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Nigeria@66: Olukoyede Calls for Zero Tolerance of Corruption to Drive Progress and ReformsMICHAEL AKINOLA As Nigeria commemorates its 66th Independence Anniversary, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has reiterated the need for accountable conduct and zero tolerance of corruption by every Nigerian in order to give values to the ongoing reforms of the... Continue
The UK SPI Licence: Expanding Our Global Payment Infrastructure –Theparkpay TechnologiesTheparkpay Technologies has achieved another significant milestone with the acquisition of its UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Small Payment Institution (SPI) licence. This goes beyond regulatory recognition. It strengthens our ability to connect individuals and businesses to global payment networks, currencies and markets, and reinforces our commitment to secure,... Continue
Sanitary Pads: NGO Petitions NAFDAC, SON, FCCPC Over Alleged Toxic ChemicalsThe She Mission Initiatives, a women-focused non-governmental organisation, has petitioned the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over alleged safety concerns surrounding disposable sanitary pads sold in Nigeria. In a joint administrative... Continue
From Reform To Prosperity: President Tinubu’s Independence Day Address To The NationPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, October 1, 2026, addressed the nation to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. Read full speech below: My fellow Nigerians, Sixty-six years ago today, our flag was raised, for the first time, over a free and sovereign nation. Since then, we have journeyed... Continue
Entertainment
Preparations heralding this year’s Arise Women Foundation activities is already in top gear as prominent Nigerians both within and outside the shore of the country have signified their intentions... Continue
It was a moment of excitement and celebration in Lagos on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as popular Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji, personally presented prizes to the first 10 winners... Continue
The High Court of Imo State has dismissed a fundamental rights action in which Chika B. Chukwuemeka sought US$25 million in damages against Meta Platforms Inc. over alleged... Continue
The African Union (AU) and the International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have unveiled the global calendar for the landmark 10th edition, with the main... Continue
Rising transportation costs, inadequate infrastructure and limited economic opportunities for women and young people dominated discussions at a WIMB Africa Business Roundtable, with stakeholders calling for policies that translate... Continue
Organisers of Real Talk With Kike have unveiled a high-profile lineup of speakers for the programme’s seventh anniversary celebration, which will also commemorate ace broadcaster Kikelomo Atanda-Owo Abati’s more... Continue
Education
The ABOSCO Initiative, founded by Hon. Abimbola Osikoya, has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting families and promoting the welfare of children with the successful hosting of its... Continue
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
Editorials
Crime
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 20-year-old man, Goodness Chigozie, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrates’ Court sitting in Oshodi for allegedly hacking into a crypto Trust Wallet account and stealing... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Operatives of the Idimu Division of the Lagos State Police Command have foiled an armed robbery operation, recovered two vehicles and handed them over to their rightful... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 32-year-old man, Success Obioma, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court for alleged rape, assault and obtaining money under false pretense. Obioma was brought before... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 32-year-old man, Moses Samuel Ekpe, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court over alleged conspiracy and stealing of $11,815, valued at N16,541,000, belonging to Jaz... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 38-year-old former Sales Manager and E-commerce officer of C-Way Company Nig. Ltd., Adetoye Mikail, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court over alleged misappropriation of... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six suspects believed to be members of a highly organised syndicate accused of diverting imported goods valued at over N20... Continue
Politics
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, on Wednesday, September 30, led a mega rally at Amoo Field, Orile Agege, to flag off... Continue
A Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) membership register obtained from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) does not contain the name of Hon. Ladi... Continue
Ogun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to host an Interfaith Praise and Prayer Concert on Wednesday, September 30 to seek the face of God... Continue
The Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has called on APC members and support groups in Oyo State to close ranks and deliver victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu... Continue
A political campaign founded primarily on money can never birth genuine representation. Rather, it inevitably degenerates into a trade-by-barter system of politics. When huge financial capital becomes the sole... Continue
BY DEJI MAWUTIN Last week in Episode 1, we laid the foundation for the unveiling of the 9-Point ITESIWAJU Agenda of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola YAYI, beginning with the... Continue
Business
Theparkpay Technologies has achieved another significant milestone with the acquisition of its UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Small Payment Institution (SPI) licence. This goes beyond regulatory recognition. It strengthens... Continue
Nigeria is rapidly expanding the infrastructure that keeps its digital economy running. But as connectivity becomes more deeply embedded in banking, payments, commerce, healthcare, government and business operations, another... Continue
The road to the 2026 Zenith Bank NBBF Women’s Basketball League title reaches its defining stage as the nation’s top eight teams converge on the Indoor Sports Hall of... Continue
Investor confidence in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO continues to strengthen following projections that Dangote Group is on course to generate approximately $36 billion in revenue in 2026, driven... Continue
