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New AIG At Force Headquarters, Lagos, Clears Illegal Motor Parks And Street Trading For SecurityBY PAUL IYOGHOJIE Assistant Inspector General of Police Simon Udofia Akpanudom, who oversees the Force Criminal Investigation Department, FCID, Force Headquarters Annex in Lagos, has directed the removal of illegal motor parks, street trading, and other environmental nuisances around the Force Headquarters, particularly at the main gate. According to... Continue- Yemi Kale: Data Fragmentation, A Major Obstacle To Nigeria’s ProductivityMr Yemi Kale, the Group Chief Economist and Managing Director of Research and Trade Intelligence, African Export Import Bank, has identified data fragmentation as a major obstacle to Nigeria’s productivity, employment opportunities, and labour market efficiency. Kale, a former Statistician General of the National Bureau of Statistics, made that known... Continue
- Rite Foods, JAMB Reward Seven Undergraduates With N5m EachRite Foods Limited, in partnership with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has awarded N5 million each to seven top-performing matriculating students in public universities for the 2025/2026 academic session. The award ceremony, held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, was designed to celebrate academic excellence and... Continue
Entertainment
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has presented Bose Iyabo Aina with a Certificate of Credence, in recognition of her selfless commitment and dedication to the... Continue
Livespot, the integrated creative powerhouse behind some of Africa’s most significant cultural moments of the past decade, Monday unveiled a sharpened five-vertical operating model and announced University of Side... Continue
White Apron Day brought pizza drama, pasta pressure and a Dish of the Day performance worthy of applause It was White Apron Day in the MasterChef Nigeria kitchen — which meant... Continue
Insight Insight Redefini is celebrating a landmark achievement after agencies within its integrated communications ecosystem, in collaboration with global partners, won a Gold Lion at the 2026 Cannes Lions... Continue
Top African musicians, filmmakers, music executives, investors, policymakers and creative entrepreneurs have called for stronger collaboration among African countries, more investment in the creative sector and greater cultural exchange... Continue
It has been one remarkable year of vision, innovation, resilience and excellence for Don Media Group (DMG) as the media powerhouse proudly celebrates the first anniversary of its twin... Continue
Education
Rite Foods Limited, in partnership with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has awarded N5 million each to seven top-performing matriculating students in public universities for the 2025/2026... Continue
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has suspended its withdrawal of services across Oyo State public schools following renewed engagements with the state government and assurances over measures to improve... Continue
In what could be described as a decade of excellence in contribution to the development of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in Nigeria, the grand finale of... Continue
Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, has partnered with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to reward seven exceptional Nigerian undergraduates with a total of... Continue
The immediate Past Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, Ibadan Branch, Engr. Ibraheem Folarin Bello FNSE has donated laboratory equipment to Ibadan City Academy, Eleta, Ibadan, as... Continue
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
Editorials
Crime
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Two suspects, Quadri Bolaji, 33 and a woman, Fatimoh Arepo, 25, arraigned before the Ogba Magistrate Court in Lagos State for allegedly conspiring to steal N13m belonging... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 21-year-old man, Ekpere Nnamani, was arraigned before an Ikeja Magisterial District court in Lagos in 2026. The case was recorded as Charge No. MIK/19/2026, filed by... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 30-year-old man, Mr. Abubakar Aruna, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magisterial District court over allegations of conspiracy, burglary, and theft. The case was filed by... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 49-year-old woman, Ms. Yemisi Ajibade, is facing a criminal charge before an Ikeja Magisterial District court. The case was filed by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 45-year-old man, Mr. Ejike Okafor, has been brought before a Lagos Magistrate Court over an allegation of assaulting his wife, Elizabeth Okafor. The matter was filed... Continue
A branch manager with First City Monument Bank, FCMB Plc, Ajah Branch, Osasere Bakare, has been arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged conspiracy to steal... Continue
Politics
Like Kurumi’s tortoise journey, the Kwara Traditional Rulers’ excursion to Abuja to meet with President Bola Tinubu and APC leaders over Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasak’s phantom gubernatorial primary that produced... Continue
The APC Governorship Candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (YAYI), on Tuesday continued his statewide consultations with party leaders and stakeholders, holding separate strategic meetings with APC... Continue
BY PAUL IYOGHOJIE Some residents of Lagos State have called on Nigerians across the six geographical regions to support President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in the... Continue
In furtherance of his consultation, consolidation and moves for inclusive politics among All Progressives Congress members in Ogun State, the APC Governorship Candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi, has... Continue
