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Lagos Declares ‘Small State Of Emergency’ On Waste ManagementGovernor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared a “small state of emergency” on waste management in Lagos State to address challenges with refuse collection and disposal. The governor made the declaration on Wednesday during an inspection of the Olusosun dumpsite in Ojota, alongside his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and the Commissioner... Continue
Four Plaintiffs Withdraw Cases Challenging Yayi’s 2027 Ogun Governorship BidFour legal actions instituted against the 2027 governorship ambition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, have been discontinued by the plaintiffs. Adeola’s Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said the withdrawals were... Continue
Dauda Lawal’s Infrastructure Agenda for Zamfara StateBY KAREN IBRAHIM When Governor Dauda Lawal spoke about infrastructure at the flag-off of one of his many road projects, he was extremely careful not to present road construction as an end in itself. His administration, he said, considers the development of urban and rural infrastructure a “development imperative”,... Continue
Nollywood Stars Turn Out In Force As 19 Premieres In LagosNollywood stars, filmmakers and leading entertainment industry personalities gathered at Fame, Lekki, Lagos, on Sunday for the Nigerian premiere of 19, the highly anticipated crime drama written and directed by filmmaker Tola Odunsi. The premiere attracted a strong turnout of industry heavyweights, with Toyin Abraham, Kunle Afolayan, Deyemi Okanlawon... Continue
Dangote Refinery IPO: Turning Everyday Fuel Buyers Into Refinery ShareholdersThe forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery presents Nigerians with a rare opportunity to transition from being mere consumers of energy products to becoming owners of one of the country’s most important industrial assets. President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, said the... Continue
Entertainment
Nollywood stars, filmmakers and leading entertainment industry personalities gathered at Fame, Lekki, Lagos, on Sunday for the Nigerian premiere of 19, the highly anticipated crime drama written and directed... Continue
Nigerian singer Specdo, real name Ajayi Solomon, is m gearing up to release a deeply personal new single titled DaBoy on September 18, drawing inspiration from the challenges,... Continue
Big Brother has revoked Nomy’s right to participate in the Big Brother Naija Season 11 game and ordered her to leave the House following her refusal to accept the... Continue
Afretrade Inc. on Monday announced the California–Lagos Business & Investment Summit, themed “Building the California–Nigeria Business Bridge,” a private sector-led gathering convening Nigerian professionals and entrepreneurs together with the global business... Continue
Hit FM, the leading radio station in Cross River State, and organisers of the Calabar Entertainment Conference & Festival (CECF) are pleased to announce the renewal of First Bank of Nigeria... Continue
All is now set for the 18th edition of ‘Arise Women 2026, a purely humanitarian programme. The annual event put together by non-profit organization ‘Arise Women Foundation’ was founded... Continue
Education
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
EBUKA ONYEKWELU, Ph.D The Government of Anambra State has moved to strengthen the Anambra State School System by aligning both public and private schools in the State with the... Continue
Editorials
Crime
Justice Friday Ogazi of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on Wednesday adjourned until September 21, 2026, hearing of pending applications in the case involving detained businessman and social media... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR Panic broke out at the Mayo-Inne Area Court in Adamawa State on August 31, 2026, after an 87-year-old man allegedly attacked the presiding judge, Judge Dauda Hamman,... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 29-year-old man was on Tuesday arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ikeja over alleged conspiracy and unlawful possession of a firearm. The legal proceeding... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 28-year-old woman, Oyetayo Caroline, was on Monday arraigned before an Ogba Magistrate Court in Lagos over alleged conspiracy and theft of ₦18,710,000 belonging to C.E.O. Global... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 46-year-old man, Sylvester Akamezie, was arraigned before Mrs. M.O. Tanimola of a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba on Wednesday over allegations of defilement involving a... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Two passengers were arraigned before Magistrate M.A. Agbaje of a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ikeja over allegations of unruly behaviour and smoking on board an Air... Continue
Politics
AISHA ABUBAKAR The North-South Alliance Support Group, in conjunction with Ndigbo in APC FCT Abuja, has formally endorsed and pledged full support for Distinguished Senator Phillip Aduda as the... Continue
AMBROSE NWAOGWUGWU The All Progressives Congress (APC), Owerri Zone, has commenced a comprehensive grassroots sensitisation and mobilisation initiative across the 234 autonomous communities in the zone ahead of the... Continue
Politics has a way of bringing experienced names back to the centre of conversation especially when the people have observed the lacuna of developmental progress in the zone. After... Continue
BY ‘DARE ODUFOWOKAN Falodun’s intervention in the discourse between me and Egbon Wale Adedayo is presented as a defence of political consistency. Fair enough. Political consistency is a legitimate... Continue
The Labour Party candidate for Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Hon. Anthony Ikenna Okafor, has pledged quality and impactful representation if elected in the 2027 general... Continue
CHINEDU ANSELM NEBEIFE Every election asks a question voters rarely stop to notice they’re answering:Are you voting for a party, or for a person? Anambra Central in 2027 will... Continue
Business
The forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery presents Nigerians with a rare opportunity to transition from being mere consumers of energy products to becoming owners of... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Revenue Monilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says its proposed oil and gas investment summit in China will showcase Nigeria’s investment opportunities and promote partnerships... Continue
Globacom’s sustained investments in network enhancement projects have significantly enhanced the quality of data services across its nationwide infrastructure. The upgrades have not only elevated customer experience, but also... Continue
Afretrade Inc. on Monday announced the California–Lagos Business & Investment Summit, themed “Building the California–Nigeria Business Bridge,” a private sector-led gathering convening Nigerian professionals and entrepreneurs together with the global business... Continue
BY SOLA ONI Some transactions raise money. Others raise the standing of a market. The Dangote Refinery IPO could be both. With 4.1 billion shares priced at ₦525 each,... Continue
Hit FM, the leading radio station in Cross River State, and organisers of the Calabar Entertainment Conference & Festival (CECF) are pleased to announce the renewal of First Bank of Nigeria... Continue
Feature
Health
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
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD The ongoing transformation of the Abia State University Teaching Hospital, ABSUTH, offers a clear indication of the attention Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s administration has continued to... Continue
Notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress, ONC, has hailed the Rivers State Government for the completion of the state-of-the-art Zonal Hospital, Omoku, describing it as... Continue
The Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening evidence-based HIV prevention strategies through improved data collection and research, as it officially flagged off the 2026 Integrated Biological... Continue
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
Interview
Metro
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared a “small state of emergency” on waste management in Lagos State to address challenges with refuse collection and disposal. The governor made the declaration... Continue
A new Nigerian mobility platform, HABRide, is set to enter Lagos’ competitive e-hailing market in November 2026, targeting one of the sector’s most persistent challenges: balancing affordable fares for... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Hon. Tokunbo Wahab, has responded to a recent video posted by social media influencer Tunde Ednut showing the... Continue
The Lagos State High Court has restrained Taiwo Ige Yusuf and other unidentified persons from further demolishing, excavating or commencing construction on a disputed property at 168 Broad... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Across Nigeria, a quiet but growing concern is emerging in many households: domestic servants and house maids who were employed to assist with chores are gradually taking... Continue
Representatives of the Bundle of Hope Child Care & Empowerment Foundation, owners of the GLOWFUX Charity Concert; members of the GLOWFUX @ 10 Planning Team; and representatives of Fanafillit... 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
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and Super Falcons forward Rasheedat Ajibade stole the spotlight on Tuesday as they were crowned King and Queen of the Pitch at the Nigeria... Continue
The Chief Executive Officer of Buruj Football Club and Sports Academy, Dr. Salaudeen Waheed Buruj, has expressed his profound appreciation to Addosser Microfinance Bank for the confidence, encouragement... Continue
Ahead of the 2026 Nigeria Basketball Federation, NBBF, election, former Plateau Peaks player, Mr. Etudaiye Suleiman Hassan, has called for fresh leadership, saying the sport needs transformation, not the... Continue
Nigerian striker, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, is on an absolute tear, firing his third consecutive hat-trick as he inspired his team to a thrilling 6–3 victory. The treble takes... Continue
At 74, the stadium roars have faded into the quiet of a solitary existence. Segun Odegbami rarely replays old matches in his head, nor does he long for the... Continue
Nigeria U-17 midfielder, Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, has caught the eye of English League One club, Stevenage FC, following an impressive outing during a recent trial in the United Kingdom.... Continue
World
RAYMOND OKOBIA Africa must move beyond merely participating in global climate negotiations and begin shaping the institutions, financing mechanisms, rules and implementation pathways that will determine its climate and... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, OIC, as a strategic platform for... Continue
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
Latest News
Chain Reactions Africa, one of Nigeria’s leading Public Relations Consulting giants, has earned another... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD),... Continue
Nigeria-born goal poacher, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, continued his sensational form on Wednesday night, 9th... Continue
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared a “small state of emergency” on waste management in... Continue
Four legal actions instituted against the 2027 governorship ambition of the All Progressives Congress... Continue
BY KAREN IBRAHIM When Governor Dauda Lawal spoke about infrastructure at the flag-off of... Continue
Nollywood stars, filmmakers and leading entertainment industry personalities gathered at Fame, Lekki, Lagos, on... Continue
In a welcome and unprecedented manner as governorship campaigns begins, four major court cases... Continue
The forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery presents Nigerians with a... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Revenue Monilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says its proposed... Continue
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