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Senator Orji Kalu Condoles With Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi Over Mother’s PassingThe Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed sadness over the passing of Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi, mother of former Governor of Rivers State and former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi. The former Abia state governor in a statement on... Continue- Ogun 2027: Yayi Engages Egba League of Imams & Alfas, Promises Inclusive DevelopmentIn continuation of his consultation and engagement with stakeholders in the state ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), on Friday held a consultation meeting with the Egba League of Imams and Alfas in Abeokuta.... Continue
- Nigerian Guild of Editors To Hold 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture July 23The Standing Committee of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has announced the 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, July 23, 2026. The lecture will take place at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, starting at 9:00am. The theme of this year’s lecture is “The Media,... Continue
- Onikate To Honour Lagos Businessman Rilwan Bamgbala With Okanlomo TitleThe Onikate of Ikate Surulere, Oba Lateef Atanda Adams, has announced the conferment of a traditional chieftaincy title on businessman and hospitality operator Rilwan Bamgbala. His wife, Mrs. Oluwadamilola Bamgbala, will also be honoured as Yeye Okanlomo Ikate Surulere. The announcement was made to commemorate the monarch’s 10th coronation... Continue
Entertainment
Africa’s biggest reality television show, Big Brother Naija, returns for its highly anticipated Season 11 on Sunday, 26 July 2026 on DStv and GOtv. The launch show will air... Continue
Veteran actress Joke Silva, creative economy strategist Audu Maikori and advertising executive Steve Babaeko are among eight accomplished professionals confirmed as panellists for the second edition of the QEDNG... Continue
BY OLAMILEKAN CASTON-DADA In an era where visual storytelling shapes global perceptions, acclaimed Nigerian photographer and creative director, Olamilekan Olakunle Caston-Dada is championing the transformative power of tourism and... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR One of Nigeria’s most celebrated stage productions is heading to the United Kingdom! Dear Kaffy: Diary of A Single Woman, produced by Bolanle Austen-Peters Productions (BAP Productions),... Continue
Oshodi Art Gallery has officially partnered with the GLOWFUX Charity Concert with the gallery pledging a grand prize of ₦100,000 for the winner of the ongoing GLOWFUX Theme Song... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Eko Mi Awards, one of Lagos’ most anticipated annual recognition events, will hold on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Lagos.Themed “Lagos,... Continue
Education
Like great things that start from small beginnings, Faiz Bashir started FlexiSAF fourteen years ago to address the administrative problems of enrolment, grading and records in Nigerian schools. In... Continue
In today’s rapidly evolving economy, success in business demands far more than ambition. It requires strategic thinking, innovation, leadership, and the ability to adapt to an increasingly competitive global... Continue
Notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress (ONC), has congratulated Associate Professor Edwardson Imo on his appointment as Head of the Department of Theatre and Film Studies,... Continue
The Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, has commended the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) for suspending... Continue
Rite Foods Limited, in partnership with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has awarded N5 million each to seven top-performing matriculating students in public universities for the 2025/2026... Continue
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has suspended its withdrawal of services across Oyo State public schools following renewed engagements with the state government and assurances over measures to improve... Continue
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 63-year-old man, Olajide Michael, was on Wednesday arraigned before the Lagos State Magisterial Court sitting in the Lagos Magisterial District over allegations involving a 10-year-old girl.... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 23-year-old man, Jamilu Umar, was arraigned before the Ikeja Magisterial District Court over allegations bordering on breach of peace and attempted suicide at a Police facility... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 34-year-old man, Rabiu Oladipupo, was arraigned before a Lagos State Magistrate Court over allegations bordering on impersonation and unlawful possession of Nigerian Army items. The case... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 27-year-old man, Chibueze Esomo, was arraigned before a magistrate court in the Ikeja Magisterial District over allegations arising from an incident at a bar in Ogba... Continue
A Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has granted a final forfeiture order for properties and cash linked to businesswoman, Ms. Aisha Achimugu, to the... Continue
A Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has granted a final forfeiture order for properties and cash linked to businesswoman, Ms. Aisha Achimugu, to the... Continue
Politics
In continuation of his consultation and engagement with stakeholders in the state ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator... Continue
Scores of chieftains and members of the Peoples Democratic Party across eight local government areas in Ogun State have dumped the party and defected to the All Progressives Congress,... Continue
The Secretary to Odeda Local Government and President of the most popular political support group in Ogun Central, Redemption Mission Group (RMG), Hon. Oyekunle Adebayo JP Oba, has described... Continue
The Arewa Community in Ogun State has officially declared its support for the governorship aspiration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as... Continue
The Arewa Community in Ogun State has thrown its weight behind the gubernatorial ambition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi,... Continue
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State for the 2027 general election, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola otherwise known as Yayi, on Sunday, inaugurated a... Continue
Business
