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AGPC Engages Presidential Adviser, Highlights Operational Success of Gas Processing PlantThe Managing Director of ANOH Gas Processing Company (AGPC), Mr. James Makinde, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s energy security and gas-driven economic growth. Leading a senior management delegation on a recent visit to the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen, the AGPC... Continue- Masterchef Nigeria Top 5 Pressure Sends Derry HomeThe heat was high, the flavours were bold, and the pressure was sizzling as the Top 5 home cooks on MasterChef Nigeria were tasked with re-imagining beloved Buka classics in a challenge that demanded they cook with serious “street in their step.” Joining the judges in the MasterChef kitchen was the well-known and... Continue
- Obasa Swears in Oshinowo as First Female Clerk, Celebrates Onafeko’s Distinguished ExitOn Monday, June 22, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, swore in Adenike Abolanle Oshinowo, a lawyer and legislative draftsman, as the first female clerk of the Assembly while extolling the virtues of the former clerk, Olalekan Onafeko, who voluntarily retired after a... Continue
- Lagos Govt Clarifies Engagement With Transport Unions, Says LAGESC Remains Statutory Enforcement AgencyFUNSHO AROGUNDADE The Lagos State Government has clarified that its recent engagement with transport unions across the State is not intended to replace the statutory responsibilities of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, LAGESC. In a statement signed by Hon. Tokunbo Wahab, the State Commissioner For Environment and Water... Continue
- JUST IN: NNPCL Reduces Petrol Price Seven Days After Dangote Refinery Rate CutThe Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL has reduced its premium motor spirit price seven days after Dangote Refinery adjusted its petrol gantry price. A market survey on Tuesday morning showed that NNPCL retail outlets in Abuja and environs have effected the reduction and slashed petrol to N1,260 per... Continue
- Amupitan: Changing The Trajectory of Elections in NigeriaBY TIMOTHY ENIETAN-MATTHEWS For decades, Nigerians approached election seasons with a familiar mixture of hope, anxiety and scepticism. The questions were often the same: Would election materials arrive on time? Would results be manipulated during transmission? Would the final outcome reflect the will of the people? Would the electoral... Continue
- Samuel Diminas @50: A Life of Purpose, Leadership And ImpactSamuel Diminas is a respected entrepreneur, community leader and philanthropist whose life and work have been defined by service, leadership and an unwavering commitment to uplifting others. Known for his warm personality, strong family values and dedication to building meaningful relationships, Diminas has earned the admiration of friends, colleagues... Continue
Entertainment
The heat was high, the flavours were bold, and the pressure was sizzling as the Top 5 home cooks on MasterChef Nigeria were tasked with re-imagining beloved Buka classics in a challenge that... Continue
The second edition of the My Tasty Naija Food Festival is coming to two United Kingdom cities –London and Manchester– this summer following the success of its inaugural London... Continue
MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has announced the launch of two new Novelas+ channels in English and Portuguese. Rolling out on 1 July, the channels will be dedicated entirely to... Continue
BY BOLAJI ABIMBOLA The PR landscape is fast-changing with the adoption of digital-first approach in campaign execution. Similar to what exists in almost every profession, the way we do... Continue
Award-winning singer and songwriter, Adekunle Gold, has urged creatives to remain committed to their craft, even when recognition feels out of reach, sharing a powerful reflection on patience, excellence... Continue
Insight Redefini Group, Nigeria and West Africa’s largest integrated marketing communications network and a member of Publicis Groupe, has appointed Babatunde Olaifa as its new Group Chief Executive Officer.... Continue
Education
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe as chairman of the governing board of the National Universities Commission (NUC). He succeeds Emeritus Professor Olufemi Raphael Aina,... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State for the 2026 governorship election, Benjamin Kayode Adereti, on Monday attended the 65th... Continue
Total Child Educational Foundation (TCEF) hosted its 14th Edition of Annual Quiz & Debate Competition, an educational initiative aimed at promoting academic excellence, confidence, critical thinking, and intellectual development... Continue
BY ADEOLA LABZY When Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe appeared before the Nigerian Senate for his confirmation screening on 6 May 2026, he offered a message that stood out for its... Continue
Union Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian teachers and the wider education sector at the flag off of the 12th edition of the Maltina Teacher of... Continue
The Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has announced the commencement of entries for the 12th edition of the prestigious Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition, with submissions open... Continue
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 40-year-old man, Michael Alabi, was arraigned before a Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikeja over allegations of conduct likely to cause breach of peace and... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 28-year-old woman, Blessing Edwin, was arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ejigbo on 11th June, 2026, over allegations bordering on publication of statements alleged... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 47-year-old man, Yakubu Hammed, has been arraigned before a Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikeja over allegations of car fraud at Murtala Muhammed Airport involving... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 60-year-old man, Sunday Fatomilola, was on 18th June, 2026, arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ejigbo over allegations of fraud, theft, and conduct likely... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 48-year-old man has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court over allegations of conspiracy, fraud, and stealing involving N24,400,000 in a Lexus RX 350 transaction, according... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Two employees of Cravings and More Restaurant have been arraigned before a Lagos Court sitting in Ejigbo over allegations of conspiracy and theft at their workplace in... Continue
Politics
EKENE OGENE PROMISE As the 2027 General Elections approach, Ndi Anambra North has a crucial decision to make—a decision that will shape the future of our people and determine... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), His Excellency, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has congratulated the Governor of Ekiti State, His... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on his resounding victory in Saturday’s Ekiti State gubernatorial election. The President commends the people of Ekiti State for their... Continue