APC To Build Nigeria’s Generation Of Next Energy Leaders At Mustapha Abdullahi Leadership Fellowship
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Wing is set to screen 124 outstanding applicants for the inaugural Mustapha Abdullahi Energy Leadership Fellowship (MAELF), a flagship initiative aimed... Continue
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifelodun Local Government have reaffirmed their unwavering support for the emergence of Rt. Hon. Salihu Danladi Yakubu as the party’s governorship... Continue
Business
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous national bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the 7th edition of its flagship innovation initiative, Hackaholics.... Continue
Further to its announcement on 9th October, 2025, of the intended appointments of two Nigerians to its board, Savannah Energy PLC, the British independent energy company focused around... Continue
For many children, the biggest barrier to success is not talent; it is access. Across parts of Nigeria and other underserved communities, the absence of basic educational resources continues... Continue
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has rewarded thousands of customers with over ₦400 million in anniversary bonuses under its flagship UBA Bumper Account, reaffirming the... Continue
Nigeria’s digital economy is set for a major boost as ISAT Group unveiled a new corporate identity and announced a strategic alliance with Afro Mobile, ahead of its Q3... Continue
The Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has urged banks to deepen the adoption of digital payment channels, including QR code payments, following a courtesy... Continue
Feature
Health
Future Perspectives, founded by Nigeria’s immediate past Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, in partnership with the Gates Foundation, convened a high-level roundtable on Innovative Financing Models for... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Wife of the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Mrs. Fausat Temitope Dauda, today organised a Maternal and Child Wellness Support Programme aimed at promoting the... Continue
The newly reconstructed Gbadamosi Primary Health Centre in Ojodu LCDA has recorded its first baby delivery, marking a significant milestone in the council’s healthcare advancement efforts. Mrs. Abidoye Temitope,... Continue
In a move aimed at strengthening voluntary blood donation awareness and supporting life-saving healthcare interventions in Nigeria, Total Health Trust (THT), A Tangerine Company and Tangerine Insurance in partnership... Continue
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
Interview
Metro
inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has introduced a new in-app audio recording feature to enhance safety, promote respectful interactions, and support fair resolution of disputes between... Continue
The Lagos State Government has declared that it will immediately remove all illegal structures obstructing canals and drainage channels’ right of way along Agungi, Ajiran and Ikota areas of... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has appointed popular media personality and content creator Kiekie as its new “Chief Wahala Officer (CWO).” This creative hiring campaign was... Continue
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
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
Buruj Football Club and Sports Academy is delighted to announce that three of its talented players are set to begin a new chapter in Europe after their travel documents... Continue
For many children, the biggest barrier to success is not talent; it is access. Across parts of Nigeria and other underserved communities, the absence of basic educational resources continues... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE With just 23 days to the opening of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, excitement continues to build across the nation as Team Nigeria intensifies preparations for... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), has named Nigeria’s Shot Put star Chukwuebuka Enekwechi as the nation’s captain (Male) for the 2026 Commonwealth Games... Continue
•18 MVPs To Embark On Tour Of Liverpool FC Surulere Local Government has emerged as the overall winner of this year’s Fans For Fun (FFF) Under 17 Unity Cup... Continue
The Lagos Knights crush defending champions Abia-Warriors 47-7 to win Showtime Bowl XIV, claim the champions’ share of the league’s record ₦30 million prize pool, while Kayode Mafe is... 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 Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr.... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE With the countdown to the October 30, 2026 Geneith Health Competition gathering... Continue
BY PAUL IYOGHOJIE Assistant Inspector General of Police Simon Udofia Akpanudom, who oversees the... Continue
CHUKA UBAH Prophetess Adaobi Orjiakor, widely known as Nnukwu Ezenwanyi of Alimosho, has made... Continue
Mr Yemi Kale, the Group Chief Economist and Managing Director of Research and Trade Intelligence,... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The Police Service Commission, PSC, has approved the promotion of 93 senior... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Two suspects, Quadri Bolaji, 33 and a woman, Fatimoh Arepo, 25, arraigned... Continue
Rite Foods Limited, in partnership with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has... Continue
Buruj Football Club and Sports Academy is delighted to announce that three of its... Continue
The President General of notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress (ONC),... Continue
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