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Adereti Attends OAU’s 65th Anniversary, Commends VC, Congratulates Award RecipientsAKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State for the 2026 governorship election, Benjamin Kayode Adereti, on Monday attended the 65th Anniversary celebration of Obafemi Awolowo University, where he lauded the institution’s leadership for sustaining academic excellence and infrastructural growth. Adereti... Continue
Army Chief Tasks Media To Dominate Information Space To Counter Fake NewsThe Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged media professionals to take a leading role in countering misinformation and fake news, emphasizing that dominance of the information space is critical to strengthening national security and achieving operational success. The COAS gave the charge on Tuesday... Continue
Don’t Drag My Name into Post-Primary Protests, Obasa WarnsSpeaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has warned against the use of his name to fuel protests or rallies in the aftermath of the House of Assembly primaries. He also frowned upon attempts to link him and scapegoat him for the wave of... Continue
Total Child Educational Foundation Hosted 14th Annual Quiz & Debate Competition For Students In LagosTotal Child Educational Foundation (TCEF) hosted its 14th Edition of Annual Quiz & Debate Competition, an educational initiative aimed at promoting academic excellence, confidence, critical thinking, and intellectual development among young learners. The competition held on Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 by 9:00 AM at 15 Williams Close, Aguda, Surulere,... Continue
When a Festival Becomes a Global Conversation: Globacom and the Amplification of Cultural PrestigeLOUIS IBE In an age where visibility has become a currency of influence, the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival did not merely unfold before the eyes of spectators; it reverberated across continents, digital platforms and cultural corridors, becoming a global conversation. At the heart of this remarkable amplification stood Globacom,... Continue
Tony Elemelu Emerges Seplat Energy Board ChairmanRenowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, has been announced as the incoming Chairman of the board of Seplat Energy, with his tenure set to begin in January 2027. In a post shared on his social media platforms Tuesday, Elumelu expressed appreciation for the opportunity to succeed Senator... Continue
Entertainment
Dulles Restaurant & Lounge, Victoria Island, Lagos, took a major step in its ambition to become one of the city’s leading hospitality and entertainment destinations on Saturday, May 30,... Continue
The stage was set, the lights dazzled and the future of African music took centre stage as the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and the African Union Commission (AUC)... Continue
The Nigeria AI Film Festival (NAIFF) returns this September 2026 at Alliance Française Lagos to continue exploring the growing role of AI in filmmaking across Africa. Following a strong... Continue
The Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr.Taiwo Oyedele, Co-Chair, Lagos Finance & Investment Council (LFIC), Aig Imoukhuede,... Continue
As part of activities commemorating its centenary anniversary, Daily Times Nigeria (DTN) has announced the constitution of the Governing Board for the Daily Times Centenary Awards, a landmark national... Continue
OKHMA Global Limited, the official marketing consultant for Carnival Calabar & Festival, Africa’s Biggest Street Party and one of the continent’s most recognised cultural and tourism events, has called... Continue
Education
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State for the 2026 governorship election, Benjamin Kayode Adereti, on Monday attended the 65th... Continue
Total Child Educational Foundation (TCEF) hosted its 14th Edition of Annual Quiz & Debate Competition, an educational initiative aimed at promoting academic excellence, confidence, critical thinking, and intellectual development... Continue
BY ADEOLA LABZY When Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe appeared before the Nigerian Senate for his confirmation screening on 6 May 2026, he offered a message that stood out for its... Continue
Union Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian teachers and the wider education sector at the flag off of the 12th edition of the Maltina Teacher of... Continue
The Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has announced the commencement of entries for the 12th edition of the prestigious Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition, with submissions open... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE What began in 1998 as a modest educational dream with just eighteen pupils and six teachers operating from a single wing of a duplex in Omole... Continue
Editorials
Crime
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 51-year-old man, Nwosu Ukoha, and a 27-year-old woman, Charity Ochelo, were arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court on Thursday over allegations of conspiracy, stealing, assault and... Continue
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday credited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with playing a key role in Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 35-year-old man, Adebayo Okuntade, was on Thursday arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court over allegations bordering on conspiracy and receipt of stolen property. The case was... Continue
As a follow up on the case of unlawful possession of a berretta pistol recovered at a park in Effurun, Uvwie LGA on 1st May 2026, four suspects who... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 32-year-old man, Taiwo Olorode, was on Friday, May 22, 2026, arraigned before Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, over allegations bordering on conspiracy... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A woman, Victoria Ikpe, was on Thursday arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court over allegations of assault during a domestic dispute. The case was filed by the... Continue
Politics
PROSPER OKOYE Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced new internal rules strengthening party authority over elected officials, tightening oversight of affiliated groups, and introducing stricter financial disclosure requirements, according... Continue
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), one of the fastest-growing political parties in Nigeria, has stated that it believes in the principles of leadership, consultation, inclusiveness, and consensus-building. While throwing... Continue
SEGUN ORIJA The upcoming August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State is not just another routine change of leaders, it is a major test for the state’s future.... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE One of Nigeria’s opposition parties, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has endorsed the outcome of its nationwide primary elections and unveiled a reconciliation drive aimed at healing internal... Continue
The Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement has raised concerns over what it describes as external interference in the Accord Party’s presidential nomination process, insisting that Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim remains the... Continue
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Somolu (Constituency 2) have rejected the outcome of the party’s primary election that declared Mr. Moruff Alli-Balogun as the winner,... Continue
Business
Renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, has been announced as the incoming Chairman of the board of Seplat Energy, with his tenure set to begin in January... Continue
As the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) officially rolled out its ambitious Nigeria Payments System Vision (PSV) 2028 framework in Abuja, industry leaders are shifting the conversation from how... Continue
The Nigeria AI Film Festival (NAIFF) returns this September 2026 at Alliance Française Lagos to continue exploring the growing role of AI in filmmaking across Africa. Following a strong... Continue
The Managing Director of ANOH Gas Processing Company (AGPC), Mr. James Makinde, has called for reforms in Nigeria’s domestic gas sector, stating that regulatory stability, infrastructure development, and contract... Continue
CEVA Logistics, a global leader in 3PL logistics, and EFL Africa, a leading logistics company in Nigeria, announced today the formation of a joint venture in Nigeria—CEVA EFL Limited.... Continue
Union Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian teachers and the wider education sector at the flag off of the 12th edition of the Maltina Teacher of... Continue
Feature
Health
A major outbreak of Ebola is rapidly spreading across Central and East Africa, with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the May 2026 Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency... Continue
Senior government officials, nutrition experts, healthcare professionals, regulators, development partners, and industry stakeholders Tuesday convened at the Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja for the official launch of the ‘Choose Milk... Continue
The Oyo State Primary Health Care Board organized a six-day intensive training programme on Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) for Officers on Operational Level drawn from the thirty-three... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE Nigeria’s high rate of teenage pregnancy is worsening cases of obstetric fistula, health advocates warned on Friday. They said poor maternal healthcare and delays in emergency treatment... Continue
The Oyo State Primary Health Care Board in collaboration with Society for Family Health and partners hosted the End of Project Dissemination Meeting for the SHINE Research on... Continue
In its efforts to strengthen reproductive health services and improve maternal health outcomes across the state, the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board has commenced the adaptation of the... Continue
Interview
Metro
inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has announced the opening of applications for the position of Chief Wahala Officer (CWO). This initiative is aimed at spotlighting the... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery platform has announced the appointment of Abhey Lamba as Chief Financial Officer. He joins inDrive’s executive team as the company continues to scale... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE Shortly after dawn, before the heat settled over Abuja, Rejoice Jika stepped outside with a small metal stove and a handful of charcoal. The thirty-year-old mother of... Continue
The Oyo State Governor’s Advisory Council Chairman has thrown its weight behind the ongoing efforts of Governor Seyi Makinde to secure the release of schoolchildren and their teachers abducted... Continue
Over 500 shanties, illegal shops, and dilapidated buildings in Nnewi have been marked for demolition by the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. Commissioner Barr. Chijioke Oseloka Ojukwu... Continue
In response to rising fuel costs and increasing operational expenses, inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has rewarded 1,000 outstanding drivers in Lagos and Abuja with fuel... 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 ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI 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
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Portugal’s Seleção das Quinas will trade tackles in the central Portugese town of Leiria on Wednesday in what promises to be... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Ace midfielder Alexander Iwobi has expressed immense gratitude to Nigeria and Nigerians at home and in the diaspora for the show of love and support in... Continue
The excitement is palpable for the grand finale of the JOF U-13 Football Tournament following the successful advancement of VI Foot Ijora and Fortune Football Academy Oshodi in... Continue
The race for Showtime Bowl Series XIV glory reaches a boiling point tonight as four of the league’s biggest and most dangerous teams prepare for an unforgettable semi-final showdown... Continue
The CEO of Buruj Football Club and Sports Academy, Waheed Buruj Salaudeen, has applauded the Italian Consulate General, Ugo Boni, for organizing a successful football tournament for young talents. ... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Damola Hannah Ojo and Esther Kolawole have joined Christianah Ogunsanya in securing medals at the Ulaanbaatar 2026 United World Wrestling (UWW), 3rd Ranking Series in Mongolia.... 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
Professor Yemi Oke, SAN, in his capacity as Baba-Baamofin Egba and Convener of the... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 51-year-old man, Nwosu Ukoha, and a 27-year-old woman, Charity Ochelo, were... Continue
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged media professionals... Continue
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has warned... Continue
Total Child Educational Foundation (TCEF) hosted its 14th Edition of Annual Quiz & Debate... Continue
IGP Olatunji Disu Chairs 11th Meeting Of INTERPOL West Africa National Central Bureau Heads In Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, chaired the 11th Meeting of Heads... Continue
The Osun State Government on Tuesday presented Staffs of Office and Certificates of Promotion... Continue
LOUIS IBE In an age where visibility has become a currency of influence, the... Continue
Renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, has been announced as the incoming... Continue
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