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Much Ado About Meddlesome Minions, And Messengers of MisinformationBY TAYO WILLIAMS There is a growing phalanx of pseudo-intellectuals parading the social media space with faux and fictitious knowledge of the indigenous oil and gas industry, and it is scary because of the grave danger they portend and present for the average Nigerian. From X (formerly known as... Continue
Nigeria Pitch Awards Organizers Announce Plans for 11th Award Ceremony*Voting Begins 25th November 2024 Organizers of the prestigious Nigeria Pitch Awards have announced plans to host the 11th edition of the annual football awards. Speaking in the nation’s capital, Abuja, Shina Philips, the President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, stated that arrangements, including the hosting an award Conference, have... Continue
First-ever Capital City Race Ikeja 2024 Holds Saturday In LagosLagos metropolitan city is breaking a new ground in its bid to have a healthy population with the Capital City Race Ikeja 2024 holding this weekend. The 10km race is another opportunity for the citizens of the state to test their fitness level and enhance a wellness and well-being... Continue
Disputed 5.3bn Shares: Court Again Adjourns Barbican/FBN Holdings’ Suit To Jan. 20, As Ecobank’s Recusal Motion Still PendingJustice Ayokunle Faji has again adjourned the further proceedings in a suit filed against First Bank of Nigeria Holdings Plc (FBN Holdings) by an investment firm, Barbican Capital Limited, over the dispute that arose on 5, 386, 397, 202 billion shares, to 20th January 2025. Justice Faji adjourned... Continue
Entertainment
As part of the government effort to strengthen the global appeal and sustainability of the Calabar Carnival, the Cross River State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding... Continue
MultiChoice Nigeria, the leading pay-TV service provider, has announced the extension of the Supa Plus Golden Window for the festive season. Customers can continue to enjoy the GOtv Supa+... Continue
Netflix said 60 million households worldwide had tuned in for the highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, and the event peaked at 65 million... Continue
While Nigerian music keeps gaining global recognition and acceptance, there are many people working tirelessly behind the scene in making things to happen and propelling the career of... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Industry leaders, stakeholders, and creative minds from across the country gathered at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos for the 4th edition of the Peace... Continue
The Africa Tech Festival Awards 2024 took place on 13th November, 2024, at the stunning Bay Hotel in Camps Bay, Cape Town, celebrating exceptional technological advancements and expertise... Continue
Education
Academic sessions are to begin at the Osi and Ilesha Baruba Campuses of the Kwara State University as the State Government ramps up massive infrastructural development on the campuses,... Continue
ONOGWU MUHAMMED In line with his promise of continuity and consolidation, as well as his Persistent commitment to advancing education in Kogi State, the Chief Servant of Kogi... Continue
In a recent event held at the Capital Club in Lagos, Woodhall Capital International Foundation hosted Dr. Anthony Wallersteiner, head of The Stowe Group, alongside his team from the... Continue
After a period without a substantive VC, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe, on Tuesday 29th October, 2024, appointed... Continue
Billionaire businessman and philanthropist Femi Otedola has announced the donation of another faculty of engineering complex worth N3.7 billion to Augustine University at Ilara Epe in Lagos. Otedola, who... Continue
ASR Africa, a foundation owned by billionaire industrialist, AbdulSamad Rabiu has conferred the Abdul Samad Rabiu Achievers Award to 40 mentees who completed its three-month programme at the Al-Qalam... Continue
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Police operatives from Gender Section of the Lagos State Command have uncovered how three young students and school security guard gang raped an 18-year old girl... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 28-year old man, Sunday Sagbo, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for stealing building materials worth over N4.5m bought for the church construction as... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 16-year old boy has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly luring and engaging a 13-year old girl in sex inside the church. P.M.EXPRESS reports... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A man, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka, has fallen ill and was taken to the hospital after a 53-year old woman, Igboh Mary, allegedly slapped him severally, held and pressed... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A female Police Inspector, Itunuola Amarachi, attached to Idimu Division of the Lagos State Command had a nasty experience as he went to effect the arrest of... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A LASTMA official, Daniel Olusegun, was seriously brutalized and injured with his uniform torn while attempting to apprehend a driver over a traffic offence on the highway... Continue
Politics
NJOKU MACDONALD OBINNA As close observers and analysts; including the conservatives of Imo political leadership discourse, have continued to watch rather with keen interests the clandestine projections of most... Continue
The distinguished lawmaker representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Senator Solomon Adeola, has called on all eligible voters in Ogun West senatorial district to vote for all APC candidates... Continue
COMR. OMOBONI OLUSOLA JOSEPH Continuity is the key to good governance because it ensures stability and consistency in policy implementation and administration. His Excellency Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa is a... Continue
Further boost has come for the chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Abeokuta North Local Government, Hon. Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo, as various market, artisan and youth groups,... Continue
Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State received unprecedented support from the people of Owo when he was on campaign tour of the local government on Monday. It was... Continue
The prospect of electoral victory in the forthcoming November 16 local government election in Ogun State got brighter for Hon. Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate... Continue
Business
BY TAYO WILLIAMS There is a growing phalanx of pseudo-intellectuals parading the social media space with faux and fictitious knowledge of the indigenous oil and gas industry, and it... Continue
Justice Ayokunle Faji has again adjourned the further proceedings in a suit filed against First Bank of Nigeria Holdings Plc (FBN Holdings) by an investment firm, Barbican Capital... Continue
FREDRICK NWABUFO Housing is a human, psychological, and social need. It is a rudimentary component of existence and human dignity. It is as essential as life. Nigeria does have... Continue
