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UBA To Revamp Agency, Merchant Banking With Improved Features, More Value On RedPay TerminalsAfrica’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has launched a new Aggregator Sales Structure for its RedPay POS and Agency Banking Network, as part of efforts targeted towards the advancement of its mission to deepen relationship with its network and most importantly, expand financial inclusion across Nigeria.... Continue
Primate Ayodele To Commission Donated Mosque SaturdayThe Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has concluded plans to commission a mosque, which he single-handedly built, on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The commissioning will also commemorate his 21-day annual thanksgiving programme, which began in January and will end on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The... Continue
Lagos Hands Over Provisional Letters of Allocation To 180 Beneficiaries In Alaba MarketIn line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to urban development and making Lagos a 21st-century economy, the Lagos State Government on Wednesday handed over provisional letters of allocation to the initial 180 beneficiaries affected by the redevelopment of Alaba Transnational Market, along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway in the Ojo Local... Continue
Senator Kalu Reaffirms Backing for Electronic Transmission, Slams Misrepresentation of 5-Year-Old VideoSenator Orji Uzor Kalu representing Abia North on Tuesday reaffirmed his position on the electronic transmission of election results, expressing both strong support for the transmission process and disappointment that some people have misrepresented his past statements in a five-year-old video. His comments came shortly after an emergency plenary... Continue
JUST IN: Lagos Court Jailed Two Chinese 46 Years Each Over N3.4bn, $2.5m Crypto FraudJustice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Lagos Wednesday convicted and sentenced two Chinese nationals and directors of Genting International Co. Limited, Huang Haoyu, also known as Ken, and An Hongxu, to a cumulative 46 years’ imprisonment each, or an option of a N56 million fine, over a... Continue
Fidelity Bank Donates Essential Items to Ikoyi Correctional CentreFidelity Bank Plc, has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives and wellbeing of indigent persons with the donation of relief items to inmates at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre in Lagos. The project, executed under the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative known as Fidelity Helping Hands Programme... Continue
Entertainment
Valentine doesn’t always have to be loud. Sometimes it’s just good company, great vibes, shared laughs, and a movie or show that keeps everyone glued to the screen. The... Continue
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has accepted to be the Royal Father of the Day at the New Telegraph Awards Night/... Continue
Showmax has announced that The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa reunion will air in two parts, premiering on 20 February and 27 February 2026. Since the spin-off of The Real Housewives launched in... Continue
A Federal Capital Territory Chief Magistrate Court, Abuja, has dismissed a defamatory suit filed against popular Nollywood actress, Elizabeth Aishat Anjorin (a.k.a. Lizzy Anjorin), for being incompetent and... Continue
The launch of WIN WITH BILLBOARD, a new book by renowned advertising professional Asiwaju Ezra Okebisi arpa, PMP, took center stage during the AMC Awards 2026 Presentation, adding intellectual... Continue
Legendary American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter, Dr. Ron Kenoly, has passed. Ron Kenoly, known for his live worship concerts and inspiring songs, reportedly died on Tuesday February 3,... Continue
Education
KINGSLEY EBERE Tension is mounting at the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) as concerned staff members have issued a strongly worded petition to the Lagos State Government accusing... Continue
The Lagos State University Economics Alumni Class of 2000 (LASUECO_2000) has awarded a ₦100,000 scholarship to Miss Gift Awugo, the best non-graduating 300-level student of Economics for the 2023/2024... Continue
The Group Chief Executive, Oando Group, Mr. Adewale Tinubu has been conferred with the honorary Doctoral Degree of Business (Honoris Causa) by the University of Lagos, UNILAG. The conferment... Continue
OLAMIDE ADENIJI When Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran walked into Ansar-ud-deen Primary School, Oke-Fóko, Ibadan, it was more than an official visit. It was a return to roots, a powerful... Continue
The 25th Anniversary of the Anwar -Ul- Islam Model College, Old Students Association, (ACAOSA) 2000 (Millennium) Set was a momentous occasion, marked by a grand celebration held at the... Continue
The Chancellor of Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, and Chairman of Rite Foods Limited, Dr. Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa, OFR, has identified investment in quality education as a catalyst for sustainable socio-economic development. Adegunwa stated this recently while delivering his address... Continue
Editorials
Crime
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Lagos Wednesday convicted and sentenced two Chinese nationals and directors of Genting International Co. Limited, Huang Haoyu, also known as Ken,... Continue
BY PAUL IYOGHOJIE Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Department, FID, Obalende, Lagos have arrested a female Manager, Isiaka Adijat and her accomplice, Modupe Ojo and dragged them... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 36-year-old man, Ayoola Ayomide, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly burgling a school, Purple Diamond Primary and Secondary School, through the ceiling and... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 37-year old man, Ogunbamise Oluwabamise, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing an unregistered white Hyundai Sonata 2015 model car valued at... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 28-year old man, Paul Wilson, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly invading the home of a female socialite, Princess Ojai and carting... Continue
The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted a final forfeiture order in favor of the Federal Government of Nigeria, following a Non-Conviction Based (NCB) forfeiture suit filed by... Continue
Politics
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), joined other prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State at... Continue
Prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have met in Lagos to review key party activities, including the ongoing electronic membership registration exercise and preparations for the forthcoming... Continue
The Progressive Institute, TPI Monday played host to delegates from the European Union, EU at the institute’s office in Abuja. The EU Delegates, Aguiedec Torres and Xenia Stoll laud... Continue
As Lagos State continues on its path of progress, stability, and sustainable development, the question of leadership succession in 2027 is one that deserves thoughtful reflection. Governor Babajide Olusola... Continue
