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inDrive Rewards Top Drivers In Lagos, Abuja With N30m Fuel And Shopping VouchersIn response to rising fuel costs and increasing operational expenses, inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has rewarded 1,000 outstanding drivers in Lagos and Abuja with fuel and shopping vouchers worth N30 million through its Driver Rewards Campaign. The campaign, which started in March and will end... Continue
Adelabu’s Sister, Twins’ Kidnap: Family Appeals For Calm As Security Agencies Commence InvestigationThe family of Chief Adebayo Adelabu, former Minister of Power and leading gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has formally confirmed the unfortunate kidnapping of his younger sister, Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, alongside her twin sons, Peter and Paul, in the early hours... Continue
Award-Winning Communication Leader, Ayodele Alabi, Set To Unveil Three New Books June 12Award-winning communications leader, author, speaker, and founder of Happiest Girl in the Room, Ayodele Alabi, is set to unveil her three latest books, Congratulations, You’re a Work in Progress; My Work in Progress Practice Journal; and Ashes to Air, on June 12, 2026. Speaking on the upcoming unveiling, the... Continue
International Friendlies: Full House In Super Falcons’ Camp; Senegal Arrive In IkenneAFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Reigning champions Nigeria have a full house in their Women Africa Cup of Nations preparatory couple of games’ camp, as opponents Lionesses of the Teranga also arrived in Ikenne-Remo on Tuesday night. The 10-time champions host the Lionesses in a first encounter on Friday,... Continue
Born Here, Built Here, Betrayed Here: The Bassim Haidar Question Nigeria Can No Longer IgnoreBassim Haidar was born in Nigeria. This fact is not merely a minor biographical footnote. It is the foundation of his entire public identity. It is how he introduces himself, how his company introduces him, and how he has positioned Optasia’s presence in this country. He’s the typical homecoming... Continue
‘He Who Is Innocent Does Not Fear An Open Inquest’—Said Pinheiro As Court Halts Probe into Chimamanda Adichie’s Son’s DeathThe coroner’s inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege, suffered a major setback on Wednesday after Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital informed the Coroner’s Court that it had obtained an order of the Lagos State High Court staying... Continue
Entertainment
Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, brought excitement, refreshment, and memorable experiences to this year’s Ojude Oba Festival, reaffirming its commitment to preserving and promoting the... Continue
MultiChoice Nigeria, a CANAL+ company, has announced that the reunion show for the BBNaija ‘10 Over 10’ season will premiere on Monday, 8 June 2026. Hosted by media personality... Continue
Afrobeats icon and entrepreneur D’Banj deepened his role as a business mogul and advocate for African creatives after presenting The C.R.E.A.M. Platform 3.0 at the Milken Institute Global Conference... Continue
On Thursday May 21, 2026, the fight against drug trafficking in Lagos took a decisive grassroots turn as the Online Reporters Association of Nigeria, ORAN, hosted the seminar “Youths... Continue
The Carnival Calabar Commission has announced that the annual theme-unveiling event for this year’s edition of Carnival Calabar will be held on May 31 at the Eko Hotels, Victoria... Continue
Globacom, the digital solutions company, is marking a historic milestone at this year’s Ojude Oba festival, dedicated to honouring the memory and monumental achievements of the late Awujale of Ijebuland,... Continue
Education
On Thursday May 21, 2026, the fight against drug trafficking in Lagos took a decisive grassroots turn as the Online Reporters Association of Nigeria, ORAN, hosted the seminar “Youths... Continue
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has deepened its longstanding relationship with the academic community and reaffirmed its commitment to innovation, youth empowerment, and nation-building by... Continue
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
Editorials
Crime
KINGSLEY EBERE A 26-year old man, Abiodun Odusanya, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly breaking into the house of a lady, Kemi Agboola and carting away... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Two men, Usman Hassan 37 and Feminu Abdul-Raman, 21, have been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly running away with a N2m hire purchase Bajaj... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The fight against cultism in Lagos State is gaining momentum following the recent arrest of four suspected notorious cult hitmen linked to several violent crimes and killings... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Five security guards hired to protect Sweet Emirate Superstore at Isheri Olofin, Idimu, Lagos, have been arrested and charged for allegedly looting the supermarket and carting... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 26-year-old man, Okonkwo Chinonso, has been arrested and charged before the Ogba Magistrate Court for allegedly swindling Empire Trust Microfinance Bank to the tune of... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 41-year-old man, Olatunde Ramon Amos, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly impersonating as a Police officer and possessing a toy gun... Continue
Politics
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Somolu (Constituency 2) have rejected the outcome of the party’s primary election that declared Mr. Moruff Alli-Balogun as the winner,... Continue
Princess Damilola Sonayon-James is the newly nominee for Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. She is a sustainability professional with experience in governance,... Continue
Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has urged the general public to disregard the various results circulating on social media as the outcome of the nation wide primaries conducted by the... Continue
Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has emerged as the preferred presidential candidate of the Accord Party following the successful conduct of the party’s affirmation primaries held across several states of the... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE The Young Progressives Party (YPP) is united and ready to compete for power in the 2027 general election following the successful conclusion of its national convention... Continue
Party moves into decisive electoral phase as aspirants contest tickets across federal, state and senatorial constituencies The Youth Party on Friday, 29th May, 2026, conducted primary elections across selected... Continue
Business
Heirs Insurance Group, comprising Heirs General Insurance Limited, Heirs Life Assurance Limited and Heirs Insurance Brokers, has been recognised on the Financial Times Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2026 ranking, one... Continue
BEN AHANONU Nigerian households are facing renewed financial strain as the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, has spiked sharply across major cities.... Continue
Alpha Morgan Bank has announced a landmark financial performance, recording Profit Before Tax of N1.9 billion in just 10 months of operations, a result that stands as a major milestone in Nigeria’s... Continue
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable community development, Promasidor Nigeria has donated a water tower and borehole system to the palace of the Osolo of Isolo Kingdom... Continue
Ahead of its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) on 1 June 2026, Savannah Energy PLC, the British independent energy company focused around the delivery of Projects that Matter, has provided a... Continue
BY EHI BRAIMAH On Sunday May 17, 2026, we flew from Lagos and landed in Lome, the capital of Togo in the West African sub-region for the third edition... 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
In response to rising fuel costs and increasing operational expenses, inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has rewarded 1,000 outstanding drivers in Lagos and Abuja with fuel... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery platform, has launched a social initiative to encourage parents to pay closer attention to their children’s emotional well-being and create space for open... Continue
CHUKA UBAH A housewife, Mrs. Dotun, has filed a suit against her husband, Waheed, at the Grade A Customary Court sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, seeking for dissolution... Continue
Today, Sunday May 31 on World Vape Day 2026, Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) Research Hub joins consumer groups across the globe to mark the power of tobacco harm reduction... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has congratulated children across Edo State and Nigeria on the occasion of the... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Rivers State Police Command has been urged to intensify efforts to conclude investigations into a disputed land matter at Victoria Creek Gardens (VCG) in Ikwerre LGA.... 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 Reigning champions Nigeria have a full house in their Women Africa Cup of Nations preparatory couple of games’ camp, as opponents Lionesses of the Teranga... Continue
Nigerians can look forward to good times during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as the leading provider of digital terrestrial and... Continue
The CEO of Buruj Football Club, Waheed Salaudeen Buruj, has expressed profound gratitude to Italian Consulate General in Lagos, particularly the Consul General, Mr. Ugo Boni, for the... Continue
Buruj Football Club has officially been invited by the Italian Consulate General in Lagos to participate in the highly anticipated U-20 Football Tournament taking place today at the Mobolaji... Continue
Bragging rights are on the line in Owo as Methodist High School (MHO) and Owo High School (OHS) lock horns in an all-Owo derby to open the 4th Edition... Continue
Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen’s football journey is a strong example of determination, discipline, and the rise of a new generation of Nigerian talent. Raheem was first registered to the... 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
ABIODUN FAWUMI As political tensions continue to trail the recently concluded APC primaries in... Continue
In response to rising fuel costs and increasing operational expenses, inDrive, a global mobility... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has signaled a strategic shift in his... Continue
Adelabu’s Sister, Twins’ Kidnap: Family Appeals For Calm As Security Agencies Commence Investigation
The family of Chief Adebayo Adelabu, former Minister of Power and leading gubernatorial aspirant... Continue
Award-winning communications leader, author, speaker, and founder of Happiest Girl in the Room, Ayodele... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Reigning champions Nigeria have a full house in their Women... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 26-year old man, Abiodun Odusanya, has landed in trouble in Lagos... Continue
Bassim Haidar was born in Nigeria. This fact is not merely a minor biographical... Continue
One of Nigeria’s leading carriers, United Nigeria Airlines, on Monday, June 1, rewarded... Continue
The coroner’s inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned... Continue
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