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Shari’ah court judge escapes through window as bandits hit courtroom

Shari’ah court judge escapes through window as bandits hit courtroom

A Shari’ah court judge, Mohammed Muktar, narrowly escaped death or possible abduction on Wednesday after suspected bandits invaded a courtroom...

Killings: Army orders GOC to relocate to Kwara

Army probes leaked DSS memo warning of Adamawa, Borno attacks

Russia warns against nuclear rhetoric amid Trump row

Resident doctors threaten indefinite strike

Gunmen storm burial event, abduct one in Anambra

Gunmen abduct five Ogun State poly students

Of bandits and their informants/sponsors

Kebbi bandit attack leaves four dead, soldier missing

APM asks FG to account for proceeds of subsidy removal

Oyo abduction: Why we tracked, arrested kidnappers’ families –Tinubu

Killings: Army orders GOC to relocate to Kwara

COAS appoints GOCs for new Army divisions

2027: INEC voids primaries held after May 30

INEC dismisses reports of revised 2027 campaign timetable

ADC revises primary election timetable, nomination fees

Appeal Court reverses order deregistering ADC, four others

HEADLINES

Killings: Army orders GOC to relocate to Kwara

Army probes leaked DSS memo warning of Adamawa, Borno attacks

The Nigerian Army has commenced an investigation into the leakage of a classified Department of State Services (DSS) intelligence report...

Russia warns against nuclear rhetoric amid Trump row

Resident doctors threaten indefinite strike

Gunmen storm burial event, abduct one in Anambra

Gunmen abduct five Ogun State poly students

APM asks FG to account for proceeds of subsidy removal

Oyo abduction: Why we tracked, arrested kidnappers’ families –Tinubu

Killings: Army orders GOC to relocate to Kwara

COAS appoints GOCs for new Army divisions

ADC revises primary election timetable, nomination fees

Appeal Court reverses order deregistering ADC, four others

Insecurity: It’s sad our children now pawn in deadly ransom economy – Peter Obi

2027: Tinubu should retire, Nigeria needs fresh leadership — Peter Obi

Army declares soldier wanted for selling military uniforms to terrorists

Army nab wanted soldier in Borno while fleeing to Cameroon

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

Minority caucus stages walkout as Reps pass Tinubu’s State Police bill

POLITICS

Police release Osun SSG

Police release Osun SSG

2027: INEC voids primaries held after May 30

INEC dismisses reports of revised 2027 campaign timetable

2027: Makinde to unveil APM presidential campaign council Friday

2027: Makinde to unveil APM presidential campaign council Friday

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

Voter registration: INEC ends exercise as opposition demands extension

APM accuses presidency of twisting Trump’s letter on Tinubu’s anti-terror fight

APM accuses presidency of twisting Trump’s letter on Tinubu’s anti-terror fight

Joining another party after winning election greatest political sin, says Kwankwaso

2027: We’ll talk to everybody, including terrorists, to end insecurity — Kwankwaso

INEC presents Certificates of Return to bye-election winners

2027 election: INEC unveils mock presidential poll plan

Labour Party elects new leaders April 28, notifies INEC of congress timetable

Labour Party denies missing INEC candidates’ upload deadline

Court Ruling: Atiku rallies ADC supporters, insists primaries valid

Court Ruling: Atiku rallies ADC supporters, insists primaries valid

2027 Presidency: APC Muslim-Muslim ticket sparks fresh debate

2027 Presidency: APC Muslim-Muslim ticket sparks fresh debate

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

Governance: Stop building unnecessary flyovers – Tinubu tells state governors

Governance: Stop building unnecessary flyovers – Tinubu tells state governors

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked governors to stop building flyovers where it is not really necessary, but redirect the...

Senate moves to include domestic workers in minimum wage scheme

Senate probes oil sector, summons agencies, firms over NEITI audit findings

Budget 2026: Govt agencies vote N400bn for mosques, palaces, halls

Budget 2026: Govt agencies vote N400bn for mosques, palaces, halls

FG unveils seven herbal medicines for cancers, hepatitis B, others

FG unveils seven herbal medicines for cancers, hepatitis B, others

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

Minority caucus stages walkout as Reps pass Tinubu’s State Police bill

BUSINESS

Shell bids farewell to Executive Vice President Nigeria and Country Chair Marno, as Elohor assumes role

Shell bids farewell to Executive Vice President Nigeria and Country Chair Marno, as Elohor assumes role

Shell Companies in Nigeria on Tuesday night hosted outgoing Executive Vice President Nigeria and Country Chair, Marno de Jong to...