The Executive Mayor of Ukwa East Local Government Area, Hon. Chibunna Akara, has continued to strengthen the Labour Party at the grassroots as Hon. Paul Taribo, former Member representing... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of Ekiti State has once again displayed statesmanship, inclusiveness, and political maturity by warmly receiving the leadership of the South-West Arewa Community Renewed... Continue
Business
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has launched a new Aggregator Sales Structure for its RedPay POS and Agency Banking Network, as part of efforts targeted... Continue
Fidelity Bank Plc, has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives and wellbeing of indigent persons with the donation of relief items to inmates at the Ikoyi Correctional... Continue
Nigeria powered Jumia Technologies AG’s strongest growth in 2025, cementing its position as the company’s most important market as rising consumer demand, SME activity and logistics expansion boosted performance... Continue
This Valentine’s Day, PalmPay is celebrating love in all its forms with the launch of #LoveWithPalmPay, a campaign highlighting how simple, everyday shared money moments can bring relationships closer.... Continue
Emirates has announced the expansion of its operations to Tokyo Narita with the introduction of a second daily service from 1 May, operated by the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER.... Continue
Dangote Meets Burundi President, Explores Investment Opportunities, Cuts PMS Price By N25 per Litre,
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit by N25 per litre, lowering its ex-depot/gantry rate from N799 to N774 per litre. The refinery communicated... Continue
Feature
Health
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Indeed 4th February, 2026, marked a significant milestone for the future of Nigerian healthcare as the Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) received the full backing... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE It is indeed a known fact that misinformation have instilled fear and affected policy on safe-termination of a pregnancy, either naturally (miscarriage) or intentionally (induced abortion). Induced... Continue
In commemoration of World Cancer Day, slated for February 4, 2026, Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social impact with the launch of a nationwide... Continue
Following reactions in the media space, the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, has clarified that it administered anti-venom on Late Ifunanya Nwangene. While making the clarification, Dr. Bioku Muftau, Head... Continue
The Measles–Rubella Vaccination Campaign was officially flagged off in Ikeja Local Government Area with a rally and motorised sensitisation exercise across Ikeja and its environs. Residents from all six... Continue
Nigeria must institutionalise dedicated, long-term healthcare funding to sustain the country’s emerging healthcare industrial boom and secure its future as a regional healthcare manufacturing hub. This was said by the... Continue
Interview
Metro
In line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to urban development and making Lagos a 21st-century economy, the Lagos State Government on Wednesday handed over provisional letters of allocation to... Continue
inDrive, a leading global ride-hailing platform has announced a surge in growth for its courier service in Nigeria, doubling its growth. The surge is coming on the back of... Continue
The President General of notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress (ONC) and the Southern Youths Foundation of Nigeria, Ambassador Emeni Ibe (JP, AP), has extended warm... Continue
inDrive, global mobility and urban services platform, has introduced inDrive Ads, a new global advertising platform, to help the company grow sustainably, make its services affordable for people, while... Continue
The Oyo State Government has begun implementing measures to address bottlenecks surrounding vehicles acquired through hire purchase agreements, particularly those affecting transport operators across the state. The intervention... Continue
Following the sad development in Omoku, the President General of respected Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress, ONC, Amb Comrade Emeni Ibe (JP AP), has strongly condemned... Continue
Opinions
Pictures
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, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu at... 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 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
Sports
OGUNYEMI TOMIWA JACOB Games Torch for the 2nd Niger Delta Games began its journey to Benin, Edo State on Monday, 9th February, 2026, in Calabar, Cross River... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE In Ondo State, the vision of organisers of the Niger Delta Games is already gaining traction as the state has now adopted a policy to have... Continue
Buruj Sports Academy has officially confirmed that Anjolaoluwa Josiah Idowu, an 18-year-old winger, has been granted his FIFA International Transfer Certificate (ITC) by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). ... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Edo State is already reaping the benefits of hosting the 2nd edition of the Niger Delta Games as the organisers have completed significant upgrades on the... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Another 36 Lion FC product, Junior Olaitan Ishola has joined Turkish giants Besiktas after signing a contract with the Turkish Süper Lig, running until summer 2029,... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Organisers of the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon have released details of the $250,000 prize money structure for the elite 42km race. The prize... Continue
World
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
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, has met with the British Foreign Secretary to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between both countries across a broad... Continue
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
Latest News
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda... Continue
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD For decades, the Omenuko Bridge stood as a stark metaphor for... Continue
EMMY YOUNG Nigerian Billionaire Philanthropist, Celebrity High Chief Hamilton Ezeonu (Ikemba Idemili), has again... Continue
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has launched a new Aggregator... Continue
Ambassador Emeni Ibe (JP AP), the President General of the Orashi National Congress, ONC... Continue
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has concluded plans to... Continue
In line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to urban development and making Lagos a... Continue
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu representing Abia North on Tuesday reaffirmed his position on the... Continue
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Lagos Wednesday convicted and sentenced two... Continue
Fidelity Bank Plc, has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives and wellbeing... Continue
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