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INEC Identifies Ede, Ife, 9 Other Osun LGAs As Election Flashpoints, Orders Tight Security Ahead Of Governorship PollThe Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has identified 11 local government areas in Osun State as potential violence flashpoints ahead of the August 15 governorship election, and has directed security agencies to intensify surveillance to prevent any attempt to disrupt the poll. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this... Continue- Organisers Release Tournament Format As 4th All Stars Unity Cup Kicks Off August 8MUDASHIRU TAWAkAKITU OlUWATOYIN The Planning Committee of the All Stars Unity Cup Season 4.0 has officially announced the commencement of this year’s highly anticipated veterans’ football championship, with the tournament scheduled to run from Saturday, 8 August to Saturday, 5 September 2026 at the Agidingbi Senior Grammar School Football... Continue
- Adron Group Chairman Celebrates Business Icon Otunba Muraina Banjoko At 65Tributes have continued to pour in for renowned entrepreneur and construction magnate, Otunba Muraina Olatunji Banjoko (MOB), as he marks his 65th birthday, with the Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, leading the celebration with glowing commendation for the accomplished business leader and philanthropist. In his goodwill message,... Continue
- Senator Adeola Empowers 2,557 Ogun Farmers with Modern Farming Equipment, Cash GrantThe All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has empowered another 2,557 farmers across the state with modern farming equipment, agricultural inputs, and cash grants, bringing the total number of farmers reached through his YAYI Farmers’ Empowerment Programme to... Continue
- HBM Nigeria Delivers Strong H1 2026 performance: Revenue up 31%, Profit After Tax up 57%HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly Lafarge Africa Plc, has declared a Profit After Tax (PAT) of N208 billion representing a 57% growth for the first half of 2026. Net sales grew by 31% in H1 2026, driven by an 11% volume growth, enhanced operational stability and improvement in distribution efficiency.... Continue
- Ondo Approves $1.6M Hydropower Project, 7.5MW Gas PlantThe Ondo State Executive Council has approved a $1.6 million United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, UNIDO, Small Hydropower Project at the Owena Dam and a 7.5-megawatt gas-fired turbine to power government facilities across the state. The approvals were among key decisions taken at the Executive Council meeting on Tuesday,... Continue
- Nigerian Army Deploys GOCs To New Divisions, Activates 3 Brigades To Strengthen OperationsThe Nigerian Army has deployed General Officers Commanding, GOCs, to its newly established divisions and activated three new brigades as part of efforts to strengthen operational capabilities and enhance national security. The appointments followed President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12... Continue
- ATU Summit Ends in Abuja, Targets End To Connectivity Deficit Across Underserved CommunitiesIn a decisive step towards closing the continent’s widening digital divide, ICT ministers and heads of delegation across Africa have formally adopted the ‘2026 Abuja Declaration on Meaningful Connectivity for Africa.’ The agreement, reached during the Seventh Ordinary Session of the Conference of Plenipotentiaries of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU)... 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 quiet Sunday afternoon in Ajangbadi turned chaotic after an argument outside a residential building reportedly escalated into a public brawl. The drama has now landed three... Continue
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
Politics
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has identified 11 local government areas in Osun State as potential violence flashpoints ahead of the August 15 governorship election, and has directed... Continue
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has empowered another 2,557 farmers across the state with modern farming... Continue
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
Business
Tributes have continued to pour in for renowned entrepreneur and construction magnate, Otunba Muraina Olatunji Banjoko (MOB), as he marks his 65th birthday, with the Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group,... Continue
HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly Lafarge Africa Plc, has declared a Profit After Tax (PAT) of N208 billion representing a 57% growth for the first half of 2026. Net sales... Continue
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
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
The Lagos State Government has commissioned the rehabilitated 1.2-kilometre access road and new disposal platforms at the Olusosun Disposal Facility, a move aimed at strengthening waste management operations at... Continue
Nkata Ndi Iyom Igbo, in partnership with the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation, has intensified the call for the revival of the Igbo language, moral values and cultural identity as critical... Continue
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
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
MUDASHIRU TAWAkAKITU OlUWATOYIN The Planning Committee of the All Stars Unity Cup Season 4.0 has officially announced the commencement of this year’s highly anticipated veterans’ football championship, with the... Continue
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
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
The President General of the Orashi National Congress, ONC, Ambassador Comrade Emeni Ibe, JP,... Continue
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has identified 11 local government areas in Osun... Continue
MUDASHIRU TAWAkAKITU OlUWATOYIN The Planning Committee of the All Stars Unity Cup Season 4.0... Continue
No fewer than 3,000 market women and men from Ogun Central Senatorial District... Continue
Tributes have continued to pour in for renowned entrepreneur and construction magnate, Otunba Muraina... Continue
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola,... Continue
HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly Lafarge Africa Plc, has declared a Profit After Tax (PAT)... Continue
The Ondo State Executive Council has approved a $1.6 million United Nations Industrial Development... Continue
The Nigerian Army has deployed General Officers Commanding, GOCs, to its newly established divisions... Continue
In a decisive step towards closing the continent’s widening digital divide, ICT ministers and... Continue
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