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Nigeria’s Super Falcons In Winning Start At Nations Cup In MoroccoA fourth minute strike by six-time African Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala steered the Super Falcons to a comfortable 3-0 victory over their Tunisian counterparts as the nine-time champions got their challenge for a 10th continental title smoothly off the ground in Casablanca on Sunday. Rinsola Babajide,... Continue
LG Poll: Youth Party Slams Lagos Electoral Commission Over Alleged Intimidation Of CandidatesThe Youth Party has accused commissioners of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) of intimidation and unprofessional conduct during a screening exercise, alleging that officials threatened to arrest party representatives. The controversy erupted when LASIEC commissioners reportedly requested Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for all 20 party nominees and... Continue
Unprecedented: Court of Appeal Hears, Decides Appeal Same DayHistory was made on July 3, 2025, in Nigeria judicial system, when a three man-panel led by Justice Biobele Abraham Georgewill, of the Ibadan Division of Court of Appeal, heard and decided an appeal on the same day. Other judges that made the unprecedented judicial feat in the appeal... Continue
Entertainment
Wimbledon 2025 is in full swing, and the iconic tournament is once again drawing a glittering crowd of celebrities and sports enthusiasts. On the opening days, the stands at... Continue
Each African viewer deserves to see their identity reflected in the stories they watch. MultiChoice honours this fundamental need by investing in the local entertainment sector—fueling entrepreneurship, nurturing talent,... Continue
Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, publishers of the online newspaper QEDNG, has announced Udeme Ufot as Chairman of the inaugural QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit. Ufot is the Group Managing Director of SO&U,... Continue
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs had his request for bail denied Wednesday after a jury found him guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution, but he escaped more serious... Continue
The excitement is reaching a fever pitch as Nigerian Idol Season 10 draws closer to its grand finale, proudly refreshed by Bigi, Nigeria’s leading range of bold and refreshing world-class quality soft... Continue
History, heritage, and artistry were relived on stage as The Okeho Exodus, a compelling play written by acclaimed cultural advocate and playwright Olutayo Irantiola, was staged by the Performing... Continue
Education
The Oyo State Government has announced scheduled dates for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and Common Entrance examination across the state. The Commissioner for Education, Science... Continue
Lagos State Government has officially commissioned a block of newly constructed classrooms at Africa Bethel Primary School, Ota-Ona, Ikorodu. The commissioning ceremony highlighted the state government’s continued commitment towards... Continue
The Oyo State Government has ordered about two hundred and two (202) teachers, who were not integrated into the Post-Primary Schools Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), to return to their... Continue
The Oyo State government has urged all students to eschew any form of malpractices during the ongoing National Examination Council examination. The new Chairman Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mrs.... Continue
The Lagos State Scholarship Board recently flagged off the Special Scholarship for Inclusion Awards for tertiary institutions in Lagos State at the Radio Lagos/Eko FM Multi-purpose Hall. The... Continue
Nigerian Breweries Plc has officially announced the call for entries for the 11th edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year competition. The announcement was made during the flag-off... Continue
Editorials
Crime
The Rivers State Police Command has declared some individuals wanted for criminal conspiracy, stealing, assault occasioning harm, and attempted murder in connection with the violent attack on the... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR As part of its commitment to transparency and accountability, the Nigeria Police Force has informed the general public that Abubakar Mohammed Aboki, a Nigerian national, who was... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA An 18-year old class teacher, Mark Okon, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly engaging his 8-year old pupil in sex inside the class... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A member of Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) Officer, Bamgbade Joseph has suffered a broken mouth after he was beaten mercilessly while trying to enforce traffic law inside... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 35-year old man, Solomon Sunday, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly engaging his neighbour’s 14-year old girl in sex. He warned her not... Continue
BY PAUL IYOGHOJIE Operatives of the Nigeria Police Ebute-Ero Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a notorious robbery suspect, Tejumola Yekini for terrorising and robbing road... Continue
Politics
The Youth Party has accused commissioners of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) of intimidation and unprofessional conduct during a screening exercise, alleging that officials threatened to arrest... Continue
In a striking demonstration of leadership and commitment to grassroots mobilisation, the Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA and APC flagbearer for the forthcoming Local Government elections, Hon. Segun Odunmbaku,... Continue
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has categorically debunked and denounced the unfounded rumours making the rounds about any purported imminent decamping by its leader, Governor Ademola... Continue
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has carpeted the loudly touted coalition as a gathering of hoaxers and self-obsessed merchants of vendetta. In a statement signed by Felix Morka,... Continue
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, is set to welcome two prominent Governors into its fold, as the Party’s National Working Committee (NWC) has mandated the Deputy National Chairman... Continue
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA and APC re-election candidate, Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, today led his running mate, Alhaja Kafaya Layeni and the six councillorship candidates in Ojodu LCDA... Continue
Business
Starlink has resumed direct shipments of residential kits to Lagos and other Nigerian cities, ending a seven-month suspension that began in November 2024. The company also announced the opening of a... Continue
No fewer than 30 young entrepreneurs have been awarded a ₦16 million business grant by Unity Bank Plc during the latest edition of its flagship entrepreneurship development initiative, the... Continue
Unified Payments, UP, Nigeria’s pioneer Payments & Financial Technology company and the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System (PAPSS) have announced their partnership. Under this partnership, UP is appointed as:... Continue
