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UBA Foundation Opens 2026 National Essay Competition, Raises Winning Prizes To N41.5mUBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the commencement of the 2026 edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC), with a total of N41.5 million in educational grants and prizes to be awarded to the top five winners. Now... Continue
inDrive Records 96% Surge in App Installs as Passengers Embrace Fair ChoiceinDrive, a global mobility and delivery services platform, is gaining traction among Nigerian consumers as the country’s ride-hailing market continues to evolve, recording a 96 per cent increase in app installs and emerging as the number one ride-hailing app in Nigeria by installs. According to independent third-party data from... Continue
Police Cybercrime Centre Arrest Female X User Over Viral OPay Shutdown HoaxThe Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested a woman identified as Miss Hafsat Abubakar for circulating a fake notice claiming that OPay Digital Services Limited would shut down its operations. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The... Continue
Sources Link Senate Resumption Delay To Akpabio Wife’s Controversial Chamber Visit, Raise Alarm Over CCTV FootageFresh details have emerged over the controversy surrounding the recent visit of Mrs Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to the Senate Chamber, with National Assembly sources alleging that the fallout from the incident is behind moves to delay the resumption of the Senate until the... Continue
Transport Workers Endorse Gov. Lawal For Second Term For Improving Infrastructure In ZamfaraThe National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has honoured Governor Dauda Lawal for his leadership in advancing Zamfara State’s transport sector and infrastructure. On Wednesday, the NURTW presented the Award of Excellence to Governor Lawal at the Dome Pavilion, Government House, Gusau. A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson,... Continue
TTSWG Announces IMC 2.0 Conference & Innovation ExhibitionThe Telecommunication and Technology Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG) Thursday announced the 2nd edition of its flagship conference and exhibition: the Innovators Makers Challenge (IMC) Conference & Innovation Exhibition, scheduled to hold on Thursday, 24 September, 2026 at Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos. ... Continue
How Fidelity Bank PAPSS Is Helping Nigerian Businesses Trade Across AfricaFor many Nigerian businesses, the next growth opportunity may be located beyond the country. A fashion entrepreneur may source premium fabrics from Ghana. A pharmaceutical distributor may purchase essential products from Kenya. A manufacturer may pay suppliers across several African markets, while a technology company in Lagos may serve... Continue
Nigeria High Commission Clarifies Interior Minister’s Remarks As UK Passport Exercise Records Mixed OutcomesThe Nigeria Immigration Service Special Passport Intervention exercise in the United Kingdom has descended into widespread chaos and confusion, with hundreds of applicants protesting against a disputed £70 administrative fee, enduring hours-long delays due to severe equipment shortages and witnessing police intervention at one of the London venues on... Continue
Entertainment
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Bigi Carbonated Soft Drink and Fearless Energy Drink, flagship brands from Rite Foods Limited, are set to bring three days of music, talent and entertainment to Yaba... Continue
Nollywood stars, filmmakers and leading entertainment industry personalities gathered at Fame, Lekki, Lagos, on Sunday for the Nigerian premiere of 19, the highly anticipated crime drama written and directed... Continue
Nigerian singer Specdo, real name Ajayi Solomon, is m gearing up to release a deeply personal new single titled DaBoy on September 18, drawing inspiration from the challenges,... Continue
Big Brother has revoked Nomy’s right to participate in the Big Brother Naija Season 11 game and ordered her to leave the House following her refusal to accept the... Continue
Afretrade Inc. on Monday announced the California–Lagos Business & Investment Summit, themed “Building the California–Nigeria Business Bridge,” a private sector-led gathering convening Nigerian professionals and entrepreneurs together with the global business... Continue
Hit FM, the leading radio station in Cross River State, and organisers of the Calabar Entertainment Conference & Festival (CECF) are pleased to announce the renewal of First Bank of Nigeria... Continue
Education
The Oyo State Government has expressed readiness to partner with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and Think Equal Organisation, USA, on the implementation of a Social and Emotional... Continue
Egbin Power has commenced the 11th edition of its annual scholarship programme, reaffirming its commitment to advancing quality education and creating meaningful opportunities for young people in its host... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE British Oasis Academy, a British-style co-educational secondary school in Abuja, has announced the appointment of William Stephen Pope as its new Principal. Pope officially assumed the role... Continue
A delegation from the Oyo State Post Primary Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), lead by its Chairman, Permanent Secretary and other Senior TESCOM officials, has paid a sympathy visit to... Continue
The Glade Crescent Foundation for Youth Empowerment, a philanthropic initiative founded by tech expert John Akhigbe, has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting underprivileged youth in the Kosofe... Continue
