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NECA Leads Organized Businesses To Enugu Governor, Advocates Stronger CollaborationOrganized Businesses in Enugu State, led by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) South-East Geographical Zone, paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Executive Governor of Enugu State, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors. In his remarks, the President, NECA,... Continue
Oando Foundation Awards ₦20m To 10 Young Innovators, Rollout New Cohort of the Green Youth Upskilling ProgrammeOando Foundation has awarded ₦20 million in grants to 10 outstanding young innovators following the successful completion of the pilot cohort of its Green Youth Upskilling Programme (GYUP). The announcement was made at a close-out ceremony in Lagos, where the Foundation also unveiled a new cohort that will train... Continue
Nigeria, US Deepen Cooperation On Security, Counterterrorism As Ribadu Meets Vice President VanceNigeria and the United States are forging ahead in deepening cooperation on security, counterterrorism, regional stability, and strategic partnership. Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, who undertook a three-day working visit to the United States from May 4 to May 6, held a series of high-level engagements... Continue
Sahara Group Foundation Commissions Two Go-Recycling Hubs In Ojodu To Deepening Sustainable Waste ManagementReinforcing its commitment to expanding community access to sustainable waste management solutions, Sahara Group Foundation, the social impact vehicle of global energy and infrastructure conglomerate Sahara Group, has commissioned its 18th and 19th Sahara Go Recycling Hubs in Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State. The Sahara Go... Continue
AGN, India Seal Partnership To Deepen Nollywood-Bollywood CollaborationIn a landmark diplomatic and creative engagement aimed at strengthening cultural ties between Nigeria and India, the Actors Guild of Nigeria has initiated a strategic partnership discussion with the Indian High Commission focused on film, cultural diplomacy, creative enterprise, and international collaboration between Nollywood and Bollywood. The high-level meeting,... Continue
Immaculate Conception College Old Boys Sets For 2026 Annual Convention In LagosThe Immaculate Conception College Benin Old Boys Association (ICCOBA) has officially announced its Annual Convention 2026, scheduled to hold from November 12 to 15, 2026, at the Airforce officers Mess, Kofo Abayomi, Victoria Island, Lagos. The convention is expected to convene alumni of Immaculate Conception College from across Nigeria... Continue
Oyo Guber 2027: Adelabu Set For Formal Declaration, Says, I’m Returning With Greater Experience, DeterminationImmediate past Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has formally announced his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In an official invitation issued ahead of the event, Chief Adelabu invited party leaders, stakeholders and members of... Continue
Entertainment
In a landmark diplomatic and creative engagement aimed at strengthening cultural ties between Nigeria and India, the Actors Guild of Nigeria has initiated a strategic partnership discussion with the... Continue
The Immaculate Conception College Benin Old Boys Association (ICCOBA) has officially announced its Annual Convention 2026, scheduled to hold from November 12 to 15, 2026, at the Airforce officers... Continue
The conversation about what happens to an actor’s face when they are not on set has moved from a distant debate to a very real concern. Actors around the... Continue
Singer, songwriter and leader of the SB Live Band, Seun Bankole, is set to take the stage at one of the leading mainland hospitality and entertainment outfits in Lagos,... Continue
Humans have a special talent for being the architects of their own suffering, and Africa Magic’s Dividends has assembled the finest collection of such people in one place for... Continue
It was 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 3 and the Muson Centre wasn’t hosting a conference. It was hosting a confession. Imperfectly Awesome Conversations 4.0. Gathered were CEOs, bankers,... Continue
Education
The Immaculate Conception College Benin Old Boys Association (ICCOBA) has officially announced its Annual Convention 2026, scheduled to hold from November 12 to 15, 2026, at the Airforce officers... Continue
The TYO 2026 National Competition concluded with an impressive showcase of oratory, critical thinking, and a compelling demonstration of the skills developed by participants during a four-day intensive boot... Continue
The quiet community of Mpape, Abuja, witnessed an extraordinary moment of hope, transformation, and renewed possibility as the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) Worldwide, Galleon Bay Deck, officially commissioned... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has appointed Professor Victor Ifeanyi Obiora Ndirika, a renowned Agricultural Engineer and eminent scholar, as the... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has announced that the Anambra State Government will provide full academic sponsorship for 37 first-class graduates of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU).... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made new appointments for the National Examination Council (NECO), the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE), the Federal Polytechnic in N’yak Shendam, Plateau State,... Continue
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 26-year old man, Wisdom Ifeanyi, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly engaging a 27-year old lady in sex romp in a hotel. ... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 31-year old man, Stephen Bona, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly engaging a 15-year old girl in sex severally before it later got... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 46-year old man, Iwuala Onyebuchi, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly luring and forcing an 8-year old girl to suck his dick for... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Nearly five months after Lucky Amauche Ezeji was shot dead in Kwale, Delta State, his family says justice remains elusive, with no arrests or thorough investigation by... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 30-year old man, Mutaru Ojo, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly defiling a 10-year old student inside the bush. P.M.EXPRESS reports that... Continue
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has convicted a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman on the 12-count charge of money laundering to a tune of N33.8 billion... Continue
Politics
Immediate past Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has formally announced his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State under the platform of the All Progressives... Continue
Every politics is local. Understanding the culture and mindset of a place is essential if politics is to thrive. In Bauchi, elite manipulation in candidate selection has rarely succeeded.... Continue
