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Oando Chief, ‘Wale Tinubu, Rabiu, Others Join President Tinubu In Makkah For UmrahMICHAEL AKINOLA The Oando Plc Group Chief Executive, Jubril Adewale Tinubu, and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu among others Nigerian prominent leaders have joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to perform Umrah early Friday morning in the holy city of Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They joined the... Continue
GTCO Fashion Weekend Returns For 9th Edition Themed “Fashion Is Timeless”Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc is set to host the ninth edition of its flagship GTCO Fashion Weekend on November 7 and 8, 2026, under the theme “Fashion Is Timeless.” The event will take place at the GTCentre, Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Lagos, from 10:00 a.m. to... Continue
1983 Flying Eagles: Meet Paul Okoku*𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄-𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀’𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐈𝐅𝐀 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐂𝐔𝐏 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 — 𝐔-𝟐𝟎, 𝐌𝐄𝐗𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟑 PAUL LUCKY OKOKU In the history of Nigerian football, some journeys begin in famous stadiums. For Paul Lucky Okoku, the journey began on the streets of Lagos, where a small rubber ball and a childhood ambition... Continue
How Governor Dauda Lawal Built ₦75bn Gusau Airport With Zamfara’s Debt Profile DecliningBY KAREN IBRAHIM Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State is pursuing an unusual fiscal strategy: financing major development projects while avoiding new commercial bank loans, despite spending years in the banking industry facilitating credit for governments and public institutions. Lawal, who previously served as Executive Director, Public Sector North,... Continue
One Year On, Shuga Band Honours Akiin Shuga With New Logo, Music CompilationNigeria’s foremost premium live music ensemble, Shuga Band is marking the first anniversary of its late founder, Akinloye Tofowomo popularly known as Akiin Shuga by reinventing its brand identity with the launch of a new logo asset to immortalize his glorious memory. The band dedicated the entire month of... Continue
Entertainment
MICHAEL AKINOLA The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) was thrown into excitement from October 26 to 28, 2025, as Soundcity OnTour made a stop on campus with a blend of... Continue
Nigeria’s foremost premium live music ensemble, Shuga Band is marking the first anniversary of its late founder, Akinloye Tofowomo popularly known as Akiin Shuga by reinventing its brand identity... Continue
Nigerian singer and entertainment entrepreneur AJAYI Solomon, known professionally as Specdo, has released his latest single, Ohema, drawing inspiration from Ghanaian language and the universal themes of love, admiration... Continue
Chain Reactions Africa has marked a milestone for Nigeria’s independent public relations and communications industry, winning a Global SABRE Award for its, “From Promises To Proofs,” a campaign on... Continue
The inaugural Germany-Nigeria Film Week has successfully concluded after ten days of film screenings, industry engagements, cultural exchanges and awards across Berlin, Hannover, Bremen and Hamburg, Germany. The festival,... Continue
CANAL+ and MultiChoice have announced a major restructuring of DStv subscription packages across several African markets, reducing subscription tiers to four and introducing lower prices in countries including,... Continue
Education
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD The emergence of five Abia public school students as global champions at the International School Debate Championship in Doha, Qatar, is a powerful testament to what... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has announced the commencement of applications for the Ikeja Local Government Bursary Scheme, a landmark... Continue
Opportunities, they say, don’t come too often. So when it does, one must value the moment, grab with both hands and not take a rare chance for granted. Speaking... Continue
Codix Group through its charity arm, Codix Charity Foundation has commissioned a range of new and upgraded educational facilities at Isanbi Comprehensive Secondary School, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, reinforcing its... Continue
The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has felicitated teachers across the state on the occasion of the 2026 World... Continue
In commemoration of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, BATKOHRRECT, a socio-political group comprising an eclectic mix of Lagos-based professionals, has distributed copies of the seminal book Behind The Streets (Inside... Continue
Editorials
Crime
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 29-year-old man, Gboyega Gbolahan, has been arraigned before the Ogba Magistrate’s Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing Oraimo brand accessories valued at N14 million at Computer... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A man, Gasper Oladipo Emmanuel, has landed in trouble after he was arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Ogba, Lagos, for allegedly standing as surety for a... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has advanced efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s internal security through a trilateral cooperation framework involving Nigeria, the United... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Rasheed Olowolayemo, the 38-year-old member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Bariga branch, who was allegedly stabbed by a serving police inspector in Bariga,... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE For 22-year-old Daniel Oke, what was supposed to be a normal Monday evening walk home from work has turned into a major case of police accountability in... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE It was supposed to be a quick errand to fetch water outside the compound. For a 58-year-old grandmother identified simply as Alhaja Kudirat, that short wait turned... Continue
Politics
KINGSLEY EBERE In Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, politics is often loud. But Dr. Chibueze Ofubuike chose a different path – quiet performance, open doors and compassion... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A major leadership tussle is rocking Ndigbo in Ejigbo, Lagos, as Chief Odinaka Iwu and Hon. Nelly Okafor battle for control of Ndigbo in the Ejigbo Local... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A leadership tussle has emerged within the Ndigbo in APC, Ejigbo Chapter, ahead of its planned press conference and endorsement programme for President Bola Tinubu and all... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Aguata sons and daughters in the diaspora have unanimously accepted and endorsed Dr Chibueze Ofobuike, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, for Aguata... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The Igbonine Great People’s Assembly Worldwide has strongly condemned the reported denial of a paid hall to the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, in... Continue
The Oyo State Governorship Campaign Council of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has expanded its campaign committees with the addition of new members to the previously announced list as... Continue
Business
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Oando Plc Group Chief Executive, Jubril Adewale Tinubu, and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu among others Nigerian prominent leaders have joined President Bola Ahmed... Continue
Guinness Nigeria Plc is focused on sustaining growth through wider product availability, commercial expansion and disciplined pricing, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Girish Sharma has said, outlining the... Continue
UGOCHUKWU UGWUANYI The public relations practitioner worth their onion (pardon the cliché) must be proficient in what psychologists call coattail riding, or psychosocial hijacking. This is in keeping with... Continue
