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Dangote Completes Nigeria’s Longest Concrete RoadThe Dangote Group has completed Nigeria’s longest rigid pavement located in Kogi State. It is the first of its kind, top engineers say. The 43KM Obajana-Kabba road constructed by Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has been described by motorists as the country’s most strategic highway that is aiding travellers between the North... Continue
247 Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Women Receive Nigerian Govt Cash GrantThe Minister of Fed Min of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq has launched the Federal Government Special Cash Grant for Rural Women at the Fulani settlement of Hutawa near Birnin Kebbi. About 247 Fulani women under the umbrella of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association... Continue
Zeta-Web Introduces ‘Z-Force’, Low-Priced, Superfast Internet SolutionsZeta-Web Nigeria Limited, an indigenous Information Technology (IT) firm in Lagos, has reiterated its commitment to bring robust broadband and internet solutions that would ease productivity for Nigerians in the post Covid-19 work place. The company has introduced Z-Force, a super-fast internet service designed for Nigerians working from home... Continue
OSOM Games For Armed Forces, Paramilitary Holds In AbujaAfter several postponements occasioned by the covid-19 pandemic, the city of Abuja is finally set to host the OSOM Games from the 20th- 24th January 2021 with a record 15 events to be completed for by members of the armed forces and the paramilitary. According to a statement by... Continue
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Ready In December –FGMr. Funsho Adebiyi, Nigeria’s Coordinating Director, Highway Construction and Rehabilitation has said that the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway will be completed and totally opened to traffic in December. Adebiyi, who spoke against the backdrop of an inspection tour of the ongoing Lagos-Ibadan Expressway rehabilitation and reconstruction project, said the dual carriageway... Continue
Entertainment
Looking to unwind this weekend? Well, you have come to the right place! We have selected a few movies to help you breeze through your weekend. From action... Continue
MultiChoice is delighted to bring back the hugely popular Step Up campaign offer to its DStv and GOtv customers this January. The Step Up campaign offer gives all active... Continue
Afro-pop singer, Adeola Adeyemi Olamide popularly known as Yemzzy has announced a release date for his debut project, an extended playlist titled “Son Of Moses”. Yemzzy, who also unveiled... Continue
Africa’s longest running and most successful drama series, Tinsel, is set to air its 3000th episode on Thursday 21 January 2021, at 7:30 PM on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv... Continue
Star actress and filmmaker Stephanie Linus is furthering her cause as an environmental activist with the focus this time on wildlife conservation and efforts to reduce climate change impacts.... Continue
Exactly this date last year, quintessential Fuji Lord, King Wasiu Olasunkanmi Marshal popularly known as K1 De Ultimate was bestowed with the honour as the first Mayegun of Yorubaland by His... Continue
Education
The Government of the State of Osun has directed schools across the state to reopen on Monday January 18 for the continuation of first term of the 2020/21 academic... Continue
The Universal Basic Education Commission and the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, is set to commence implementation of two hundred and seventeen projects in Oyo... Continue
The Lagos State Government has announced that all public and private schools below tertiary level in Lagos State remain closed indefinitely due to the second wave of the COVID-19... Continue
Winners have emerged at the grand finale of the Y2020 essay competition amongst students of Primary, Junior and Senior Secondary Schools in Lagos State. Adekola Samuel of Oke-Odo Snr.... Continue
For finishing with the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.95 on a scale of 5.0, Oladimeji Shotunde, the best graduating student of the Lagos State University (LASU), has... Continue
Following weeks of spelling a broad selection of fascinating words, 15-year-old girl of Starville School, Abuja has emerged winner of the 2020 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee. The competition which... Continue
Editorials
Crime
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE An ex-bank staff, Moses Keffi, has confessed why he turned to an armed robber after he was arrested during a robbery incident along Ife-Ibadan Expressway in Ile-Ife,... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Facts have emerged on why a single mother, Miss Imole Sesan, locked a shop belonging her late father’s sister, Mrs. Remi Joseph, from outside then poured petrol... Continue
