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The TinuBOOM Is Coming: The Early Returns Are Beginning To ShowBY ADEMOLA OSHODI President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised reform at the start of his administration. Those reforms were necessary, but they have placed real pressure on many Nigerians. Families have had to make harder choices around food, transport, rent, school fees and energy costs, while traders and small businesses... Continue
BBNaija Season 10 Reunion Show Premieres June 8 On Africa MagicMultiChoice 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 Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and featuring all 29 housemates, the show will air weeknights at 10:00 PM WAT on Africa Magic Showcase... Continue
Shaibu Commends President Tinubu Over Massive Sports Infrastructure Revamp NationwideAFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H.E. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for approving the comprehensive renovation and redevelopment of key national sports facilities across the country. Shaibu described the... Continue
Nigeria Joins Nations With Globally-Recognised Cartography Training ProgrammeNigeria has boldly stepped into a new era of maritime relevance following the international certification of its first nautical cartography programme by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), a landmark recognition that signals the nation’s rising influence within the global hydrographic community. The historic achievement, announced after the 49th meeting... Continue
inDrive Launches An International Social Initiative Against BullyinginDrive, 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 conversations. School bullying remains one of the most widespread — and at the same time one of the least visible... Continue
Derby Day In Owo As Methodist High School Face Owo High School To Kick Off Olowo’s Cup 2026Bragging 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 of the Oba Ajibade Gbadegeshin Ogunoye III Olowo’s Cup Football Tournament. Over three dozen colleges from across the Owo Kingdom... Continue
Promasidor Deepens Community Commitment With Borehole Donation To Isolo CommunityAs 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 in Lagos, further strengthening its relationship with the host community where the company operates. The project, executed under the company’s... Continue
Entertainment
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
MTN Nigeria has announced the selection of 25 media practitioners and digital content creators for the fifth cohort of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP), reinforcing its commitment to strengthening... 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 31-year old man, Mustapha Usman, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly stealing Hyundai Sonata car worth N6m belonging to Kazeem Babatunde Salami. P.M.EXPRESS... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The game of greed and deceit played out between a 57-year old car agent, Monsuru Obanla and a buyer, Ayokunle Fasinu, who wanted to buy a Toyota... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 32-year-old man, Toba Adeyemi, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of a rival youth leader, Michael Alademomi, during a violent supremacy battle... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Three men employed as workers at Mobil Filing station have been arrested and charged before an Ogba Magistrate Court in Lagos State for allegedly stealing total sum... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 34-year-old woman, Sofilat Yaro, has been arraigned before an Ogba Magistrate Court for allegedly smashing the head of another woman, Fatimo Mohammed, with a pestle during... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, has arraigned 13 men before Ogba Magistrate Court over charges bordering on conspiracy, unlawful assembly, and attempted murder. P.M.EXPRESS reports that... Continue
Politics
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
The All Progressives Congress (APC) may have settled for Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as its deputy governorship candidate for the forthcoming Lagos State governorship election. It was reliably gathered that... Continue
A group of concerned citizens from Somolu Constituency I has appealed to the Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Apostle Cornelius Ojelabi, to ensure fairness and... Continue
Business
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
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to launch a strategic engagement platform aimed at promoting the growth and sustainability of small and medium enterprises across Nigeria. Known... Continue
Passengers flying United Nigeria Airlines on the Lagos–Abuja–Lagos route on Monday , June 1, stand a chance of winning new Samsung phones, free tickets and other gifts,... Continue
Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has announced the appointment of Nkechi Runsewe as the new Human Resources Director of the company effective August 1, 2026. Mrs. Runsewe,... 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
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
Leading provider of digital and connectivity services, Globacom is celebrating the legacy of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, at this year’s Ojude Oba festival. This... 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
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
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Nigeria retained the Afro-Caribbean Football Tournament (The Unity Cup) crown with a surefooted display that flummoxed Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz at The Valley on Saturday. ... Continue
Buruj Sports Academy has continued to build a reputation for developing exceptional young football talents as Tunmise Todowede and Kingsley Nweke made their Nationwide League One (NLO) debut... Continue
ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI Basketball Within successfully hosted its highly anticipated Children’s Day Celebration Match on May 27th, 2026, creating an unforgettable experience for the kids, parents, and fans in... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Nigeria’s Head Coach Eric Chelle says his team is prepared to retain the Unity Cup Tournament trophy in Saturday’s final in London, no matter which circumstances... 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
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition has announced its... Continue
BY ADEMOLA OSHODI President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised reform at the start of his... Continue
MultiChoice Nigeria, a CANAL+ company, has announced that the reunion show for the BBNaija... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute... Continue
A major outbreak of Ebola is rapidly spreading across Central and East Africa, with... Continue
Nigeria has boldly stepped into a new era of maritime relevance following the international... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery platform, has launched a social initiative to encourage... Continue
Bragging rights are on the line in Owo as Methodist High School (MHO) and... Continue
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable community development, Promasidor Nigeria has donated... Continue
Ogun State has been ranked as the second best-performing state in Nigeria in the... Continue
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