Zenith Bank Plc on Wednesday announced its customers can now pay with Google Pay, bringing greater convenience and security to everyday transactions. By adding an eligible Zenith Bank card... Continue
Nestlé Nigeria has announced the appointment of Toritseju (Toju) Egbebi as Corporate Communications and Sustainability Manager, effective 1 November 2026, following the retirement of Victoria Uwadoka after ten years... Continue
Nigerian Breweries Plc has reported a strong performance for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, recording revenue of ₦1.10 trillion, a 5% increase from ₦1.05 trillion in the... Continue
Feature
Health
As part of activities to celebrate its Diamond Jubilee anniversary, the United African Methodist Church (UAMC), Surulere in conjunction with Lagos PDG Yinka Bolarinwa Lions Club of Lions Club... Continue
Polaris Bank Limited has reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to cancer advocacy, awareness, early detection and patient support as it partnered WinCancer Foundation to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, has urged the Federal Government to immediately adopt a ‘Pharmacy First’ policy that will allow community pharmacies across... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Lagos State health authorities have been placed on alert following the confirmation of an imported Ebola case in Abuja, with the Federal Government monitoring 44 contacts. The... Continue
Billionaire businessman Dr. Leemon Ikpea, has donated a 62-bed ultramodern hospital to his Idumu-Iyase, Ewatto community of Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State. The hospital, which was... Continue
The Federal Government has confirmed one case of Ebola Virus Disease in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, following laboratory confirmation on Monday, October 20, 2026. According to the... Continue
Interview
Metro
The federal government is targeting a groundbreaking for the long-delayed Green Line rail connecting Lekki to Marina by December. Kayode Opeifa, managing director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC),... Continue
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), established for sole control of railways, is offering private operators access to its approximately 4,000 km rail network for a fee, provided they supply... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The Apex Association of Anioma Indigenes Inc. (AAAI), Lagos Chapter, has reaffirmed its commitment to Anioma unity, cultural preservation, inclusive leadership and community empowerment through cultural engagements,... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery services platform, is meeting the growing demand for digital delivery solutions among Nigerian small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) through its inDrive.Couriers service. According... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Panic gripped Adedoyin Street, Ijegun in the Ikotun area of Alimosho Local Government, Lagos State, on Monday after a storey building collapsed during manual demolition, leaving one... Continue
The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge is about 80 per cent complete, expressing confidence that the project will be opened to the... Continue
Opinions
Pictures
CHRISTIAN ABURIME The appointment of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, as the Anambra State Coordinator of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu/APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council is a welcome development... Continue
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 AGBOGE ENIYE ESTHER 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
Sports
*𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄-𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀’𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐈𝐅𝐀 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐂𝐔𝐏 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 — 𝐔-𝟐𝟎, 𝐌𝐄𝐗𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟑 PAUL LUCKY OKOKU In the history of Nigerian football, some journeys begin in famous stadiums. For... Continue
Nigeria’s U-15 Future Eagles secured a hard-fought victory over Rwanda U-15, winning 4-3 on penalties after regulation time ended 1-1 at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in... Continue
*𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐌𝐄𝐗𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟑 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐅𝐂𝐎𝐍 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟒 — 𝐀 𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 PAUL LUCKY OKOKU Some footballers leave their mark through memorable goals. Others are remembered for the... Continue
Nigeria’s U-15 Future Eagles produced a sensational performance, demolishing New Caledonia 7-0 in an emphatic victory at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan. The... Continue
The 25-year wait for an English winner is OVER. And there is no more worthy winner than the England captain: Harry Edward Kane. Kane became the first Englishman to... Continue
*European scouts, scholarships to feature as grassroots competition seeks to unlock young talents Former Inter Milan and Super Eagles forward, Obafemi Martins, is set to lead a youth... Continue
World
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Countries have made significant progress in establishing national commitments to protect and restore nature, but greater ambition and faster implementation is needed to meet the world’s... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Vietnamese Government has pledged to deepen cooperation with Nigeria in agriculture, digital transformation, trade, investment and cultural exchanges as both countries mark 50 years of... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and the UNESCO Regional Office for West Africa convened, on 14 September, a virtual session... Continue
MUDASHIRU TAWAKALITU OLUWATOYIN A new analysis from UN Women reveals the extent of daily suffering endured by women and girls across the occupied West Bank. For women who... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Faith leaders, faith-based organisations, civil society groups and climate actors from across Africa and beyond have launched a new interfaith campaign demanding urgent, just... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA/with agency reports Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, made this reaffirmation during a meeting with the Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on... Continue
Latest News
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Oando Plc Group Chief Executive, Jubril Adewale Tinubu, and Chairman of... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE In Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, politics is often loud.... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A major leadership tussle is rocking Ndigbo in Ejigbo, Lagos, as Chief... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 29-year-old man, Gboyega Gbolahan, has been arraigned before the Ogba Magistrate’s... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) was thrown into excitement from October 26... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A man, Gasper Oladipo Emmanuel, has landed in trouble after he was... Continue
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc is set to host the ninth edition of its... Continue
*𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄-𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀’𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐈𝐅𝐀 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐂𝐔𝐏 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 — 𝐔-𝟐𝟎, 𝐌𝐄𝐗𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟑 PAUL... Continue
BY KAREN IBRAHIM Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State is pursuing an unusual fiscal... Continue
Nigeria’s foremost premium live music ensemble, Shuga Band is marking the first anniversary of... Continue
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