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TACT Set To Purchase Presidential Nomination Form For TinubuWell meaning Nigerians home and abroad through a pro-government group, Take Action Campaign for Tinubu (TACT), has formally written to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda expressing its intention to purchase the presidential Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for President Bola... Continue
Flag Football Explodes in Showtime Bowl XIV as Lagos Knights Lead, Warriors Shine Ahead of Week 3 ShowdownsThe Showtime Bowl Series XIV continues to surge in popularity as Week 2 delivered another electrifying round of flag football action, reinforcing the sport’s rapid rise in Nigeria. The Lagos Knights once again underlined their dominance, cruising to an emphatic 46–6 victory over the Lagos Greenbacks to maintain their... Continue
Achimugu’s Oceangate Saga: Separating Legal Reality from Political NarrativeSTEVE OLARENWAJU The recent efforts to link Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to the asset forfeiture case involving Oceangate Engineering and Aisha Achimugu highlight a disturbing trend in Nigeria’s evolving political discourse. At its core, the Oceangate matter remains a legal issue currently progressing through the appellate system. Yet,... Continue
Olugbodis Announce Funeral Arrangements for Late Patriarch, Chief Joshua Oyedele OlugbodiThe Olugbodi Family of Ara Kingdom in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State has formally announced the funeral arrangements for their revered patriarch, Chief Joshua Oyedele Olugbodi (1931 – 2025), who passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the age of 94. Fondly remembered as a... Continue
What Cardoso’s Legacy At CBN would look likeBY EHI BRAIMAH When Yemi Cardoso, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, stepped out to take his seat on the stage for a conversation at The Peninsula, London, on a sunny but cold Tuesday afternoon on March 17, 2026, the room already sensed the weight of the moment. The... Continue
Nigerian Musician, Joeboy, Stars On Easter Edition Of Glo-powered African VoicesNigeria-born Afro-pop star, Joeboy, who is making waves globally, takes the spotlight this week on the Easter edition of African Voices, Globacom-sponsored CNN magazine programme. Show anchor, Larry Madowo, engages the musician and songwriter in Lagos, where he regales viewers with the story of his rise from a mere... Continue
Entertainment
Nigeria-born Afro-pop star, Joeboy, who is making waves globally, takes the spotlight this week on the Easter edition of African Voices, Globacom-sponsored CNN magazine programme. Show anchor, Larry Madowo,... Continue
Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal has been honored with the Outstanding Governor of the Year award by Triangle Media International Magazine. The award was presented during the magazine’s... Continue
Experiential marketing has transitioned from a supplementary “activation” tactic to the cornerstone of marketing and brand strategy, shifting towards building a brand ecosystem rather than a one-off event. Consequently,... Continue
Two weeks after its release, Eleko (Oba Esugbayi) continues to enjoy strong momentum at the box office, with audience excitement growing steadily since its opening day. Across cinemas in... Continue
Award-winning premium lager beer, Goldberg, is bringing its signature gold standard celebration to Benin with its highly anticipated Golden Fiesta event. Set to hold on Friday, April 3 at... Continue
Young Nigerians have always found ways to secure support for the things they want. The methods change with time and technology, but the core idea remains the same: find... Continue
Education
In a powerful demonstration of its dedication to deepening educational advancement and human capital development in Nigeria, Polaris Bank, has made significant funds available towards the full renovation of... Continue
Teachers in Oyo State have been urged to be steadfast in prayers for the State Wing Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and Oyo State. ... Continue
Powerfields Schools, a Cambridge-approved institution offering pre-school, primary and secondary education (day and boarding), has reaffirmed its commitment to raising confident, well-rounded, and future-ready learners with the successful hosting... Continue
The distribution of instructional materials to public basic schools in Oyo State received a major boost on Friday, 27th February, 2026, the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB)... Continue
The Future-X Unilever Campus Ambassadors Programme (FUCAP) by Unilever Nigeria Plc, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has now cumulatively impacted over 900,000 young Nigerians with... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI In an unprecedented and epoch-making development in the history of Ikeja Local Government, the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has... Continue
Editorials
Crime
KINGSLEY EBERE A 28-year old man, Okpaku Francis, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly penetrating the anus of a 14-year old girl in order to satisfy... Continue
CHUKA UBAH A 24-year-old businessman, Iziga Jude Ikechukwu, popularly known as Easy-money, has been sentenced to one year imprisonment for abusing, stepping on Naira notes while dancing during his... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A couple, Esther Ini Udo, 32 and her husband, Eyo Stephen Udo, 34, has been sentenced to 30 years and N4m fine for buying and selling babies... Continue
The Nigerian Forest Security Service, NFSS, has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes in the country.... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Two men, Manuel Daniel,22 and Jide Fadoju, 34, have been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing company’s machines worth N12.8m belonging to Tess Piping... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 70-year old landlady, Comfort Obadele and her accomplice, Dickson Maxwell, 54, have landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly conspiring and forcefully ejecting tenant without... Continue
Politics
A former House of Representatives candidate, Olufemi Onireti, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State. His resignation was conveyed in a... Continue
Well meaning Nigerians home and abroad through a pro-government group, Take Action Campaign for Tinubu (TACT), has formally written to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC),... Continue
A popular political movement in the Oke Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State has thrown its weight behind the ambition of Dr Bashiru Omolaja Bolarinwa to be... Continue
