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Nigerian Marketing Awards Unveils Landmark Fifth EditionNigerian Marketing Awards® (NMA), Nigeria’s premier platform for recognising excellence, innovation and impact in marketing, has announced its landmark fifth edition, scheduled to take place on Saturday, 21 November 2026, at The Jewel Aeida, Lekki, Lagos. Entries for the 2026 Awards will open on 15 August 2026 and close on 22... Continue- Abeokuta North LG Deepens Grassroots Development with Landmark Projects, Progressive Reforms and Inclusive Stakeholder EngagementThe Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Hon. Olanrewaju Ayodeji Oyegbola-Sodipo (LOS), has continued to reinforce his administration’s commitment to purposeful grassroots governance through a combination of impactful infrastructure delivery, progressive legislative reforms, and broad-based stakeholder engagement aimed at promoting sustainable development across the Local Government Area. The administration... Continue
- Globacom Leads Internet Subscriber Growth in MayDigital solutions provider, Globacom recorded the highest growth in Internet subscribers among Nigeria’s major telecommunications operators in May, adding about 1.2 million new users as the country’s total Internet subscriber base increased by 2.67 million during the month. Latest figures released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) show that... Continue
- Glo, Samsung offer data, N1m benefits to customers who preorder Galaxy Z Fold8Customers who pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or Galaxy Z Fold8 at any Gloworld outlet across the country will receive 10GB of free Glo data every month for six months, plus additional Samsung pre-order benefits valued at up to ₦1 million. This came to the fore on Wednesday... Continue
- Bandit Attack: Governor Lawal Visits Bungudu LGA, Reaffirms Commitment to Combating CrimeThe Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Dr Dauda Lawal has reaffirmed his administration’s firm policy of refusing to negotiate with or yield to criminals operating in Zamfara State. On Thursday, the governor visited Bungudu Local Government Area to offer condolences to affected families, the emirate, and the community following... Continue
- President Tinubu Commends Economic Team, NGX For Stabilising The Economy, Rebound The Stock MarketPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said growing positive reviews of the economy by experts and favourable economic indicators signal a brighter future for all Nigerians. The President, who received the Board and Management of the Nigerian Exchange Group at the State House, said all the reforms... Continue
Entertainment
Nigerian Marketing Awards® (NMA), Nigeria’s premier platform for recognising excellence, innovation and impact in marketing, has announced its landmark fifth edition, scheduled to take place on Saturday, 21 November 2026, at... Continue
Aspiring Nigerian film entrepreneurs, especially in the Niger Delta region of the country now have the golden opportunity of honing their talent, with the grand opening of WIMPRO International... Continue
BY AISHA ABUBAKAR The Nigerian film industry is in mourning following the death of popular Nollywood actress, writer and producer, Temitope Osoba. Temitope reportedly passed away Tuesday at the... Continue
Africa Magic’s flagship and longest-running drama series, Tinsel, has returned for its landmark 19th season on Monday, 3 August 2026, with brand-new episodes airing every weekday at 7:30 pm WAT on... Continue
The first official voting of Big Brother Naija Season 11 is here, and fans have the power to decide who stays in the House and who leaves the competition.... Continue
The game has entered a whole new phase in Big Brother Naija Season 11. After days of anticipation, Flora and Aikou have been confirmed as this season’s Gambits after... 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 A 53-year-old man, Anicma Chiedozie Amadi, has been arraigned before the Ojo Magistrate Court in Lagos over alleged conspiracy, fraud and stealing involving the sum of ₦8.5... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 25-year-old man, Chukwuebuka Gideon Okoli, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate Court in Lagos over alleged theft, attempted felony and conspiracy involving the sum of... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 33-year-old man, Nwobodo John, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly conspiring and assaulting a Police officer, Inspector Christiana Onogwu, while on duty... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Ibrahim Shehu, 20, and Waheed Habeeb, 19, were arraigned before a Lagos Magistrates’ Court over alleged conspiracy, stealing and receiving of electrical cables valued at N43,933,100.00 at... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Legal practitioners and civil rights groups in Nigeria are raising concerns over the increasing use of the charge “Conduct Likely to Cause Breach of Public Peace” by... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 19-year-old sales girl, Mistura Ahmed, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate Court over alleged theft of N5,200,000.00 belonging to her employer at Ile Epo Market,... Continue
Politics
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
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
Teachers in Ogun State have thrown their weight behind the governorship bid of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election, Senator... Continue
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has concluded the fifth edition of the Oloja Yayi Market Men... Continue
Chairmen and members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC in Ogun East Senatorial District of Ogun State have collapsed their political structure and decamped to work for Senator... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to close ranks, embrace reconciliation,... Continue
Business
Theparkpay Technologies Limited, a leading cross-border payments company, has launched a new digital application that opens its payment infrastructure to individuals and businesses worldwide. The company says the app... Continue
