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EFCC Presents Second Witness In Trial of Austrian For Undeclared $800,575, €651,505 At Lagos AirportThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, opposed the defence’s bid to adjourn the trial of an Austrian national arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, for allegedly failing to declare $800,575 and €651,505 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. The defendant,... Continue
Kola Karim’s Shoreline Group Signs $300m Deal With Accor To Develop 10 Luxury Hotels Across NigeriaFUNSHO AROGUNDADE Billionaire businessman Kola Karim has led his Shoreline Group to sign a letter of intent with Accor, world leading hospitality group, to establish Nigeria’s first national hotel platform. The signing took place during the Africa Forward Summit 2026 hosted jointly by Kenya and France in Nairobi. This... Continue
Africa Forward Summit: President Tinubu Calls For A Reform of Global Financial Architecture To Aid Africa’s GrowthPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday, led Nigeria’s government, diplomatic, and business delegation to the Africa Forward Summit at the Kenyatta Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, advocating for stronger economic integration that prioritises Africa’s growth and prosperity. The Africa/France summit, co-hosted by Presidents Emmanuel Macron of France and William... Continue
Entertainment
Guinness Nigeria Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and corporate transparency following a media engagement session held in Lagos, where the company provided deeper insight... Continue
Lagos came alive on May 3 as Heineken delivered a bold, high-energy showcase at “A Day With Thibaut,” the inaugural event of the Heineken House Experience. Hosted at the... Continue
BY HOPE EGHAGHA My focus in today’s essay is the menace of fake news, both to individuals and society at large. It is tragic that apart from individuals planting... Continue
Guinness Nigeria Plc has stepped onto Africa’s biggest creative stage with a first-of-its-kind multi-brand sponsorship of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), bringing Guinness, Malta Guinness, Orijin, and... Continue
In a landmark diplomatic and creative engagement aimed at strengthening cultural ties between Nigeria and India, the Actors Guild of Nigeria has initiated a strategic partnership discussion with the... Continue
The Immaculate Conception College Benin Old Boys Association (ICCOBA) has officially announced its Annual Convention 2026, scheduled to hold from November 12 to 15, 2026, at the Airforce officers... Continue
Education
The Bunmi Adedayo Foundation (BAF), a Nigerian non-profit organisation focused on public education reform, on May 6 marked its 10th anniversary with a landmark Education Futures Conference held at... Continue
OWUPELE BENEBO The Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to quality education and human capital development. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, reaffirmed this at the 44th Convocation... Continue
The Immaculate Conception College Benin Old Boys Association (ICCOBA) has officially announced its Annual Convention 2026, scheduled to hold from November 12 to 15, 2026, at the Airforce officers... Continue
The TYO 2026 National Competition concluded with an impressive showcase of oratory, critical thinking, and a compelling demonstration of the skills developed by participants during a four-day intensive boot... Continue
The quiet community of Mpape, Abuja, witnessed an extraordinary moment of hope, transformation, and renewed possibility as the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) Worldwide, Galleon Bay Deck, officially commissioned... Continue
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
Editorials
Crime
KINGSLEY EBERE A 45-year-old woman, Esther Samson, has been charged before a Lagos Court over allegations of conspiracy, child trafficking and using a 17-year old minor for prostitution. P.M.EXPRESS... Continue
EFCC Presents Second Witness In Trial of Austrian For Undeclared $800,575, €651,505 At Lagos Airport
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, opposed the defence’s bid to adjourn the trial of an Austrian national arrested by the Nigeria Customs... Continue
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, commenced a trial-within-trial in the ongoing prosecution of six persons accused of plotting to overthrow the government of President Bola... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 38-year old man, Chika Nonso, has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre after he was arraigned before the Ogba Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing spirit... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 34-year old man, Johnbosco Chidera Ashiegbu, has been sentenced to death by hanging for serial armed robbery and kidnapping in Imo State. P.M.EXPRESS reports that it... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 23-year old man, Moshood Arowolo, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly attempting to seduce a 26-year old lady by rubbing his dick on... Continue
Politics
In a strong demonstration of unity, inclusiveness and grassroots solidarity, prominent leaders and stakeholders across Oshodi/Isolo Constituency 1 have openly declared their support and endorsement for Hon. Orija Bolanle... Continue
Yesterday in Abuja, Hon. Chris Kohol, a frontline aspirant for the Buruku Federal Constituency House of Representatives seat in the 2027 general elections, was successfully screened by the All... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A fresh crisis is brewing within the Surulere chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following allegations that influential party leaders are attempting to impose a preferred... Continue
The Renewed Hope Network Group (TRN) Lagos State has endorsed the candidature of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office and Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat as... Continue
