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Tinubu returns to Abuja after Eid-el-Fitr, UK visit

Tinubu returns to Abuja after Eid-el-Fitr, UK visit

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after observing the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in Lagos, following his recent state visit to...

South Africans protest against Nigerians, other foreigners

South Africans protest against Nigerians, other foreigners

Insecurity: Gunmen kill 15, kidnap 14 in Benue, Zamfara, Nasarawa, Lagos

Terrorists ambush troops, kill nine soldiers, policeman in Kebbi

Four states hold high-level talks to tackle insecurity

Four states hold high-level talks to tackle insecurity

Cleric who hosted me in Kaduna has been arrested – Peter Obi raises alarm

Cleric who hosted me in Kaduna has been arrested – Peter Obi raises alarm

BREAKING: El-Rufai arrives Kaduna court under heavy security

BREAKING: El-Rufai arrives Kaduna court under heavy security

PDP rift widens as Wike camp defies Turaki, vows to hold convention

IED blasts kill nine in Kwara, Niger communities

In London, Gov. Mbah ignites investors’ interest in Enugu

In London, Gov. Mbah ignites investors’ interest in Enugu

Air Peace slashes London-Lagos airfare by N600,000

Air Peace refutes tax evasion claims, seeks talks with Lagos govt

HEADLINES

South Africans protest against Nigerians, other foreigners

South Africans protest against Nigerians, other foreigners

South African police fired rubber bullets and teargas on Wednesday to disperse hundreds of protesters demanding tougher action against foreigners...

Insecurity: Gunmen kill 15, kidnap 14 in Benue, Zamfara, Nasarawa, Lagos

Terrorists ambush troops, kill nine soldiers, policeman in Kebbi

PDP rift widens as Wike camp defies Turaki, vows to hold convention

IED blasts kill nine in Kwara, Niger communities

BREAKING: FG shuts 41 unity schools over rising student abductions

Trump declares 5-day ‘ceasefire, continues talks with Iran for ‘complete resolution of our hostilities’

Tinubu accepts Egbetokun’s resignation, names Tunji Disu acting IG

Inspector-General disbands all police units, squads at State Commands, orders immediate restructuring

Insecurity: North finally stirs? – Punch

Eight feared dead as terrorists bomb Niger bridge

FG to scrap common entrance exam, introduces learner identification number for pupils

FG to scrap common entrance exam, introduces learner identification number for pupils

150 bandits drown in Sokoto river

150 bandits drown in Sokoto river

Bandits invade residence of Kaduna community leader, abduct wives, four daughters

Bandits invade Kwara church, abduct worshippers

POLITICS

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

Akpabio, Bamidele’s exchange not sign of division – Senate

Akpabio, Bamidele’s exchange not sign of division – Senate

by The EditorJuly 27 2025

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).

Akpabio, Bamidele’s exchange not sign of division – Senate

GOVERNANCE

UK, Enugu govt introduce smart meter to curb energy theft, revenue losses

UK, Enugu govt introduce smart meter to curb energy theft, revenue losses

The Enugu State Government and the United Kingdom, through its United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNiAF) have successfully carried...

Imo Police Commissioner assures robust security in rural communities

Imo Police Commissioner assures robust security in rural communities

Four states hold high-level talks to tackle insecurity

Four states hold high-level talks to tackle insecurity

Rep backs IGP move to reduce police tactical units

Rep backs IGP move to reduce police tactical units

Works Minister orders opening of Enugu–Onitsha road section

Works Minister orders opening of Enugu–Onitsha road section

BUSINESS

Banks to disconnect non-deposit financial institutions from transfer list

CBN grants oil majors 100% access to export earnings

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the full repatriation of export proceeds by International Oil Companies, allowing them...