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has called on the National Assembly to scrap the current 5% ticket, charter and cargo sales charge (TSC) altogether and replace it with... Continue
AGBOGE ENIYE ESTHER A coalition of 46 civil society organisations (CSOs) has demanded a halt to oil production in Ogoniland by the Nigerian government, citing unresolved spills, lack of... Continue
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel), effective Thursday 6th of August, thereby reaffirming its... Continue
The strong financial performance recorded by many companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange in the first half of 2026 has been linked to key economic reforms implemented by President... Continue
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has revoked the operating licence of Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation over its failure to meet the statutory Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR) and appointed Senior Advocate... Continue
Feature
Health
To expand its reach in carrying out medical outreach, emergency response, and public health campaigns across Edo State, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Edo State Branch, has appealed to... Continue
Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, a medical doctor turned business magnate has funded West Africa’s first ophthalmic surgical simulation centre, naming it in memory of his late wife, Gbemisola Olutayo Olowolafe.... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with the National Malaria Elimination Programme and the... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE KARKNEE, a health device brand, has introduced the KARKNEE Superactive Series 5 Electronic Blood Pressure Monitor in Nigeria. The device is SON approved and targeted at hospitals,... Continue
GTCO Plc, a leading African financial institution with global reach, has hosted the 16th edition of its Autism Conference under the “Orange Ribbon Initiative” on July 27 and 28,... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Diabetes monitoring tools in Nigeria have expanded with the availability of the Karknee Blood Glucose Meter. The device is designed for families and healthcare facilities to check... Continue
Interview
Metro
The Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Hon. Olanrewaju Ayodeji Oyegbola-Sodipo (LOS), has continued to reinforce his administration’s commitment to purposeful grassroots governance through a combination of impactful infrastructure... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has evacuated over 18,660 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste across its disposal facilities in one week, following operational improvements at... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Solar panels are now taking centerstage across several communities in Anambra State as prolonged power outages leave residents in darkness for weeks. From Umuchu, Ekwulobia, and Aguata... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Nightmare continues for travelers on the Benin-Ore Expressway as the month of August 2026 begins with worse conditions than July. Motorists and passengers are still sleeping overnight... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Several communities across Anambra State have been busy with burial ceremonies and traditional rites in the last two weeks of July 2026 as families lay loved ones... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE At about 6:20 PM on a Thursday, Mama Bose boarded a bus in Lagos. Her destination was Owerri, Imo State. She had a bag of garri, a... 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
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Cup-holders, Super Falcons of Nigeria put up a sensational attacking masterclass at the Stade Moulay Hassan on Wednesday night, overpowering Egypt 6–2 to set up a... Continue
MUDASHIRU TAWAKALITU OLUWATOYIN World Football Summit Ambassador to Africa and CEO of F&A Sporting Management, H.E. Prince Fred Akhigbe, has leveraged his international network to secure a landmark title... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is on the verge of announcing a new sponsor ahead of the 2026/27 season, with Chairman Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye reaffirming... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The founder of the Squash Premier League and Beacon of Positivity Foundation (BOPF), Coach T. Connor Tuodolo, says the competition was established to take children off... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Nigeria has emerged as the best African nation at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, finishing seventh overall among the 72 participating nations with a total of... Continue
MUDASHIRU TAWAKALITU OLUWATOYIN Nigeria’s Super Falcons demonstrated supreme resilience, tactical discipline, and relentless determination on Saturday night, defeating the Copper Queens of Zambia 1–0 in a thrilling WAFCON group-stage... 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
Nigerian Marketing Awards® (NMA), Nigeria’s premier platform for recognising excellence, innovation and impact in marketing,... Continue
The Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Hon. Olanrewaju Ayodeji Oyegbola-Sodipo (LOS), has continued... Continue
Digital solutions provider, Globacom recorded the highest growth in Internet subscribers among Nigeria’s major... Continue
The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin... Continue
Customers who pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or Galaxy Z Fold8 at any... Continue
The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Dr Dauda Lawal has reaffirmed his administration’s firm... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD),... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 53-year-old man, Anicma Chiedozie Amadi, has been arraigned before the Ojo... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD),... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said growing positive reviews of the... Continue
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