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John-Mabun Adesoga Debuts With EQUIP Series On Metro FMAs a part of his desires to empower people to their best and position them for a favourable future with insight through God’s word, Pastor John Mabun Adesoga will be launching a new series tagged ‘EQUIP’ on Metro FM 97.7, Lagos. ‘Equip with John-Mabun’ will be aired every Thursday... Continue
Agric Commodity Market Can Help Nigerians Create Wealth, Says Adama, Viable X BossIn its bid to bolster the Nigerian Agriculture commodity market, Viable X, a revolutionary agribusiness tech platform has announced a milestone onboarding of 6,000 farmers generating over N100 million transactions. This comes just as the Federal Government unveils a new sectorial policy campaign tagged Agriculture for Food and Job... Continue
Sesamum Seeds, Cocoa Top List of 10 Agricultural Exports, As Nigeria Earns N289.3bnNigeria’s top 10 agricultural export is estimated to have earned the country about N289.3 billion in one year (April 2019 – March 2020). This is according to data collected from various foreign trade reports, as compiled by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Reports from the data showed that... Continue
Entertainment
As a part of his desires to empower people to their best and position them for a favourable future with insight through God’s word, Pastor John Mabun Adesoga will... Continue
BY ADEGBOYEGA OLUWASEGUN Journalism is not just a profession; it is a sweet experience. Yes, it is undoubtedly so. The average journalist takes pride in knowing that he rubs... Continue
Professor Tony Iredia, former Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), has said Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, must leave the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to do its... Continue
BY JON PARELES Burna Boy — the Nigerian songwriter, singer and rapper who was born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu — once thought he’d be content writing the sleek, self-assured party tunes that first... Continue
Nollywood actor, filmmaker and businessman, Kolawole Ajeyemi weighs in heavily on the stereotype that being a family man will reduce his productivity as an entertainer and director. The actor... Continue
The Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemates witnessed their very first Eviction Night show on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Unfortunately, it was a double eviction night, and subsequently, BBNaija housemates, Lilo and... Continue
Education
HARISSON IYOHA The grand finale of the 3rd Beeta Playwright Competition which was held on Wednesday, 22 July 2020 was all shades of inspiring, intriguing and enthralling. Held on... Continue
As part of efforts at ensuring that no child is left behind in accessing basic education in Lagos, the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), on Friday, organised a... Continue
The Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo, has described the WorkSheets plan and the Toll-Free lines initiated by the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District III for learners within... Continue
Efforts by the administration of Babajide Sanwo-Olu to deliver quality learning to pupils across public schools in Lagos State got a boost on Thursday, as the State Government took... Continue
With schools still closed as part of efforts to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, MultiChoice Nigeria has commenced airing a new educational content, uLesson, to help keep young minds engaged... Continue
OLUWATOBI EMMANUEL The Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, has indicated that schools may re-open in the country after the ban on interstate movement has been lifted. The... Continue
Editorials
Crime
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Facts have emerged on how armed robbers including dismissed soldiers struck a bank bullion van, killed four Police officers in the process and escaped with the millions... Continue
LUCKY LAWAL Police operatives from the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 37-year old National of Benin Republic, Gbese Peter, for allegedly defrauding a Nigerian couple of the... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The operatives from the Imo State Police Command have arrested the traditional ruler of Obor Community in Awara, Oguta area of Imo State, one Example Andrew, a... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKARA 22-year old suspected kidnapper, Musa Umar, has confessed that he belonged to a kidnap syndicate and his major role was to kill victims if the negotiations for... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Pastor Adetokunbo Adenopo, founder of the New Life Ministry Church, arrested for conspiracy and kidnapping, has confessed to the Police that he did so in order to... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Police operatives from Ogun State Command on Sunday paraded five suspected teenage armed robbers operating on Lagos-Ibadan highway, who allegedly confessed that robbery was their business. P.M.EXPRESS... Continue
Politics
As the contention for who becomes the running mate to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Mr Eyitayo Jegede (SAN) in the Ondo State governorship election gathers storm, the... Continue
The Executive Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has felicitated with the Deputy Senate President, Distinguished Senator Ovie Omo-Agege on his 57th birthday. In his birthday message to Senator Ovie... Continue
A renowned Marketing and Public Relations Consultant, Prince Dapo Adelegan has emerged governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ondo State. Adelegan, who is also the 14th... Continue
The Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has said that though he was the eventual winner of the just concluded governorship primary of All Progressive Congress (APC)... Continue
In continuation of his “meet the delegates” tour, Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Thursday visited the four local government areas in Akokoland in Ondo North Senatorial... Continue
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja met with the leadership of the National Assembly to address some issues affecting the executive and legislative arms of government. At the end of... Continue
Business
FSDH Group recently held its first Annual General Meeting under its new financial holding structure. The new structure birthed FSDH Holding Company Limited in 2019, a non-operating financial holding... Continue
In its bid to bolster the Nigerian Agriculture commodity market, Viable X, a revolutionary agribusiness tech platform has announced a milestone onboarding of 6,000 farmers generating over N100 million... Continue
Nigeria’s top 10 agricultural export is estimated to have earned the country about N289.3 billion in one year (April 2019 – March 2020). This is according to data collected... Continue
Some Airlines in the country operating at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, have expressed dissatisfaction over low passengers’ patronage since reopening after the COVID-19-induced lockdown. During separate interviews... Continue
Coca-Cola Nigeria launches a new campaign, “Open Like Never Before”, its first since COVID-19 changed the world in so many ways. Coca-Cola in Nigeria temporarily suspended all planned marketing... Continue
Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) Plc, the largest agro-allied and food group on the continent of Africa, recently announced its audited financial performance for the year 2019/2020. The report... Continue
Feature
Health
Nigeria’s leading grassroots telemedicine platform, PreDiagnosis International, has announced its partnership with the Project ECHO Institute of the University of New Mexico, USA for knowledge sharing and transfer on... Continue
The Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LSWRC) on Monday sealed the Banana Island Property Owners Resident Association (BIPORAL) Water Treatment Plant for failing to meet the required safety and... Continue
The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday warned of the threat posed by COVID-19 to health workers across Africa. More than 10 000 health workers in the 40 countries which have... Continue
The Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has disclosed that all States of the Federation, including the FCT will receive support to the tune of NGN100 Million each... Continue
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unravel healthcare systems and economies across the world, The Coca-Cola Company and 14 other global corporations have urged US Congressional leaders to continue... Continue
“COVID-19 does not exist in Nigeria. The virus can be cured by eating garlic. The temperature in Nigeria will not allow it to thrive. These are some of the... Continue
Interview
Metro
CHUKA UBAH Police operatives from the Anambra State Command have arrested a young man, who allegedly had forceful carnal knowledge of two underage boys in Awka, Anambra State. A... Continue
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has strongly condemned reported violent attacks on #RevolutionNow protesters in Abuja, Osogbo and other parts of the country, saying the government of President... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Police operatives from Ikotun Division in Lagos have arrested the manager and supervisor of a popular hotel after a man was found dead inside the swimming pool... Continue
It’s cheery news in Lagos State. A period of general decrease in confirmed positive cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been recorded in the State for the second week.... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Police operatives from the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, SCIID, Panti, Yaba, have commenced investigation to unravel the circumstances which led to the death of a... Continue
Digital transformation leader, Globacom, has charged Muslims in Nigeria to pray for unity, peace and restoration of normalcy, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on... Continue
Opinions
Pictures
When the late Chief Sehindemi Awe Olubiyi (JP) was buried in Lagos recently, it was indeed a celebration of life. With strict compliance to COVID-19 protocols, the deceased wife,... Continue
Rev. Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi, the General Overseer of Love of Christ Generation Church, United Kingdom, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission and a host... Continue
SUNDAY AKINTOYE Students of Lagos secondary schools were at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan despite the heavy rain on Sunday. Dignitaries, fans and students defied the heavy... Continue
Beer brand, Life Lager pulled off an exciting idea and surprised consumers in Owerri and Awka with a stunning recreation of the Niger Bridge made completely out of crates.... Continue
Accord Party Governorship candidate in Kwara State, Prince Ayorinde Adedoyin has attributed the poor industrial base of the state to lack of ideas by the successive administrations since 1999... Continue
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organization (PPCO) decries the stoppage of transactions on all accounts belonging to PDP Vice presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, wife, his family... Continue
Sports
The month-long virtual freestyle football championship tagged Freestyle UNLOCKED Africa 2020 came to a power-packed finish on Sunday, August 2, 2020 with the finals of the 3rd African Freestyle... Continue
The management of wholly Nigeria digital television company, Pipul TV, have reaffirmed its commitment to the development of Nigerian football. Speaking with journalists on Nigeria Sports Centre WhatsApp platform,... Continue
SuperSport viewers on DStv can enjoy the return of the UEFA Champions League, as the Round of 16 ties are completed with four matches on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 August 2020.... Continue
The transfer of Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen to Series A giants, Napoli l, has been described as a good development for African football by FA licensed football agent, ... Continue
Fuji music czar and Agbaakin Abobagunwa of Yorubaland, Alhaji Abass Akande Obesere, has dropped a new album hailing the distinct impact of top European teams. The new album titled ‘Stand Out’... Continue
This long weekend will be an exciting one for football lovers on GOtv, as the FA Cup final will be broadcast live this Saturday, 1 August 2020. The FA... Continue
World
TAIWO ADELU The Managing Director of African Development Bank (AfDB), Adewunmi Adesina has finally been left off the hook after the three-member Independent Review Panel found him not culpable... Continue
OLUWATOBI EMMANUEL The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia’s former president, and Helen Clark, New Zealand’s former prime minister, are to head a panel... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE The United States Department of State has sanctioned six Nigerians for engaging in a cyber acts targeting United States businesses and individuals. A statement by the United... Continue
Europe and Africa are both seeking to coalesce behind a single candidate for the job of World Trade Organization director-general, in an attempt to enhance their respective chances as... Continue
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General will address Collision from Home on global pandemic Wednesday, Collision from Home announced that Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization will... Continue
Israeli scientists are reportedly only a few weeks away from having developed the first vaccine to combat the coronavirus, which originated in China, and could have the vaccine available... Continue
Latest News
FSDH Group recently held its first Annual General Meeting under its new financial holding... Continue
Nigeria’s Private Sector led Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) yesterday formally announced the flag-off of... Continue
As a part of his desires to empower people to their best and position... Continue
In its bid to bolster the Nigerian Agriculture commodity market, Viable X, a revolutionary... Continue
Nigeria’s top 10 agricultural export is estimated to have earned the country about N289.3... Continue
GBOYEGA AKOSILE Thank God I am back at my duty post! I returned to... Continue
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated the... Continue
The Department of Medicine, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), has donated scrubs to... Continue
Ecobank Group yesterday announced the finalists from the 2020 Ecobank Fintech Challenge. The challenge,... Continue
FEMI ADESINA There’s this hilarious video that went viral recently. A boy had offended... Continue