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Access Bank UK Polo Day Drives Global Support for Education of Vulnerable ChildrenFor many children, the biggest barrier to success is not talent; it is access. Across parts of Nigeria and other underserved communities, the absence of basic educational resources continues to limit what is possible for thousands of young people. Access Bank UK Polo Day has, over the years, positioned... Continue- Pope Leo XIV Appoints Archbishop Martins To Vatican Dicastery, First Nigerian Bishop to Hold RoleThe head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins as a member of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Section for First Evangelization and the New Particular Churches, making him the first Nigerian bishop to... Continue
- NUJ Honours Iyabo Aina With Certificate of CredenceThe Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has presented Bose Iyabo Aina with a Certificate of Credence, in recognition of her selfless commitment and dedication to the success and growth of the Correspondents’ Chapel. The prestigious award, conferred Saturday, June 27, was presented by the Chairman of... Continue
- UBA Rewards Customer Loyalty With Over ₦400m Bumper Account Anniversary BonusAfrica’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has rewarded thousands of customers with over ₦400 million in anniversary bonuses under its flagship UBA Bumper Account, reaffirming the Bank’s unwavering commitment to rewarding customer loyalty and promoting a strong savings culture. The payout, one of the largest loyalty... Continue
- Nigerians Celebrate as Chicken Republic Refreshes Its Smokey Jollof RecipeChicken Republic, Nigeria’s leading quick-service restaurant brand and a flagship brand of Food Concepts Plc, has announced the introduction of its improved Smokey Jollof recipe across restaurants nationwide, further reinforcing its commitment to continuous enhancement of customer experience through menu innovation and quality improvements. The refreshed recipe represents the... Continue
- Nigeria, UNDP Reaffirm Partnership For Africa DevelopmentThe Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, received the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Director for Africa, Ms Ahunna Eziakonwa, in audience on Monday to discuss matters of partnerships on African development. The Honourable Minister congratulated the Regional Director on her elevation to the position of... Continue
- How Rotary’s Values, 4-Way Test Can Lift Up NigeriaBY EHI BRAIMAH The task of nation-building, as I have written in previous articles, belongs to all Nigerians – young or old. However, it has become evident that we need a “moral code” that can influence ethical leadership and promote good governance across all spheres of our national life.... Continue
Entertainment
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has presented Bose Iyabo Aina with a Certificate of Credence, in recognition of her selfless commitment and dedication to the... Continue
Livespot, the integrated creative powerhouse behind some of Africa’s most significant cultural moments of the past decade, Monday unveiled a sharpened five-vertical operating model and announced University of Side... Continue
White Apron Day brought pizza drama, pasta pressure and a Dish of the Day performance worthy of applause It was White Apron Day in the MasterChef Nigeria kitchen — which meant... Continue
Insight Insight Redefini is celebrating a landmark achievement after agencies within its integrated communications ecosystem, in collaboration with global partners, won a Gold Lion at the 2026 Cannes Lions... Continue
Top African musicians, filmmakers, music executives, investors, policymakers and creative entrepreneurs have called for stronger collaboration among African countries, more investment in the creative sector and greater cultural exchange... Continue
It has been one remarkable year of vision, innovation, resilience and excellence for Don Media Group (DMG) as the media powerhouse proudly celebrates the first anniversary of its twin... Continue
Education
In what could be described as a decade of excellence in contribution to the development of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in Nigeria, the grand finale of... Continue
Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, has partnered with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to reward seven exceptional Nigerian undergraduates with a total of... Continue
The immediate Past Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, Ibadan Branch, Engr. Ibraheem Folarin Bello FNSE has donated laboratory equipment to Ibadan City Academy, Eleta, Ibadan, as... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe as chairman of the governing board of the National Universities Commission (NUC). He succeeds Emeritus Professor Olufemi Raphael Aina,... Continue
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
Editorials
Crime
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 21-year-old man, Ekpere Nnamani, was arraigned before an Ikeja Magisterial District court in Lagos in 2026. The case was recorded as Charge No. MIK/19/2026, filed by... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 30-year-old man, Mr. Abubakar Aruna, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magisterial District court over allegations of conspiracy, burglary, and theft. The case was filed by... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 49-year-old woman, Ms. Yemisi Ajibade, is facing a criminal charge before an Ikeja Magisterial District court. The case was filed by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 45-year-old man, Mr. Ejike Okafor, has been brought before a Lagos Magistrate Court over an allegation of assaulting his wife, Elizabeth Okafor. The matter was filed... Continue
A branch manager with First City Monument Bank, FCMB Plc, Ajah Branch, Osasere Bakare, has been arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged conspiracy to steal... Continue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over N38.66 billion in cash and assets as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of funds earmarked... Continue
Politics
Like Kurumi’s tortoise journey, the Kwara Traditional Rulers’ excursion to Abuja to meet with President Bola Tinubu and APC leaders over Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasak’s phantom gubernatorial primary that produced... Continue
The APC Governorship Candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (YAYI), on Tuesday continued his statewide consultations with party leaders and stakeholders, holding separate strategic meetings with APC... Continue
BY PAUL IYOGHOJIE Some residents of Lagos State have called on Nigerians across the six geographical regions to support President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in the... Continue
