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Kwara: KRM & SDP Emerging Political Force?BY ABDULKARIM ABDULFATAI Over the past few days, Kwara State’s political space has been abuzz with conversations sparked by interviews featuring Chief Iyiola Oyedepo where he claimed there is growing discontent within the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. But behind this rhetoric lies... Continue
Arise TV Award: Sanwo-Olu Hails Sports Commission For Propelling Lagos To Enviable HeightThe Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the recent award given to the Lagos State Sports Commission by the leading television in Nigeria, Arise TV, as a well-deserved honour that added another golden feather to his administration. Arise TV, the Nigerian world news channel, recognized... Continue
Ooni Applauds Agbeyewa Farms for Transforming ‘Kidnappers Axis’ Into Hectares of OpportunityThe Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II CFR, has commended Agbeyewa Farms for spearheading a revolutionary transformation of Ekiti North, an area once plagued by insecurity, into a thriving hub for cassava cultivation. During his visit to the mechanized farm, Ooni Ogunwusi... Continue
President Tinubu Commends NNPCL Over Re-Opening of Warri RefineryPresident Bola Tinubu has expressed his profound joy at the re-opening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, describing it as another remarkable achievement in 2024 that has strengthened Nigerians’ hope in his administration. Monday, the Warri Refinery returned to operation weeks... Continue
Entertainment
The wife of the immediate past president of Nigeria, Hajia Aisha Buhari, and her children, along with the governors of Kwara and Kogi, AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq and Ahmed Usman Ododo,... Continue
The 2024 edition of the iconic Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged festival was a dazzling celebration of Africa’s boundless musical genius, captivating audiences at the event’s longstanding home in Lagos, Nigeria... Continue
The 2024 Calabar Carnival and Festivals is set to reach new heights, with First Bank of Nigeria, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Zenith Bank, Nigerian Breweries, Minimie and many... Continue
In a glittering celebration that drew together international media heavyweights, thought leaders, royalty, and policymakers, Stephanie Busari was honoured for her 25 years of groundbreaking work in journalism and 16 years of distinguished service at... Continue
Sinatra Place, a popular sports bar/lounge located in the heart of Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, is ready to give Lagosians, particularly Mainlanders, a reason to celebrate this festive season. Managed... Continue
Thousands of excited Nigerians attended the opening day of the much-anticipated maiden edition of the Lagos Shopping Festival (LSF) on Monday, December 23 and were served up an electrifying... Continue
Education
The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District VI, Mrs. Mojisola Christiana Yusuff, has officially inducted 155 new teachers to the District, advising the new educators to conduct themselves in a manner... Continue
In a remarkable step towards advancing its commitment to promoting environmental education and sustainable action for pupils in target schools and their host communities, Oando Foundation, in partnership with... Continue
Occupier of Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr. Professorial Chair in Entrepreneurial Studies, University of Lagos, Professor Sunday Adebisi, has proposed a new economic model, ‘New Enterprise Nigeria’ (NEN), as an... Continue
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State wing, has commended the Oyo State Government for the recruitment of 19,500 teachers within five years of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration. The... Continue
On the occasion of International Children’s Day Henkel Nigeria, a leading German multinational renowned for its WAW, Nittol, and Got2B brands, delivered science training to pupils from Aanuoluwapo Primary... Continue
The grand finale of the platinum jubilee of Ekiti Parapo College, Ido Ekiti will hold at the school’s premises from Friday, 6 December to Saturday, 7 December, 2024. The... Continue
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 43-year old man, Abioye Oluwaseun, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly swindling a woman, Jegede Kehinde, to the tune of N9m under... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 43-year old man, Akinola Femi, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly obtaining the sum of N13m from a woman, Olushola Akinola, under... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Police operatives from the Lagos State Police Command on Christmas day foiled a robbery operation and arrested three members of a suspected armed robbery gang. P.M.EXPRESS... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR In a determined effort to sustain the fight against kidnapping, armed robbery, and other forms of criminality across the country, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force... Continue
IZUNNA OKAFOR Rev. Fr. Tobias Okonkwo, a cleric with the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, has been gunned down in Anambra State by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. This was disclosed in a... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Two days after one-eyed ex-convict, John Agbontean, was released from prison custody over armed robbery, he got arrested again for leading armed robbery operation to a church,... Continue
Politics
BY ABDULKARIM ABDULFATAI Over the past few days, Kwara State’s political space has been abuzz with conversations sparked by interviews featuring Chief Iyiola Oyedepo where he claimed there is... Continue
Sir Patrick Nnaemeka Ubajaka, also referred to as Ike Nnewi, is aspiring to represent Anambra South Senatorial District in the Senate on the platform of the All Progressives Grand... Continue
The All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday, recorded another political feat in Imo State with key figures in the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), dumping... Continue
Barr. Chidi Donald Amamgbo, a businessman and Oil Mogul, is also a highly accomplished lawyer and philanthropist with a strong educational background. He holds an LL.B from the University... Continue
IZUCHUKWU ADICHIE The Labour Party (LP) finally finds itself at an extinction juncture as the remaining foundational members and major support group in Anambra have abandoned the party... Continue
IZUNNA OKAFOR The National Chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa, has said there had been consistent attempts by some negative-minded elements to destroy the... Continue
