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Governor Lawal Woos Investors, Highlights Zamfara’s Economic Opportunities At CEO ForumZamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has called for stronger collaboration between government, businesses and investors to unlock private capital and drive inclusive economic growth in the state. Lawal made the call while delivering a Special Policy Address at the 2026 CEO Forum organised by the Global Compact Network Nigeria... Continue
Glo At 23: Staff Ignite A Day of Sports Camaraderie, CelebrationStaff of Globacom on Saturday traded the rhythms of the workplace for the pulse of sporting competition and conviviality as they gathered at The Stable, Surulere, Lagos, for a spectacular day of games, football and celebration to mark the telecommunications giant’s 23rd anniversary. The anniversary, which fell on Saturday,... Continue
Ahead COP31: Ocean Dialogue Outlines Pathways To Scale Up Ocean-based Climate ActionAFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Stronger integration of ocean priorities into national climate plans (NDCs), more accessible finance and greater coherence across climate, biodiversity and ocean agendas are among the key priorities outlined in the informal summary report of the 2026 Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue, released on Monday, August 31, 2026. The... Continue
Nigeria Advocates Pan-African Local Content CollaborationRAYMOND OKOBIA The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has called for deeper collaboration among African nations to unlock the continent’s enormous local content potential and accelerate economic diversification, industrial growth, and sustainable development across the oil and gas value chain. The position was presented during a strategic... Continue
Miliki FM Marks 4th Anniversary With Callers AwardLagos-based grassroots radio station, Miliki 101.3 FM has given recognition and cash awards to the best three callers on its programmes, as the station marks it’s 4th year anniversary. The recipients of The Best Caller Award are Mrs Oluwafunmilola Anike Salami who came first with Oluwafunmilayo Oba and Oluwafunmilayo... Continue
Entertainment
Lagos-based grassroots radio station, Miliki 101.3 FM has given recognition and cash awards to the best three callers on its programmes, as the station marks it’s 4th year anniversary.... Continue
The family of the late veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has officially confirmed the receipt of ₦25 million from Sheikh Muhammad Tajudeen Mustapha Adewunmi, the Chief... Continue
All housemates, except Head of House Abi and Most Influential Player of the Week Sheba, have been placed on the eviction list this week, including former Gambits Aikou and... Continue
Akwa Ibom State is set to host the operational headquarters of C54 News, a new digital news network promoted by Future One Africa Network, FOAN, as the organization... Continue
The Daily Times Nigeria has unveiled the final roll call of distinguished Nigerians, public servants, business leaders, political figures, traditional authorities, professionals and institutions selected for recognition at the... Continue
The Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has joined individuals, professional bodies and organisations across Nigeria in mourning the deaths of two respected figures in... Continue
Education
Egbin Power has commenced the 11th edition of its annual scholarship programme, reaffirming its commitment to advancing quality education and creating meaningful opportunities for young people in its host... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE British Oasis Academy, a British-style co-educational secondary school in Abuja, has announced the appointment of William Stephen Pope as its new Principal. Pope officially assumed the role... Continue
A delegation from the Oyo State Post Primary Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), lead by its Chairman, Permanent Secretary and other Senior TESCOM officials, has paid a sympathy visit to... Continue
The Glade Crescent Foundation for Youth Empowerment, a philanthropic initiative founded by tech expert John Akhigbe, has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting underprivileged youth in the Kosofe... Continue
EBUKA ONYEKWELU, Ph.D The Government of Anambra State has moved to strengthen the Anambra State School System by aligning both public and private schools in the State with the... Continue
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has received the endorsement of teachers across Ogun State as their... Continue
Editorials
Crime
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Two men, Nomayo Oliver, 27, and Igbayima Solomon, 28, were on Monday arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court over allegations of conspiracy and stealing of 150 packs... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 35-year-old man, Onuoha Chidindu, was on Tuesday arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court over allegations of unlawful restriction of personal liberty, abduction, and sexual assault of... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 40-year-old man, Paul Asunnomeh, was arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court over allegations of defilement involving a 14-year-old girl. The court ordered that he be remanded... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 54-year-old man, John Omoera, was arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court over allegations of conduct likely to cause breach of the peace after he allegedly threw... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 32-year-old man, Ibukun Akinsuyi, was arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court over alleged conspiracy and stealing of cashew nuts valued at N12 million belonging to Afolabi... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A Nigerian-American forensic psychologist and criminal justice expert, Professor John Egbeazien Oshodi, has described the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, as... Continue
Politics
KINGSLEY EBERE Umuchu, the political heartbeat of Aguata Local Government Area, is in the throes of an unprecedented internal crisis. The once-united town is now sharply divided as two... Continue
The growing dissatisfaction with the way Imo State is being governed took another political expression when the Ugwumba Movement declared its readiness to work for a change of leadership,... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The battle for Anambra South Senatorial District seat is now a three-way fight between APGA, NDC, and ZLP. With youths making up the largest voting bloc across... Continue
HON. BENJAMIN ADEBOLA OSUNDAIRO (BAO) An Analytical Review of Opposition Strategy, Youth, Women and Tinubu’s Record of Recovery As a member of the APC, I have been... Continue
Ogun State APC Chieftain and 3rd Republic House of Representatives member, Prince Segun Seriki, has faulted an article titled “YAYI AND OGUN EAST POLITICS, THE FOLLY OF THE WISEST”... Continue
