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Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr. Turns 73: A journey Of Wisdom And HeartEDWARD THOMAS Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., a name synonymous with entrepreneurial success and profound philanthropy, marks his 73rd birthday. Like Oscar Wilde’s observation that success is a science built on conditions, Adenuga has consistently mastered and leveraged opportunities throughout his remarkable journey. From his early twenties, transitioning from... Continue
Showmax Customers To Enjoy Up To One Month Offer On DStv Stream CompactFollowing the discontinuation of the Showmax service on 30 April 2026, MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has announced that eligible Showmax subscribers in Nigeria will receive trial access to DStv Stream Compact for a limited period, as part of the move to a single streaming home on DStv Stream. After... Continue
Olukoyede Tasks Universities on Use of Artificial Intelligence in Ethical and Financial ManagementThe Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on universities across the country to urgently integrate Artificial Intelligence, AI, into their ethical and financial management systems as a transformative tool to combat corruption, enhance accountability and restore public trust. Olukoyede made... Continue
Entertainment
Following the discontinuation of the Showmax service on 30 April 2026, MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has announced that eligible Showmax subscribers in Nigeria will receive trial access to DStv... Continue
The fourth edition of the Imperfectly Awesome Conversations Summit is set to take centre stage on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the MUSON Centre, Lagos. Building on the growing... Continue
Ten talented home cooks stepped onto the world’s most prestigious culinary stage this week as MasterChef Nigeria officially opened its kitchen doors. Over the next 13 weeks, they will battle it... Continue
Lagos was wrapped in culture, elegance, and cinematic brilliance on Sunday as the much-anticipated historical film “Efunroye (The Unicorn)” premiered to an exclusive audience, drawing together film stakeholders, cultural... Continue
The heat is on, and the official journey to crown Nigeria’s first-ever MasterChef winner has begun. The highly anticipated debut of MasterChef Nigeria premieres on Sunday, April 26, 2026,... Continue
The National Stadium, Surulere, has transformed into a sprawling epicentre of neon lights and high-decibel sound as ‘The Gathering on 100’ hits its peak, drawing thousands of youths to... Continue
Education
CHRISTIAN ABURIME The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has appointed Professor Victor Ifeanyi Obiora Ndirika, a renowned Agricultural Engineer and eminent scholar, as the... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has announced that the Anambra State Government will provide full academic sponsorship for 37 first-class graduates of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU).... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made new appointments for the National Examination Council (NECO), the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE), the Federal Polytechnic in N’yak Shendam, Plateau State,... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has appointed Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointment of Professor Peter Azikiwe Onwualu, a professor of Agricultural Engineering and current... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Babcock University is set to convene a high-level gathering of global technology leaders, innovators, and policymakers at the AI & Babcock Innovation Venture (BIV) Commercialization Summit 2026.... Continue
Editorials
Crime
CHUKA UBAH The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, has condemned in strong terms the extra-judicial killing of a suspect, one Mene Ogidi, aged 28 years,... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A Police Inspector, Nwaubani Udochukwu, who is attached to Idimu Division, is receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital after an angry mob used stones and bottles to... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 19-year old, Ibrahim Yusuf, has confessed to the Police in Lagos State that he went to the Mosque to steal before he was eventually nabbed during... Continue
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on universities across the country to urgently integrate Artificial Intelligence, AI, into their... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR The Nigeria Police Force, through the Force Intelligence Department – Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS), has recorded a significant operational success with the arrest of four (4) suspected... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 42-year old man, Adeyemi Tunde, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly burgling a house and carting away N6m worth of Soft... Continue
Politics
KINGSLEY EBERE Activities at Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency 2 political landscape shifted dramatically on Monday as Prince Nixon Okwara stormed the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in... Continue
Hon. Mascot Uzor Kalu has make bold his aspiration to become the next Governor of Abia State after he picked up the expression of interest and Nomination form for... Continue
DANIEL OLUWATOBILOBA POPOOLA A major political development unfolded in Abuja on Tuesday, 28th April, 2026, as Hon. James Faleke and Rasak Ajala picked the All Progressives Congress nomination... Continue
His Royal Majesty, Oba Akadri Momoh, The Olukare of Ikare Land, alongside his Oba-in-Council of chiefs and elders, has endorsed Chief Abdul Tunji Mohammed (ATM), the Balogun of Ikare,... Continue
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Kwara State, Honourable Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa, has visited the State Governor, AbdulRahman AbadulRazaq, in his office. P.M.EXPRESS reports that the visit... Continue
BY TAYO WILLIAMS As shadows of 2027 lengthen over the political landscape of resource-rich but patently underdeveloped Bauchi State, Dr. Bala Maijama’a Wunti’s declaration that he’ll contest the 2027... Continue
Business
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has extended its flagship women empowerment programme, “Give Her Power”, to Ikorodu, Lagos State, empowering over 30 women with vocational tools to support... Continue
The Zonal Director of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Bawa Usman Kaltungo, on Tuesday told a Special Offences Court... Continue
The Bank of Industry (BOI), Nigeria’s foremost Development Finance Institution, has been recognised by Global Finance Magazine as the Best Bank in Sustainable Finance (Nigeria) at the 2026 Global... Continue