Business
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II CFR, has commended Agbeyewa Farms for spearheading a revolutionary transformation of Ekiti North, an area... Continue
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his profound joy at the re-opening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, describing it as another... Continue
Cassava Technologies (Cassava), a global technology leader of African heritage, proudly announces three significant milestones: a substantial equity injection, the successful completion of its South African Rand (ZAR) debt... Continue
BY FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu hates to be idle. To those who have had opportunities of hanging around this leading champion of entrepreneurship in Africa, he’s said to... Continue
BY OLUFEMI SONEYE It is important to address the concerns raised in Farooq Kperogi’s recent article, “Tinubu’s Buharisation of the NNPC”, and to clarify some of the misconceptions about... Continue
OLUFEMI SONEYE It is important to address the concerns raised in Farooq Kperogi’s recent article, “Tinubu’s Buharisation of the NNPC”, and to clarify some of the misconceptions about the... Continue
Feature
Health
In 2024, Mercy Ships delivered life-changing healthcare and training across sub-Saharan Africa, marking significant milestones in its mission to provide free surgical care and build capacity in local healthcare systems.... Continue
Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, today held a health mission to raise awareness about tuberculosis and provide free medical services to residents. The initiative, led by Mrs. Abimbola Odunmbaku, Wife... Continue
The Oyo State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has taken a significant step towards improving Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM) in the state.... Continue
St. Ives Specialist Hospital has been honored as the Most Outstanding Fertility Hospital of the Year at the Dove Healthcare Awards 2024, organized by the Dove Healthcare Foundation. The... Continue
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, performed a groundbreaking of the Lagos Medipark Hospital, a game-changing healthcare hub in Africa. Lagos Medipark, which is a Private-Public... Continue
TAIWO ADELU Nigerians may soon heave a sigh of relief over HIV/AIDS health related issues as the government restated commitment towards achieving its set targets. The Federal Government... Continue
Interview
Metro
Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, has taken bold steps to enhance community welfare by commissioning a state-of-the-art public toilet and urinal facility at Ogba Bus Park. Alongside this, the council... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Ezendigbo in Ottor Awori LCDA in Lagos State, Eze Dr. Peter Olikenyi Omenife, has written a petition to the Igbo Speaking Community Board of Trustees... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The Chairman of Nze na Ozo in Umuchu town, Anambra State, Ozo Chinedu Ezeoha, a.k.a. Ijerenze, has reportedly been summoned by the DSS over the suspended proposed... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Members of the cabal hawking chieftaincy titles in Umuchu town, Aguata Local Government area of Anambra State, suffered a set back after collecting N380,000 for both the... Continue
The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has launched a special patrol operation to ensure seamless traffic management and safety during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. This... Continue
The President of the Nigeria Pitch awards, Shina Phillips, has yet again described the death of veteran journalist, Dapo Sotuminu, as painful and very sad. Phillips, who doubles... 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
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the recent award given to the Lagos State Sports Commission by the leading television in Nigeria, Arise TV,... Continue
The 2024 DAM Foundations Basketball Championship & Empowerment Programme is a huge success, and its organizers deserve a big round of applause. This fantastic event, held from December 27th... Continue
The Premier League festive fixture continues with a key match on Monday as Manchester United face Newcastle United at St James’ Park. Despite contrasting form and fortunes, both teams... Continue
Buruj Sports Academy is making waves again as seven of its standout players prepare to take their talents to European clubs come January 2025. P.M.EXPRESS reports that this achievement... Continue
Nigeria elite marathon runners most of them members of the Jos-based High Altitude Athletics Club have revealed their priority for the year 2025- competing and winning the top ten... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has thrown his weight behind early preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and other critical competitions. This much was revealed... Continue
World
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
BY WALE ODUNSI Former United States President Donald Trump, the 45th, will become the 47th U.S. President after a resounding victory against Vice President Kamala Harris, who clocked 60... Continue
The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) announced the launch of the proof-of-concept of the Global Ecosystems Atlas, the first harmonised resource dedicated to mapping and monitoring all the... Continue
The BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre together with partners from China will develop the BRICS commodities exchange system. The document was signed on the margins of the 2024... Continue
Latest News
BY ABDULKARIM ABDULFATAI Over the past few days, Kwara State’s political space has been... Continue
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the recent award... Continue
The thing with coming back home for Christmas is that it comes with a... Continue
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II... Continue
CHINONYEREM CLEVERSON “As long as you live, work and pay your tax in Abia,... Continue
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his profound joy at the re-opening of the Warri... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME As long as society remains imperfect and imperfect humans inhabit society, crime... Continue
IZUCHUKWU ADICHIE During this holiday season, many Ndi Anambra are questioning why Soludo isn’t... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 43-year old man, Abioye Oluwaseun, has been arrested and charged in... Continue
In a bid to solidify Lagos State’s position as a leading hub for commerce... Continue
UBA
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