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has been honoured with the prestigious Eko Mi Award for his exemplary leadership and outstanding... Continue
EBUKA ONYEKWELU, Ph.D Anambra State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Arch. Okey Ezeobi has said that one of the things he has taken up as a necessary foundation towards... Continue
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has hosted another impactful edition of its quarterly UBA Business Series, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, innovators and business leaders to... Continue
Nigeria’s foremost Development finance institution, Bank of Industry (BOI) has secured a €60 million credit facility from the European Investment Bank to fund Nigeria’s cocoa and dairy value addition... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Abuja, received commendations from Deloitte Africa for the ongoing financial and fiscal reforms in the country and was encouraged to pursue a... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Abuja, received commendations from Deloitte Africa for the ongoing financial and fiscal reforms in the country and was encouraged to pursue a... Continue
Feature
Health
Avon Dialysis Centre, a subsidiary of Avon Medical, has been awarded the Dialysis Service Provider of the Year at the 2026 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA), in recognition of... Continue
In a major stride towards transforming healthcare delivery, SUNU Health Nigeria Limited, a prominent Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO), convened its second-quarter Providers’ Forum for the Lagos-Ogun region. At the... Continue
Future Perspectives, founded by Nigeria’s immediate past Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, in partnership with the Gates Foundation, convened a high-level roundtable on Innovative Financing Models for... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Wife of the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Mrs. Fausat Temitope Dauda, today organised a Maternal and Child Wellness Support Programme aimed at promoting the... Continue
The newly reconstructed Gbadamosi Primary Health Centre in Ojodu LCDA has recorded its first baby delivery, marking a significant milestone in the council’s healthcare advancement efforts. Mrs. Abidoye Temitope,... Continue
In a move aimed at strengthening voluntary blood donation awareness and supporting life-saving healthcare interventions in Nigeria, Total Health Trust (THT), A Tangerine Company and Tangerine Insurance in partnership... Continue
Interview
Metro
inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has taken a bold step in advancing driver welfare by providing healthcare coverage for 500 drivers and their families through a... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The death of a man in Uhuala, Achalla village, Umuchu, Aguata LGA, has opened a wider conversation in Anambra about where Igbo tradition ends and modern society... Continue
Dangote Industries Limited has intensified efforts to combat illegal haulage activities involving its trucks by unveiling a public whistleblowing initiative that offers a cash reward to individuals who provide... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, is expected to appear before a Lagos Magistrate Court on August 3, 2026, to testify as a prosecution witness. The... Continue
Lagos Govt Signs MoU With China Harbour, Naston Engineering To Advance Water Infrastructure Projects
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with China Harbour Engineering Company and Naston Engineering Nigeria Limited to commence scoping and definition work... Continue
Rotarian Olutoyin Mobisola Odulate was formally installed as the 66th President of the Rotary Club of Lagos on Friday 3 July 2026 at the prestigious Metropolitan Club on Victoria... 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 ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI 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
Three years ago, the vision was simple: provide a platform where talented young footballers could showcase their abilities while giving back to society through sports. Today, that vision has... Continue
SportyTV says it is on course to surpass one billion views across its digital platforms before the curtain falls on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting what the broadcaster... Continue
Nigeria U-17 midfielder, Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, has publicly expressed his appreciation to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the prompt payment of his transport allowance following the Golden... Continue
Nigeria’s promising Golden Eaglets midfielders, Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen and Fawas Ayomide Adeleke, have been recalled to the squad for the Italian Consulate General Football Tournament and Italy Pre-Season... Continue
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 reaches its grand finale, StarTimes Nigeria has announced plans to host a major FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party alongside the grand... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE With just seven days until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Team Nigeria’s preparations have entered the final stretch, with Commonwealth weightlifting champion and African record holder... Continue
World
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
BY SOLA ENIKANOLAIYE Introduction Over time, it has been observed that diplomatic terms and practices are largely misused and misunderstood in Nigeria. There are publications in the media and... Continue
MARK CARNEY “It’s a pleasure – and a duty – to be with you at this turning point for Canada and for the world. Today, I’ll talk about the... Continue
Latest News
APC Governorship Candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi, has made... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has issued a stern challenge to the... Continue
The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed sadness... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD),... Continue
In continuation of his consultation and engagement with stakeholders in the state ahead of... Continue
Notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress, ONC, has commended Pipeline Infrastructure... Continue
The Standing Committee of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has announced the 4th... Continue
The Onikate of Ikate Surulere, Oba Lateef Atanda Adams, has announced the conferment of... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has... Continue
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