As part of its commitment to deepen the growth and sustainability of micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) on the continent, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA)... Continue
Barely two months after the September completion deadline flop, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has explained why it could not deliver the much-awaited Port Harcourt Refinery Company.... Continue
Africa Tech Festival 2024 wrapped up last week, marking the most successful edition in the event’s 27-year history. Organised by Informa Tech, the event is Africa’s most extensive showcase... Continue
Feature
Health
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the 250-bed hospital abandoned by the previous administration, located at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, would be partially opened in March 2025, while... Continue
In an inspiring act of public service, Hon. Kafilat Ogbara, Member of the House of Representatives (MHR), has partnered with the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria, to provide a... Continue
In a remarkable demonstration of community impact and commitment to health care, the Heal the World Foundation, in partnership with Tola Olukilede Ministries International, inaugurated substantial legacy projects at... Continue
TAIWO ADELU The CEO of the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), Mr. Nqobile Ndlovu, MPH, has called on government or the 54 African nations to pay premium... Continue
Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals, one of the largest private tertiary healthcare providers in West Africa, has once again made history by earning the prestigious Gold Seal of Approval from Joint... Continue
DR WALT JOHNSON When discussing global health crises, it is common to think of infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. Yet, what many don’t realize is that... Continue
Interview
Metro
Six political wards in Ona-Ara Local government area have been certified open defecation-free (ODF) by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF, on Monday. Equally, two political... Continue
The Director General of the Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, has called on Lagosians to take responsibility and be more safety-conscious as the end of the year approaches. ... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The 2-year old marriage between a couple, Ige and his wife, has been dissolved following constant fighting as the wife claimed that the only way to force... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The crisis at the Aguiyi Ironsi International market at Ladipo Market took another dimension over attempts by their Chairman, Chief Chukwuma Onyebinanma, to conduct election in total... Continue
The management team of Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources led by the Honourable Commissioner, Hon. Barr. Tokunbo Wahab, has conducted inspection tour across Eti Osa... Continue
In a flagrant disregard for a Supreme Court ruling, officials of the Lagos State Government on Friday forcibly entered the premises of Admiralty Fleet Limited (BICS Garden), located... Continue
Opinions
Pictures
PHOTOS BY IGBINOSUN OSARENREN 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
ENEBEKE CLETUS CHIGOZIE Team Lagos were adjudged the second-best team at the just concluded 7th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. The Lagos State contingent had... Continue
The Executive Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr Sola Aiyepeku was at the venue of swimming events in the ongoing 7th National Youth Games on Wednesday to feel the... Continue
Team Lagos had an entertaining display on Saturday during the opening ceremony of the 7th National Youth Games holding in Asaba, Delta State. It was indeed Eko for Show... Continue
Sports
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Lagos Chapter is in mourning following the sudden passing of veteran journalist and member, Dapo Sotiminu, who died on Wednesday after a... Continue
*Voting Begins 25th November 2024 Organizers of the prestigious Nigeria Pitch Awards have announced plans to host the 11th edition of the annual football awards. Speaking in the nation’s capital,... Continue
Lagos metropolitan city is breaking a new ground in its bid to have a healthy population with the Capital City Race Ikeja 2024 holding this weekend. The 10km race... Continue
BY AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos chapter in collaboration with the Foreign Relations Team of Pan African American Chamber of Commerce (PAACC)... Continue
The duo of Oladele Kekere and Mokwue Justina have emerged Champions in men’s and women’s categories in the judo event at the Lagos 2024 Blind Sports Fiesta tagged “Hope... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The influence of Nigeria has been strengthened in Modern Pentathlon Governance on the African Continent following the election of Dr Jonathan Nnaji as the Vice President of... Continue
World
BY WALE ODUNSI Former United States President Donald Trump, the 45th, will become the 47th U.S. President after a resounding victory against Vice President Kamala Harris, who clocked 60... Continue
The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) announced the launch of the proof-of-concept of the Global Ecosystems Atlas, the first harmonised resource dedicated to mapping and monitoring all the... Continue
The BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre together with partners from China will develop the BRICS commodities exchange system. The document was signed on the margins of the 2024... Continue
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Beijing, China, emphasized the importance of global collaboration in achieving shared progress and prosperity. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit... Continue
GODKNOWS IGALI Recent developments around the world have continued to spark extensive debate within diplomatic and academic circles regarding the continued relevance and potency of international law. Specifically, some... Continue
President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, has ended his reelection campaign. The announcement by the oldest sitting President in United States history came amid mounting... Continue
Latest News
BY TAYO WILLIAMS There is a growing phalanx of pseudo-intellectuals parading the social media... Continue
MAZI EJIMOFOR OPARA Anambra State is poised to revolutionize its transportation system with a... Continue
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Lagos Chapter is in mourning following the... Continue
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-political body for the people of... Continue
*Voting Begins 25th November 2024 Organizers of the prestigious Nigeria Pitch Awards have announced plans... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME In an era where Nigerian states often retreat behind the shield of... Continue
Lagos metropolitan city is breaking a new ground in its bid to have a... Continue
The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, has declared as unlawful the recognition and publication... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of the... Continue
Justice Ayokunle Faji has again adjourned the further proceedings in a suit filed... Continue
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