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A Brother In Purpose: President Tinubu Pays Birthday Tribute To Chief Olusegun OsobaPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to elder statesman and former Ogun State Governor, Aremo Chief Olusegun Osoba on his birthday, describing him as a “brother in purpose” and a leader whose life has been defined by service. In a personal message released from Aso Rock, Abuja, the... Continue- Ayodeji Sunbola Quietly Building One of Nigeria’s Next Global Fashion BrandsFor Ayodeji Emmanuel Sunbola, fashion has never been about making clothes alone. It has always been about building a brand that represents craftsmanship, identity and the growing influence of African creativity on the global stage. As the Founder and Creative Director of Dejaii Signature, Sunbola has spent more than... Continue
- Joke Silva, Audu Maikori, Steve Babaeko to speak at QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit 2.0Veteran 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 Creative Powerhouse Summit. Also billed to speak at the summit are technology and finance content creator Fisayo Fosudo, talent manager... Continue
- Late Adebambi Family Praises IGP Disu, DIG Ochalla Over Alleged Attempt To Dispose Deceased House By Ex-wifeThe Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Abuja, Magret Ochalla, have been commended by the family of late Olusegun Michael Adebambi, for their professionalism and integrity in handling the... Continue
- Avon Dialysis Centre Wins Dialysis Service Provider of the Year at the 2026 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence AwardsAvon 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 its commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and delivering an Excellent Patient Experience in dialysis & kidney care. The award recognises... Continue
- Countdown to 14th Women AFCON: Super Falcons To Battle Black Queens In FriendlyAFOLABI 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 in a friendly match scheduled for Casablanca on Saturday. The 10-time champions opened camp in Casablanca, Morocco’s industrial and... Continue
- Wole Soyinka At 92: Nigeria’s Literary Titan, Africa’s Conscience And Global Intellectual PowerhouseBY EHI BRAIMAH There are writers, there are intellectuals, and there are moral giants whose influence transcends literature to shape the conscience of nations. Professor Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka belongs unmistakably to the latter category. As he celebrates his 92nd birthday, the world salutes not merely Nigeria’s greatest literary icon, but one of humanity’s most enduring champions of justice, freedom and the dignity of the human spirit. For over seven decades, Wole Soyinka (Kongi) has stood as an unyielding voice... Continue
Entertainment
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
After more than a decade of celebrating the professionals working behind Africa’s biggest music successes, The Beatz Awards is expanding its vision beyond recognition, unveiling a broader platform aimed... 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
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
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 52-year-old man, Ibraheem Surajudeen Bamidele, was on Monday arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba over allegations of defilement of a minor in the... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Two men were on Monday arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ejigbo over allegations of conspiracy, break-in, theft and impersonation at No 20, Odunfa Street,... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 43-year-old man, Opeyemi Owolabi, was on Tuesday arraigned before the Ikeja Magistrate Court over allegations of conspiracy, breach of peace, willful damage, reckless driving and instigating... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 32-year-old woman, Adesina Adenike, was on Monday arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba over allegations of child abduction. The defendant was brought before... Continue
Politics
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
The Ijebu Traditional Council of Obas has unanimously endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC), 2027 gubernatorial candidate in Ogun State, Senator Olamilekan Adeola Solomon, popularly known as Yayi, and... Continue
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday formally presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, and his running mate, Mrs. Kudirat Abiodun... Continue
The Federal High Court in Abuja witnessed an overwhelming turnout on Thursday as hundreds of supporters of Accord Party presidential hopeful, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, gathered in solidarity while... Continue
Business
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
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to host the latest edition of its quarterly UBA Business Series, turning the spotlight on how businesses can... Continue
HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly Lafarge Africa Plc, says its transition to a new corporate identity marks a new phase in its growth journey and strengthens its commitment to long-term... 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
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
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Nigeria’s Junior Male Basketball Team capped a flawless run at the FIBA Africa Zone 3 U18 Qualifiers in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, finishing undefeated across four games... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, left nothing to chance as they defeated the Amazons of the Benin Republic 5-3 in Lome on Saturday to make sure of... 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
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to elder statesman and former Ogun State... Continue
For Ayodeji Emmanuel Sunbola, fashion has never been about making clothes alone. It has... Continue
Veteran actress Joke Silva, creative economy strategist Audu Maikori and advertising executive Steve Babaeko... Continue
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and the Deputy... Continue
Avon Dialysis Centre, a subsidiary of Avon Medical, has been awarded the Dialysis Service... Continue
BY MICHAEL AKINOLA Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja,... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE As part of their build-up to the 14th Women Africa Cup of... Continue
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD For decades, agriculture remained one of Abia State’s greatest economic assets,... Continue
Senator Solomon Adeola Yayi, the distinguished lawmaker representing Ogun West Senatorial District and... Continue
Wole Soyinka At 92: Nigeria’s Literary Titan, Africa’s Conscience And Global Intellectual Powerhouse
BY EHI BRAIMAH There are writers, there are intellectuals, and there are moral giants... Continue
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