CHUKA UBAH The Igbo Community in Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency of Lagos State has publicly denied any ties with Isaac Adewale Nnaji, stating that he is not of Igbo origin... Continue
Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, formally submitted President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nomination and expression of interest forms to the national officers of the ruling All... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), yesterday joined fellow Executive Chairmen and Chairpersons of Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Democracy all over the world is a game of numbers. So, it is the desire of every political party or politician to have the attention of the... Continue
Business
Organized Businesses in Enugu State, led by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) South-East Geographical Zone, paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Executive Governor of Enugu... Continue
Oando Foundation has awarded ₦20 million in grants to 10 outstanding young innovators following the successful completion of the pilot cohort of its Green Youth Upskilling Programme (GYUP). The... Continue
FirstHoldCo Plc. on Thursday announced its audited results for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, posting a full year revenue of N3.4 trillion with the growth driven by... Continue
A Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has ordered the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to immediately implement the Host Communities Development Trust provisions under the... Continue
Set to scale both production and digital capacity across its Nigerian operations, Heirs Energies – a Lagos-headquartered indigenous energy company – has deployed Starlink-powered connectivity to transform asset management... Continue
For over a decade, Nigeria’s e-commerce growth has largely been concentrated in major cities. In places like Lagos and Abuja, doorstep delivery, app-based payments, and Black Friday deals are... Continue
Feature
Health
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area, Lagos State, Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, has expressed commitment to implementing an initiative by the Lagos State government to reposition Primary... Continue
VIYA Health Nigeria, in partnership with Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Government of Nigeria in expanding access to high-quality family planning solutions. This follows... Continue
As the global community commemorates World Malaria Day 2026, under the theme “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must,” Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited is calling for... Continue
Ojodu LCDA has advanced its community healthcare drive, with 50 residents benefiting from its ongoing free breast screening exercise at the Ogba Primary Health Centre (PHC). The initiative is... Continue
Maternal Mortality is defined by the World Health Organization as “the death of the woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration... Continue
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Ben Black, has disclosed that Africa will be central to the success of future global economic growth and... Continue
Interview
Metro
SlumPact Initiative, a newly established non-governmental organisation, has officially launched in Nigeria with a strong commitment to transforming underserved and informal urban communities across the country. The organisation enters... Continue
The IBWU (It Begins With U) Foundation, a Canada-based registered Charity and Not for Profit also operating as a Nigerian based non-governmental organization, has officially partnered with the Kemi... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Serious allegations of extortion and abuse of power have emerged against officers at the Ogombo Police Division, with multiple reports claiming that accident victims are being financially... Continue
Residents of Ojodu LCDA have shown strong commitment to environmental cleanliness by actively participating in the monthly Environmental Sanitation Programme, in line with directives from the Lagos State Government... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), today led a high-powered team of political office holders and council staff in the... Continue
The President General of notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress, ONC, Amb Comrade Emeni Ibe (JP AP), has highly commended the Executive Chairman of ONELGA, Sir... 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
AFORLABI SAHHED OLAWALE On Friday, 12 June, at 13:30 local time, Canada will take centre stage as it hosts its opening ceremony for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, welcoming... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE In the quest to achieve the Nigeria Basketball Federation’s (NBBF) long-term vision of building a world-class basketball structure and teams capable of competing at the highest... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of the Federation’s Technical and Development Committee for the appointments of Abdu Maikaba and... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE In exactly six months, eight International Olympic Committee (IOC) Young Leaders from Africa, Europe and the Americas will head to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) to... Continue
FADEYI TOLULOPE AYOBAMI Team Nigeria showcased its competitiveness in a thrilling series of performances at the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, securing major qualifications and delivering standout... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Nigeria yet again proved to be the powerhouse in African women wrestling after emerging overall winners in the Women category of the African Wrestling Championships held... Continue
World
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
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has outlined the country’s job-creation strategy, emphasising that sustainable employment growth is being driven by far-reaching macroeconomic reforms under the Tinubu... Continue
Latest News
Organized Businesses in Enugu State, led by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) South-East... Continue
AFORLABI SAHHED OLAWALE On Friday, 12 June, at 13:30 local time, Canada will take... Continue
Oando Foundation has awarded ₦20 million in grants to 10 outstanding young innovators following... Continue
Nigeria and the United States are forging ahead in deepening cooperation on security, counterterrorism,... Continue
Reinforcing its commitment to expanding community access to sustainable waste management solutions, Sahara Group... Continue
The President General of notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress, ONC,... Continue
In a landmark diplomatic and creative engagement aimed at strengthening cultural ties between Nigeria... Continue
The Immaculate Conception College Benin Old Boys Association (ICCOBA) has officially announced its Annual... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 26-year old man, Wisdom Ifeanyi, has been arrested and charged in... Continue
Immediate past Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has formally announced his intention to... Continue
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