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At Nollywood’s Biggest Night, The Singleton Chose Intention Over Noise And The Room Felt ItThere is a particular kind of presence that does not announce itself. It does not compete for the loudest corner of the room or engineer the most photographed moment of the evening. It simply creates space and trusts that the right people will find their way into it. At... Continue
The Spirit of Progress: How Johnnie Walker Showed Up for Nollywood At The 2026 AMVCAThere is a reason Johnnie Walker’s philosophy has endured for over two centuries: progress, when it is genuine, resonates. At the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, Johnnie Walker did more than support a ceremony, it built a sustained narrative of celebration, legacy, and cross-cultural exchange... Continue
Monnify Plugin For Zoho Books Simplifies Payment Collection For Businesses In NigeriaTeamApt Ltd, leading payment gateway service, Monnify, is now available as a plugin for Zoho Books, a comprehensive cloud-based accounting platform. With this plugin, businesses in Nigeria can simplify how they invoice and collect payments while offering end-to-end financial management, and improving operational efficiency. With the Monnify plugin, available... Continue
Entertainment
At the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Guinness took centre stage by blending high fashion and pop-culture moments with fan engagement through its sponsorship of the Guinness... Continue
There is a particular kind of presence that does not announce itself. It does not compete for the loudest corner of the room or engineer the most photographed moment... Continue
There is a reason Johnnie Walker’s philosophy has endured for over two centuries: progress, when it is genuine, resonates. At the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice... Continue
On December 5, 2026, The SERAS Africa Sustainability Awards will mark a defining moment—not just for the platform, but for the evolution of sustainability across the continent. Now in... Continue
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Oliver Alawuba, has been honoured by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) at its... Continue
This week, the MasterChef Nigeria kitchen turned up the heat as the home cooks faced one of the competition’s most demanding tests yet the very first team challenge. The... Continue
Education
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires... Continue
ILESANMI TOMISIN ADELEKE The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Nigeria Education Data Infrastructure (NEDI), a centralised AI-powered platform designed to consolidate the country’s fragmented education data... Continue
The Bunmi Adedayo Foundation (BAF), a Nigerian non-profit organisation focused on public education reform, on May 6 marked its 10th anniversary with a landmark Education Futures Conference held at... Continue
OWUPELE BENEBO The Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to quality education and human capital development. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, reaffirmed this at the 44th Convocation... Continue
The Immaculate Conception College Benin Old Boys Association (ICCOBA) has officially announced its Annual Convention 2026, scheduled to hold from November 12 to 15, 2026, at the Airforce officers... Continue
The TYO 2026 National Competition concluded with an impressive showcase of oratory, critical thinking, and a compelling demonstration of the skills developed by participants during a four-day intensive boot... Continue
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 25-year-old man, Afeez Majasola, has been arraigned before the Ogba Magistrate Court in Lagos for allegedly luring a 17-year old girl inside an uncompleted and sucking... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 24-year old man, Monday Edwin, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly touching breasts and inserting his finger into the private part of a... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Police operatives from the Lagos State Command have arrested a 45-year old man, Noah Lawal and charged him before the Court for allegedly swindling a woman, Ganiyat... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Three men have been arrested and charged before the Ogba Magistrate Court over allegations of conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence and stealing involving N35m in Lagos... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 33-year old church usher, Ndifreke Isaiah Nelson, has been sentenced to death by strangling his girlfriend, Emem Monday Effanga and stealing her phone in Akwa Ibom... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has convicted and sentenced the proprietor of Nurtured Brooks Nursery and Primary School, Ibeju Lekki,... Continue
Politics
A clear contrast emerged during the presidential primaries of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Ward A4, Ikorodu, on Saturday, 23rd May, 2026, as supporters of Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye reportedly... Continue
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has charged all Electoral Officers, Assistant Electoral Officers, Aspirants, Party Officials, and Members participating in the Party’s Primaries on strict adherence to transparency,... Continue
A member of the supporters’ group of Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye, Osinbajo Shakioye, has condemned what he described as attempts by opposition elements to create unnecessary tension over the recent... Continue
Senator Ifeanyi G. Araraume’s sweeping victory in the APC senatorial primary for Imo North is more than an internal party outcome, it is a reaffirmation of political continuity, grassroots... Continue
The national leadership of the Youth Party has disowned a suit filed against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the Federal High Court in Abuja, stating that the... Continue
An aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, Simi Fajemirokun-Ajayi, has called for transparency and fairness in the... Continue
Business
TeamApt Ltd, leading payment gateway service, Monnify, is now available as a plugin for Zoho Books, a comprehensive cloud-based accounting platform. With this plugin, businesses in Nigeria can simplify... Continue