A new political force poised to reshape the political landscape of Obingwa and Abia South ahead of the 2027 elections is steadily taking shape, following Chief Solomon Nwaigwe’s decision... Continue
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, and immediate past National Women Leader of the APC, Dr Betta Edu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu, Chairman and members of the... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE In a dramatic turn of events, an All Progressive Congress (APC ) Chieftain, Prince Nixon Okwara, has officially joined the race for the Federal House of Representatives,... Continue
Business
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the National Community Food Bank Programme targeting an initial 500,000 households across the nation in the first year. According... Continue
BY EHI BRAIMAH When Yemi Cardoso, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, stepped out to take his seat on the stage for a conversation at The Peninsula, London, on... Continue
Senegal and Nigeria are strengthening bilateral energy cooperation following a high-level working visit by Senegal’s Minister of Energy Birame Soulèye Diop and representatives from national oil company (NOC) Petrosen... Continue
African Export-Import Bank has underwritten $2.5 billion in a $4 billion senior syndicated term loan for Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, in a move aimed at strengthening the refinery’s... Continue
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Aircraft Finance Germany (AFG) to advance the aviation sector in Nigeria and across... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Renowned Clergy and entrepreneur, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo has underscored his commitment of transforming Lagos into a global hub of sophistication and leisure with the launch of his... Continue
Feature
Health
OWUPELE BENEBO The Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, has emphasized the urgent need to strengthen the health workforce as a critical step toward... Continue
ROBERTO TABOADA Tuberculosis remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in Nigeria. Despite continued efforts to improve detection and treatment, the country continues to carry a high... Continue
As part of activities to commemorate World Oral Health Day 2026, Pepsodent, a leading voice in oral hygiene advocacy, launched a school activation campaign in select schools across 17... Continue
Pepsodent, a leading global toothpaste brand, has officially launched its 2026 World Oral Health Day (WOHD) campaign, themed “Do The 2,” as part of efforts to promote oral hygiene... Continue
BAKARE AKEEM OLASUNKANMI More than 10 days into the latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East, health systems across the Region are coming under strain as injuries and... Continue
JUST IN: Medical And Dental Council Finds Prima Facie Medical Negligence In Chimamanda’s Son’s Death
BY MICHAEL AKINOLA The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has established a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct in the death of Master Nkanu... Continue
Interview
Metro
Ojodu LCDA has continued to ramp up its environmental sanitation campaign with the evacuation of refuse and waste along Ogunnusi Road, Aguda, as part of efforts to complement the... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Awoniyi Asalu Elemo Family in Ajao Estate, Lagos, has elected Chief Erinfolami Togun as the new Baale of their community. P.M.EXPRESS reports that this follows... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday postponed his scheduled trip to Iperu, Ogun State, on Thursday to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport. Instead, he will... Continue
The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, and Office of Environmental Services, on Tuesday convened a strategic meeting with Conference 57 and the Honourable Commissioner for... Continue
An artisan, Mr Ogunsanwo Mukaila, who was severely injured by the alleged negligence caused by an indigenous construction firm, JRB Construction Limited, has formally demanded compensation from the company,... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Astute Sports administrator, Dr Jonathan Nnaji, has challenged the former President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos State, Chief Solomon Aguene, to explain to members of the public how... 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
The Showtime Bowl Series XIV continues to surge in popularity as Week 2 delivered another electrifying round of flag football action, reinforcing the sport’s rapid rise in Nigeria. The... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) GB, the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola globally, will be the Official Soft Drinks Partners to the... Continue
John Abimbola ‘Fani’ Faniran (right) presenting the champions cup to the captain of the winning team, Topfield College during the final of this year’s Akofa Basketball League for private... Continue
The 7th edition of the U-13 JOF Kids Cup Tournament is set to enter its quarter-final stage this weekend, with matches scheduled for Wednesday, 1 April 2026. According to... Continue
BY OGUNYEMI TOMIWA JACOB Bayelsa State has arrived in Abuja with a strong and competitive contingent for the 2026 National Para Sports Festival, reaffirming its dominance and commitment to... Continue
ADEBOWALE MUYIWA EMMANUEL The Chairman of the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA), Divine Ogbonnaya, has passionately called on football fans and stakeholders across the state to come out in... Continue
World
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
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
Latest News
A former House of Representatives candidate, Olufemi Onireti, has formally resigned his membership of... Continue
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the National Community Food... Continue
Well meaning Nigerians home and abroad through a pro-government group, Take Action Campaign for... Continue
The Showtime Bowl Series XIV continues to surge in popularity as Week 2 delivered... Continue
STEVE OLARENWAJU The recent efforts to link Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to the... Continue
The Olugbodi Family of Ara Kingdom in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State... Continue
BY EHI BRAIMAH When Yemi Cardoso, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, stepped out... Continue
Nigeria-born Afro-pop star, Joeboy, who is making waves globally, takes the spotlight this week... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has called on the Federal and... Continue
CHUKA UBAH The Ada Owerri Grassroots Foundation, founded by Chief Dr. Chinyere C. Okpe,... Continue
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