continues with Uruguay draw

Cape Verde's gripping debut World Cup campaign continued as they held two-time champions Uruguay to a thrilling draw in Miami....

Serena Williams gets Wimbledon singles wildcard

Serena Williams gets Wimbledon singles wildcard

Premier League releases 2026/27 Season schedule

Premier League releases 2026/27 Season schedule

Moroccan football star Hakimi to stand trial for rape

DR Congo earn historic World Cup point, hold Ronaldo’s Portugal to 1-1 draw

THE CITIZEN INTERVIEW

Insecurity: NASS will pass state police bill this week, says Senate Leader

Insecurity: NASS will pass state police bill this week, says Senate Leader

Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has said the National Assembly will this week pass the constitutional amendment bill seeking to...

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

Tinubu has incumbency advantage, but 2027 is still unpredictable – Saraki

Tinubu has incumbency advantage, but 2027 is still unpredictable – Saraki

SOCIETY

Hilda Baci gets recognition as Guinness World Records Icon

Hilda Baci gets recognition as Guinness World Records Icon

Guinness World Records (GWR) on Thursday named Nigerian chef and restaurateur Hilda Baci a GWR Icon, recognising the multiple record-holder’s impact...

World Cup: Peter Obi applauds Davido’s ‘Bring Them Home’ outfit

World Cup: Peter Obi applauds Davido’s ‘Bring Them Home’ outfit

Burna Boy, Shakira perform at opening ceremony of 2026 World Cup

Burna Boy, Shakira perform at opening ceremony of 2026 World Cup

Davido turns global stage into protest over Oyo school kidnappings

Davido turns global stage into protest over Oyo school kidnappings

Nigerian-British singer dies in London stabbing, Stormzy, Craig David, others mourn

Nigerian-British singer dies in London stabbing, Stormzy, Craig David, others mourn

HUMAN INTEREST

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

Man faces prosecution over viral assault on woman

The Abia State Police Command will arraign a 37-year-old man, Agwu Ukpo, for attempted murder for allegedly assaulting a woman...

FG to establish GBV safe spaces in 774 LGs

FG to establish GBV safe spaces in 774 LGs

The Federal Government will establish dedicated safe spaces in all 774 Local Government Areas of the country to strengthen protection...

Xenophobia: 268 Nigerian returnees arrive in Lagos from South Africa

Xenophobia: 268 Nigerian returnees arrive in Lagos from South Africa

The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks has arrived in Lagos....

Retirees stage protest, demand N32,000 pension benefits, others

Retirees stage protest, demand N32,000 pension benefits, others

Aggrieved ex-employees of the defunct Arab Bank and Assurance Bank took to the streets of Lagos on Wednesday in a...

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