The recurring tragedy of building collapse in Lagos once again came under the spotlight Friday as stakeholders from across Nigeria’s building industry gathered at the University of Lagos for... Continue
Leading Nigerian tech company, MTN Nigeria, in a landmark collaboration with Dell Technologies, announced the official launch of the Dabengwa Data Centre, a state-of-the-art facility poised to revolutionise enterprise IT... Continue
Zenith Bank Plc has retained its position as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital for the sixteenth consecutive year, in the 2025 Top 1000 World Banks’... Continue
Feature
Health
The Oyo State Government has commenced a comprehensive upgrade of 66 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state, equipping them with essential medical tools and alternative power sources... Continue
Given the grimness and prevalence of mental health issues across the country, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has advocated inter-sectoral collaboration... Continue
The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Health on Tuesday, concluded the final phase of the 2025 Omituntun Free Health Mission for different categories of citizens in... Continue
The MD/CEO of Ruzu Herbal Products and Services Ltd., Dr. Onyemaechi Roberts Uzu, will be educating the public on a range of health issues and offering suggestions for managing... Continue
To pronounce its commitment to the healthcare sector, SUNU Health Nigeria Limited, a prominent member of SUNU Group and a leading Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and innovator in healthcare... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The National Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Pharm. Ezeh Ambrose Igwekamma, has expressed the association’s commitment to fight drug abuse and... Continue
Interview
Metro
MICHAEL AKINOLA Seven persons have been arrested by the operatives of the Force Criminal Investigative Department ,( FCID), Alagbon, in connection with the death of Badmos Olatunji Monsur,... Continue
The Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYOSEMA) has issued a flash flood alert for residents of Ibadan, particularly those living in Akinyele, Egbeda, and Oluyole Local Government Areas (LGAs).... Continue
The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the QR code-embedded jacket policy for commercial motorcycle (Okada) riders, following a surge in criminal activities involving unregistered... Continue
inDrive and Churches Across Nigeria Join Forces to Empower Communities Through Driving Opportunities
inDrive, the global ride-hailing platform, has partnered with churches and Christian organisations across Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt to roll out a five-week church activation campaign aimed at empowering... Continue
In line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration’s commitment to making Lagos a 21st-century economy, the State Government has unveiled the Lagos Identity Project, a digital house-numbering initiative aimed at... Continue
The Lagos State Government has released a diversion plan ahead of the repairs of the Ogudu/Ifako Bridge. The repairs, which were earlier postponed, will now commence from Saturday, 28th... Continue
Opinions
Pictures
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
ENEBEKE CLETUS CHIGOZIE Team Lagos were adjudged the second-best team at the just concluded 7th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. The Lagos State contingent had... Continue
Sports
Wimbledon 2025 is in full swing, and the iconic tournament is once again drawing a glittering crowd of celebrities and sports enthusiasts. On the opening days, the stands at... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expresses great sadness at the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, aged 61. The President condoles with the Rufai family, friends, and football... Continue
Young Defender, Marcell Washington, has completed his move to Arsenal and has been allocated the number 55 shirt, as shown on the club’s official website. The left-back’s departure... Continue
Former goalkeeper of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Peter Rufai, is dead. Rufai, popularly known as Dodo Mayana, died at 61 having been ill for some time. . The official account... Continue
News coming out from the camp of Bayelsa Queens FC says the club has just signed Janet Akekoromowei, the Nigeria Women Football League’s second highest goal scorer for the... Continue
World boxing champion, Bash Ali (OON), has dragged the former Minister of Sports, Mr. Sunday Akin Dare, before an Abuja High Court over alleged extortion and defamation... Continue
World
ENGR TAIWO ABIODUN, PhD, DBA In a world already strained by division, polarization, and ideological extremism, the rising confrontation between Israel and Iran may seem like just another episode... Continue
BATULA MURITALA AJIBOLA Home to one of the largest tributaries of the Congo River, the Central African Republic (CAR) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)... Continue
FADEYI TOLULOPE AYOBAMI UN human rights experts has called for urgent measures to address grave violations against children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) amid escalating... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The United States government is set to deport 3,690 Nigerians who are considered to be residing in the country illegally. The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)... Continue
Republican Donald Trump was inaugurated again Monday as the 47th United States President, calling for a “revolution of common sense” and vowing to quickly order sweeping policy changes, including... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA President Joseph R. Biden has announced that the United States is providing more than $1 billion in additional humanitarian assistance to address food insecurity and other... Continue
Latest News
A fourth minute strike by six-time African Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala steered... Continue
The Rivers State Police Command has declared some individuals wanted for criminal conspiracy,... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Seven persons have been arrested by the operatives of the Force... Continue
Tobi Peters, a talent manager and a broadcaster with Television Continental news who is... Continue
The Youth Party has accused commissioners of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC)... Continue
History was made on July 3, 2025, in Nigeria judicial system, when a three... Continue
The Chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations and Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial... Continue
WILLIAMS IDAH JAJA The exemplary leadership of His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara,... Continue
ABIODUN KOMOLAFE “Wisdom is the supreme virtue, for it is the source of all... Continue
President Bola Tinubu has assured that all bottlenecks hindering the realisation of the agricultural... Continue
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