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Specdo Turns Pain, Personal Setbacks Into Forthcoming Single DaBoyNigerian singer Specdo, real name Ajayi Solomon, is m gearing up to release a deeply personal new single titled DaBoy on September 18, drawing inspiration from the challenges, disappointments and defining experiences that have shaped his journey. In a recent interview, Specdo described the forthcoming music record as... Continue
HABRide Enters Lagos e-hailing Market, Targets Fare Pressure, Driver EarningsA new Nigerian mobility platform, HABRide, is set to enter Lagos’ competitive e-hailing market in November 2026, targeting one of the sector’s most persistent challenges: balancing affordable fares for passengers with sustainable earnings for drivers. The company’s entry is coming as the economics of urban transportation remain under pressure,... Continue
The Lagos Card Won’t Rewrite Ogun History: Facts, Not Political Archaeology, Should Judge YayiBY ‘DARE ODUFOWOKAN Falodun’s intervention in the discourse between me and Egbon Wale Adedayo is presented as a defence of political consistency. Fair enough. Political consistency is a legitimate subject for public debate. But consistency cannot be established by selectively remembering history, nor can political criticism be strengthened by... Continue
Nomy Rejects Benchwarmer Position, Loses Right to Participate in Big Brother Naija Season 11Big Brother has revoked Nomy’s right to participate in the Big Brother Naija Season 11 game and ordered her to leave the House following her refusal to accept the Benchwarmer position on Monday night. Nomy was assigned the title of ‘Benchwarmer’ after her performance in Monday night’s Head of... Continue
BREAKING: APC Withdraws Petition Challenging Governor Adeleke’s Re-election VictoryBarely 24 hours after the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal displayed two petitions challenging the reelection victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke, the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday withdrew its suit. Reports have it that APC and Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) challenged the outcome of the election in suit... Continue
Appeal Court Affirms Ex-NEXIM Bank MD, Orya’s 490 Years Jail Term for N2.4b FraudJustice Muhammed Danjuma of the Court of Appeal, Abuja on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, affirmed the conviction and sentence of a former Managing Director of Nigeria Export Import Bank, NEXIM, Robert Orya by Justice F.E. Messiri of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Abuja. Orya was convicted and... Continue
Ogombo Land Case: Enforcement Of Court Judgment UnderwaySequel to the judgment of Lagos High Court delivered on November 12, 2024, the enforcement of the judgment on the Ogombo land in Eti-Osa, Lagos State, is now being carried out following the said decision of the Court. The case involved interests connected to the historic estate of Late... Continue
Globacom’s Network Investments Deliver Superior Data Experience, Surge in SubscribersGlobacom’s sustained investments in network enhancement projects have significantly enhanced the quality of data services across its nationwide infrastructure. The upgrades have not only elevated customer experience, but also driven a remarkable increase in data subscriptions. Over the past year, Globacom carried out extensive modernization initiatives, including the expansion... Continue
Entertainment
Nigerian singer Specdo, real name Ajayi Solomon, is m gearing up to release a deeply personal new single titled DaBoy on September 18, drawing inspiration from the challenges,... Continue
Big Brother has revoked Nomy’s right to participate in the Big Brother Naija Season 11 game and ordered her to leave the House following her refusal to accept the... Continue
Afretrade Inc. on Monday announced the California–Lagos Business & Investment Summit, themed “Building the California–Nigeria Business Bridge,” a private sector-led gathering convening Nigerian professionals and entrepreneurs together with the global business... Continue
Hit FM, the leading radio station in Cross River State, and organisers of the Calabar Entertainment Conference & Festival (CECF) are pleased to announce the renewal of First Bank of Nigeria... Continue
All is now set for the 18th edition of ‘Arise Women 2026, a purely humanitarian programme. The annual event put together by non-profit organization ‘Arise Women Foundation’ was founded... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Businesswoman and Group Chief Executive Officer of Felak Concept Group, Aisha Achimugu, has been honoured with the Trailblazer Award by Daily Times Nigeria as part of activities... Continue
Education
The Oyo State Government has expressed readiness to partner with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and Think Equal Organisation, USA, on the implementation of a Social and Emotional... Continue
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
Editorials
Crime
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 46-year-old man, Sylvester Akamezie, was arraigned before Mrs. M.O. Tanimola of a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba on Wednesday over allegations of defilement involving a... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Two passengers were arraigned before Magistrate M.A. Agbaje of a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ikeja over allegations of unruly behaviour and smoking on board an Air... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Kudiwave Technologies Ltd. is facing questions over the ownership and control of a PalmPay account that police investigators allege received ₦750.37 million traced to a suspected digital-banking... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 25-year-old man, Dayo Adeniyi, was arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba over allegations of breaking into a church and stealing property worth ₦100,000... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 25-year-old man, Suleiman Qudus, was arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba over allegations of conspiracy and unlawful possession of 19 pieces of live... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 40-year-old man, Falowo Musibau, was on Monday arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court over alleged attempted rape of a 31-year old lady in the Ifako area... Continue
