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Obasa Tasks Nigerians To Collaborate with Government in Tackling Insecurity, Praises Tinubu’s Proactive ReformsThe Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa has called on Nigerians to see citizenship as a sacred covenant that requires active participation in building peace, unity, and security across the country, while urging them to collaborate with the government to tackle... Continue- FG, Niger State Govt Break Ground On Nigeria’s Largest Solar ProjectNigeria took a significant industrial step last weekend as Ministers of Power Joseph Tegbe, Steel Development Prince Abubakar Audu, Industry Sen John Owan Enoh, Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, and the leadership of Abuja Steel Mills Limited broke ground on what will become the largest solar-power project in... Continue
- Glo Empowers Subscribers With Enhanced “Borrow Me Credit” ServiceDigital solutions provider, Globacom, has expanded its “Borrow Me Credit” service, a strategic initiative designed to ensure that no subscriber is ever disconnected due to a low or zero balance. Globacom, in a statement in Lagos, said that the eligibility criteria for the service has been streamlined to provide... Continue
- Lagoscityreporters.com Rebrands As insidecityreporters.com To Reflect Growth And Expansionlagoscityreporters.com, one of Nigeria’s leading online news platforms, has announced its official rebrand to insidecityreporters.com effective immediately. The name change reflects the platform’s evolution to meet the demands of a changing media landscape and the entry of new ownership and investment. While the brand identity is changing, the platform’s... Continue
- Akpabio Swears-In Four Newly Elected SenatorsSenate President Godswill Akpabio has sworn in four newly elected senators who emerged victorious in the recent bye-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The new lawmakers are Senator Olaka Nwogu (PDP, Rivers South East), Senator Envulu Anza (APC, Nasarawa North), Senator Ikeje Asogwu (APC, Enugu North),... Continue
- TikToker Arraigned, Remanded In Prison For Allegedly Cyberbullying Mohbad’s WidowMICHAEL AKINOLA The Lagos State Command of the Nigerian Police have arraigned a popular TikToker Oladimeji Hammed, known online as Immunizer, at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court over allegations of cyberbullying and online harassment of Mrs. Omowunmi Cynthia Aloba, widow of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad. The... Continue
- Georgia Lawmakers Celebrate Senior Advocate Kunle Adegoke’s Contributions To Human Rights and DemocracyThe Georgia House of Representatives in the United States has honoured Mr. Adekunle Rasheed Adegoke, prominent Nigerian lawyer and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Osun Central Senatorial District in the January 2027 general election, in recognition of his contributions to the legal profession, human rights advocacy and... Continue
Entertainment
lagoscityreporters.com, one of Nigeria’s leading online news platforms, has announced its official rebrand to insidecityreporters.com effective immediately. The name change reflects the platform’s evolution to meet the demands of... Continue
The heat was high, the flavours were bold, and the pressure was sizzling as the Top 5 home cooks on MasterChef Nigeria were tasked with re-imagining beloved Buka classics in a challenge that... Continue
The second edition of the My Tasty Naija Food Festival is coming to two United Kingdom cities –London and Manchester– this summer following the success of its inaugural London... Continue
MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has announced the launch of two new Novelas+ channels in English and Portuguese. Rolling out on 1 July, the channels will be dedicated entirely to... Continue
BY BOLAJI ABIMBOLA The PR landscape is fast-changing with the adoption of digital-first approach in campaign execution. Similar to what exists in almost every profession, the way we do... Continue
Award-winning singer and songwriter, Adekunle Gold, has urged creatives to remain committed to their craft, even when recognition feels out of reach, sharing a powerful reflection on patience, excellence... Continue
Education
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe as chairman of the governing board of the National Universities Commission (NUC). He succeeds Emeritus Professor Olufemi Raphael Aina,... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State for the 2026 governorship election, Benjamin Kayode Adereti, on Monday attended the 65th... Continue
Total Child Educational Foundation (TCEF) hosted its 14th Edition of Annual Quiz & Debate Competition, an educational initiative aimed at promoting academic excellence, confidence, critical thinking, and intellectual development... Continue
BY ADEOLA LABZY When Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe appeared before the Nigerian Senate for his confirmation screening on 6 May 2026, he offered a message that stood out for its... Continue
Union Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian teachers and the wider education sector at the flag off of the 12th edition of the Maltina Teacher of... Continue
The Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has announced the commencement of entries for the 12th edition of the prestigious Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition, with submissions open... Continue
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA A Lagos Magistrate Court charge sheet dated April 8, 2026, has listed three men for arraignment over allegations of conspiracy, unlawful possession of firearms, and membership of... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The Ikeja Magistrate Court has arraigned a 42-year-old man, Kazeem Olaosebikan, over allegations of vehicle damage, theft, and conduct likely to cause breach of peace. The charge... Continue
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on Monday commenced trial of billionaire businessman, Chief Ukatu Afamefuna Mallinson, alongside two associates, Pius Enidom and Sunday Ifeanyi Ibekwute, before the... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 40-year-old man, Michael Alabi, was arraigned before a Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikeja over allegations of conduct likely to cause breach of peace and... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 28-year-old woman, Blessing Edwin, was arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ejigbo on 11th June, 2026, over allegations bordering on publication of statements alleged... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 47-year-old man, Yakubu Hammed, has been arraigned before a Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikeja over allegations of car fraud at Murtala Muhammed Airport involving... Continue
Politics
AYO GBOTOSHO Every seasoned bricklayer knows you cannot build a straight, sturdy house on a shaky foundation. No matter how beautiful the coat of paint you apply to... Continue
ABDULWAHAB AHMED Introduction Kwara APC has found itself in a serious political quagmire, and the problem did not start today. For Kwarans with ears to the political ground, today’s quagmire... Continue
