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Football Fever Peaks as StarTimes Hosts FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party, N10m Grand DrawAs the FIFA World Cup 2026 reaches its grand finale, StarTimes Nigeria has announced plans to host a major FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party alongside the grand draw of its nationwide “Watch the World Cup. Win ₦10 Million” promotion, bringing six weeks of football excitement to a... Continue- Appeal Court Restores INEC’s Timetable for 2027 General ElectionsThe Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has vacated a Federal High Court judgment that nullified timelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for the 2027 general elections. In a unanimous decision delivered on Thursday by a three-member panel, the appellate court upheld an appeal filed by... Continue
- NNPC/FIRST E&P JV Reaches Major ALEC Milestone, Begins Transplantation of 100,000 Indigenous TreesThe Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P) Joint Venture (JV) on PML 53 and PML 54, in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), has commenced the transplantation of 100,000 nursery-raised indigenous tree seedlings to designated restoration sites under its... Continue
- JUST IN: Aisha Achimugu Forfeits ₦8.9bn In Assets, Cash To FGA Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has granted a final forfeiture order for properties and cash linked to businesswoman, Ms. Aisha Achimugu, to the Federal Government. Justice Jude Onwugbuzie gave the order on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in a judgment on an application for... Continue
- Gbajabiamila Files ₦15bn Defamation Suit Against ‘Prince’ Adeyemi Matthew Over Alleged Bribery ClaimsThe Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has instituted a ₦15 billion defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. In the suit, Gbajabiamila is seeking ₦10 billion as general damages, ₦5 billion as aggravated... Continue
- 7 Days to Go: Commonwealth Weightlifting Champion Didih Backs Team Nigeria’s Medal Ambitions at Glasgow 2026AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE With just seven days until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Team Nigeria’s preparations have entered the final stretch, with Commonwealth weightlifting champion and African record holder Onome Omolola Didih expressing confidence in the team’s readiness to deliver medals for the country. One of Nigeria’s leading medal... Continue
Entertainment
Africa’s biggest reality television show, Big Brother Naija, returns for its highly anticipated Season 11 on Sunday, 26 July 2026 on DStv and GOtv. The launch show will air... Continue
Veteran actress Joke Silva, creative economy strategist Audu Maikori and advertising executive Steve Babaeko are among eight accomplished professionals confirmed as panellists for the second edition of the QEDNG... Continue
BY OLAMILEKAN CASTON-DADA In an era where visual storytelling shapes global perceptions, acclaimed Nigerian photographer and creative director, Olamilekan Olakunle Caston-Dada is championing the transformative power of tourism and... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR One of Nigeria’s most celebrated stage productions is heading to the United Kingdom! Dear Kaffy: Diary of A Single Woman, produced by Bolanle Austen-Peters Productions (BAP Productions),... Continue
Oshodi Art Gallery has officially partnered with the GLOWFUX Charity Concert with the gallery pledging a grand prize of ₦100,000 for the winner of the ongoing GLOWFUX Theme Song... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Eko Mi Awards, one of Lagos’ most anticipated annual recognition events, will hold on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Lagos.Themed “Lagos,... Continue
Education
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
Notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress (ONC), has congratulated Associate Professor Edwardson Imo on his appointment as Head of the Department of Theatre and Film Studies,... Continue
The Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, has commended the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) for suspending... Continue
Rite Foods Limited, in partnership with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has awarded N5 million each to seven top-performing matriculating students in public universities for the 2025/2026... Continue
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has suspended its withdrawal of services across Oyo State public schools following renewed engagements with the state government and assurances over measures to improve... Continue
Editorials
Crime
A Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has granted a final forfeiture order for properties and cash linked to businesswoman, Ms. Aisha Achimugu, to the... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 33-year-old man, Tunde Oshinaike, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court over alleged theft of a Kia Cerato saloon car valued at N10 million at... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Two men have been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate Court over alleged conspiracy and theft of goods valued at N6.5 million at the NAHCO Export warehouse, Lagos... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 28-year-old man, Ben Joseph, has been remanded in custody at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre by a Lagos Magistrate Court over alleged defilement of a 15-year-old girl... Continue
Online publisher Ejike Ofoegbu, who operates under the banners of Igbo Times Magazine and INews, was arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra... Continue
BY PAUL IYOGHOJIE Operatives of the Nigerian Police Zone 2 Command, Lagos, have arrested a commercial bus driver, Kabiru Olajide, 40, and charged him before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court... Continue
Politics
The Secretary to Odeda Local Government and President of the most popular political support group in Ogun Central, Redemption Mission Group (RMG), Hon. Oyekunle Adebayo JP Oba, has described... Continue
The Arewa Community in Ogun State has officially declared its support for the governorship aspiration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as... Continue
The Arewa Community in Ogun State has thrown its weight behind the gubernatorial ambition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi,... Continue