EBUKA ONYEKWELU, Ph.D The Government of Anambra State has moved to strengthen the Anambra State School System by aligning both public and private schools in the State with the... Continue
Editorials
Crime
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested a woman identified as Miss Hafsat Abubakar for circulating a fake notice claiming that OPay Digital Services Limited would... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 39-year-old man, Nnamdi Okorie, was on Wednesday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing ₦19,810,910 from his employer, Dream Work Integrated Company, over a... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 40-year-old man, Idongesit Emmanuel, was on Tuesday arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba for allegedly defiling and impregnating a 12-year-old girl. The defendant... Continue
Justice Friday Ogazi of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on Wednesday adjourned until September 21, 2026, hearing of pending applications in the case involving detained businessman and social media... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR Panic broke out at the Mayo-Inne Area Court in Adamawa State on August 31, 2026, after an 87-year-old man allegedly attacked the presiding judge, Judge Dauda Hamman,... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 29-year-old man was on Tuesday arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ikeja over alleged conspiracy and unlawful possession of a firearm. The legal proceeding... Continue
Politics
AISHA ABUBAKAR The North-South Alliance Support Group, in conjunction with Ndigbo in APC FCT Abuja, has formally endorsed and pledged full support for Distinguished Senator Phillip Aduda as the... Continue
AMBROSE NWAOGWUGWU The All Progressives Congress (APC), Owerri Zone, has commenced a comprehensive grassroots sensitisation and mobilisation initiative across the 234 autonomous communities in the zone ahead of the... Continue
Politics has a way of bringing experienced names back to the centre of conversation especially when the people have observed the lacuna of developmental progress in the zone. After... Continue
BY ‘DARE ODUFOWOKAN Falodun’s intervention in the discourse between me and Egbon Wale Adedayo is presented as a defence of political consistency. Fair enough. Political consistency is a legitimate... Continue
The Labour Party candidate for Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Hon. Anthony Ikenna Okafor, has pledged quality and impactful representation if elected in the 2027 general... Continue
CHINEDU ANSELM NEBEIFE Every election asks a question voters rarely stop to notice they’re answering:Are you voting for a party, or for a person? Anambra Central in 2027 will... Continue
Business
UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the commencement of the 2026 edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC),... Continue
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested a woman identified as Miss Hafsat Abubakar for circulating a fake notice claiming that OPay Digital Services Limited would... Continue
The Telecommunication and Technology Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG) Thursday announced the 2nd edition of its flagship conference and exhibition: the Innovators Makers Challenge (IMC) Conference & Innovation Exhibition, scheduled... Continue
For many Nigerian businesses, the next growth opportunity may be located beyond the country. A fashion entrepreneur may source premium fabrics from Ghana. A pharmaceutical distributor may purchase essential... Continue
The forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery presents Nigerians with a rare opportunity to transition from being mere consumers of energy products to becoming owners of... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Revenue Monilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says its proposed oil and gas investment summit in China will showcase Nigeria’s investment opportunities and promote partnerships... Continue
Feature
Health
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A growing number of Police officers in Lagos are battling health challenges linked to job pressure, long hours, and stress, with findings showing high cases of hypertension,... Continue
There was joy at the General Hospital, Enugwu-Ukwu today as the Enugwu-Ukwu People Renaissance Association, EPRA, formally presented a brand new ambulance to the hospital to strengthen emergency medical... Continue
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD The ongoing transformation of the Abia State University Teaching Hospital, ABSUTH, offers a clear indication of the attention Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s administration has continued to... Continue
Notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress, ONC, has hailed the Rivers State Government for the completion of the state-of-the-art Zonal Hospital, Omoku, describing it as... Continue
The Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening evidence-based HIV prevention strategies through improved data collection and research, as it officially flagged off the 2026 Integrated Biological... Continue
Lagos State Government has intensified monitoring of major healthcare infrastructure projects as the 280-bed Ojo General Hospital approaches completion, while construction of the new 180-bed Somolu General Hospital progresses,... Continue
Interview
Metro
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery services platform, is gaining traction among Nigerian consumers as the country’s ride-hailing market continues to evolve, recording a 96 per cent increase in... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Dozens of men and women are currently in custody at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre, Lagos, over minor offences, with many of their families unaware of their whereabouts.... Continue
