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Tinubu’s UK State Visit: Nigeria And The Subtle Power of Place MarketingBY ISRAEL JAIYE OPAYEMI A few distinct -if not distinguished- words and phrases stand out in the deluge of informed commentaries on President Bola Tinubu’s recently concluded state visit to the United Kingdom within enlightened foreign policy, global investment and marketing communications circles – historic, intentional, significant, symbolic and... Continue
Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Irele Tower By Lagos Free ZoneThe Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Friday inaugurated Irele Tower, the first commercial building within the Lagos Free Zone — a nine-storey, EDGE-certified development that sets a new standard for sustainable workspace in Lekki, Nigeria’s fastest-growing economic corridor. Irele Tower is designed to host office... Continue
NECA Commends FG On PENCOM Board InaugurationThe Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Federal Government for the inauguration of the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), describing the development as a critical step toward strengthening governance, transparency, and accountability in Nigeria’s pension industry. The Director-General of NECA, Mr. Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, in... Continue
Entertainment
MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has announced that the titles which defined Showmax will continue to be available to audiences on DStv Stream from 1 April 2026. A dedicated Showmax... Continue
The RedWolf Company, a leading digital agency in Nigeria, has been named the Best Agency Workplace in Nigeria by Agency Workplaces, a global organisation dedicated to culture recognition for... Continue
Integrated Indigo Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading full-service marketing communications consultancy firms, has once again proved its mettle as an agency to reckon with, not only in Nigeria but... Continue
Another significant global recognition has come the way of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as its reform agenda gained continental acclaim at the SABRE Africa Awards held in... Continue
A poll by renowned American technologist, educator and LinkedIn top voice, Nick Martin has revealed that Nigeria’s foremost AI educator and digital communications strategist, Dr. Celestine Achi is among... Continue
Filmhouse Cinemas has announced its “Eid at Filmhouse: Fast. Feast. Film.” campaign, introducing a thoughtfully curated cinema experience designed to reflect the spirit of the Eid season. The campaign... Continue
Education
Teachers in Oyo State have been urged to be steadfast in prayers for the State Wing Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and Oyo State. ... Continue
Powerfields Schools, a Cambridge-approved institution offering pre-school, primary and secondary education (day and boarding), has reaffirmed its commitment to raising confident, well-rounded, and future-ready learners with the successful hosting... Continue
The distribution of instructional materials to public basic schools in Oyo State received a major boost on Friday, 27th February, 2026, the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB)... Continue
The Future-X Unilever Campus Ambassadors Programme (FUCAP) by Unilever Nigeria Plc, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has now cumulatively impacted over 900,000 young Nigerians with... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI In an unprecedented and epoch-making development in the history of Ikeja Local Government, the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has... Continue
Unilever Nigeria, one of the country’s longest standing manufacturing companies, has shown its commitment to improving livelihoods and community development through a renovation project carried out in partnership with... Continue
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 37-year-old nurse, Kehinde Adesanya, has been remanded in custody for allegedly inducing abortion on a 23-year old NYSC member in Ogun State. P.M.EXPRESS reports that... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 30-year old lady, identified as Chioma, has cried out over an alleged organized scam involving one Mr. Umeh Emmanuelle, a.k.a Henry King, after she was arrested... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA “The sentence of the Court upon you, Emmanuel Akpan, is that you be hanged by the neck until you be dead, and may the Lord have mercy... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Police operatives from the Lagos State Command have arrested two women, Funke Aire, 50, and Divine Richard, 27, for allegedly abducting a 13-year old girl for undisclosed... Continue
PAUL IYOGHOJIE An Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, Lagos, Nigeria has sentenced and convicted a Female Sales Manager, Tracy Benibile to two years and two months imprisonment for stealing the sum... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 granted an order of final forfeiture of the sum of $13 million... Continue
Politics
AKEEM APENA In the evolving political landscape of Ikeja Constituency 1, leadership must not only be seen but felt through tangible impact, competence, and integrity. Engr. Oladipupo David Okeowo... Continue
In the dynamic and ever-evolving political landscape of Lagos State, one truth continues to echo across the streets, markets, and communities: leadership that delivers will always be remembered—and rewarded.... Continue
The Honourable Minister and former Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has declared that he will not contest for the governorship seat in 2027 upcoming elections, reaffirming his full... Continue
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, alongside 10 state governors including the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum formally welcomed Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, into the All Progressives... Continue
The Nigerian general election is around the corner. For the people of Saki West, Saki East and Atisbo Federal Constituency, the election seems to be a make or mar... Continue
Fresh political uncertainty is brewing in Osun State as no fewer than 18 lawmakers of the State House of Assembly are reportedly set to dump the Accord Party, barely... Continue
Business
The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Friday inaugurated Irele Tower, the first commercial building within the Lagos Free Zone — a nine-storey, EDGE-certified development that... Continue
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Federal Government for the inauguration of the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), describing the development as a... Continue
In a landmark ruling that clarifies the critical legal distinction between a “continuing injury” and the “continuing effect” of an injury, the Federal High Court in Uyo dismissed a... Continue