UK, Enugu govt introduce smart meter to curb energy theft, revenue losses

UK, Enugu govt introduce smart meter to curb energy theft, revenue losses

WorldStage to present Nigeria’s Macroeconomic Outlook 2026 Thursday

WorldStage to present Nigeria’s Macroeconomic Outlook 2026 Thursday

FG attracted $6.44bn in foreign capital during Q4 2025, says NBS

Court voids Union Bank board dissolution, orders immediate reinstatement

FINANCIAL CRIME

Court upholds final forfeiture of $13m linked to Lagos socialite Aisha Achimugu

Financial Crimes

Court upholds final forfeiture of $13m linked to Lagos socialite Aisha Achimugu

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday affirmed the final forfeiture of $13 million linked to Lagos socialite, Aisha...

Forfeiture: EFCC evicts Malami, family from Abuja residence

Forfeiture: EFCC evicts Malami, family from Abuja residence

Nigeria can’t afford another civil war – Gov. El-Rufai

ICPC arraigns El-Rufai in Kaduna Tuesday

Court jails ex-accountant general 72 years for N868m fraud

NANTA condemns visa scams, warns Nigerians against fake travel agents

SPORTS

Organizers set new AFCON draw date

CAS confirms Senegal appeal against CAF decision

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed receipt of an appeal by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) challenging...

Friendlies: Super Eagles camp in Turkey swells to 21 players

Friendlies: Super Eagles camp in Turkey swells to 21 players

Fans sue FIFA over high World Cup ticket prices

Fans sue FIFA over high World Cup ticket prices

Osimhen undergoes successful surgery after Liverpool injury

Guinea denies contesting Morocco’s 1976 AFCON title

THE CITIZEN INTERVIEW

2027 election will be Nigerians versus APC – ADC chieftain, Rhodes-Vivour

The Citizen Interview

2027 election will be Nigerians versus APC – ADC chieftain, Rhodes-Vivour

A former Lagos governorship aspirant and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has criticised governance in Lagos State,...

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

Students’ abduction: Kidnappers operated freely for two hours after soldiers withdrew – Kebbi district head, Dantani

Students’ abduction: Kidnappers operated freely for two hours after soldiers withdrew – Kebbi district head, Dantani

November 23 2025

No new states possible under 1999 Constitution, says Chekwas Okorie

No new states possible under 1999 Constitution, says Chekwas Okorie

November 20 2025

Insecurity: Tinubu must show determination to flush out Boko Haram sympathisers from military —Prof. Akinyemi

Insecurity: Tinubu must show determination to flush out Boko Haram sympathisers from military —Prof. Akinyemi

November 12 2025

SOCIETY

AMVCA to announce 2026 nominees Sunday

AMVCA to announce 2026 nominees Sunday

Organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have announced that nominees for the 2026 edition will be unveiled...

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43

Davido to headline first UK Festival at Crystal Palace Bowl

Davido to headline first UK Festival at Crystal Palace Bowl

Tinubu felicitates Elumelu on birthday, hails Africapitalism drive

Tinubu felicitates Elumelu on birthday, hails Africapitalism drive

‘Papa Ajasco’ star rebrands as Bondu Alaska

‘Papa Ajasco’ star rebrands as Bondu Alaska

HUMAN INTEREST

Gunmen abduct passengers in Ondo

Woman foils kidnap of three -year-old in Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command has said a woman foiled a suspected child theft attempt as community members arrested two...

Ozoro sexual assault degrading, horrific – First Lady Remi Tinubu

Ozoro sexual assault degrading, horrific – First Lady Remi Tinubu

First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has strongly denounced the physical and sexual assaults on women and girls during the Alue-Do...

Ozoro ‘Rape Festival’: Police nab 15 suspects in Delta State

Ozoro ‘Rape Festival’: Police nab 15 suspects in Delta State

The Police Command in Delta State has confirmed the arrest of 11 additional suspects linked to Thursday’s alleged sexual assault...

Lagos records 75 deaths in eight months – FRSC

Road crashes in Nigeria rise 9.4% year-on-year in Q2 2025

Road traffic crashes in Nigeria increased on a year-on-year basis in the second quarter of 2025, despite a slight drop...

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