NCC, REA sign MoU to drive digital infrastructure expansion through renewable energy

NCC, REA sign MoU to drive digital infrastructure expansion through renewable energy

Oando plans electricity generation from abandoned oil wells

Oando plans electricity generation from abandoned oil wells

Dangote Refinery completes $2.5bn equity placement

PFIPC scandal: How CBN opened domiciliary accounts for phantom agency

CRIMES

NAPTIP rescues 202 trafficking victims in Katsina

NAPTIP rescues 202 trafficking victims in Katsina

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued 202 victims of human trafficking in Katsina...

Of bandits and their informants/sponsors

Sokoto: Terrorists gun down worshippers inside mosque, abduct residents

UK court jails Nigerian man for sexual assault

UK court jails Nigerian man for sexual assault

Osun election: Hoodlums attack PVC collection centre, cart away cards

Army declares soldier wanted for selling military uniforms to terrorists

FINANCIAL CRIME

PFIPC scandal: HoS admits mistakes as Reps uncover irregular approvals

Financial Crimes

PFIPC scandal: HoS admits mistakes as Reps uncover irregular approvals

Fresh details emerged on Wednesday in the House of Representatives’ investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC),...

PFIPC: Police arrest Adeyemi’s father amid ongoing forgery probe

Police fail to produce phantom agency DG before Reps, seek court orderwarrant

ICPC grills Gbajabiamila over PFIPC

ICPC grills Gbajabiamila over PFIPC

Police arrest four cops for extorting ICPC chairman in Abuja

Court orders FG takeover of 48 Malami properties

SPORTS

Commonwealth Games: Amusan suffers shock defeat, settles for bronze

Commonwealth Games: Amusan suffers shock defeat, settles for bronze

Nigerian sprinter, Tobi Amusan, has surrendered her 100m Hurdles commonwealth Games crown following a third place finish at Glasgow 2026....

Commonwealth Games: Nigeria’s Enekwechi wins gold in shot put

Commonwealth Games: Nigeria’s Enekwechi wins gold in shot put

UEFA to boycott FIFA tournaments over Infantino plans for World Cup sell off stake

UEFA to boycott FIFA tournaments over Infantino plans for World Cup sell off stake

Infantino offers $40m to back FIFA investment plan

NFF, AFC Toronto condemn racist abuse of Super Falcons’ Okoronkwo

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

Enugu launches ETTW TV to showcase transformation, investment opportunities

Enugu launches ETTW TV to showcase transformation, investment opportunities

Enugu State Government has launched a new television programme, Enugu to the World (ETTW), to showcase the state’s ongoing transformation,...

Gov. Otti approves payment of Ngozi Nwosu’s medical bills

Gov. Otti approves payment of Ngozi Nwosu’s medical bills

Why I chose Burna Boy for World Cup anthem — Shakira

Why I chose Burna Boy for World Cup anthem — Shakira

Annie Idibia dismisses rumours of reunion with ex-husband 2Baba

Annie Idibia dismisses rumours of reunion with ex-husband 2Baba

My wife handles my money, I’m a reckless spender — Davido

My wife handles my money, I’m a reckless spender — Davido

HUMAN INTEREST

Father-in-law locks out 28-year-old widow eight days after husband’s death

Father-in-law locks out 28-year-old widow eight days after husband’s death

A 28-year-old widow identified as Tosin has become the centre of a viral case involving alleged threats, intimidation, and attempted...

Dangote to donate one-third of wealth to charity

Dangote to donate one-third of wealth to charity

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to donate one-third of his wealth to charity as part of his succession plan,...

Ex-transport minister Rotimi Amaechi’s mother dies at 89

Ex-transport minister Rotimi Amaechi’s mother dies at 89

A former Minister of Transportation and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has lost his mother, Mary...

UK-based Nigerian caregiver dies by suicide

UK-based Nigerian caregiver dies by suicide

A coroner’s court in the United Kingdom has ruled that a 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Beatrice Solomon, died by suicide after...

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