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Oando Awards Scholarships To 100 Level University StudentsThe Oando Joint Venture (JV), consisting NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited (OERNL), in demonstrating its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), has launched the 2025/2026 applications for its Tertiary Scholarship Scheme. This initiative, targeted at both the JV’s Host Communities and the country at... Continue
NOA Partners NBS to Sensitise Nigerians on GDP Rebasing ExerciseIn a renewed effort to promote transparency and citizen engagement in economic decision-making, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have jointly unveiled the critical components of the ongoing rebasing of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The collaborative initiative is designed to foster public... Continue
Mike Adenuga @72: Wealth Beyond MoneyBY ARINZE ANAPUGARS What sets him apart is not his stupendous wealth or the sprawling empire he has built. Dr. Michael Agbolade Ishola Adenuga is a man whose fortune transcends money, whose true affluence is etched in the quiet revolutions he has ignited across business, society, and the human... Continue
Entertainment
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), often compared to the Oscars, has evolved beyond a simple awards ceremony into an influential platform boosting African cinema’s global visibility. As... Continue
inDrive, one of the most downloaded ride-hailing apps in Nigeria and a global mobility platform operating across nine African countries, has brought a one-of-a-kind experience to Lagos and Abuja... Continue
The Big Weekend Xperience 3.0, the ultimate beer party designed to bring high-energy performances, immersive brand experiences, and cultural celebrations to cities across Nigeria, by Nigerian Breweries Plc has... Continue
The Easter period is for family time, good food and reflection but to make it even more memorable this year, why not take your kids to see King of... Continue
Hakama Sidi-Ali, a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) official, has won the Outstanding Spokesperson (Banking Sector) at the 2025 National Spokespersons Awards, the second in a row. Held at... Continue
Easter isn’t just about religious observance; it’s also a time for families to gather and enjoy some quality time together. What better way to do that than with a... Continue
Education
The Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele, Ibadan has concluded arrangements to begin degree-awarding programmes soon. The Provost of the College, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi disclosed this during... Continue
IKPO IGBINOBA Pupils of Masterpiece School, Gruvy Estate, Alakuko Road, Akera in Ogun State distinguished themselves at the 2025 Royal Mathematics Competition organised by Graine Royale College... Continue
Oando Foundation, an independent charity dedicated to strengthening Nigeria’s education system, has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s education sector through its innovative LEARNOVATE strategy, a five-year initiative designed... Continue
The city of Ibadan played proud host once again to the 2025 edition of The Young Orators National Public Speaking Competition, an inspiring event made possible with the continued... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Few weeks after the untimely demise of their matriarch, Mrs. Gbemisola Olutayo Olowolafe, the family has found a meaningful way to honour her memory by floating a... Continue
To accommodate more candidates preparing for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination, Ojodu LCDA has introduced afternoon classes as an extension of its Free JAMB Tutorial Programme.... Continue
Editorials
Crime
KINGSLEY EBERE A 49-year old man, Adeshina Olawale, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly luring and inserting his finger into the private part of his... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 52-year old female owner of Babs Fafunwa Millenium Secondary School, Ojodu Berger, Lagos, Mrs. Omotayo Abiodun Osunrinde, has landed in trouble for allegedly consealing the rape... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 45-year old manager of D Breeze Protection Service, Kolawole Dawodu, has landed in trouble in Lagos State after he allegedly used ghost workers to swindle the... Continue
In a landmark development, Finnish authorities have confirmed that Simon Ekpa, the controversial Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader, will be extradited to Nigeria in July 2025 to face charges related to... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 68-year old man, Olawale Lekan, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly buying stolen goods worth over N4.7m from a suspected thief. P.M.EXPRESS... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A senior Police officer, CSP Akindehin Seyi Peters, is said to be counting his losses after he was swindled to the tune of over N7.2m by two... Continue
Politics
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has announced the official nomination fees for aspirants ahead of the upcoming Local Government elections across the state. According to the... Continue
In a bold step to reinforce the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s global structure and strengthen its diaspora engagement, the party’s National Chairman, His Excellency Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje,... Continue
Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Agege Local Government Area and Orile Agege Local Council Development Area have unanimously endorsed Abdulganiyu Vinod Obasa and Akinola... Continue
As preparation for the 2027 General election gears up, Mr. Bolaji Tunji, aide to Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power has said the Minister remains the best candidate among... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Ahead of 2025 Local Government elections in Lagos State, the Labour Party has started making moves to resolve the internal leadership crisis that has thrown the party... Continue
Former President of the Ijaw Youth Council, Dr. Eric Omare, says the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) ongoing ward delineation in the Warri Federal Constituency has unsettled those who... Continue
Business
The Oando Joint Venture (JV), consisting NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited (OERNL), in demonstrating its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), has launched the... Continue
Verdant Capital has been ranked second in the Financial Advisers (Transaction Flow) category for East Africa at the 2024 DealMakers AFRICA Awards, under the General Corporate Finance sector. This ranking... Continue
NJOKU MACDONALD OBINNA In a move widely hailed as a strategic conscious awakening for oil and gas host communities in Rivers and Imo States; an oil business maverick, industry... Continue
BY EMMANUEL AKANNI When Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), was named the 2025 Spokesperson of the Year by the... Continue
