The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has commenced a comprehensive study on competition in the telecommunications sector to address concerns around market dominance and ensure fair, effective and sustainable competition. NCC said this during a stakeholders’ forum on the Study of Competition in the Nigerian Telecommunications Industry in collaboration with...
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Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially opened registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. The announcement was made via the Board’s X handle on Tuesday night. “UTME is open to suitably qualified candidates for admission...
Federal Government has conferred various honours on serving personnel and veterans of the Nigerian Army in recognition of gallantry, sacrifice, innovation, exemplary leadership and post-service contributions to national development. The awards were presented during the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Gala Night held at the Banquet Hall...
Nigerian government has signed a $9 million contract with a US-based lobbying firm to communicate its efforts in protecting Christians to the United States government. According to documents filed with the US Department of Justice, Kaduna-based law firm Aster Legal engaged DCI Group, a public affairs and lobbying firm...
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the arrest and remand of 52 students in Ekpoma, Edo State, who protested against the rising wave of kidnappings and banditry in their community. Obi described the situation as “utterly unacceptable” and called for the immediate release of the students. In a...
Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has successfully neutralized over 10 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during precision air strikes in the Timbuktu Triangle, spanning parts of Borno and Yobe states. According to reliable sources, on January 13, intelligence gathered...
The trial of a former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd) continued on January 13, 2026 before Justice C.O. Agbaza of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court Maitama with the First Prosecution Witness PW1, Dr. Michael Adariku giving a breakdown of the movement of funds from the Office of...
Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday, January 12, 2026 handed over the sum of N802,420,000( Eight Hundred and Two Million, Four Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira only) to First Bank Nigeria Plc. The money was recovered from a suspect, Ojo Eghosa Kingsley...
While giving the order for reassignment, Justice Nwite stated that the matter was returned to the Chief Judge because it was a vacation matter which needed to be reassigned to a substantive judge to handle. Adamu was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, alongside Balarabe Abdullahi...
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeed Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Ota, Ogun State, over multiple criminal allegations, including assault, theft and obstruction of police officers. The artiste was brought before the court on Monday to answer a nine-count charge filed...
Edo State Police Command has deployed heavy security operatives to Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, following a recent protest and reports of rising criminal activities in the area, including kidnapping and vandalism. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, the police said the Commissioner...
President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday that Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos in February, an initiative aimed at attracting global investors and accelerating sustainable investment inflows. He made this announcement at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), on the sidelines of...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the signing of a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates, describing it as a major step toward deepening trade, investment and long-term economic cooperation between both countries. The President disclosed this in a post on his...
The fragile peace enjoyed lately by villagers of Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas of Sokoto East Senatorial District seems to be under severe threat as the feared bandit leader, Bello Turji has resurfaced with a threat to annihilate those that are not loyal to his authority. The...
The second prosecution witness in the trial of five men accused of being behind the June 5, 2022 attack on a church in Owo, Ondo State, on Tuesday identified two of the defendants as those who took part in the attack. The witness, who said he is a member...
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, joined the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and other Service Chiefs at the Armed Forces Celebration & Remembrance Day (AFCRD) 2026 Social Night for Soldiers, Ratings, Airmen and Airwomen, held at Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja. The event featured...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticised the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration over the arrest and detention of students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who reportedly staged a protest against rising insecurity in the area. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Atiku...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has charged public servants in Nigeria to imbibe the virtues of selflessness and excellence, marked by a commitment to daily discipline, consistency of effort and strength of character. According to him, enduring legacies in public service are the ones sustained by a consistent dedication...
Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (retd.), has formally withdrawn a ₦1 billion defamation suit he filed against Pastor Paul Rika and Holiness Revival Ministry Worldwide (HOREMOW), bringing an end to a high-profile legal battle that attracted national and international attention. The suit, instituted in September...
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has flagged off massive construction of roads in the state to ease transportation of farm products and encourage local farming activities in the state. The flagg off ceremony which took place on Monday in the middle of Takum and Lisam 12 kilometre state road...