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Receivership: Appeal Stalls Hearing Of Kepco Energy, Others’ Suit Against Ecobank, OthersJustice Akintayo Aluko of a Federal High Court, Lagos, has adjourned further hearing of receivership suit filed by Kepco Energy Resources Nigeria and other against Ecobank Nigeria Limited and others till January 27, 2026. The adjournment was sequel to an appeal filed by the parties in the suit. It... Continue
2026 Women’s AFCON Race: Ajibade, Okoronkwo Expected As Injury Knocks Out EcheginiBAMGBOSE GBENGA OLAWALE Head Coach Justine Madugu remains upbeat about Nigeria’s chances against Bénin Republic in their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture, despite midfielder Jennifer Echegini being knocked out of the two games after suffering a hamstring injury in her club, Paris... Continue
Entertainment
The City Boy Movement, Lagos State chapter, on Monday held a prayer session and empowered 3,000 Lagosians with N50,000 each to honour Barrister Seyi Tinubu, the son of Nigeria’s... Continue
The Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) has successfully concluded its third and final quarterly training series for 2025, marking the end of a highly impactful year of professional development... Continue
Colleagues across Airtel Nigeria came together to host a heartfelt send-off celebration in honour of Femi Oshinlaja, who recently concluded his tenure as Chief Commercial Officer. The event was... Continue
National Orientation Agency NOA, has unveiled a new animation award, with a total cash prize of N22,500,000. The award was unveiled at the 9th Lagos International Festival of Animation,... Continue
In a landmark moment for Nigerian media and national identity, Folio Communications Plc, publishers of Daily Times Nigeria, today officially unveiled plans for the Daily Times @100 Centenary Celebration,... Continue
Lagos International Festival of Animation, LIFANIMA, at its just concluded 9th edition, has announced the winners in the festival’s five award categories. The festival received 1,337 submissions from 114... Continue
Education
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has described as false and misleading report by an online publication insinuating that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was linked to... Continue
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) hereby calls on all accredited tertiary institutions across the country to update their existing student records and upload the details of all their... Continue
Heirs Insurance Group, Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance group, has announced the winners of the 4th edition of the Heirs Insurance Essay Championship, a nationwide competition promoting financial literacy and academic... Continue
The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) has announced that a credit pass in Mathematics (WAEC/NECO) is no longer mandatory for Nigerian students applying to Arts and Humanities courses in... Continue
BY MICHAEL AKINOLA In Nigeria’s advancing education sector, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has emerged as more than a financial support program—it is a transformative initiative that is... Continue
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has met with the Founder of the Quatar Foundation, Sheika Moza Bint Nasser Al-Misssned. The visit according to the First Lady... Continue
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 25-year old man, Oludiran Michael, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly sneaking into the house of one Mrs. Oyewole Oluranti and carting... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Nigeria’s Anti-Graft commission has uncovered how a financial company, HabariPay Limited System, lost a whopping sum of N900m within minutes after scammers hacked into their system. ... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 54-year old woman, Afisat Olufemi, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly stealing three bags of jewelries worth over N3.8m belonging to another woman,... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 59-year old man, Sunday Ajayi, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly knocking off the tooth of his rival, Adewale Omotoye, by giving... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR The Nigeria Police Force has achieved a major breakthrough in the fight against transnational organized crime with the recovery of two high-end vehicles stolen from the... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR Two armed robbers have been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of Buhari Imam, a lecturer at Northwest University, Kano State, during a robbery incident... Continue
Politics
In what promises to be another defining moment in the political landscape of Lagos State, two prominent figures — the incumbent Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and former Governor... Continue
The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria... Continue
At a carnival-like event, the Presidential Coalition Committee inaugurated grassroots structures and street captains in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. The group, which comprises various... Continue
Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Domestic matters and social events, Dr. Waripamo-owei Dudafa, has officially resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joins the... Continue
It was a crusade of realistic testimonies, and the miracles of unsolicited giving continued. From the Keke rider who mounted the stage to testify about the good news of... Continue
It was an extraordinary day in Enugu on 14th October, 2025 — one that will long be remembered in Nigeria’s political chronicles. The Coal City buzzed with energy and... Continue
Business
Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, recently hosted a debate competition for female secondary school students as part of its activities to mark the 2025 International Day of... Continue
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reported a revenue of N4.27 trillion and a profit after tax of N216 billion for September 2025, reflecting a solid financial... Continue
On October 13, 2025, FCMB Group Plc presented the facts behind its ₦160 billion public offer to capital market operators, investors, and other stakeholders at the Nigerian Exchange Group... Continue