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has listed documents required by all aspirants for the 2026 Primary Elections. APGA National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, PhD, ANIPR stated, “This... Continue
The All Progressives Grand Alliance has notified all APGA aspirants from Anambra State seeking nomination for National and State Assembly positions in the 2026 Primary Elections that the Screening... Continue
Business
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Billionaire businessman Kola Karim has led his Shoreline Group to sign a letter of intent with Accor, world leading hospitality group, to establish Nigeria’s first national hotel... Continue
The Chairman, Unilever Nigeria PLC, Bolaji Balogun, has attributed operational resilience as a major driver responsible for the growth of the company in the 2025 financial year. This follows... Continue
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Africa’s economic transformation through entrepreneurship, innovation, trade facilitation, and strategic global partnerships at the Africa Forward Summit... Continue
Ms. Zouera Youssoufou, Managing Director & CEO of Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) in company with Mr. Ahmed Iya, Head of Community Engagement & Polio Eradication of ADF visited Dr.... Continue
Guinness Nigeria Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and corporate transparency following a media engagement session held in Lagos, where the company provided deeper insight... Continue
Fidelity Bank Plc has reported a 45 percent increase in gross earnings for the 2025 financial year, as the lender’s shareholders’ funds crossed the N1 trillion mark following sustained... Continue
Feature
Health
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), on Friday hosted the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) Community Engagement and Stakeholders’ Meeting... Continue
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area, Lagos State, Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, has expressed commitment to implementing an initiative by the Lagos State government to reposition Primary... Continue
VIYA Health Nigeria, in partnership with Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Government of Nigeria in expanding access to high-quality family planning solutions. This follows... Continue
As the global community commemorates World Malaria Day 2026, under the theme “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must,” Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited is calling for... Continue
Ojodu LCDA has advanced its community healthcare drive, with 50 residents benefiting from its ongoing free breast screening exercise at the Ogba Primary Health Centre (PHC). The initiative is... Continue
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
Interview
Metro
SlumPact Initiative, a newly established non-governmental organisation, has officially launched in Nigeria with a strong commitment to transforming underserved and informal urban communities across the country. The organisation enters... Continue
The IBWU (It Begins With U) Foundation, a Canada-based registered Charity and Not for Profit also operating as a Nigerian based non-governmental organization, has officially partnered with the Kemi... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Serious allegations of extortion and abuse of power have emerged against officers at the Ogombo Police Division, with multiple reports claiming that accident victims are being financially... Continue
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
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 The President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, has approved Nigeria’s proposed hosting of the 48th Ordinary General Assembly of... Continue
A retired Nigerian footballer and UEFA B Licensed Coach, Obiora Aniche, has called for urgent investment in sports facilities across the country, warning that the lack of standard training... Continue
The Showtime Bowl Series XIV delivered another explosive round of action, but despite the heavy scorelines and shifting battles in the middle of the table, the top four teams... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, have officially punched their ticket to the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, after surviving a difficult afternoon in Lilongwe... Continue
AFORLABI SAHHED OLAWALE On Friday, 12 June, at 13:30 local time, Canada will take centre stage as it hosts its opening ceremony for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, welcoming... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE In the quest to achieve the Nigeria Basketball Federation’s (NBBF) long-term vision of building a world-class basketball structure and teams capable of competing at the highest... 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
A group, Alaigbo Development Watchdog, has posited that the 2019 Anambra State Burial Law... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 45-year-old woman, Esther Samson, has been charged before a Lagos Court... Continue
CHUKA UBAH The race for the presidency of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos State is gaining... Continue
The Nigerian Senate has passed a resolution on the swearing-in of senators and the... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Prince Ubochi Ubochi has formally expressed his interest in contesting for the... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation... Continue
EFCC Presents Second Witness In Trial of Austrian For Undeclared $800,575, €651,505 At Lagos Airport
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, opposed the... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Billionaire businessman Kola Karim has led his Shoreline Group to sign a... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday, led Nigeria’s government, diplomatic, and business delegation to... Continue
Today, let’s celebrate an extraordinary gentleman, Sir Adebayo Adeniyi Adedosu, the Canada Country Director... Continue
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