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Nnenna Ukeje And ADC National Legislators Forum: Nigeria’s Latest Bunch of Conspiracy TheoristsBY SUNDAY DARE Even before the official commencement of the election season and before the Polls open, the “opposition”, a hurriedly stitched together contraption in search of a launch pad are screaming blue murder. The script is familiar: attack and blackmail the President, discredit and second guess the electoral... Continue
Tuggar Storms Bauchi as Mammoth Crowd Greets 2027 DeclarationPolitics in Bauchi State may never remain the same again after Yusuf Maitama Tuggar officially declared his intention to contest for the top job in the state. What many expected to be an ordinary political gathering quickly transformed into a historic show of strength, popularity and mass acceptance as... Continue
UBA Plc Delivers Core Income Growth in Q1 2026United Bank for Africa Plc, leading Pan-African financial institution, has released its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, demonstrating resilient operating performance and continued balance sheet strength despite a moderated profitability environment. Gross earnings increased by 5% to ₦801.5 billion, driven by growth across... Continue
Entertainment
The heat is on, and the official journey to crown Nigeria’s first-ever MasterChef winner has begun. The highly anticipated debut of MasterChef Nigeria premieres on Sunday, April 26, 2026,... Continue
The National Stadium, Surulere, has transformed into a sprawling epicentre of neon lights and high-decibel sound as ‘The Gathering on 100’ hits its peak, drawing thousands of youths to... Continue
The application deadline for the fifth edition of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) has been extended until Saturday, April 25, 2026. The extension provides additional opportunity for qualified... Continue
Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria’s largest privately-owned thermal power generation company, has been named Electricity Generation Company of the Year by Energy Times, a leading publication in the energy, oil... Continue
Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd., has bagged two sustainability awards; Best in Circular Economy and the Most Impactful Sustainability Campaign of the Year at the 2026 Industry Summit and... Continue
Do you want to experience the soulful fusion of Afrobeat, Jazz, and Rhythm? Join an unforgettable night of music mastery at the iconic Balmoral Convention Centre for the inaugural... Continue
Education
CHRISTIAN ABURIME Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has announced that the Anambra State Government will provide full academic sponsorship for 37 first-class graduates of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU).... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made new appointments for the National Examination Council (NECO), the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE), the Federal Polytechnic in N’yak Shendam, Plateau State,... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has appointed Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointment of Professor Peter Azikiwe Onwualu, a professor of Agricultural Engineering and current... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Babcock University is set to convene a high-level gathering of global technology leaders, innovators, and policymakers at the AI & Babcock Innovation Venture (BIV) Commercialization Summit 2026.... Continue
Fresh concerns have emerged over compliance with a Court Order issued by the High Court of Kano State on April 8, 2026, restraining key parties —including the Honourable Minister... Continue
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 54-year-old man, Fagbamigbe Felix, has landed in trouble for allegedly disposing human faeces in the public before he was caught in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. P.M.EXPRESS... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 40-year old lady, Isoken Idunueko, has been arrested and charged before the Court for refusing to return N2m mistakenly paid into her bank account in Ibadan,... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 34-year old man, Chidiebere Okoro, has been remanded in correctional centre for allegedly killing his female cousin, Nnennaya Onu and burning her corpse for demanding her... Continue
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a former board Chairman of defunct Sky Bank Plc and businessman, Tunde Ayeni in connection with alleged money... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Two suspects, Emeka Chidi Innocent, 22, and Ayodele John, 38, have been arrested and charged before Magistrate Court sitting in Oke Eda, Akure, Ondo State, for alleged... Continue
The President, Women Community in Africa, WCA, Dr. Khadijah Abdullahi Iya has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede for his... Continue
Politics
DANIEL OLUWATOBILOBA POPOOLA Members of the Lagos diaspora community across Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom have formally endorsed Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly... Continue
Politics in Bauchi State may never remain the same again after Yusuf Maitama Tuggar officially declared his intention to contest for the top job in the state. What many... Continue
Today, as party men and women across the state converge for our State Congress, I will cease to function as the State Publicity Secretary of the Action Peoples Party... Continue
A quiet but significant step toward the next governorship election in Oyo State has been taken, following the completion of a screening and stakeholder engagement exercise ordered by Governor... Continue
In a strong show of intra-party unity, leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Amuwo-Odofin Constituency I gathered on Thursday for a strategic mobilization event in... Continue
The All Progressives Congress, APC has shifted its presidential primary election, earlier slated for May 15 and 16, to May 23, 2026, while the governorship primaries will now hold... Continue
Business
