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Two Weeks On: Eleko (Oba Esugbayi) Keeps Cinemas Buzzing NationwideTwo weeks after its release, Eleko (Oba Esugbayi) continues to enjoy strong momentum at the box office, with audience excitement growing steadily since its opening day. Across cinemas in Lagos, Ibadan, Benin, Osogbo, Akure and other cities, moviegoers have kept up the energy that defined its debut weekend—filling halls,... Continue
Adron Homes Celebrates Chairman, Aare Emmanuel King At 51The management and staff of Adron Homes and Properties Limited have joined family, friends, associates, and well-wishers across the globe to celebrate their Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, as he marks his 51st birthday. In a statement released by the company, the milestone was described as... Continue
Flutterwave Secures Nigerian Banking License To Accelerate Payment EfficiencyFlutterwave Inc., Africa’s leading payments technology company, has secured a Nigerian banking license. This license enables the company to hold funds and deposits directly, strengthening its financial infrastructure across its largest market and enabling more efficient financial services and settlement flows for consumers, businesses and enterprises. Historically, global payment... Continue
Forest Security Service Seeks Collaboration with EFCC in Anti-corruption FightThe Nigerian Forest Security Service, NFSS, has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes in the country. The request was made on Thursday, April 2, 2026, when NFSS Commander-General, Adewole Joshua Osatimehin, led a delegation of his... Continue
President Tinubu: FG To Deploy AI-Enabled Camera Networks To Combat Insecurity In PlateauPresident Bola Tinubu has assured the people of Plateau State that the Federal Government will deploy an artificial intelligence-enabled network of over 5,000 digital cameras to help law enforcement agencies combat insecurity in the state. President Tinubu gave the promise in his address during his visit to Jos on... Continue
INEC Dismisses Calls For Chairman’s Removal, Clarifies Misconception Over Voter RevalidationThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reacted to recent public statements by political actors alleging partisan bias, calling for the removal of Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan,the Chairman of the Commission on account of the decision of the Commission to obey the recent Court of Appeal Judgment. In a... Continue
APC To ADC: You’re The Author of Your FateQuite apart from being an assembly of Nigeria’s most confused and desperate politicians, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has distinguished itself as a peddler of rabid conspiracy theories about what the All Progressives Congress (APC) is or is not doing to undermine the party. In a statement released Thursday... Continue
Entertainment
Two weeks after its release, Eleko (Oba Esugbayi) continues to enjoy strong momentum at the box office, with audience excitement growing steadily since its opening day. Across cinemas in... Continue
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
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
The Nigerian Forest Security Service, NFSS, has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes in the country.... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Two men, Manuel Daniel,22 and Jide Fadoju, 34, have been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing company’s machines worth N12.8m belonging to Tess Piping... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 70-year old landlady, Comfort Obadele and her accomplice, Dickson Maxwell, 54, have landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly conspiring and forcefully ejecting tenant without... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Two married men, Oladimeji Kayode, 58 and Afolabi Peter, 54, have landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly engaging a 16-year old girl severally in sex... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The Commissioner of Police Tactical Squad team, Gbagada, Lagos led by CSP Fagade Mutiu, had a nasty experience after his team arrested a suspect, Derick Joseph and... Continue
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
Politics
A popular political movement in the Oke Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State has thrown its weight behind the ambition of Dr Bashiru Omolaja Bolarinwa to be... Continue
A new political force poised to reshape the political landscape of Obingwa and Abia South ahead of the 2027 elections is steadily taking shape, following Chief Solomon Nwaigwe’s decision... Continue
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
Business
The management and staff of Adron Homes and Properties Limited have joined family, friends, associates, and well-wishers across the globe to celebrate their Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Aare... Continue
Flutterwave Inc., Africa’s leading payments technology company, has secured a Nigerian banking license. This license enables the company to hold funds and deposits directly, strengthening its financial infrastructure across... Continue
Justice Dehinde Dipeolu sitting at the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday ordered the appearance of 16 alleged contemnors, including top officials of Stanbic IBTC Bank... Continue
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the successful conclusion of the banking sector recapitalisation programme initiated in March 2024. According to the apex bank, over the 24... Continue
The Lagos State High Court, sitting in Tapa Area of Lagos Island, has ordered the freezing of all bank accounts linked to oil tycoon, Kunle Abiodun Enitilo and... Continue
Nigeria’s digital banking revolution is raising the stakes for consumer trust. The question is whether the industry is rising to meet them. Nigeria’s relationship with digital banking has changed... Continue
Feature
Health
OWUPELE BENEBO The Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, has emphasized the urgent need to strengthen the health workforce as a critical step toward... Continue
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
Interview
Metro
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday postponed his scheduled trip to Iperu, Ogun State, on Thursday to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport. Instead, he will... Continue
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
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
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) GB, the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola globally, will be the Official Soft Drinks Partners to the... Continue
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
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
Two weeks after its release, Eleko (Oba Esugbayi) continues to enjoy strong momentum at... Continue
The management and staff of Adron Homes and Properties Limited have joined family, friends,... Continue
Flutterwave Inc., Africa’s leading payments technology company, has secured a Nigerian banking license. This... Continue
The Nigerian Forest Security Service, NFSS, has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial... Continue
President Bola Tinubu has assured the people of Plateau State that the Federal Government... Continue
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reacted to recent public statements by political... Continue
Quite apart from being an assembly of Nigeria’s most confused and desperate politicians, the... Continue
EMEKA OPARAH Even as the echoes of intercepted missiles and drones reverberate across Dubai,... Continue
NIVEA’s landmark ₦3 Billion National Consumer Promotion has reached its twelfth draw, setting the... Continue
CHUKA UBAH The Lagos State High Court has ordered Chief Solomon Aguene and Chief... Continue
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