EKENE OGENE PROMISE As the 2027 General Elections approach, Ndi Anambra North has a crucial decision to make—a decision that will shape the future of our people and determine... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), His Excellency, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has congratulated the Governor of Ekiti State, His... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on his resounding victory in Saturday’s Ekiti State gubernatorial election. The President commends the people of Ekiti State for their... Continue
The Youth Party has released guidelines and a timetable for the conduct of its primary elections ahead of the 2027 General Elections in the restored constituencies in Benue,... Continue
Business
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, said Nigeria’s teeming youth population remains the nation’s greatest asset, assuring foreign investors that the ready-to-learn and tech-savvy workforce can easily... Continue
BUA Foods Plc, a subsidiary of BUA Group owned by billionaire industrialist, Abdul Samad Rabiu is expanding his food manufacturing operations with the commercial reintroduction of BUA-branded rice into the... Continue
Cutix Plc, one of West Africa’s leading cable manufacturers, is transforming the Nigerian cable and wire manufacturing landscape through innovations that promote life safety, infrastructure protection and industrial growth.... Continue
Heineken N.V. has announced the nomination of Rafael (Rafa) Oliveira as the company’s new Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2026. The Supervisory... Continue
The Managing Director of ANOH Gas Processing Company (AGPC), Mr. James Makinde, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s energy security and gas-driven economic growth. Leading a senior... Continue
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL has reduced its premium motor spirit price seven days after Dangote Refinery adjusted its petrol gantry price. A market survey on Tuesday... Continue
Feature
Health
In a move aimed at strengthening voluntary blood donation awareness and supporting life-saving healthcare interventions in Nigeria, Total Health Trust (THT), A Tangerine Company and Tangerine Insurance in partnership... Continue
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the release of N21.2 million in outbreak investigation and response funds, to each state to strengthen preparedness against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)... Continue
A major outbreak of Ebola is rapidly spreading across Central and East Africa, with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the May 2026 Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency... Continue
Senior government officials, nutrition experts, healthcare professionals, regulators, development partners, and industry stakeholders Tuesday convened at the Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja for the official launch of the ‘Choose Milk... Continue
The Oyo State Primary Health Care Board organized a six-day intensive training programme on Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) for Officers on Operational Level drawn from the thirty-three... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE Nigeria’s high rate of teenage pregnancy is worsening cases of obstetric fistula, health advocates warned on Friday. They said poor maternal healthcare and delays in emergency treatment... Continue
Interview
Metro
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE The Lagos State Government has clarified that its recent engagement with transport unions across the State is not intended to replace the statutory responsibilities of the Lagos... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Allegations have surfaced over a disputed property within Victoria Creek Gardens (VCG) Estate in Rivers State, as complainants claim that Mr. Micheal Amadi-Orwu, whom they alleged is... Continue
President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has observed that social life in Abuja, the nation’s capital, is gradually returning, while criminal hideouts are disappearing. He attributed the development to good... Continue
Residents of Anjorin Community Development Association, under Baruwa Ward in Surulere 2 Constituency, have petitioned their Representative at the House of Representatives, Lanre Okunola, over the parlous state of... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Her Regal Majesty, Olori Temitope Morenike Enitan-Ogunwusi, wife of the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has been appointed Special... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has announced the opening of applications for the position of Chief Wahala Officer (CWO). This initiative is aimed at spotlighting the... 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 Favour Oghene Tejiri Ashe produced the performance of the day at the Commonwealth Games Trials, blazing to victory in the men’s 100 metres with a stunning... Continue
Buruj Football Club and Sports Academy is on the verge of sealing a major strategic partnership with Rudder Sports Management following fruitful discussions during the recent Italian Consulate General... Continue
The countdown to the biggest game in Nigerian flag football has entered its final stretch. With just five days to go until Showtime Bowl XIV, excitement is building across... Continue
The 2026 FIFA World Cup may have kicked off thousands of kilometres away in Mexico City, but Nigerian football fans have been able to follow every major moment live... Continue
Sensational Nigerian-born striker, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, is enjoying a remarkable season in Lithuania, continuing his impressive goalscoring form for O.G. Kaišiadorys with an outstanding 38 goal contributions across all... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE US-based sensation Blessing Ogundiran, is the new national champion of the 100m women race running 11.12secs in the final at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games national... 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 Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi... Continue
Nigeria took a significant industrial step last weekend as Ministers of Power Joseph Tegbe,... Continue
Digital solutions provider, Globacom, has expanded its “Borrow Me Credit” service, a strategic initiative... Continue
lagoscityreporters.com, one of Nigeria’s leading online news platforms, has announced its official rebrand to... Continue
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has sworn in four newly elected senators who emerged victorious... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Lagos State Command of the Nigerian Police have arraigned a popular... Continue
The Georgia House of Representatives in the United States has honoured Mr. Adekunle Rasheed... Continue
The Asylum and Refugee Rights Advocacy Foundation (ARRA) has challenged governments, international organizations, media... Continue
AYO GBOTOSHO Every seasoned bricklayer knows you cannot build a straight, sturdy house... Continue
UGOCHUKWU UGWUANYI While makeup is usually worn by women to enhance beauty, it is... Continue
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