LUCKY LAWAL The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has again reiterated the Command’s commitment to eradicate traffic robber in Lagos State. The Police boss made the... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Facts have emerged on how a wanted and notorious kidnapper, Dauda Yusuf, who had been on the Police wanted list, was arrested by men of the Edo... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The Lagos State Police Command has commenced investigation after a tunnel was discovered at Orile area of the State, allegedly used by ritualists in dealing with human... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Facts have emerged on how a Billionaire business mogul, Chief Leo Anuforo, was assassinated by unknown gunmen in Imo State. P.M.EXPRESS reports that Chief Anuforo was murdered... Continue
Politics
A chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC), Hon. Abdullahi Ayinde Enilolobo, has debunked a story allegedly credited to him that he claimed that the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf... Continue
Current and former Speakers of various legislative houses in the south-western part of Nigeria have agreed to unite in support of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, National Leader of the... Continue
A group within the All Progressives Congress in Anambra State, Anambra G-24, yesterday held its maiden meeting with the resolve to contribute its quota towards the entrenchment of an... Continue
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has warned all those who are planning to foment trouble within its rank and file to desist immediately or face the consequences of their... Continue
BY OLUMUYIWA JIMOH At this time in our history and the trajectory which various forces are pulling and shaping our nation; lucidity and clarity of thoughts are required to... Continue
Barring a last-minute change, the National Convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress will hold on or before June 30, 2021, as the party’s membership registration and revalidation exercise... Continue
Business
Zeta-Web Nigeria Limited, an indigenous Information Technology (IT) firm in Lagos, has reiterated its commitment to bring robust broadband and internet solutions that would ease productivity for Nigerians in... Continue
President Muhammadu Buhari was been honoured for his contributions to the start of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), alongside 9 other African leaders including Nigeria’s Dr Akinwumi... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Indeed, life is an irony. It is hard to grasp that from a heart that arbors the deepest desires often comes the deadliest hate. This iconic Socrates... Continue
The Cross River State Government has received a World Bank grant of $20.4 million which it said would be used to fund the N281 billion 2021 budget of the... Continue
Heirs Holdings, the leading African strategic investor, in partnership with affiliated company, Transcorp Plc, Nigeria’s largest publicly listed conglomerate, announced Friday the unconditional acquisition of a 45% participating interest... Continue
Kaspersky experts expect growing economic turbulence along with the impact of COVID-19 to contribute to an increase in cybercrime across South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria this year. “Even though every... Continue
Feature
Health
DOYIN OKUPE Have you been wondering why ordinary folks seem to be less affected by COVID-19? Whenever my drivers, house helps and security come back from their leave at... Continue
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday commissioned Armoured Shield Isolation Centre in Victoria Island. The isolation centre is a purpose-built medical facility equipped with ICU capacities... Continue
Many Nigerians can barely afford to feed themselves each day. Over 82 million Nigerians live on less than $1 a day. Add a pandemic to the mix and those... Continue
A Nigerian stand-up comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba, has urged Nigerians to be cautious and keep safe, saying COVID-19 pandemic is real. Akpobome, who claimed that he just... Continue
As Lagos continues to record an increase in COVID-19 positive cases in recent weeks suggestive of a second wave, the State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said... Continue
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday commissioned a Permanent Triage and Oxygen Therapy Centre at Eti-Osa Local Government to provide swift emergency oxygen therapy to residents who... Continue
Interview
Metro
The Minister of Fed Min of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq has launched the Federal Government Special Cash Grant for Rural Women at the... Continue
A chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC), Hon. Abdullahi Ayinde Enilolobo, has debunked a story allegedly credited to him that he claimed that the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The operatives of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have arrested a 58-year old, Pastor Francis Abayomi, for allegedly engaging and defiling a 7-year old girl.... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 36-year old man, Peter Moses, has confessed that he actually raped and impregnated his 17-year old daughter but pleaded for forgiveness over the dastardly act. P.M.EXPRESS... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Police operatives from Ikotun Division in Lagos have arrested two women, Omololu Felicia and Kayode Opeyemi, for assault by forcefully stripping a lady, Quadiri Mariam, naked in... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Finally, the 15-year-old marriage between a mother of two, Mrs. Olubunmi Faseyitan, and her husband, Kolawole, has ended after the wife confessed before the Court that she... Continue