Politics
BY ‘DARE ODUFOWOKAN Falodun’s intervention in the discourse between me and Egbon Wale Adedayo is presented as a defence of political consistency. Fair enough. Political consistency is a legitimate... Continue
The Labour Party candidate for Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Hon. Anthony Ikenna Okafor, has pledged quality and impactful representation if elected in the 2027 general... Continue
CHINEDU ANSELM NEBEIFE Every election asks a question voters rarely stop to notice they’re answering:Are you voting for a party, or for a person? Anambra Central in 2027 will... Continue
As political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 Ogun State governorship election, the Chief of Staff to the Senator representing Ogun West, High Chief Kayode Odunaro, has called... Continue
HON VITALIS UZOMA OPARA The road to 2027 in Imo East Senatorial District, otherwise known as Owerri Zone, has begun with an unusual clarity. For the first time in... Continue
The Oluwagbenga Michael Abiola Campaign Organisation (OMACO) has announced the appointment of Hon. Sola Osolana as the Director-General of the campaign for Hon. Oluwagbenga Michael Abiola, popularly known as... Continue
Business
Globacom’s sustained investments in network enhancement projects have significantly enhanced the quality of data services across its nationwide infrastructure. The upgrades have not only elevated customer experience, but also... Continue
Afretrade Inc. on Monday announced the California–Lagos Business & Investment Summit, themed “Building the California–Nigeria Business Bridge,” a private sector-led gathering convening Nigerian professionals and entrepreneurs together with the global business... Continue
BY SOLA ONI Some transactions raise money. Others raise the standing of a market. The Dangote Refinery IPO could be both. With 4.1 billion shares priced at ₦525 each,... Continue
Hit FM, the leading radio station in Cross River State, and organisers of the Calabar Entertainment Conference & Festival (CECF) are pleased to announce the renewal of First Bank of Nigeria... Continue
Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has reported a strengthened financial position in the first half of 2026, emerging debt-free with improved cash generation, positive retained earnings, and... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Two passengers were arraigned before Magistrate M.A. Agbaje of a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ikeja over allegations of unruly behaviour and smoking on board an Air... 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
A new Nigerian mobility platform, HABRide, is set to enter Lagos’ competitive e-hailing market in November 2026, targeting one of the sector’s most persistent challenges: balancing affordable fares for... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Hon. Tokunbo Wahab, has responded to a recent video posted by social media influencer Tunde Ednut showing the... Continue
The Lagos State High Court has restrained Taiwo Ige Yusuf and other unidentified persons from further demolishing, excavating or commencing construction on a disputed property at 168 Broad... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Across Nigeria, a quiet but growing concern is emerging in many households: domestic servants and house maids who were employed to assist with chores are gradually taking... Continue
Representatives of the Bundle of Hope Child Care & Empowerment Foundation, owners of the GLOWFUX Charity Concert; members of the GLOWFUX @ 10 Planning Team; and representatives of Fanafillit... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Casket dealers across the Southeast say 2026 has been their busiest year in recent memory, with demand up an estimated 15% to 20% compared to 2024 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
The Chief Executive Officer of Buruj Football Club and Sports Academy, Dr. Salaudeen Waheed Buruj, has expressed his profound appreciation to Addosser Microfinance Bank for the confidence, encouragement... Continue
Ahead of the 2026 Nigeria Basketball Federation, NBBF, election, former Plateau Peaks player, Mr. Etudaiye Suleiman Hassan, has called for fresh leadership, saying the sport needs transformation, not the... Continue
Nigerian striker, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, is on an absolute tear, firing his third consecutive hat-trick as he inspired his team to a thrilling 6–3 victory. The treble takes... Continue
At 74, the stadium roars have faded into the quiet of a solitary existence. Segun Odegbami rarely replays old matches in his head, nor does he long for the... Continue
Nigeria U-17 midfielder, Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, has caught the eye of English League One club, Stevenage FC, following an impressive outing during a recent trial in the United Kingdom.... Continue
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
World
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, OIC, as a strategic platform for... Continue
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
Latest News
Nigerian singer Specdo, real name Ajayi Solomon, is m gearing up to release... Continue
A new Nigerian mobility platform, HABRide, is set to enter Lagos’ competitive e-hailing market... Continue
BY ‘DARE ODUFOWOKAN Falodun’s intervention in the discourse between me and Egbon Wale Adedayo... Continue
Big Brother has revoked Nomy’s right to participate in the Big Brother Naija Season... Continue
Barely 24 hours after the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal displayed two petitions... Continue
Justice Muhammed Danjuma of the Court of Appeal, Abuja on Tuesday, September 8, 2026,... Continue
Public Affairs Analyst, Olalekan Oni, has commended the Minister of Interior, Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo,... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The Women Leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Lagos State, High Chief Princess Rosemary... Continue
Sequel to the judgment of Lagos High Court delivered on November 12, 2024, the... Continue
Globacom’s sustained investments in network enhancement projects have significantly enhanced the quality of data... Continue
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