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National Awards: Obasa Congratulates Alake, Omatseye, Otitoju, Other Media ProfessionalsSpeaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated some of Nigeria’s veteran media practitioners conferred with national honours by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. The honourees include Oladele Alake, former editor of the defunct National Concord and current Minister of Solid Minerals; Babajide... Continue- JMG At 28 – A Groundbreaking Trajectory from Generator Supplier to Electro- Mechanical PowerhouseJMG Limited, Nigeria’s foremost integrated electromechanical solutions company is celebrating 28 years of innovation, growth, and industry leadership, marking a remarkable journey from a power generator specialist to one of the country’s most trusted providers of integrated engineering solutions. Since its establishment in June 1998, JMG has consistently evolved to meet the changing needs of businesses and industries across Nigeria. Today, the company delivers solutions spanning power generation, electrical infrastructure, cooling systems, elevators and escalators, compressed air solutions, and renewable... Continue
- Insight Redefini Names Babatunde Olaifa New Group CEOInsight 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. For Olaifa, the appointment marks a return to the organisation where he began his career more than two decades ago.... Continue
- Access Holdings Chairman, Aig-Imoukhuede Says Acquisition Phase Over, Focus Shifts to Shareholder ReturnsBY FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Access Holdings Plc Chairman Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede said the group has completed 20 acquisitions over 20 years and will now focus on delivering returns to shareholders. Speaking at the company’s fourth Annual General Meeting in Lagos on Wednesday, June 10, Aig-Imoukhuede outlined the next phase for the... Continue
- Details of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the Establishment of State Police And Federal PoliceThese are the details of proposed Constitutional Amendments for the Establishment of the State Police and Federal Police. 1. Establishment of Federal Police and State Police (New Section 214) • Two distinct police bodies are constitutionally established: • (a) the Federal Police • (b) State Police (one per State,... Continue
- President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day address On Friday, June 12, 2026Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of... Continue
- June 12: Obasa Reaffirms Faith in Democracy, Renewed Hope Agenda, Sues For Peace in APCSpeaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has reaffirmed his implicit confidence in Nigeria’s democratic odyssey and the impactful Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He also called for calm and rapprochement in the All Progressives Congress, APC, as Nigeria celebrates Democracy... Continue
- Five Jailed For 25 Years Each Over Niger School Abduction, Boko Haram Arms SupplyA Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced five persons, including two citizens of the Republic of Niger, to 25 years imprisonment each for providing logistical support to terrorists involved in the abduction of students and teachers from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri Village, Niger State. Justice Binta... Continue
Entertainment
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
Dulles Restaurant & Lounge, Victoria Island, Lagos, took a major step in its ambition to become one of the city’s leading hospitality and entertainment destinations on Saturday, May 30,... Continue
The stage was set, the lights dazzled and the future of African music took centre stage as the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and the African Union Commission (AUC)... Continue
The Nigeria AI Film Festival (NAIFF) returns this September 2026 at Alliance Française Lagos to continue exploring the growing role of AI in filmmaking across Africa. Following a strong... Continue
The Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr.Taiwo Oyedele, Co-Chair, Lagos Finance & Investment Council (LFIC), Aig Imoukhuede,... Continue
As part of activities commemorating its centenary anniversary, Daily Times Nigeria (DTN) has announced the constitution of the Governing Board for the Daily Times Centenary Awards, a landmark national... Continue
Education
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
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE What began in 1998 as a modest educational dream with just eighteen pupils and six teachers operating from a single wing of a duplex in Omole... Continue
Editorials
Crime
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced five persons, including two citizens of the Republic of Niger, to 25 years imprisonment each for providing logistical support to terrorists... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Court 2 at the Ejigbo Magistrate Court turned into a theatre of drama on June 2, 2026 as 37-year-old Chima Agwu was docked over allegations of... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 38-year-old man, Hamed Tajudeen Akanbi, was on Thursday arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Lagos State, over alleged conspiracy to commit murder, issuing... Continue
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspect in Kaduna State for allegedly posing as a retired Major General. According to military sources, the suspect was apprehended on... Continue
The Federal Government on Thursday arraigned five men before the Federal High Court in Abuja over their alleged involvement in a plot to supply weapons and ammunition to a... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 23-year-old woman, Aisat Usman, was on Wednesday arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate Court in Ekiti State over an alleged case of child stealing. The case... Continue
Politics