Opinions
Pictures
When the late Chief Sehindemi Awe Olubiyi (JP) was buried in Lagos recently, it was indeed a celebration of life. With strict compliance to COVID-19 protocols, the deceased wife,... Continue
Rev. Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi, the General Overseer of Love of Christ Generation Church, United Kingdom, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission and a host... Continue
SUNDAY AKINTOYE Students of Lagos secondary schools were at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan despite the heavy rain on Sunday. Dignitaries, fans and students defied the heavy... Continue
Beer brand, Life Lager pulled off an exciting idea and surprised consumers in Owerri and Awka with a stunning recreation of the Niger Bridge made completely out of crates.... Continue
Accord Party Governorship candidate in Kwara State, Prince Ayorinde Adedoyin has attributed the poor industrial base of the state to lack of ideas by the successive administrations since 1999... Continue
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organization (PPCO) decries the stoppage of transactions on all accounts belonging to PDP Vice presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, wife, his family... Continue
Sports
After several postponements occasioned by the covid-19 pandemic, the city of Abuja is finally set to host the OSOM Games from the 20th- 24th January 2021 with a record... Continue
Five-time world champions Nigeria zoomed into the final of the WAFU U17 Cup Tournament in Lome, Togo on Friday, following a 1-0 win over Group A winners Burkina Faso... Continue
Italian Serie A and Premier League matches continue this weekend with GOtv bringing all matches live to its customers from 15 to 18 January 2021. There are two standout... Continue
On Thursday, the Director of Buruj Sports Academy, Dr. Waheed Salaudeen, met with a renowned business mogul, Alhaji Alaka Abayomi Kamaldeen, the MD/CEO of Alaka Oil & Gas, who... Continue
A Lagos based amateur II club, FC Robo Warriors will have their hands full when they confront William Fela FC in the opening match of Extra Quality invitational pre-... Continue
ADEBOBOLA ALAWODE A boxing enthusiast, Olusegun Akinola-Osan has revealed why he is supporting and promoting boxing in Lagos State. Akinola-Osan, who has been promoting boxing in Lagos State for... Continue
World
Twitter’s chief executive Jack Dorsey on Wednesday defended the platform’s decision to suspend United States President Donald Trump’s account indefinitely but also said it sets a dangerous precedent. Twitter... Continue
The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed shock at the massacre of civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and called on the authorities to bring the perpetrators... Continue
Four people died and 52 were arrested after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the United States Capitol on Wednesday to stop Congress from certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s election... Continue
Nineteen high achieving, low-income students from southern Nigeria have received full scholarships totaling $2.17 million to attend American universities and colleges for the 2020/2021 academic session. This feat was... Continue
Few hours after Joe Biden was declared winner of 2020 America general election, former president, Barack Obama has some strong words of advice for the president-elect. Obama told the... Continue
Joe Biden, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. President, has launched an official transition website, www.buildbackbetter.com. The move comes as votes are still being counted in many states and the... Continue
Latest News
The Dangote Group has completed Nigeria’s longest rigid pavement located in Kogi State. It is the... Continue
The Minister of Fed Min of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya... Continue
NJOKU MACDONALD OBINNA It was indeed, a December to remember in the Onuoha Dynasty... Continue
Zeta-Web Nigeria Limited, an indigenous Information Technology (IT) firm in Lagos, has reiterated its... Continue
GREAT IMO JONATHAN This is Enugu, the capital city of South Eastern Nigeria in... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The Lagos State Government has commenced implementation of the earlier directives by... Continue
After several postponements occasioned by the covid-19 pandemic, the city of Abuja is finally... Continue
Mr. Funsho Adebiyi, Nigeria’s Coordinating Director, Highway Construction and Rehabilitation has said that the... Continue
ADAMU TILDE Time and tide are two phenomena that can neither be wished away... Continue
– SECURITY The Executive Governor of Imo State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma, as an... Continue
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