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Autism Diagnosis Can Never Be Overemphasized, Parents Share Experiences At GTCO ConferenceGTCO Plc, a leading African financial institution with global reach, has hosted the 16th edition of its Autism Conference under the “Orange Ribbon Initiative” on July 27 and 28, 2026 at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. With the theme for its 2026 edition: “Acceptance in Action”, what began as... Continue- President Tinubu Tells Catholic Bishops: We’re Stabilising The Nation, Prosperity On The HorizonPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, assured that the ongoing restructuring of security operations and institutions will deliver victory over terrorism, banditry and kidnappings across the country. Receiving the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso, at... Continue
Entertainment
Enugu State Government has launched a new television programme, Enugu to the World (ETTW), to showcase the state’s ongoing transformation, emerging investment opportunities and the people, policies and projects... Continue
The Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemates have barely settled into Biggie’s House and Biggie is already keeping them on their toes. After splitting the housemates into all-male and... Continue
The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed satisfaction with the newly completed world-class television studio at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Headquarters and the... Continue
Sunday July 26, at exactly 7p.m, Biggie officially opened his doors, and the Season 11 housemates arrived with big energy, bold personalities and one mission: to cement their place... Continue
Flytime Group, a leading Nigerian entertainment company founded by Cecil Hammond, is expanding into international sports with the launch of Team PRONC, a new racing team set to compete... Continue
The wait is almost over as Big Brother Naija Season 11 premieres this Sunday, 26 July ushering in a new season of drama, competition and entertainment. Hosted by... Continue
Education
The Nigerian Breweries–Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund (NB/FOETF) has awarded a secondary school scholarship to Ayomide Avose, a young student who gained national recognition as the keynote speaker at... Continue
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has signed a series of Executive Orders establishing a new governance framework for education in the state. The orders cover financing, school protection,... Continue
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK, has appointed Nicholas “Nicky” Okoye as a visiting senior lecturer, effective immediately, as part of efforts to expand its focus on digital assets and capital... Continue
EBUKA ONYEKWELU PhD Ahead of school closure this week, the Government of Anambra State has reemphasized its position on graduation ceremonies for nursery, primary, and junior secondary school pupils,... Continue
Like great things that start from small beginnings, Faiz Bashir started FlexiSAF fourteen years ago to address the administrative problems of enrolment, grading and records in Nigerian schools. In... Continue
In today’s rapidly evolving economy, success in business demands far more than ambition. It requires strategic thinking, innovation, leadership, and the ability to adapt to an increasingly competitive global... Continue
Editorials
Crime
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 20-year-old man, Ibrahim Shehu, has been arraigned before an Ojo Magistrate Court in Lagos over alleged conspiracy and stealing of copper cables valued at ₦50 million.... Continue
The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula and the Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide, the Ooni of Ife, Ooni... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the death of a 30-year-old man, Abubakar Auwal, in what officials described as an alleged case of... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 46-year-old man, Ibrahim Ariyo, was arraigned before the Ojo Magistrate Court in Lagos over allegations of conspiracy, defilement of a 3-year-old boy, and theft. The charges... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 23-year-old man, Emmanuel Ejike, has been arraigned before the Ojo Magistrate Court in Lagos over allegations of stealing a public address speaker from a church premises.... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Two men were on Monday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate Court over allegations of conspiracy, attempted kidnapping and unlawful entry in the Oshodi area of Lagos. The... Continue
Politics
The governorship campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State received a major boost on Monday as the Otunba Tunji Oredipe (OTO) Team donated a fully equipped... Continue
The Presidency has told Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, that appointing personal staff including Cooks aren’t sufficient as a strategy for uniting the country. Speaking in an... Continue
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the composition of its National Campaign Council and its Sub-Committees for the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, 15 August, 2026.... Continue
ABIODUN KOMOLAFE p The current state of what we call “politics” in Nigeria throws one back in time. One is reminded of Nigeria if, after decades, someone goes back... Continue
It was a gathering of purpose, pride, and politics on Thursday, July 23, 2026, as the APC Amazons of Ikorodu Federal Constituency hosted a colourful Party Appreciation Day... Continue
The political crisis brewing within the Accord Party in Osun State deepened on Tuesday as the Accord Elders and Stakeholders, loyal to the party’s Presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim,... Continue
Business
GTCO Plc, a leading African financial institution with global reach, has hosted the 16th edition of its Autism Conference under the “Orange Ribbon Initiative” on July 27 and 28,... Continue
