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Prince Jide Kosoko Celebrates First Lady Remi Tinubu At 66, Lauds her Support for Women, Widows, Creative EconomyVeteran Nollywood actor, film producer, and respected cultural ambassador, Prince Jide Kosoko, has extended his warm congratulations to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, as she celebrates her 66th birthday. In an emotional tribute made on behalf of himself, his... Continue
Zamfara, XEJET Sign Agreement To Commence Abuja-Gusau FlightThe Zamfara State Government has signed an Air Route Development Partnership Agreement with XEJet Limited for scheduled commercial flights between Gusau International Airport and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Memorandum of Understanding signed on Monday marked an important step towards improving connectivity and facilitating business, investment, tourism and... Continue
Analysts Warn of Economic Fallout From Network DowntimeNigeria’s growing dependence on digital connectivity means prolonged telecommunications disruptions could affect businesses, jobs and household incomes, financial analysts have warned. They said micro-enterprises, Point-of-Sale (POS) operators, remote workers and digital businesses now rely heavily on telecommunications infrastructure to conduct daily economic activities. The analysts spoke during an economic... Continue
Witness Reveals How Bauchi Accountant-General Transferred State Funds To Private CompanyBY MICHAEL AKINOLA Trial of the Accountant-General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Muhammed Jaja continued on Monday, September 21, 2026 at the Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Obiora Egwuatu with a witness revealing how Jaja diverted state funds to a private company. Jaja is facing prosecution... Continue
Obasa Celebrates First Lady Oluremi Tinubu At 66, Hails Her ‘Masterclass In Public Service’Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has described the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, as a phenomenal leader and mentor whose lifetime of public service remains a masterclass in purposeful governance. In a goodwill message issued by his Chief... Continue
Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Appoints Emmanuel Onwodi Chief Operating OfficerThe Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC) has announced the appointment of renowned Public-Private Partnership and infrastructure specialist, Dr. Emmanuel Onwodi, as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening its executive leadership as it advances the development and management of the critical Benin-Asaba highway corridor. Onwodi, a chartered accountant, infrastructure... Continue
Lagos Directs Immediate Relocation of Residents In Flood-Prone Areas To Higher GroundsFollowing a new seven-day flood alert advisory (NFA-2026-2022) issued over the weekend by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), which affects Lagos and 14 other states, the Lagos State Government has directed the immediate evacuation of residents living in low-lying and flood-prone communities to prevent loss of lives and... Continue
Youth Group Defends NSCDC Leadership, Urges Support for Ongoing Investigation, Cautions Against Exploiting Miners’ Death for Political GainsThe National Association of Nigerian Youth in Development (NANYD) has issued a strong caution to Nigerian opposition political parties, urging them to refrain from exploiting the tragic deaths of 37 miners in Minna, Niger State, for cheap political points. In a press statement signed by its National President, Alhaji... Continue
Entertainment
Veteran Nollywood actor, film producer, and respected cultural ambassador, Prince Jide Kosoko, has extended his warm congratulations to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency... Continue
Sunday night’s live eviction show wasted no time getting to the business of the night. Almost as soon as the show began, Yusuf was called out of the Big... Continue
NECLive, West Africa’s leading annual gathering of entertainment and creative industry professionals, has announced its 11th edition, set to take place at Alliance Française, Lagos, on November 12, 2026.... Continue
DStv and GOtv customers in Nigeria can look forward to a refreshed package offering designed to give them more choice, more value and more control than ever before. The... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of veteran Nollywood actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, who passed away at... Continue
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has joined millions worldwide to mourn the passing of a titan of Nigerian and African cinema and theatre, Oludotun Jacobs, MFR.... Continue
Education
The ABOSCO Initiative, founded by Hon. Abimbola Osikoya, has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting families and promoting the welfare of children with the successful hosting of its... Continue
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
Editorials
Crime
KINSLEY EBERE The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned two brothers, Alao Kunle Emmanuel, 27, and Alao Victor Ifeoluwa, 24, before the Magistrate Court sitting at Ikeja over alleged... Continue
KINSLEY EBERE A 38-year-old man, Ifeanyi Christian Igwe, who allegedly paraded himself as a legal practitioner for over a decade in Abia State, has been arraigned before the Magistrate... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department, FCID Annex, Alagbon, Lagos have arrested four suspected members of a syndicate specializing in vandalizing telecommunication facilities in the South... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Two men, Augustine Chibeze, 37, and Emmanuel Emeka, 42, have been arraigned before the Ikeja Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing copper wires valued at N6 million belonging... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Drama as a 30-year-old man, Savior Sunday, has been arraigned before the Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly collecting N8 million meant for the medical treatment of his... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 37-year-old man, Olamilekan Adepoju, has been arraigned before the Ikeja Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing a Hyundai Jeep valued at N14 million and withdrawing N2 million... Continue
Politics
With barely five months to the 2027 Governorship election, Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suffered another major setback as the party’s former state Chairman,... Continue
KINSLEY EBERE The Anambra State Branch of the Civil Liberties Organisation, CLO, has expressed concern over the ongoing war of words between former Governors of Anambra State, Mr. Peter... Continue
A sociocultural group in Remoland, the Pan Remo Movement (PRM), has warned political leaders and aspirants from the zone against any attempt to derail the zoning arrangement ahead of... Continue
Gbenga Hashim Questions INEC’s Fight To Restore Provisions Court of Appeal Declared Unconstitutional
Accord Party Presidential candidate and Co-Chairman of Movement for Democratic Renewal, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has called for the disbandment and reconstitution of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over... Continue
KINSLEY EBERE Political activities in Anambra State are gaining momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is reported to be gaining ground in... Continue