Qatar Airways Group Friday announced a post-tax profit of QAR 7.08 billion (US$ 1.94bn) for financial year 2025/26. The results demonstrate a robust performance against a final month impacted... Continue
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, Nigeria’s leading dairy company and makers of Peak, Three Crowns, Coast, Olympic and Nunu milk brands, successfully held its 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), reporting... Continue
JOSEPH TEGBE When President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing alongside America’s most powerful business executives, the world was reminded that economic interdependence remains one of the most powerful forces... Continue
Abuja Investments Company Limited, AICL has concluded plans to host the Abuja Business and Investment Expo 3.0 as part of efforts to attract investors to the Federal Capital Territory.... Continue
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD The world is changing at a speed never witnessed in human history. Artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, and digital innovation are not merely shaping the future;... Continue
Feature
Health
In its efforts to strengthen reproductive health services and improve maternal health outcomes across the state, the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board has commenced the adaptation of the... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), on Friday hosted the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) Community Engagement and Stakeholders’ Meeting... Continue
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area, Lagos State, Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, has expressed commitment to implementing an initiative by the Lagos State government to reposition Primary... Continue
VIYA Health Nigeria, in partnership with Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Government of Nigeria in expanding access to high-quality family planning solutions. This follows... Continue
As the global community commemorates World Malaria Day 2026, under the theme “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must,” Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited is calling for... Continue
Ojodu LCDA has advanced its community healthcare drive, with 50 residents benefiting from its ongoing free breast screening exercise at the Ogba Primary Health Centre (PHC). The initiative is... Continue
Interview
Metro
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Lagos State Special Task Force on Land Grabbing has described the Osobia of Ijebu Makun-Omi in Waterside LGA, Ogun State, Oba Kazeem Adeshina Salami, popularly known... Continue
A fresh legal battle has broken out at the Federal High Court in Lagos over the internal restructuring and merger of Honda Manufacturing (Nigeria) Limited and Honda Automobile Western... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Osobia of Ijebu Makun-Omi, Waterside LGA of Ogun State, Oba Kazeem Adeshina Salami a.k.a “All Rounder”, has reportedly snubbed the Inspector General of Police IGP Olatunji... Continue
Stakeholders in the built environment and sustainability sectors have reinforced the critical role of facility management in shaping behaviour, fostering community connection, and driving sustainable urban l0living at the... Continue
Experts in the Q-commerce ecosystem, including Glovo, have highlighted significant growth potential in the global retail sector. This was part of the submissions made by speakers at the recent... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Police have commenced manhunt for the Osobia of Ijebu Makun-Omi, Waterside LGA of Ogun State, Oba Kazeem Adeshina Salami a.k.a “All Rounder”, for allegedly hiring armed... 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
Nigerian goal poacher, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, has done it again in Lithuania with another sensational performance for O.G Kaišiadorys on Friday, 22nd May, 2026. Noah opened the scoring in... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Executive Chairman of Edo State Sports Commission Hon Amadin Desmond Enabulele on Thursday flagged off the Commission’s grassroots sports development initiative, tagged “Discovering Tomorrow’s... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Head Coach Eric Chelle has picked his Super Eagles’ squad that will battle to retain the Unity Cup Mini-Tournament that it won last year, as well... Continue
Arsenal have secured a first Premier League title in 22 years. Mikel Arteta’s side’s long wait for the title ended after Man City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth; it ends... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The confrontation between Wikki Tourists FC of Bauchi and Jigawa Golden Stars is no doubt the fixture to watch out for as the Round of 64... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE All arrangements have been concluded for the successful hosting of the 6th edition of the Federal Education Sector Games (FEDUGAM), tagged Rivers 2026, in Port... Continue
World
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
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
Latest News
At the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Guinness took centre stage by... Continue
A clear contrast emerged during the presidential primaries of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 25-year-old man, Afeez Majasola, has been arraigned before the Ogba Magistrate... Continue
The Oyo State Government has commenced the payment of compensation to property owners affected... Continue
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has charged all Electoral Officers, Assistant Electoral Officers,... Continue
There is a particular kind of presence that does not announce itself. It does... Continue
A member of the supporters’ group of Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye, Osinbajo Shakioye, has condemned... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 24-year old man, Monday Edwin, has landed in trouble in Lagos... Continue
There is a reason Johnnie Walker’s philosophy has endured for over two centuries: progress,... Continue
TeamApt Ltd, leading payment gateway service, Monnify, is now available as a plugin for... Continue
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