The Ogun State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the 2027 general election and Senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has empowered 2,557 farmers across... Continue
Africa Prudential Plc, a leading provider of share registration services and capital market solutions, successfully hosted its H1 2026 Investor Call on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, convening institutional investors,... Continue
Chartered Institute of Bankers and the Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) have enjoined banks to further deepen and prioritize financial inclusion, women’s empowerment and... Continue
The Nigerian Breweries–Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund (NB/FOETF) has awarded a secondary school scholarship to Ayomide Avose, a young student who gained national recognition as the keynote speaker at... Continue
HENRY OBIEKA Nigeria’s banking industry is entering one of the most significant transformation periods since the 2005 banking consolidation exercise. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) ongoing recapitalisation programme... Continue
Feature
Health
GTCO Plc, a leading African financial institution with global reach, has hosted the 16th edition of its Autism Conference under the “Orange Ribbon Initiative” on July 27 and 28,... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Diabetes monitoring tools in Nigeria have expanded with the availability of the Karknee Blood Glucose Meter. The device is designed for families and healthcare facilities to check... Continue
The Orashi National Congress, ONC, a notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, has congratulated renowned Ear, Nose and Throat specialist, Prof. Ureh Annabel Oparaodu, on her election as Chairman of... Continue
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, GTCO, has announced full plans for its 16th Annual Autism Conference, scheduled to hold on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at... Continue
Avon Dialysis Centre, a subsidiary of Avon Medical, has been awarded the Dialysis Service Provider of the Year at the 2026 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA), in recognition of... Continue
In a major stride towards transforming healthcare delivery, SUNU Health Nigeria Limited, a prominent Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO), convened its second-quarter Providers’ Forum for the Lagos-Ogun region. At the... Continue
Interview
Metro
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of High Chief Oluwatoyin Bajela-Oko-Osi, the Baale of... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Five young Nigerian women have recounted how they were lured abroad with promises of legitimate jobs, only to be forced into commercial sex work in Côte d’Ivoire.... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Fresh concerns have trailed the handling of an alleged land-grabbing case at Victoria Creek Gardens Estate in Rivers State, with complainants accusing the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring... Continue
The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, says it is implementing sweeping infrastructure, regulatory and operational reforms to address waste backlog and improve environmental sanitation across the state. The Managing... Continue
A detailed investigative work has unveiled the highly commendable performance of the Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Senator Idiat Oluranti Adebule. The Senator’s sojourn in the Red... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has taken a bold step in advancing driver welfare by providing healthcare coverage for 500 drivers and their families through a... 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
Nigeria U-17 Golden Eaglets midfielder, Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, has indicated that he is now open to partnering with reputable brands as a Brand Ambassador. The announcement signals a... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Team Nigeria continued its outstanding campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Monday, producing a memorable Day Four performance highlighted by three gold medals in weightlifting... Continue
England-based Nigerian coach Demi Emmanuel Olutoge has unveiled an ambitious blueprint aimed at transforming Nigerian football, declaring his readiness to work in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to... Continue
Flytime Group, a leading Nigerian entertainment company founded by Cecil Hammond, is expanding into international sports with the launch of Team PRONC, a new racing team set to compete... Continue
BAMGBOSE GBENGA OLAWALE The National Sports Commission (NSC) says Team Nigeria remains firmly on course to achieve its medal targets at the 2026 Commonwealth Games following another podium... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Technical Adviser of Elkanemi Warriors FC, Mr. King Emmanuel, has appealed to football stakeholders, supporters, and the people of Borno State to rally behind 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
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 20-year-old man, Ibrahim Shehu, has been arraigned before an Ojo Magistrate... Continue
GTCO Plc, a leading African financial institution with global reach, has hosted the 16th... Continue
ADEOLA OJO As the harmattan haze clears and the heat of political maneuvering gives... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A political debate has come up among the Igbo leaders in Lagos... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD),... Continue
The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the death... Continue
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Distinguished Senator... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has celebrated the Governor of Anambra State,... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, assured that the ongoing restructuring of... Continue
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