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the August 15 Osun election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has finally congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, while lamenting... Continue
Business
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has called for stronger collaboration between government, businesses and investors to unlock private capital and drive inclusive economic growth in the state. Lawal made... Continue
Jumia is set to kick off the 2026 edition of its annual Brand Festival with the theme ‘Beta Prices, Direct From Source.’ Running from September 4th to September 20th,... Continue
Akwa Ibom State is set to host the operational headquarters of C54 News, a new digital news network promoted by Future One Africa Network, FOAN, as the organization... Continue
MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), the fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to provide digital financial services, money transfers and bill payments... Continue
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has expressed concern over the continued issuance of petroleum product import licences despite the refinery’s proven capacity to meet and... Continue
In a significant move towards transforming Nigeria’s agricultural landscape and expanding opportunities within the nation’s agribusiness value chain, the Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, paid a... Continue
Feature
Health
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A growing number of Police officers in Lagos are battling health challenges linked to job pressure, long hours, and stress, with findings showing high cases of hypertension,... Continue
There was joy at the General Hospital, Enugwu-Ukwu today as the Enugwu-Ukwu People Renaissance Association, EPRA, formally presented a brand new ambulance to the hospital to strengthen emergency medical... Continue
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD The ongoing transformation of the Abia State University Teaching Hospital, ABSUTH, offers a clear indication of the attention Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s administration has continued to... Continue
Notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress, ONC, has hailed the Rivers State Government for the completion of the state-of-the-art Zonal Hospital, Omoku, describing it as... Continue
The Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening evidence-based HIV prevention strategies through improved data collection and research, as it officially flagged off the 2026 Integrated Biological... Continue
Lagos State Government has intensified monitoring of major healthcare infrastructure projects as the 280-bed Ojo General Hospital approaches completion, while construction of the new 180-bed Somolu General Hospital progresses,... Continue
Interview
Metro
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery services platform, has honoured Felicity Eseke, the ‘Super Mum’ driver, with a brand-new Wuling XC250 2025. The brand-new car was handed over... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Hon. Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), is currently leading members of the council’s executive team, staff and legislators in the Lagos... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE The Lagos State Government has met with the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria, AWAMN, and representatives of PSP operators ahead of the Monthly Environmental Sanitation exercise... Continue
Nigeria’s digital commerce market is growing, but the next challenge may have less to do with getting Nigerians online and more to do with getting their purchases to them... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects and recovered vandalized materials from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s flagship ₦15 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project following sustained... Continue
In an inspiring story of determination, resilience, and sacrifice, a young lady recounts how her mother used her earnings as an inDrive driver to train her four children and... 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 AGBOGE ENIYE ESTHER 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
Staff of Globacom on Saturday traded the rhythms of the workplace for the pulse of sporting competition and conviviality as they gathered at The Stable, Surulere, Lagos, for a... Continue
Buruj Sports Academy has officially welcomed Afekhuai Wonders Arepita, a promising winger from Edo State, as its newest registered player. Wonders, who joined the Academy today, is... Continue
Nigerian forward, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, was once again the star of the show in Lithuania, firing a hat-trick and providing an assist as O.G. Kaišiadorys stormed to a dominant... Continue
The founder and President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, Shina Philips, has expressed gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for... Continue
The Akwa Ibom State-Nigerian-born and United States-based, current IBA Continental heavyweight champion Enobong “The Nigerian Gentleman” Umohette secured his 20th career win recently by unanimous decision over former WBL... Continue
Stakeholders in Nigerian Judo have unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the President of the Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF), Dr. Musa Oshodi, applauding his visionary leadership and the... Continue
World
DUMO CHIZUBE HOPE The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to promoting peace, security, democratic governance and sustainable development across Africa through... Continue
OKOBIA RAYMOND Renewable power projects can now seek credits under the Paris Agreement’s carbon market, after the UN Body overseeing the mechanism adopted a new methodology for grid connected renewable electricity. This decision reflects the Article 6.4 Supervisory... Continue
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
Latest News
The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has heartily congratulated... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The cost of living in Nigeria has continued to rise in 2026,... Continue
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has called for stronger collaboration between government, businesses and... Continue
Staff of Globacom on Saturday traded the rhythms of the workplace for the pulse... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Stronger integration of ocean priorities into national climate plans (NDCs), more... Continue
RAYMOND OKOBIA The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has called for deeper... Continue
Lagos-based grassroots radio station, Miliki 101.3 FM has given recognition and cash awards to... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The leadership of Umuchu community in Aguata Local Government Area has come... Continue
The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin... Continue
CHUKA UBAH The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CEOAFRICA and Initiator of... Continue
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