The 2027 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has assured members of the party’s Campaign Council and... Continue
Business
The Zamfara State Government has signed an Air Route Development Partnership Agreement with XEJet Limited for scheduled commercial flights between Gusau International Airport and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.... Continue
Nigeria’s growing dependence on digital connectivity means prolonged telecommunications disruptions could affect businesses, jobs and household incomes, financial analysts have warned. They said micro-enterprises, Point-of-Sale (POS) operators, remote workers... Continue
Nigerian Breweries Flags Off 80th Anniversary Celebration With Nationwide Search for Shared Memories
Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has flagged off activities to mark its 80th anniversary, turning the spotlight away from itself to Nigerians who have shaped its story.... Continue
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Oliver Alawuba, has advocated for stronger trade and investment relations between Nigeria and Brazil, highlighting numerous collaboration opportunities... Continue
The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned two women before a Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly spreading false publication that Access Bank Plc is shutting down its operations.... Continue
The Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa and Chairman of the Body of Bank CEOs in Nigeria, Oliver Alawuba, has outlined a blueprint for building a resilient... Continue
Feature
Health
The Zamfara Information Technology Development Agency (ZITDA) has announced the release of the First Batch of Successful Applicants for the recruitment of Nurses and Midwives under the Hospitals Services... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, WASPEN, has officially launched Malnutrition Awareness Week 2026 with a strong call for hospitals across Nigeria to integrate... Continue
BY OLUTAYO IRANTIOLA For decades, the traditional pathway into a professional career has been relatively straightforward- attend university, complete a programme of study, graduate and enter the workforce. That... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The Oyo State Branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria will host a week-long celebration of the 2026 World Pharmacists Day from Saturday, September 19 to Sunday,... Continue
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
Interview
Metro
Following a new seven-day flood alert advisory (NFA-2026-2022) issued over the weekend by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), which affects Lagos and 14 other states, the Lagos State... Continue
The office of the Inspector-General of Police has filed a notice of withdrawal in the criminal charge filed against a Nigerian businessman, Austin Albert and one other before the... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery services platform, has called for greater collaboration among employers, investors, policymakers, and other stakeholders to create stronger ecosystems that provide more opportunities... Continue
The Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC) has appealed for patience from motorists and communities along the corridor as it prepares to accelerate construction on the 125-kilometre highway following... Continue
Social media influencer, Dorcas Adeyinka, has publicly apologised to Nollywood actress, Chief (Mrs) Lizzy Anjorin, for wading into a social media controversy involving her and other individuals, saying she... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery services platform, is gaining traction among Nigerian consumers as the country’s ride-hailing market continues to evolve, recording a 96 per cent increase in... 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
Buruj Sports Academy has announced the admission of promising young footballer, Alfred Emmanuel Francis, who has joined the academy to pursue his dream of becoming a professional footballer. ... Continue
Nigerian striker, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, continued his sensational 2026 form in Lithuania, scoring twice as O.G. Kaišiadorys thrashed FK Šumskas 5-2 away from home. The goal-poacher... Continue
Nigerian Super Falconet striker and Benfica player, Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowe, has dedicated her Most Valuable Player (MVP) earned during the mat g against England in the ongoing FIFA U-20... Continue
TAIWO ADELU Lagos has broken into the global Top 100 sports cities, ranking 90th in the 2026 Ranking of Sports Cities released by global communications firm Burson. The ranking... Continue
Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, responded in emphatic fashion on Sunday afternoon with a 10-1 victory over New Caledonia in their final Group F match at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in... Continue
Nigerian Striker, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, was once again unstoppable, firing another hat-trick and providing two assists as his team thrashed Inter Nemėnčinė 6-0 at home. The dominant performance further... Continue
World
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Vietnamese Government has pledged to deepen cooperation with Nigeria in agriculture, digital transformation, trade, investment and cultural exchanges as both countries mark 50 years of... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and the UNESCO Regional Office for West Africa convened, on 14 September, a virtual session... Continue
MUDASHIRU TAWAKALITU OLUWATOYIN A new analysis from UN Women reveals the extent of daily suffering endured by women and girls across the occupied West Bank. For women who... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Faith leaders, faith-based organisations, civil society groups and climate actors from across Africa and beyond have launched a new interfaith campaign demanding urgent, just... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA/with agency reports Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, made this reaffirmation during a meeting with the Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Nigeria has assumed the leadership of the United Nations Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34), reinforcing the country’s longstanding role in shaping global peacekeeping policy and... Continue
Latest News
Veteran Nollywood actor, film producer, and respected cultural ambassador, Prince Jide Kosoko, has extended... Continue
The Zamfara State Government has signed an Air Route Development Partnership Agreement with XEJet... Continue
Nigeria’s growing dependence on digital connectivity means prolonged telecommunications disruptions could affect businesses, jobs... Continue
BY MICHAEL AKINOLA Trial of the Accountant-General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Muhammed Jaja continued... Continue
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has... Continue
The Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC) has announced the appointment of renowned Public-Private... Continue
Following a new seven-day flood alert advisory (NFA-2026-2022) issued over the weekend by the... Continue
With barely five months to the 2027 Governorship election, Ogun State chapter of the... Continue
The National Association of Nigerian Youth in Development (NANYD) has issued a strong caution... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Hon. Akeem Olalekan Dauda... Continue
UBA
Access Bank
