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Lagos Warns Against Roadside Car Spotting, Describes Act As ‘Nuisance, Breach Of Privacy’The Lagos State Government has warned car-spotting enthusiasts to stay off public roads, describing the practice as a nuisance and a breach of privacy. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, issued the warning on Monday in a social media statement. Wahab said the government would not... Continue- Dangote Refinery Secures $1bn Backing Ahead of Planned IPOThe planned Initial Public Offering of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has taken a significant step forward with the successful completion of a US$1 billion underwriting programme, strengthening the capital markets foundation for what could become Africa’s most consequential industrial listing. The programme, structured by Marob Strategies and... Continue
- From UNIPORT To NDU: BIGI, Fearless Take Soundcity On Tour Across 20 CampusesNationwide campus experience brings music, entertainment and talent discovery to students, with opportunities for emerging artistes to win prizes and advance their careers. For Rite Foods Limited, bringing BIGI Carbonated Soft Drinks and Fearless Energy Drink to Nigerian campuses is about more than brand engagement. Through its partnership with... Continue
- FG Commissions Upgraded Ijora, Apapa Substations, Adds 208MW To Grid In LagosIn line with the resolve of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to solve structural problems that have long constrained the power sector, the Federal Government on Monday commissioned two upgraded transmission substations in Lagos, providing an additional 208 megawatts of bulk transmission capacity to one of the country’s most economically... Continue
- MTN Reinforces Commitment To Digital Education, Donates 149 MiFi Devices To TeachersMTN Nigeria has reinforced its commitment to advancing digital education through the donation of 149 MiFi devices to teachers at the fourth Digital Educator Conference & Exhibition in Lagos. The initiative is aimed at strengthening teachers’ access to reliable connectivity, enabling them to tap into digital learning resources, enhance... Continue
- The Irony Of America’s African Policy By Jibrin MosesFor decades, the United States has approached Africa as a chessboard of security partnerships, drone bases, proxy forces, and strategic corridors. What stretches across the continent today is a widening belt of state collapse, insurgency, proxy war, and foreign intervention stretching from the Atlantic coast to the Red... Continue
- NAICOM Cancels Universal Insurance PLC’s Registration , Appoints Receiver/Provisional LiquidatorThe National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has cancelled the certificate of registration of Universal Insurance Plc and appointed a receiver/provisional liquidator to commence the process of winding up the affairs of the insurance company. The cancellation, which took effect on August 14, 2026, followed the company’s failure to meet the... Continue
- Nominations Open For The 8th Edition of The TIBA Excellence Awards 2026The Iconic Brand Africa (TIBA) has officially announced the opening of nominations for the 8th edition of the TIBA Excellence Awards 2026. The awards ceremony, themed “Positioning for Influence, Leadership & Business Growth,” is scheduled to hold on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at The Zone, Gbagada. Since its inception,... Continue
Entertainment
Nationwide campus experience brings music, entertainment and talent discovery to students, with opportunities for emerging artistes to win prizes and advance their careers. For Rite Foods Limited, bringing BIGI... Continue
The Iconic Brand Africa (TIBA) has officially announced the opening of nominations for the 8th edition of the TIBA Excellence Awards 2026. The awards ceremony, themed “Positioning for Influence,... Continue
All roads lead to OJEZ Lounge, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, as The Forum by OJEZ honours Mrs. Toke Benson, Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism,... Continue
Organisers of the GLOWFUX Charity Concert have announced plans to mark the 10th anniversary of the annual end-of-year event with a blend of entertainment, culture, advocacy and humanitarian intervention... Continue
BY ADEBAYO ADEOYE I doubt the debate over who is better between the two towering figures of Juju music, King Sunny Ade and Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey, will ever... Continue
Google has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting journalism and helping build a more sustainable future for news organisations in Nigeria and across Africa through its continued partnership with the... Continue
Education
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has received the endorsement of teachers across Ogun State as their... Continue
Professor Segun Aina has officially assumed office as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second and final five-year tenure... Continue
The Nigerian Breweries–Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund (NB/FOETF) has awarded a secondary school scholarship to Ayomide Avose, a young student who gained national recognition as the keynote speaker at... Continue
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has signed a series of Executive Orders establishing a new governance framework for education in the state. The orders cover financing, school protection,... Continue
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK, has appointed Nicholas “Nicky” Okoye as a visiting senior lecturer, effective immediately, as part of efforts to expand its focus on digital assets and capital... Continue
EBUKA ONYEKWELU PhD Ahead of school closure this week, the Government of Anambra State has reemphasized its position on graduation ceremonies for nursery, primary, and junior secondary school pupils,... Continue
Editorials
Crime
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU, of the Ogun State Police Command have recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of two suspected members of... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has dismantled an international drug trafficking cartel and arrested a Lagos-based socialite, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, widely known as “KC Luxury”... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Police at Area ‘M’ Command, Idimu, have arraigned a 65-year-old woman, Kudirat Tajudeen, before a Lagos Magisterial District court sitting in Ejigbo for allegedly printing and posting... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Police at Area ‘M’ Command, Idimu, have arraigned one Tajudeen Umaru before a Lagos Magisterial District Court over allegations of conspiracy to commit felony, stealing, and impersonating... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 34-year-old man, Uzokwe Franklyn Izu, was arraigned before the Ojo Magistrate Court over alleged theft of goods valued at ₦6,175,000 belonging to his employer, Belik Intercontinental... Continue
The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation of a suspect, Haruna Yusuf and multiple undeclared foreign currencies: $73,000, £15,957 & 827,800... Continue
Politics
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party winner of the Osun State governorship election. Adeleke secured re-election after polling... Continue
Fresh allegations have thrown the African Democratic Congress (ADC) into turmoil following claims that the party’s poor showing in several of its traditional strongholds during Saturday’s Osun governorship election... Continue
Comrade Yahaya Majeed has characterized the job creation initiative proposed by Najeem Salam, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for governor, as a viable method for addressing poverty and... Continue