United Bank for Africa Plc, leading Pan-African financial institution, has released its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, demonstrating resilient operating performance and continued... Continue
Providus Bank Plc has commissioned a new branch in Ado-Ekiti, marking another step in its steady expansion across key growth markets in Nigeria. Having met the Central Bank of... Continue
In a bold move to strengthen environmental protection across Nigeria, Sterling Bank, in collaboration with Sterling One Foundation, Lagos Waste Management Authority, Sunbeth, community volunteers, and partner organizations, are... Continue
Public Policy analysts, Government officials and other Stakeholders have in Lagos hailed the strategic foresight and industrial courage of the President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL),... Continue
Several reputable leaders of thought and technocrats from the North have challenged conventional thinking on the challenges and opportunities for the private sector and industrial development of the region.... Continue
The Airlines Operators of Nigeria (AON) has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as a critical pillar of support for Nigeria’s aviation industry, disclosing that the refinery currently... Continue
Feature
Health
The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointments of the following persons as heads of Anambra Health Institutions. 1) Executive Secretary—... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), attended a crucial townhall meeting focused on maternal mortality and sexual reproductive health and... Continue
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen programme implementation, promote state ownership and enhance data-driven decision-making within HIV and public health programmes, a joint supportive supervisory team of healthcare... Continue
The Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) welcomes investments that strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to produce essential health products locally and improve long-term medicine security. In... Continue
BY OLUTAYO IRANTIOLA The fight against malaria in Nigeria over the years has been defined by a “presumptive” approach, rather than from an ascertained standpoint. Unfortunately, it has done... Continue
As Nigeria joins the global community to celebrate the International Day for Maternal Health and Rights (IDMHR), Emzor Group has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing maternal health outcomes across... Continue
Interview
Metro
Residents of Ojodu LCDA have shown strong commitment to environmental cleanliness by actively participating in the monthly Environmental Sanitation Programme, in line with directives from the Lagos State Government... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), today led a high-powered team of political office holders and council staff in the... Continue
The President General of notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress, ONC, Amb Comrade Emeni Ibe (JP AP), has highly commended the Executive Chairman of ONELGA, Sir... Continue
The “Master of Systems” who bridged the gap between International Civil Engineering and Enterprise Data Architecture. In the hyper-specialized world of global consulting, professionals rarely achieve mastery in... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI In furtherance of its commitment to infrastructural development and community connectivity, the Ikeja Local Government under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD),... Continue
BY KAYODE ALFRED Lagos, Africa’s most vibrant megacity, pulses with energy, innovation, and relentless ambition. Yet, like all global cities striving for sustainability, its rapid growth must be matched... 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
Buruj Football Club is proud to officially unveil its new jersey for the 2026 Nationwide League One (NLO) season. The newly designed kit represents more than just colours —... Continue
It’s Misleading and Inaccurate, Aaron Akerejola Not Our Acting Chairman – Lagos SWAN Tells DG Fatodu
The Executive Committee of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos chapter, has alerted the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr Lekan Fatodu, to the... Continue
FADEYI TOLULOPE AYOBAMI Former Nigeria international forward Michael Eneramo collapsed and died on the pitch in Ungwan Yelwa, Kaduna on Friday morning, during a local friendly game in... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The final matches of this year’s President’s Federation Cup competition will take place in 35 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory this weekend,... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Participants in the three-day CAF Women’s Football Administrators’ workshop taking place in Abuja 26th – 28th April started arriving in Nigeria’s federal capital on Friday. Scheduled for... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has announced a new date for the Tunde Delu Abeokuta Rugby Sevens Cup 2026. The tournament, now in its third... 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
DANIEL OLUWATOBILOBA POPOOLA Members of the Lagos diaspora community across Canada,... Continue
The President General of respected Niger respected Niger Delta socio-cultural group, Amb Comrade Emeni... Continue
MAZI EJIMOFOR OPARA I don’t forget in a hurry how my Gen Z mentee... Continue
Residents of Ojodu LCDA have shown strong commitment to environmental cleanliness by actively participating... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE It was a big sigh of relief for the families of passengers... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A Lagos State Transport Management Authority’s enforcement action has been declared... Continue
BY SUNDAY DARE Even before the official commencement of the election season and before... Continue
Politics in Bauchi State may never remain the same again after Yusuf Maitama Tuggar... Continue
United Bank for Africa Plc, leading Pan-African financial institution, has released its unaudited financial... Continue
Today, as party men and women across the state converge for our State Congress,... Continue
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