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, (NMDPRA), has said that the cost of aviation fuel for the end-user should range between ₦1,760 – ₦1,988 per litre and... Continue
BY MICHAEL AKINOLA Reactions have continued to trail the Supreme Court’s judgment in the Nestoil dispute concerning a receiver’s attempt to challenge the legal representation of the company,... Continue
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced that the expansion of the Dangote Refinery to a production capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day will generate employment for... Continue
Feature
Health
Maternal Mortality is defined by the World Health Organization as “the death of the woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration... Continue
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Ben Black, has disclosed that Africa will be central to the success of future global economic growth and... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE As the world marks World Malaria Day 2026, stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have intensified coordinated efforts to combat malaria, with renewed emphasis on youth-driven advocacy as... Continue
The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointments of the following persons as heads of Anambra Health Institutions. 1) Executive Secretary—... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), attended a crucial townhall meeting focused on maternal mortality and sexual reproductive health and... Continue
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen programme implementation, promote state ownership and enhance data-driven decision-making within HIV and public health programmes, a joint supportive supervisory team of healthcare... Continue
Interview
Metro
Residents of Ojodu LCDA have shown strong commitment to environmental cleanliness by actively participating in the monthly Environmental Sanitation Programme, in line with directives from the Lagos State Government... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), today led a high-powered team of political office holders and council staff in the... Continue
The President General of notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress, ONC, Amb Comrade Emeni Ibe (JP AP), has highly commended the Executive Chairman of ONELGA, Sir... Continue
The “Master of Systems” who bridged the gap between International Civil Engineering and Enterprise Data Architecture. In the hyper-specialized world of global consulting, professionals rarely achieve mastery in... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI In furtherance of its commitment to infrastructural development and community connectivity, the Ikeja Local Government under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD),... Continue
BY KAYODE ALFRED Lagos, Africa’s most vibrant megacity, pulses with energy, innovation, and relentless ambition. Yet, like all global cities striving for sustainability, its rapid growth must be matched... 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
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, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu at... 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 OKOBIA RAYMOND The Queen of Ooni of Ife, Her Regal Majesty, Olori Ambassador Dr. Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi was a guest of the Ambassador of the Russian... Continue
PHOTOS BY OKOBIA RAYMOND 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. Interestingly,... Continue
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 the President, Asiwaju... Continue
Sports
BY AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Football administrator, Ex International and respected sports figure, Chikelue Iloenyosi, popularly known as De General, has officially declared his intention to contest for a seat... Continue
The 2026/2027 LSFA State League got up to a flying start on April 21 with a pulsating 2-2 draw between Team 360 FC and Chekas Feeders FC in what... Continue
Buruj Football Club is proud to officially unveil its new jersey for the 2026 Nationwide League One (NLO) season. The newly designed kit represents more than just colours —... Continue
It’s Misleading and Inaccurate, Aaron Akerejola Not Our Acting Chairman – Lagos SWAN Tells DG Fatodu
The Executive Committee of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos chapter, has alerted the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr Lekan Fatodu, to the... Continue
FADEYI TOLULOPE AYOBAMI Former Nigeria international forward Michael Eneramo collapsed and died on the pitch in Ungwan Yelwa, Kaduna on Friday morning, during a local friendly game in... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The final matches of this year’s President’s Federation Cup competition will take place in 35 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory this weekend,... Continue
World
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
MUDASHIRU TAWAKALITU OLUWATOYIN Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for its ninth replenishment cycle, in a powerful demonstration of commitment to... Continue
A SPEECH BY HIS MAJESTY THE KING CHARLES lll AT THE STATE BANQUET IN HONOUR OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AND FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU,... Continue
BY SOLA ENIKANOLAIYE Introduction Over time, it has been observed that diplomatic terms and practices are largely misused and misunderstood in Nigeria. There are publications in the media and... Continue
MARK CARNEY “It’s a pleasure – and a duty – to be with you at this turning point for Canada and for the world. Today, I’ll talk about the... Continue
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has outlined the country’s job-creation strategy, emphasising that sustainable employment growth is being driven by far-reaching macroeconomic reforms under the Tinubu... Continue
Latest News
CHUKA UBAH The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, has condemned... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has delivered a stirring call to action... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A Police Inspector, Nwaubani Udochukwu, who is attached to Idimu Division, is... Continue
EDWARD THOMAS Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., a name synonymous with entrepreneurial success and... Continue
MAZI EJIMOFOR OPARA Before he began delivering his paper on “Intellectualism and the... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 19-year old, Ibrahim Yusuf, has confessed to the Police in Lagos... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Activities at Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency 2 political landscape shifted dramatically on Monday... Continue
Following the discontinuation of the Showmax service on 30 April 2026, MultiChoice, a CANAL+... Continue
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede,... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has... Continue
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