ADC FELLOWS, a political movement committed to the development, protection and advancement of democracy in Nigeria, has petitioned the President of the United States, **Donald J. Trump*, over what... Continue
Ahead of the campaign for 2027 General Election, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP structure in Ogun State faces imminent collapse amidst massive decamping of key party leaders and their... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has inaugurated a seven-member National Reconciliation Committee to address grievances arising from its recently concluded party primaries and to strengthen unity within... Continue
Business
The planned Initial Public Offering of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has taken a significant step forward with the successful completion of a US$1 billion underwriting programme, strengthening... Continue
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has cancelled the certificate of registration of Universal Insurance Plc and appointed a receiver/provisional liquidator to commence the process of winding up the affairs... Continue
United Nigeria Airlines has pledged N20 million to sponsor the prestigious annual Chinua Achebe Prize for Fiction, administered by the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) for the next 10... Continue
Ten weeks after the Supreme Court dissolved an asset freeze on Nestoil Limited, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has facilitated the recovery of US$60 million from the... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME Demonstrating a bold push to position Anambra State as a globally competitive, technology-driven economy, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has concluded a high-level strategic engagement tour of Silicon... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, is taking Anambra’s future global to Canada as part of the Federal Government delegation to the... Continue
Feature
Health
Lagos State Government has intensified monitoring of major healthcare infrastructure projects as the 280-bed Ojo General Hospital approaches completion, while construction of the new 180-bed Somolu General Hospital progresses,... Continue
The Remi & Lara Olowookere Foundation has broken ground for the construction of the Lara Olowookere Specialist Hub (LOSH), a specialist Oncology Support and Advocacy facility being donated to... Continue
The leadership of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Rivers State Branch, has met with the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga Adepoju Adewole, to express concerns over... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The Geneith Health Competition (GHC) has mobilised Nigerian students to lead the fight against malaria as the country marks International Youth Day 2026. With the theme “Different... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The cost of healthcare in Nigeria has become so severe that some private hospitals in Abuja are now taking security measures to prevent patients from leaving at... Continue
Atunse Healthcare Ltd. was launched in Lagos today with a commitment to manufacture and distribute advanced regenerative biologics in Nigeria, and to train the Nigerian scientists and clinicians required... Continue
Interview
Metro
AISHA ABUBAKAR A 60-year-old housewife, Hadiza Abdullahi, has approached a Shari’a Court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna, seeking the dissolution of her 35-year marriage and the return of the dowry... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE For many Nigerians, freedom after prison should mean a fresh start. But for some former inmates, the prospect of release brings anxiety, and a number even choose... Continue
The Onitele of Itele-Otta Awori Kingdom, Oba Dr. Ademola Eletu-Ashorotalaya, Ashorotalaya I, has commended Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for awarding the contract for the immediate rehabilitation of... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery services platform, has revealed that clothing and footwear emerged as the most frequently delivered items through its courier service in Nigeria during the... Continue
Mrs. Rasheedat Amoke Beyioku, a native of Abeokuta, Ogun State, has marked her 50th birthday with a special thanksgiving service, celebrating five decades of life, faith and cherished... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE In many communities across Anambra State, burial ceremonies have quietly become a source of survival for some residents battling economic hardship in Nigeria. From Umuchu, Ekwulobia, and... 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
The Chief Executive Officer of renowned Buruj Football Club and Sports Academy, Dr. Waheed Salaudeen, is marking his birthday today while on transit to London. Dr. Salaudeen,... Continue
Young football talent, Iyida Jacob Obiora, is celebrating his 15th birthday today with a major milestone in his career as he departs Nigeria for the United Kingdom to take... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Ranchers Bees FC have officially unveiled midfielder Tijjani Kabiru as their latest signing ahead of the 2026/27 NPFL season. The talented midfielder, who previously featured for... Continue
MUDASHIRU TAWAKALITU OLUWATOYIN The British High Commission in Nigeria has praised the National Sports Commission, NSC, for the impressive performance of Team Nigeria at the just concluded Commonwealttth Games... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Team Nigeria continued its impressive campaign at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene as Success Oyibu and Miracle Ezechukwu produced outstanding performances in the women’s... Continue
MUDASHIRU TAWAKALITU OLUWATOYIN With a ticket to next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup finals at stake, champions Nigeria will take no prisoners when they confront neighbours and rivals Cameroon... Continue
World
DUMO CHIZUBE HOPE The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to promoting peace, security, democratic governance and sustainable development across Africa through... Continue
OKOBIA RAYMOND Renewable power projects can now seek credits under the Paris Agreement’s carbon market, after the UN Body overseeing the mechanism adopted a new methodology for grid connected renewable electricity. This decision reflects the Article 6.4 Supervisory... Continue
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
Latest News
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU, of the Ogun State... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Rite Foods Limited is taking its brands, BIGI Carbonated Soft Drinks and... Continue
The Lagos State Government has warned car-spotting enthusiasts to stay off public roads, describing... Continue
The planned Initial Public Offering of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has taken... Continue
Nationwide campus experience brings music, entertainment and talent discovery to students, with opportunities for... Continue
In line with the resolve of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to solve structural problems... Continue
MTN Nigeria has reinforced its commitment to advancing digital education through the donation of... Continue
For decades, the United States has approached Africa as a chessboard of security... Continue
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has cancelled the certificate of registration of Universal Insurance... Continue
The Iconic Brand Africa (TIBA) has officially announced the opening of nominations for the... Continue
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