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has reaffirmed his implicit confidence in Nigeria’s democratic odyssey and the impactful Renewed Hope Agenda of President... Continue
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has presented Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and Princess Damilola Sonayon-James to President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. After the presentation, Sanwo-Olu said:... Continue
Leaders, stakeholders, and longstanding members of the Accord Party in Osun State, including executives who were in the party long before Governor Ademola Adeleke joined its ranks, on Wednesday... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced new internal rules strengthening party authority over elected officials, tightening oversight of affiliated groups, and introducing stricter financial disclosure requirements, according... Continue
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), one of the fastest-growing political parties in Nigeria, has stated that it believes in the principles of leadership, consultation, inclusiveness, and consensus-building. While throwing... Continue
SEGUN ORIJA The upcoming August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State is not just another routine change of leaders, it is a major test for the state’s future.... Continue
Business
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
BY FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Access Holdings Plc Chairman Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede said the group has completed 20 acquisitions over 20 years and will now focus on delivering returns to shareholders. Speaking... Continue
Boeing has commenced its first tranche of advanced technical training program in Lagos for Nigerian airline engineers as part of its continued commitment to strengthen aviation safety, operational readiness... Continue
Since its introduction into the Nigerian market in the 1951, Coca-Cola has established itself as one of the country’s most recognizable and beloved household names. Across generations, the brand... Continue
As the world commemorates the World Day Against Child Labour, the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has renewed its call for accelerated and sustained efforts to eliminate child labour... Continue
Experts in fintech, AI, and digital commerce have highlighted the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on financial clarity, operational efficiency, and business decision-making across sectors. This was discussed during... Continue
Feature
Health
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
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
Interview
Metro
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
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery platform has announced the appointment of Abhey Lamba as Chief Financial Officer. He joins inDrive’s executive team as the company continues to scale... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE Shortly after dawn, before the heat settled over Abuja, Rejoice Jika stepped outside with a small metal stove and a handful of charcoal. The thirty-year-old mother of... Continue
The Oyo State Governor’s Advisory Council Chairman has thrown its weight behind the ongoing efforts of Governor Seyi Makinde to secure the release of schoolchildren and their teachers abducted... Continue
Over 500 shanties, illegal shops, and dilapidated buildings in Nnewi have been marked for demolition by the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. Commissioner Barr. Chijioke Oseloka Ojukwu... 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
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) has intensified preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games with the invitation of 20 athletes and four coaches to a local... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Portugal’s Seleção das Quinas will trade tackles in the central Portugese town of Leiria on Wednesday in what promises to be... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Ace midfielder Alexander Iwobi has expressed immense gratitude to Nigeria and Nigerians at home and in the diaspora for the show of love and support in... Continue
The excitement is palpable for the grand finale of the JOF U-13 Football Tournament following the successful advancement of VI Foot Ijora and Fortune Football Academy Oshodi in... Continue
The race for Showtime Bowl Series XIV glory reaches a boiling point tonight as four of the league’s biggest and most dangerous teams prepare for an unforgettable semi-final showdown... Continue
The CEO of Buruj Football Club and Sports Academy, Waheed Buruj Salaudeen, has applauded the Italian Consulate General, Ugo Boni, for organizing a successful football tournament for young talents. ... 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
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated... Continue
As Nigeria marks another historic June 12 Democracy Day, prominent political leader, Aarebirin Hon.... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI As Nigeria marks another Democracy Day, the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local... Continue
JMG Limited, Nigeria’s foremost integrated electromechanical solutions company is celebrating 28 years of innovation, growth, and industry leadership, ... Continue
Insight Redefini Group, Nigeria and West Africa’s largest integrated marketing communications network and a... Continue
BY FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Access Holdings Plc Chairman Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede said the group has completed... Continue
These are the details of proposed Constitutional Amendments for the Establishment of the State... Continue
Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken... Continue
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has reaffirmed... Continue
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced five persons, including two citizens of... Continue
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