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared a “small state of emergency” on waste management in Lagos State to address challenges with refuse collection and disposal. The governor made the declaration... Continue
A new Nigerian mobility platform, HABRide, is set to enter Lagos’ competitive e-hailing market in November 2026, targeting one of the sector’s most persistent challenges: balancing affordable fares for... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Hon. Tokunbo Wahab, has responded to a recent video posted by social media influencer Tunde Ednut showing the... Continue
The Lagos State High Court has restrained Taiwo Ige Yusuf and other unidentified persons from further demolishing, excavating or commencing construction on a disputed property at 168 Broad... Continue
Opinions
Pictures
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD The recent resurgence of the Labour Party reflects deliberate leadership, strategic clarity and timely intervention, with Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, at the centre of this... Continue
ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI A delegation of Franco-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) on Thursday, 6 November 2025 paid a courtesy visit on the Governor of Lagos State,... Continue
ABIODUN ADIGUN “Unlike the masses, intellectuals have a taste for rationality and interest in facts. Their critical habit of mind makes them resistant to the kind of propaganda that ... Continue
PHOTOS BY AGBOGE ENIYE ESTHER The Queen of Ooni of Ife, Her Regal Majesty, Olori Ambassador Dr. Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi was a guest of the Ambassador of the... Continue
PHOTOS BY ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI The 2024 World Table Tennis Contender Lagos is currently ongoing at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria.... Continue
ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI FC Barcelona Femini forward, Nigerian soccer star, Assist Oshoala was at the private home of the Nigerian First Family in Lagos where she was received by... Continue
Sports
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and Super Falcons forward Rasheedat Ajibade stole the spotlight on Tuesday as they were crowned King and Queen of the Pitch at the Nigeria... Continue
The Chief Executive Officer of Buruj Football Club and Sports Academy, Dr. Salaudeen Waheed Buruj, has expressed his profound appreciation to Addosser Microfinance Bank for the confidence, encouragement... Continue
Ahead of the 2026 Nigeria Basketball Federation, NBBF, election, former Plateau Peaks player, Mr. Etudaiye Suleiman Hassan, has called for fresh leadership, saying the sport needs transformation, not the... Continue
Nigerian striker, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, is on an absolute tear, firing his third consecutive hat-trick as he inspired his team to a thrilling 6–3 victory. The treble takes... Continue
At 74, the stadium roars have faded into the quiet of a solitary existence. Segun Odegbami rarely replays old matches in his head, nor does he long for the... Continue
Nigeria U-17 midfielder, Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, has caught the eye of English League One club, Stevenage FC, following an impressive outing during a recent trial in the United Kingdom.... Continue
World
RAYMOND OKOBIA Africa must move beyond merely participating in global climate negotiations and begin shaping the institutions, financing mechanisms, rules and implementation pathways that will determine its climate and... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, OIC, as a strategic platform for... Continue
DUMO CHIZUBE HOPE The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to promoting peace, security, democratic governance and sustainable development across Africa through... Continue
OKOBIA RAYMOND Renewable power projects can now seek credits under the Paris Agreement’s carbon market, after the UN Body overseeing the mechanism adopted a new methodology for grid connected renewable electricity. This decision reflects the Article 6.4 Supervisory... Continue
The U.K. Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced today that he will stand down as Labour leader and Prime Minister, ending months of political turmoil and opening a contest... Continue
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim on Monday April 20, 2026 formally presented his Letter of Credence to the United Nations in New York , United States of America. UN Secretary General... Continue
Latest News
UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc,... Continue
Senator Solomon Adeola Yayi, the Distinguished lawmaker representing Ogun West Senatorial District and... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery services platform, is gaining traction among Nigerian consumers... Continue
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested a woman identified as... Continue
Fresh details have emerged over the controversy surrounding the recent visit of Mrs Ekaette... Continue
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has honoured Governor Dauda Lawal for... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Dozens of men and women are currently in custody at the Kirikiri... Continue
The Telecommunication and Technology Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG) Thursday announced the 2nd edition of... Continue
For many Nigerian businesses, the next growth opportunity may be located beyond the country.... Continue
The Nigeria Immigration Service Special Passport Intervention exercise in the United Kingdom has descended... Continue
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