The Youth Party has released guidelines and a timetable for the conduct of its primary elections ahead of the 2027 General Elections in the restored constituencies in Benue,... Continue
As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, stakeholders aligned with the political ideology of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are intensifying efforts to galvanise support... Continue
Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ijebu East Local Government Area have reaffirmed their support for the Ogun State APC Governorship Candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan... Continue
Business
The Managing Director of ANOH Gas Processing Company (AGPC), Mr. James Makinde, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s energy security and gas-driven economic growth. Leading a senior... Continue
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL has reduced its premium motor spirit price seven days after Dangote Refinery adjusted its petrol gantry price. A market survey on Tuesday... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Allegations have surfaced over a disputed property within Victoria Creek Gardens (VCG) Estate in Rivers State, as complainants claim that Mr. Micheal Amadi-Orwu, whom they alleged is... Continue
A new chapter has begun for Lafarge Africa Plc as the company officially unveiled its new corporate identity and name —HBM Nigeria Plc. The transition marks a significant milestone... Continue
Shareholders of Access Holdings Plc have expressed confidence in the group’s long-term value creation strategy as Nigeria’s largest financial services group continues to consolidate its pan-African and global investments... Continue
Fidson Healthcare Plc has commended the Bank of Industry (BoI) for its pivotal role in facilitating concessionary financing that is accelerating the growth of Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, following... Continue
Feature
Health
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the release of N21.2 million in outbreak investigation and response funds, to each state to strengthen preparedness against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)... Continue
A major outbreak of Ebola is rapidly spreading across Central and East Africa, with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the May 2026 Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency... Continue
Senior government officials, nutrition experts, healthcare professionals, regulators, development partners, and industry stakeholders Tuesday convened at the Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja for the official launch of the ‘Choose Milk... Continue
The Oyo State Primary Health Care Board organized a six-day intensive training programme on Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) for Officers on Operational Level drawn from the thirty-three... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE Nigeria’s high rate of teenage pregnancy is worsening cases of obstetric fistula, health advocates warned on Friday. They said poor maternal healthcare and delays in emergency treatment... Continue
The Oyo State Primary Health Care Board in collaboration with Society for Family Health and partners hosted the End of Project Dissemination Meeting for the SHINE Research on... Continue
Interview
Metro
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE The Lagos State Government has clarified that its recent engagement with transport unions across the State is not intended to replace the statutory responsibilities of the Lagos... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Allegations have surfaced over a disputed property within Victoria Creek Gardens (VCG) Estate in Rivers State, as complainants claim that Mr. Micheal Amadi-Orwu, whom they alleged is... Continue
President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has observed that social life in Abuja, the nation’s capital, is gradually returning, while criminal hideouts are disappearing. He attributed the development to good... Continue
Residents of Anjorin Community Development Association, under Baruwa Ward in Surulere 2 Constituency, have petitioned their Representative at the House of Representatives, Lanre Okunola, over the parlous state of... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Her Regal Majesty, Olori Temitope Morenike Enitan-Ogunwusi, wife of the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has been appointed Special... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has announced the opening of applications for the position of Chief Wahala Officer (CWO). This initiative is aimed at spotlighting the... 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
Sensational Nigerian-born striker, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, is enjoying a remarkable season in Lithuania, continuing his impressive goalscoring form for O.G. Kaišiadorys with an outstanding 38 goal contributions across all... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE US-based sensation Blessing Ogundiran, is the new national champion of the 100m women race running 11.12secs in the final at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games national... Continue
After more than four months of thrilling competition, youthful passion and emerging talent, the curtain will finally fall on the 7th edition of the JOF U-13 Cup Football Tournament... Continue
Nigerian-born striker, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, has continued his outstanding form in Lithuania, delivering remarkable numbers for O.G. Kaišiadorys this season. The former Buruj Football Club striker has now featured... Continue
OKOBIA RAYMOND The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), CG Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, on the extension of his... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Eighteen-year-old Akwa Ibom tennis star Etoro Bassey has continued her impressive rise on the Nigerian tennis scene, rallying from a set down to defeat Success Ogunjobi... Continue
World
The U.K. Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced today that he will stand down as Labour leader and Prime Minister, ending months of political turmoil and opening a contest... Continue
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
Latest News
The Managing Director of ANOH Gas Processing Company (AGPC), Mr. James Makinde, has reaffirmed... Continue
The heat was high, the flavours were bold, and the pressure was sizzling as... Continue
On Monday, June 22, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE The Lagos State Government has clarified that its recent engagement with transport... Continue
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL has reduced its premium motor spirit price... Continue
BY TIMOTHY ENIETAN-MATTHEWS For decades, Nigerians approached election seasons with a familiar mixture of... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 40-year-old man, Michael Alabi, was arraigned before a Lagos State Magistrate... Continue
EKENE OGENE PROMISE As the 2027 General Elections approach, Ndi Anambra North has a... Continue
Samuel Diminas is a respected entrepreneur, community leader and philanthropist whose life and work... Continue
CAJETAN DUKE I am not particularly inclined to joining issues with individuals over their... Continue
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