With Africa’s energy landscape accelerating toward new frontiers in gas, power and renewables, the continent is drawing unprecedented investor attention. Senior delegations from Nigeria, Senegal, Djibouti and Zambia... Continue
Polaris Bank has reinforced its commitment to deepen gender equity as a business and growth imperative during its 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) event, spotlighting sustained investments in women’s... Continue
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, has fixed April 30, 2026, to rule on an application by Petrocam Trading Nigeria Ltd seeking to vacate an... Continue
Feature
Health
ROBERTO TABOADA Tuberculosis remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in Nigeria. Despite continued efforts to improve detection and treatment, the country continues to carry a high... Continue
As part of activities to commemorate World Oral Health Day 2026, Pepsodent, a leading voice in oral hygiene advocacy, launched a school activation campaign in select schools across 17... Continue
Pepsodent, a leading global toothpaste brand, has officially launched its 2026 World Oral Health Day (WOHD) campaign, themed “Do The 2,” as part of efforts to promote oral hygiene... Continue
BAKARE AKEEM OLASUNKANMI More than 10 days into the latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East, health systems across the Region are coming under strain as injuries and... Continue
JUST IN: Medical And Dental Council Finds Prima Facie Medical Negligence In Chimamanda’s Son’s Death
BY MICHAEL AKINOLA The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has established a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct in the death of Master Nkanu... Continue
The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the health and education sectors as the Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan, matriculated One hundred... Continue
Interview
Metro
KINGSLEY EBERE Astute Sports administrator, Dr Jonathan Nnaji, has challenged the former President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos State, Chief Solomon Aguene, to explain to members of the public how... Continue
BY BABAJIDE FADOJU There is a particular kind of symbolism that only a city like Lagos can manufacture, raw, unscripted, and unmistakeable. When Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, flanked by his... Continue
CHUKA UBAH The fate of P.M.EXPRESS Crime Editor, Cyriacus Izuekwe, is uncertain following alleged threat to his life by self acclaimed Ohanaeze Ndigbo leader, Chief Solomon Aguene, in Lagos... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Residents of a four-estate community in Okokomaiko, Lagos, have raised alarm over alleged plans by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), to demolish their houses and... Continue
BY KAYODE ALFRED In a metropolis as dynamic and ever-expanding as Lagos, sanitation transcends routine obligation—it is a fundamental pillar of urban survival. With a population that surges into... Continue
BY PAUL IYOGHOJIE The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Mr Bakare Oki has called on the seven-passenger bus operators, popularly called Korope, still operating... Continue
Opinions
Pictures
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, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu at... 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 OKOBIA RAYMOND The Queen of Ooni of Ife, Her Regal Majesty, Olori Ambassador Dr. Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi was a guest of the Ambassador of the Russian... Continue
PHOTOS BY OKOBIA RAYMOND 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. Interestingly,... Continue
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 the President, Asiwaju... Continue
Team Lagos athletes participating at the ongoing 2nd National Para Games in Abuja are really enjoying their participation in the championship designed by the Nigerian government for the... Continue
Sports
The 2026 edition of U-13 JOF Kids Cup Tournament, which kicked off a few weeks ago, is gradually progressing to tougher stages with the Round of 16 matches scheduled... Continue
Nationwide League One side, Buruj Sports Academy, delivered a strong performance in the friendly match ahead of their campaign in the forthcoming NLO Season, losing by two goals to... Continue
AFOLABI SHAEED OLAWALE The Hydro, one of the greatest live entertainment venues on the planet, is set to host the most innovative Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony and Glasgow 2026 is... Continue
Buruj Sports Academy has officially announced that two of its standout young talents, Olayinka Habeeb Ayobami and Anjolaoluwa Josiah Idowu, are set to travel to Albania to join FK... Continue
Nigeria’s hopes of returning to the FIFA World Cup have finally collapsed after it emerged that the country’s protest against the eligibility of some players used by the Democratic... Continue
The ongoing 7th U-13 JOF Kids Cup Tournament is no doubt living up to expectations as young footballers continue to showcase their God-given talent on the pitch of... Continue
World
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
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, has met with the British Foreign Secretary to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between both countries across a broad... Continue
The war between Russia and Ukraine has long transcended the boundaries of a bilateral conflict. The active involvement of the USA and Europe is no longer a secret. The... Continue
Latest News
BY ISRAEL JAIYE OPAYEMI A few distinct -if not distinguished- words and phrases stand... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The Executive members of the Igbo Speaking Community Lagos have been thrown... Continue
The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Friday inaugurated Irele Tower,... Continue
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Federal Government for the inauguration... Continue
In a landmark ruling that clarifies the critical legal distinction between a “continuing injury”... Continue
SODIQ LAWAL The Director of Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Otunba Moses Olafare,... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 37-year-old nurse, Kehinde Adesanya, has been remanded in custody for allegedly... Continue
With Africa’s energy landscape accelerating toward new frontiers in gas, power and renewables,... Continue
As the Youth Charter marks its 33rd Anniversary, the international charity and United Nations-recognised non-governmental organisation is issuing... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 30-year old lady, identified as Chioma, has cried out over an... Continue
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