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Environment Commissioner, Wahab, 57 Lagos Council Boss Hold Strategic Meeting Ahead of Re-introduced Monthly Sanitation ExerciseThe Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, and Office of Environmental Services, on Tuesday convened a strategic meeting with Conference 57 and the Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, to deliberate on modalities for the successful re-introduction and implementation of the Monthly... Continue
FG’s N501bn Bond To Tackle Liquidity Crisis In Power Sector, Says AdelabuThe Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that the recently floated N501.02 billion bond issuance was a major step towards ending the prolonged liquidity in the power sector and repositioning the electricity market for long-term sustainability. Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the minister, Bolaji... Continue
Alleged N1.4bn Oil Fraud: EFCC Re-arraigns Nadabo Energy Boss, Ali PetersThe Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, re-arraigned Nadabo Energy Boss, Abubakar Ali Peters, for an alleged N1.4 billion oil fraud before Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja. Peters alongside his company,... Continue
Zenith Bank, Ford Foundation Honour Unsung ‘Sheroes’ With Inaugural Woman of Power AwardOn Saturday, March 28, Zenith Bank held the climax of its month-long activities to commemorate March as women’s month. The event which held at The Civic Centre, was the second of such activity at the Centre, having held the International Women Day Seminar on March 9. The event was... Continue
JMG Drives Sustainability, Solar Adoption Through Engineering Walk, Expands Integrated Energy SolutionsJMG Limited, Nigeria’s leading provider of integrated electro-mechanical solutions, has taken its advocacy for sustainable engineering beyond corporate spaces, into the streets of Lagos, with its Engineering Walk in support of engineering sustainability and solar adoption, an initiative designed to deepen awareness around sustainable engineering practices and promote inclusive energy... Continue
Shallipopi To Headline Goldberg’s The Golden Fiesta Experience In BeninAward-winning premium lager beer, Goldberg, is bringing its signature gold standard celebration to Benin with its highly anticipated Golden Fiesta event. Set to hold on Friday, April 3 at Garrick Memorial, Benin, the fiesta will bring together culture and music for a thrilling immersive experience. The Golden Fiesta, expected... Continue
From Campus Sponsorships to Retweets – How Nigerian Youths Are Approaching X NegotiationsYoung Nigerians have always found ways to secure support for the things they want. The methods change with time and technology, but the core idea remains the same: find a way to get the attention of those with resources and make a case for why they must support. But... Continue
Court Freezes N448m Assets of Firms, Individuals in Keystone Bank Debt Recovery SuitJustice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the freezing of funds and assets valued at N448,263,172.41 in a debt recovery action filed by Keystone Bank Limited against five defendants. The order, granted on March 26, 2026, followed an ex-parte application filed and argued by... Continue
Entertainment
Award-winning premium lager beer, Goldberg, is bringing its signature gold standard celebration to Benin with its highly anticipated Golden Fiesta event. Set to hold on Friday, April 3 at... Continue
Young Nigerians have always found ways to secure support for the things they want. The methods change with time and technology, but the core idea remains the same: find... Continue
The Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice, Atinuke Babatunde, has disclosed that the decision to make Wura Season 4 available across Africa Magic Showcase and Africa... Continue
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Africa’s most prestigious film and television event, is set to return for its 12th edition, continuing its legacy of not just celebrating... Continue
MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has announced that the titles which defined Showmax will continue to be available to audiences on DStv Stream from 1 April 2026. A dedicated Showmax... Continue
The RedWolf Company, a leading digital agency in Nigeria, has been named the Best Agency Workplace in Nigeria by Agency Workplaces, a global organisation dedicated to culture recognition for... Continue
Education
In a powerful demonstration of its dedication to deepening educational advancement and human capital development in Nigeria, Polaris Bank, has made significant funds available towards the full renovation of... Continue
Teachers in Oyo State have been urged to be steadfast in prayers for the State Wing Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and Oyo State. ... Continue
Powerfields Schools, a Cambridge-approved institution offering pre-school, primary and secondary education (day and boarding), has reaffirmed its commitment to raising confident, well-rounded, and future-ready learners with the successful hosting... Continue
The distribution of instructional materials to public basic schools in Oyo State received a major boost on Friday, 27th February, 2026, the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB)... Continue
The Future-X Unilever Campus Ambassadors Programme (FUCAP) by Unilever Nigeria Plc, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has now cumulatively impacted over 900,000 young Nigerians with... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI In an unprecedented and epoch-making development in the history of Ikeja Local Government, the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has... Continue
Editorials
Crime
Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, convicted and sentenced Olumuyiwa Teniola Idowu and his company, Tennyvans Nigeria Limited, to a... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Three suspects, Gloria Agubosim, 37, Olukoya Olufemi, 58 and Adeite Kayode Solomon, 49, have landed in trouble for allegedly forging the death certificate of Late Major Taiwo... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Police operatives from the Commissioner of Police Team of the Lagos State Command have arrested two suspected kidnappers after they abducted a victim and kept him inside... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 30-year old woman, Mary Ayeni, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly standing as a surety for suspected criminal, Toyin Ayeni, who allegedly stole... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 21-year old man, Segun Joshua, has landed in trouble in Lagos State after he allegedly sneaked in and engaged a 24-year old lady in sex in... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 30-year old man, Favour Akpele, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly using his finger to penetrate the private part of his neighbour’s one-year... Continue
Politics
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, and immediate past National Women Leader of the APC, Dr Betta Edu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu, Chairman and members of the... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE In a dramatic turn of events, an All Progressive Congress (APC ) Chieftain, Prince Nixon Okwara, has officially joined the race for the Federal House of Representatives,... Continue
Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has hailed the successful conclusion of the party’s national convention, which saw the emergence of a new... Continue
AKEEM APENA In the evolving political landscape of Ikeja Constituency 1, leadership must not only be seen but felt through tangible impact, competence, and integrity. Engr. Oladipupo David Okeowo... Continue
In the dynamic and ever-evolving political landscape of Lagos State, one truth continues to echo across the streets, markets, and communities: leadership that delivers will always be remembered—and rewarded.... Continue
The Honourable Minister and former Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has declared that he will not contest for the governorship seat in 2027 upcoming elections, reaffirming his full... Continue
Business
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, re-arraigned Nadabo Energy Boss, Abubakar Ali Peters, for an alleged N1.4... Continue
On Saturday, March 28, Zenith Bank held the climax of its month-long activities to commemorate March as women’s month. The event which held at The Civic Centre, was the... Continue
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the freezing of funds and assets valued at N448,263,172.41 in a debt recovery action filed by Keystone... Continue
Girish Sharma, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Guinness Nigeria Plc, has been honoured with the Industry Icon Award at the ADVAN African Awards for Marketing Excellence 2026,... Continue
The Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks (ACAMB) has commended the Nigerian banking industry for its strength, capacity and resilience following its enviable compliance ahead of the March... Continue
In a powerful demonstration of its dedication to deepening educational advancement and human capital development in Nigeria, Polaris Bank, has made significant funds available towards the full renovation of... Continue
Feature
Health
ROBERTO TABOADA Tuberculosis remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in Nigeria. Despite continued efforts to improve detection and treatment, the country continues to carry a high... Continue
As part of activities to commemorate World Oral Health Day 2026, Pepsodent, a leading voice in oral hygiene advocacy, launched a school activation campaign in select schools across 17... Continue
Pepsodent, a leading global toothpaste brand, has officially launched its 2026 World Oral Health Day (WOHD) campaign, themed “Do The 2,” as part of efforts to promote oral hygiene... Continue
BAKARE AKEEM OLASUNKANMI More than 10 days into the latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East, health systems across the Region are coming under strain as injuries and... Continue
JUST IN: Medical And Dental Council Finds Prima Facie Medical Negligence In Chimamanda’s Son’s Death
BY MICHAEL AKINOLA The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has established a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct in the death of Master Nkanu... Continue
The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the health and education sectors as the Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan, matriculated One hundred... Continue
Interview
Metro
The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, and Office of Environmental Services, on Tuesday convened a strategic meeting with Conference 57 and the Honourable Commissioner for... Continue
An artisan, Mr Ogunsanwo Mukaila, who was severely injured by the alleged negligence caused by an indigenous construction firm, JRB Construction Limited, has formally demanded compensation from the company,... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Astute Sports administrator, Dr Jonathan Nnaji, has challenged the former President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos State, Chief Solomon Aguene, to explain to members of the public how... Continue
BY BABAJIDE FADOJU There is a particular kind of symbolism that only a city like Lagos can manufacture, raw, unscripted, and unmistakeable. When Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, flanked by his... Continue
CHUKA UBAH The fate of P.M.EXPRESS Crime Editor, Cyriacus Izuekwe, is uncertain following alleged threat to his life by self acclaimed Ohanaeze Ndigbo leader, Chief Solomon Aguene, in Lagos... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Residents of a four-estate community in Okokomaiko, Lagos, have raised alarm over alleged plans by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), to demolish their houses and... Continue
Opinions
Pictures
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
Team Lagos athletes participating at the ongoing 2nd National Para Games in Abuja are really enjoying their participation in the championship designed by the Nigerian government for the... Continue
Sports
John Abimbola ‘Fani’ Faniran (right) presenting the champions cup to the captain of the winning team, Topfield College during the final of this year’s Akofa Basketball League for private... Continue
The 7th edition of the U-13 JOF Kids Cup Tournament is set to enter its quarter-final stage this weekend, with matches scheduled for Wednesday, 1 April 2026. According to... Continue
BY OGUNYEMI TOMIWA JACOB Bayelsa State has arrived in Abuja with a strong and competitive contingent for the 2026 National Para Sports Festival, reaffirming its dominance and commitment to... Continue
ADEBOWALE MUYIWA EMMANUEL The Chairman of the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA), Divine Ogbonnaya, has passionately called on football fans and stakeholders across the state to come out in... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The final two slots for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be up for grabs in Mexico on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, when DR Congo face Jamaica at Estadio... Continue
The 2026 edition of U-13 JOF Kids Cup Tournament, which kicked off a few weeks ago, is gradually progressing to tougher stages with the Round of 16 matches scheduled... Continue
World
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
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, has met with the British Foreign Secretary to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between both countries across a broad... Continue
The war between Russia and Ukraine has long transcended the boundaries of a bilateral conflict. The active involvement of the USA and Europe is no longer a secret. The... Continue
Latest News
The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, and Office of Environmental... Continue
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that the recently floated N501.02 billion... Continue
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on... Continue
On Saturday, March 28, Zenith Bank held the climax of its month-long activities to... Continue
JMG Limited, Nigeria’s leading provider of integrated electro-mechanical solutions, has taken its advocacy for sustainable... Continue
Award-winning premium lager beer, Goldberg, is bringing its signature gold standard celebration to Benin... Continue
Young Nigerians have always found ways to secure support for the things they want.... Continue
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the freezing... Continue
When people say Peter Obi is building bridges what comes to my mind is... Continue
The Chairman of the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA), Hon. Busoye Soladoye Ogunlade,... Continue
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