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State for the 2027 general election, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola otherwise known as Yayi, on Sunday, inaugurated a... Continue
The youth wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the renomination of Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima as victory for competence and service. Dr Dayo Israel, National... Continue
BY FEMI AREMU For every political party, the period immediately after a keenly contested primary election is often a defining moment. It is a time when leaders and aspirants... Continue
Business
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Abuja, received commendations from Deloitte Africa for the ongoing financial and fiscal reforms in the country and was encouraged to pursue a... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Abuja, received commendations from Deloitte Africa for the ongoing financial and fiscal reforms in the country and was encouraged to pursue a... Continue
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD For decades, agriculture remained one of Abia State’s greatest economic assets, sustaining rural communities and providing livelihoods for thousands of families. Yet, despite its enormous potential,... Continue
Jumia Nigeria has reaffirmed its role as one of the leading forces driving the adoption of e-commerce in Nigeria, saying sustained investment in consumer trust, local logistics and... Continue
Heineken has unveiled Bar De Change, Nigeria’s first social currency exchange, introducing a new way for travellers to enjoy familiar social experiences beyond the country’s borders. Available to Nigerians... Continue
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Nigeria Chapter has unveiled a series of strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening professional capacity, advancing industry research and preparing facility managers for Nigeria’s... Continue
Feature
Health
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
Future Perspectives, founded by Nigeria’s immediate past Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, in partnership with the Gates Foundation, convened a high-level roundtable on Innovative Financing Models for... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Wife of the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Mrs. Fausat Temitope Dauda, today organised a Maternal and Child Wellness Support Programme aimed at promoting the... Continue
The newly reconstructed Gbadamosi Primary Health Centre in Ojodu LCDA has recorded its first baby delivery, marking a significant milestone in the council’s healthcare advancement efforts. Mrs. Abidoye Temitope,... Continue
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
Interview
Metro
inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has taken a bold step in advancing driver welfare by providing healthcare coverage for 500 drivers and their families through a... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The death of a man in Uhuala, Achalla village, Umuchu, Aguata LGA, has opened a wider conversation in Anambra about where Igbo tradition ends and modern society... Continue
Dangote Industries Limited has intensified efforts to combat illegal haulage activities involving its trucks by unveiling a public whistleblowing initiative that offers a cash reward to individuals who provide... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, is expected to appear before a Lagos Magistrate Court on August 3, 2026, to testify as a prosecution witness. The... Continue
Lagos Govt Signs MoU With China Harbour, Naston Engineering To Advance Water Infrastructure Projects
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with China Harbour Engineering Company and Naston Engineering Nigeria Limited to commence scoping and definition work... Continue
Rotarian Olutoyin Mobisola Odulate was formally installed as the 66th President of the Rotary Club of Lagos on Friday 3 July 2026 at the prestigious Metropolitan Club on Victoria... 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
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 reaches its grand finale, StarTimes Nigeria has announced plans to host a major FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party alongside the grand... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE With just seven days until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Team Nigeria’s preparations have entered the final stretch, with Commonwealth weightlifting champion and African record holder... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE As part of their build-up to the 14th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals which begin in Morocco on Sunday, Cup-holders Nigeria will do battle with Ghana... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Former captain of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress and medical surgeon, Dr Sarah Ogoke OLY has been confirmed as the lead at the basketball event... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Rivers United have completed the signing of experienced central defender Muktar Muhammad from Kano Pillars FC, with an official announcement from the club expected in the... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The National Institute for Sports (NIS), under the leadership of its Director General and Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Philip Shaibu, has recorded another significant milestone with... 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
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 reaches its grand finale, StarTimes Nigeria has... Continue
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has received the Chairman of Zobis Cable Industries,... Continue
The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin... Continue
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has vacated a Federal High Court judgment... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME Online publisher, Ejike Ofoegbu, who operates under the banners of Igbo Times... Continue
The Secretary to Odeda Local Government and President of the most popular political support... Continue
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company... Continue
A Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has granted a... Continue
The Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has instituted a... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE With just seven days until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Team... Continue
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