United Nigeria Airlines has become the headline sponsor of the United Nigeria Airlines Ndigboamaka Traders Cup 2026 (3.0 Edition), a football tournament designed to unite traders from all 58... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to permanently confiscate three aircraft linked to billionaire businessman Sayyu Dantata, over an alleged... Continue
Feature
Health
Jumia Nigeria marked World Heart Day with an open health-check initiative organised in partnership with St. Emmanuel Hospital, providing members of the public, particularly people in and around... Continue
The Zamfara Information Technology Development Agency (ZITDA) has announced the release of the First Batch of Successful Applicants for the recruitment of Nurses and Midwives under the Hospitals Services... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, WASPEN, has officially launched Malnutrition Awareness Week 2026 with a strong call for hospitals across Nigeria to integrate... Continue
BY OLUTAYO IRANTIOLA For decades, the traditional pathway into a professional career has been relatively straightforward- attend university, complete a programme of study, graduate and enter the workforce. That... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The Oyo State Branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria will host a week-long celebration of the 2026 World Pharmacists Day from Saturday, September 19 to Sunday,... Continue
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
Interview
Metro
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery services platform, is set to host the third edition of its Safety Summit on October 9, in Abuja, opening up its approach to... Continue
The STEM4Climate Fellowship, Nigeria’s first cohort-based climate fellowship for women in STEM, conducted a flood, drainage, and waste mapping exercise on Saturday along Ago Palace Way, Okota, Lagos, generating... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery services platform, has been recognised as EDGE Outstanding Mobility Company of the Decade at the 2026 EDGE Awards held on Friday, September 25,... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The transformational leadership of the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Lagos State Chapter, Chief Leonard Okafor, popularly known as Oba Ojoto, is gaining massive momentum as the... Continue
KINSLEY EBERE Almost ten months after the devastating fire incident that gutted the Great Nigeria House on Lagos Island, victims and families of those allegedly affected have appealed to... Continue
Following a new seven-day flood alert advisory (NFA-2026-2022) issued over the weekend by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), which affects Lagos and 14 other states, the Lagos State... 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
Agege Local Government Area is set to host the FC27 Ultimate Edition PS5 Tournament on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Local Government Secretariat, with a total prize pool... Continue
The road to the 2026 Zenith Bank NBBF Women’s Basketball League title reaches its defining stage as the nation’s top eight teams converge on the Indoor Sports Hall of... Continue
United Nigeria Airlines has become the headline sponsor of the United Nigeria Airlines Ndigboamaka Traders Cup 2026 (3.0 Edition), a football tournament designed to unite traders from all 58... Continue
𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝟏 𝐎𝐅 𝟐 Nigeria’s long-running players’ union question returned sharply to the foreground following a 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 meeting involving representatives of the players’ bloc and the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥... Continue
ILESANMI TOMISIN ADELEKE Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa ran at world-record pace for much of the race before suffering cramps in the final two kilometers, which ended her bid to... Continue
Nigerian forward, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, continued his sensational scoring form on Sunday, September 27, 2026, as he netted a hat-trick and provided an assist in O.G. Kaišiadorys’ emphatic 8-0... Continue
World
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Vietnamese Government has pledged to deepen cooperation with Nigeria in agriculture, digital transformation, trade, investment and cultural exchanges as both countries mark 50 years of... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and the UNESCO Regional Office for West Africa convened, on 14 September, a virtual session... Continue
MUDASHIRU TAWAKALITU OLUWATOYIN A new analysis from UN Women reveals the extent of daily suffering endured by women and girls across the occupied West Bank. For women who... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Faith leaders, faith-based organisations, civil society groups and climate actors from across Africa and beyond have launched a new interfaith campaign demanding urgent, just... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA/with agency reports Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, made this reaffirmation during a meeting with the Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Nigeria has assumed the leadership of the United Nations Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34), reinforcing the country’s longstanding role in shaping global peacekeeping policy and... Continue
Latest News
Jumia Nigeria marked World Heart Day with an open health-check initiative organised in... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA As Nigeria commemorates its 66th Independence Anniversary, the Executive Chairman of the... Continue
Theparkpay Technologies has achieved another significant milestone with the acquisition of its UK Financial... Continue
The She Mission Initiatives, a women-focused non-governmental organisation, has petitioned the National Agency for... Continue
PAUL NWOSU, PhD His Excellency, Chief Willie Maduabuchi Obiano, former Governor of Anambra State,... Continue
Rivers State Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Rivers State Flood Prevention and... Continue
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Adeola Solomon Olamilekan,... Continue
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD The 2026 World Igbo Day celebration in Umuahia may have been... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, October 1, 2026, addressed the nation to mark... Continue
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