In furtherance of his consultation, consolidation and moves for inclusive politics among All Progressives Congress members in Ogun State, the APC Governorship Candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi, has... Continue
APC To Build Nigeria’s Generation Of Next Energy Leaders At Mustapha Abdullahi Leadership Fellowship
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Wing is set to screen 124 outstanding applicants for the inaugural Mustapha Abdullahi Energy Leadership Fellowship (MAELF), a flagship initiative aimed... Continue
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifelodun Local Government have reaffirmed their unwavering support for the emergence of Rt. Hon. Salihu Danladi Yakubu as the party’s governorship... Continue
Business
For many children, the biggest barrier to success is not talent; it is access. Across parts of Nigeria and other underserved communities, the absence of basic educational resources continues... Continue
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has rewarded thousands of customers with over ₦400 million in anniversary bonuses under its flagship UBA Bumper Account, reaffirming the... Continue
Nigeria’s digital economy is set for a major boost as ISAT Group unveiled a new corporate identity and announced a strategic alliance with Afro Mobile, ahead of its Q3... Continue
The Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has urged banks to deepen the adoption of digital payment channels, including QR code payments, following a courtesy... Continue
Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd., a leading consumer packaged goods company and a member of the Coca-Cola HBC Group, has commissioned three new production lines: two at its Asejire... Continue
The Bank of Industry (BOI), the Implementing Agency for the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme of the Federal Government of Nigeria, today announced the appointment of... Continue
Feature
Health
Future Perspectives, founded by Nigeria’s immediate past Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, in partnership with the Gates Foundation, convened a high-level roundtable on Innovative Financing Models for... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Wife of the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Mrs. Fausat Temitope Dauda, today organised a Maternal and Child Wellness Support Programme aimed at promoting the... Continue
The newly reconstructed Gbadamosi Primary Health Centre in Ojodu LCDA has recorded its first baby delivery, marking a significant milestone in the council’s healthcare advancement efforts. Mrs. Abidoye Temitope,... Continue
In a move aimed at strengthening voluntary blood donation awareness and supporting life-saving healthcare interventions in Nigeria, Total Health Trust (THT), A Tangerine Company and Tangerine Insurance in partnership... Continue
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the release of N21.2 million in outbreak investigation and response funds, to each state to strengthen preparedness against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)... Continue
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
Interview
Metro
The Lagos State Government has declared that it will immediately remove all illegal structures obstructing canals and drainage channels’ right of way along Agungi, Ajiran and Ikota areas of... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has appointed popular media personality and content creator Kiekie as its new “Chief Wahala Officer (CWO).” This creative hiring campaign was... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE The Lagos State Government has clarified that its recent engagement with transport unions across the State is not intended to replace the statutory responsibilities of the Lagos... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Allegations have surfaced over a disputed property within Victoria Creek Gardens (VCG) Estate in Rivers State, as complainants claim that Mr. Micheal Amadi-Orwu, whom they alleged is... Continue
President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has observed that social life in Abuja, the nation’s capital, is gradually returning, while criminal hideouts are disappearing. He attributed the development to good... Continue
Residents of Anjorin Community Development Association, under Baruwa Ward in Surulere 2 Constituency, have petitioned their Representative at the House of Representatives, Lanre Okunola, over the parlous state of... 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
For many children, the biggest barrier to success is not talent; it is access. Across parts of Nigeria and other underserved communities, the absence of basic educational resources continues... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE With just 23 days to the opening of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, excitement continues to build across the nation as Team Nigeria intensifies preparations for... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), has named Nigeria’s Shot Put star Chukwuebuka Enekwechi as the nation’s captain (Male) for the 2026 Commonwealth Games... Continue
•18 MVPs To Embark On Tour Of Liverpool FC Surulere Local Government has emerged as the overall winner of this year’s Fans For Fun (FFF) Under 17 Unity Cup... Continue
The Lagos Knights crush defending champions Abia-Warriors 47-7 to win Showtime Bowl XIV, claim the champions’ share of the league’s record ₦30 million prize pool, while Kayode Mafe is... Continue
TAIWO ADELU The rain came down relentlessly over the University of Lagos Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon, turning the football pitch into a slippery, waterlogged battleground. Yet, for the... Continue
World
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
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
Latest News
For many children, the biggest barrier to success is not talent; it is access.... Continue
The organisers of the Anambra Man of the Year (AMTY) Awards have named the... Continue
The head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City, His Holiness Pope... Continue
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has presented Bose Iyabo Aina... Continue
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has rewarded thousands of customers... Continue
Chicken Republic, Nigeria’s leading quick-service restaurant brand and a flagship brand of Food Concepts... Continue
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, received the United Nations Development... Continue
BY EHI BRAIMAH The task of nation-building, as I have written in previous articles,... Continue
The Chairman of the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA), Hon. Busoye Ogunlade,... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 21-year-old man, Ekpere Nnamani, was arraigned before an Ikeja Magisterial District... Continue
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