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, continues to demonstrate its commitment to youth empowerment and leadership development as 700 young professionals joined the bank through the... Continue
On the third day of the Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS), MTN Nigeria recently hosted 50 delegates of industry stakeholders, including technology experts, finance leaders, and policymakers, for an exclusive... Continue
The Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) recently held a high-level strategic meeting with Brains and Hammer Hengke Limited, a Joint Venture initiative between Brains and Hammers Ltd. and Hunan Hengke... Continue
Feature
Health
Psychiatrists and medical professionals have raised concerns over Nigeria’s growing mental health crisis, revealing that about 50 million Nigerians are currently living with mental health challenges, with over 75... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Pharm. Ezeh Ambrose Igwekamma, the National Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), has officially declared October as Pharmacy Rx Emblem Month. P.M.EXPRESS... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on the Federal Government to officially designate community pharmacies as Primary Healthcare Centers across the nation. ... Continue
A new Nephrology and Dialysis Centre, is now operational at the Femi Gbajabiamila General Hospital, Iyun, Surulere, to cater for Lagosians who require treatment. The Head of Nephrology... Continue
The MD/CEO of Ruzu Herbal Products and Services Ltd., Dr Onyemaechi Roberts Uzu, will be educating the public on a range of health issues and offering suggestions for... Continue
The MD/CEO of Ruzu Herbal Products and Services Ltd., Dr Onyemaechi Roberts Uzu, will be educating the public on a range of health issues and offering suggestions for managing... Continue
Interview
Metro
Justice Akintayo Aluko of a Federal High Court, Lagos, has adjourned further hearing of receivership suit filed by Kepco Energy Resources Nigeria and other against Ecobank Nigeria Limited and... Continue
Lagos State Government and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have assured Lagosians and other satellite communities in the State of the inclusive implementation of the Omi Eko project, which... Continue
It was an inspiring display of purpose and unity on Saturday as hundreds of energetic young men and women converged in Abuja for the “Progress in Pink Walk,” a... Continue
inDrive, a leading global ride-hailing platform operating in nine African countries, has launched “The Heart That Drives Us”, a nationwide campaign running from October 13 to December 24, 2025,... Continue
Justice Sunmonu Tunde Bashiru, of the Lagos State High Court, fixed November 10, 2025, for the hearing of alleged breach of contract suit filed against real estate firm, DNJ... Continue
Opinions
Pictures
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
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
Sports
BAMGBOSE GBENGA OLAWALE Head Coach Justine Madugu remains upbeat about Nigeria’s chances against Bénin Republic in their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture,... Continue
VJFM Fortuna were held to a 2-2 draw by FK Riteriai B in a thrilling encounter in the Lithuanian II Lyga, but Nigerian attacking midfielder, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, continued... Continue
Ikorodu City Football Academy have been crowned champions of the 1xCup 2025 after edging ISAGT in a pulsating final on Thursday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. The... Continue
The much-awaited APC Lagos State Chairman’s Cup registration has officially commenced across Lagos State. The LOC Chairman Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, Chairman Conference 57 said Interested youths under 21... Continue
It was a thrilling clash between Buruj Sports Academy and Yomaraz FC. The match kicked off at 4:15 PM with Buruj Sports Academy taking the first-half kickoff. The Buruj... Continue
Unnecessarily meddling in the affairs of state chapters by the National Body of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) led by Mr Isaiah Benjamin has received another... Continue
World
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
The global movement to reconnect Afro-descendants with their ancestral homeland received powerful endorsements from two world leaders as Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Nigerian President, Bola... Continue
MUDASHIRU TAWAKALITU OLUWATOYIN The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) will take place in Addis Ababa from September 8 to 10, 2025, hosted by the government of Ethiopia and the... Continue
FADEYI TOLULOPE AYOBAMI As the Minamata Convention on Mercury marks eight years since it entered into force, over 150 Parties and many stakeholders continue working to reduce mercury pollution... Continue
ENGR TAIWO ABIODUN, PhD, DBA In a world already strained by division, polarization, and ideological extremism, the rising confrontation between Israel and Iran may seem like just another episode... Continue
BATULA MURITALA AJIBOLA Home to one of the largest tributaries of the Congo River, the Central African Republic (CAR) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)... Continue
Latest News
Justice Akintayo Aluko of a Federal High Court, Lagos, has adjourned further hearing of... Continue
There is an ancient truth whispered by those who understood the mechanics of power;... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill stipulating that anyone who engages... Continue
The reason opposition Governors are defecting to Tinubu’s brand of APC goes beyond mere... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A human rights activist and the National President, Ambassadors of Peace and... Continue
DESTINY YOUNG Governor Umo Eno’s leadership in Akwa Ibom State represents a fresh wave... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 25-year old man, Oludiran Michael, has been arrested and charged in... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos State, Chief Solomon Aguene, has endorsed... Continue
BAMGBOSE GBENGA OLAWALE Head Coach Justine Madugu remains upbeat about... Continue
The National President of the Southern Youth Foundation of Nigeria, SYF, Amb Comrade Emeni... Continue
UBA
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