BY OLUWATOMISIN AMOKEOJA In an era where global markets often dictate local fortunes, Nigeria’s ultra-wealthy have built empires rooted in the country’s soil, forging industries that not only create... Continue
In a major move to boost Nigeria’s steel industry, Chart & Capstone Integrated Ltd and China’s Sinomach-HE have signed a financial and technical cooperation agreement for the development of... Continue
Feature
Health
BY FUNSHO AROGUNDADE In advancement of integrative healthcare service and promotion of natural healing using natural solutions in Nigeria, Khasmal Holistic Naturopathic Health Center has officially opened its Lagos... Continue
The Oyo State Government has reopened the psychiatric unit of the Ring Road State Hospital, Adeoyo, after months of closure. Speaking on Friday, the Chairman, Oyo State Hospitals’ Management... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday commissioned a new ultra-modern health facility built by Avon Medical —a healthcare arm of Heirs Holdings Plc. The new... Continue
The authenticity that comes with branded products in the endorsement of regulatory agencies is what stands them out from competing brands, even counterfeits. In Nigeria, the National Agency for... Continue
Oba-Elect of Odo-Nla kingdom, Lagos, Prince Olusoga Elias Adeyemi Olowolekomoh (Fuwagbade IV) has showered praises on world acclaimed charity organisation, WaterAid for the renovation and equipping of Odo-Nla health... Continue
ADEBOWALE MUYIWA EMMANUEL Africa faces a chronic shortage of oral health workers due to underinvestment, leaving millions of people without adequate care and vulnerable to preventable oral diseases, according... Continue
Interview
Metro
In a renewed effort to promote transparency and citizen engagement in economic decision-making, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have jointly unveiled the... Continue
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, has once again visited the site of the collapsed building at 10, Oremeta Street, Ojodu Berger, where site... Continue
inDrive, one of the most downloaded ride-hailing apps in Nigeria and a global mobility platform operating across nine African countries, has brought a one-of-a-kind experience to Lagos and Abuja... Continue
A tragic building collapse occurred early Saturday at 10, Oremeta Street, Ojodu Berger, at a structure housing the Equal Rights Restaurant. Several individuals were trapped beneath the rubble,... Continue
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to complete the 68-kilometer Green Line rail project in its entirety, rather than in phases. The project, which will stretch from Marina... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 31-year old lady, Chidinma Daniel, has been arrested in Lagos State for allegedly threatening her estranged lover, Slyvia Udeaku and insisting that he must continue with... Continue
Opinions
Pictures
PHOTOS BY IGBINOSUN OSARENREN 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
ENEBEKE CLETUS CHIGOZIE Team Lagos were adjudged the second-best team at the just concluded 7th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. The Lagos State contingent had... Continue
The Executive Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr Sola Aiyepeku was at the venue of swimming events in the ongoing 7th National Youth Games on Wednesday to feel the... Continue
Team Lagos had an entertaining display on Saturday during the opening ceremony of the 7th National Youth Games holding in Asaba, Delta State. It was indeed Eko for Show... Continue
Sports
Buruj FC graduate, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, has continued to make headlines in Lithuania as he scored yet again, maintaining his impressive start to life in the II Lyga B... Continue
The third season of the MTN Champs Continental Relays kicked off with great excitement and energy in Lagos on Wednesday, April 10, drawing praise from teachers and school coaches... Continue
*Giving Back To My People Is A Passion The name AbdulGaniyu Abiodun Vinod Obasa is a household name in Agege Local Government in Lagos where a young man... Continue
The Lagos leg of the MTN Champs Season 3 Continental Relays concluded in grand style on Saturday, April 12, after days of intense track and field competitions held across... Continue
The family of late Mr Israel Menson Ehimiaghe (nee Bamawo) recently donated the N1m to Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin City, a gesture the Ehimiaghes describe as... Continue
Adeyinka Adetunji, Director of Strategic Support Services of JOF Nigeria Limited, has revealed the reasons the company has been consistent in the sponsorship of the U-13 JOF Kids Cup... Continue
World
FADEYI TOLULOPE AYOBAMI UN human rights experts has called for urgent measures to address grave violations against children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) amid escalating... Continue
The United States government is set to deport 3,690 Nigerians who are considered to be residing in the country illegally. The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said it has... Continue
Republican Donald Trump was inaugurated again Monday as the 47th United States President, calling for a “revolution of common sense” and vowing to quickly order sweeping policy changes, including... Continue
TAIWO ADELU President Joseph R. Biden has announced that the United States is providing more than $1 billion in additional humanitarian assistance to address food insecurity and other urgent... Continue
BY EMMANUEL MACRON AND BOLA TINUBU The France-Nigeria partnership is one that is rooted in mutual respect and shared values. In the present era, international relations are often framed... Continue
TAIWO ADELU The Africa Make Big Polluters Pay (MBPP) partners express deep concern regarding ongoing discussions surrounding Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, particularly as it relates to carbon markets, at the COP29 United... Continue
Latest News
The Oando Joint Venture (JV), consisting NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Oando Energy Resources... Continue
In a renewed effort to promote transparency and citizen engagement in economic decision-making, the... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME If charity, as they say, begins at home, then accountability as a... Continue
The Nigeria Police Force has said that the Force is deeply concerned about the... Continue
YESH SURJOODEEN Nigeria was host to a surge of cyber attacks in 2024, and... Continue
BY ARINZE ANAPUGARS What sets him apart is not his stupendous wealth or the... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 49-year old man, Adeshina Olawale, has been arrested and charged in... Continue
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has announced the official nomination fees... Continue
EJIKE ABANA The President General of Otolo Nnewi, and Supervisory Counsellor for Works in... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 52-year old female owner of Babs Fafunwa Millenium Secondary School, Ojodu... Continue
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