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Walida Abdulhadi Has Been Confirmed To Be 22, Says Women Affairs MinisterWalida Abdulhadi Ibrahim, the woman at the centre of the controversy over alleged abduction of a minor and relationship with an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS), for whom she birthed a baby girl, is 22 years old, Minister of Women Affairs, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has confirmed.... Continue
Remo Stars Appoint Usman Abd’Allah As Technical AdviserRemo Stars F.C. have announced the appointment of Usman Abdallah as the Club’s new Technical Adviser, with immediate effect. In a press statement released by the club, the Sky Blue Stars described the move as a significant step toward elevating performance standards and strengthening their competitive ambitions. Abd’Allah arrives... Continue
From FilmOne Comes ‘Aba Blues’: A Bold Portrait of Love, Ambition and ResilienceFilmOne Studios has announced the upcoming release of Aba Blues, a stirring new Nigerian drama that captures love, ambition, and the unmistakable spirit of Aba. Set in the commercial heartbeat of Abia State, Aba Blues goes beyond scenery. Aba is not just the backdrop; it breathes through the story.... Continue
LIRS Urges Taxpayers To File Individual Annual Returns Ahead of March 31 DeadlineThe Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) advises all individual taxpayers in Lagos State to file their annual tax returns for the 2026 year of assessment on or before March 31. The statutory filing requirement applies to all taxable persons, including self-employed individuals, business owners, professionals, persons in the... Continue
Gov. Lawal Signs Bill Establishing Zamfara Institute of Information TechnologyIn a landmark move aimed at accelerating the digital economy, Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, has officially signed into law the bill establishing the Zamfara Institute of Information Technology, Gusau (ZIIT) today in his office. The signing ceremony, which took place in the state capital, formally creates the... Continue
Entertainment
FilmOne Studios has announced the upcoming release of Aba Blues, a stirring new Nigerian drama that captures love, ambition, and the unmistakable spirit of Aba. Set in the commercial... Continue
Nigeria has officially launched its national activation for AfroVision X 2026, a month-long global celebration of African and Caribbean creativity scheduled to take place across Toronto, Brampton and Mississauga,... Continue
Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, celebrated its outstanding trade partners at the 2025 Distributor Awards held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria... Continue
Renowned filmmaker and FIFA-licensed football agent, Pascal Atuma, has stirred the political waters of Abia State, launching a scathing critique against a “gang-up” of former leaders while throwing his... Continue
Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) delivered a deeply moving edition of TALP X on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, offering audiences an unforgettable... Continue
Award winning Nigerian producer and singer Pheelz will be in the spotlight this weekend as a guest on African Voices Changemakers on CNN International. The 30-minute program, sponsored by... Continue
Education
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
Unilever Nigeria, one of the country’s longest standing manufacturing companies, has shown its commitment to improving livelihoods and community development through a renovation project carried out in partnership with... Continue
Hon. Babatunde Olaokun, a dedicated public servant and aspiring leader, has fulfilled his promise to support the education and development of Ogbomoso North Constituents by donating 500 JAMB FORMS... Continue
Hallos, formerly known as Aahbibi, has officially announced its rebrand alongside the launch of more than 5,000 self-paced courses aimed at strengthening knowledge transfer, accelerating skill acquisition, and improving... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Tension is mounting at the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) as concerned staff members have issued a strongly worded petition to the Lagos State Government accusing... Continue
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 47-year old man, Ogbegun Oluwashogo, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing eight oxygen gas cylinders for the treatment of patients during... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 22-year old lady had a nasty experience in Lagos State after she was lured by a 35-year old man, Lucky Ogrugu, who allegedly threatened her with... Continue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, February 25, arraigned three senior officials of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, before Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja over... Continue
The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a fresh 12-count charge against Chief Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome, SAN, and Ponfa Useni, also known as Tali Shani, before the High... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, following the submission of his letter citing pressing family considerations. President Tinubu received... Continue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, arraigned former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Engr. Fidet Okhiria Edetanle, before Justice Rahman Oshodi... Continue
Politics
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the composition of Sub-Committees for the upcoming 2026 National Convention, as part of preparations to ensure a transparent and credible Convention. ... Continue
Renowned filmmaker and FIFA-licensed football agent, Pascal Atuma, has stirred the political waters of Abia State, launching a scathing critique against a “gang-up” of former leaders while throwing his... Continue
The All Progressives Congress Ward Congress in Oluyole Local Government area, Oyo State, was marred by violence on Saturday, with clashes that reportedly left several party members injured. ... Continue
NJOKU MACDONALD OBINNA A humanitarian per excellence, registered nurse, and faith leader, Kelechi Benwosely, has finally answered the clarion call as she formally showed interest to seek elective position... Continue
The political landscape of Ukwa East Local Government Area has received a significant boost as the immediate past Deputy Chairman of Ukwa East, Hon. Rowland Omoni, and the former... Continue
Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State on Tuesday night concluded a crucial meeting ahead of the party’s 2026 Ward Congress. The meeting, which... Continue
Business
The Oyo State Government has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to address the persistent rise in the prices of day-old chicks, a trend threatening the profitability of poultry farmers... Continue
PalmPay users took to the #LoveWithPalmPay campaign to show how experiences are powered through seamless banking. It’s the month of love and social media has been filled with couples... Continue
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has pledged its full support to the Association of Corporate and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) following a high-level strategic meeting... Continue
Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says Nigeria’s gross external reserves have risen to $50.45 billion –the highest level in 13 years. Cardoso... Continue
The Ojaja Pan Africa Limited owned by His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, recently completed the seamless redemption of its inaugural Commercial... Continue
Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, celebrated its outstanding trade partners at the 2025 Distributor Awards held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria... Continue
Feature
Health
The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the health and education sectors as the Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan, matriculated One hundred... Continue
DANIEL OLUWATOBILOBA POPOOLA Senior Comrade Lasisi Ayinde Akinsanya, Executive Chairman of Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has inaugurated operations at the newly built Akesan Primary Health Care Centre... Continue
The UNICEF has announced that the number of children whose births are officially registered in Nigeria within the past two years has increased significantly to 14 million. The UNICEF,... Continue
BY Dr. ADEDAPO ADEJUMO Nigeria’s health system stands at a decisive moment. Across the country, families continue to bear the burden of preventable diseases, recurring outbreaks, and rising non-communicable... Continue
The Oyo State Government, through the Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA), has conducted an integrated outreach programme at Ajegunle Market in Atiba Local Government... Continue
BY BABAJIDE FADOJU Some forms of impact do not wait for ribbon-cutting ceremonies. They arrive quietly, long before policy documents are finalised and long before official photographs are framed.... Continue
Interview
Metro
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 30-year old mother of three, Abigail Adebayo, has been confirmed to have taken sniper insecticide and took her life after her new lover’s family rejected their... Continue
His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan-Ogunwusi, used Valentine’s Day, Saturday, 14 February 2026, to celebrate his love for babies and nursing mothers across some states in... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI One of the cardinal pillars of the I.K.E.J.A Agenda; the master blueprint of the administration of the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda... Continue
Concert for Change, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting orphans and children living with disabilities, has announced the disbursement of N55 million to five beneficiary organisations across Nigeria following... Continue
The Executives and Members of the Forum of Past Councilors, Ikeja Federal Constituency chapter, organized a Special Prayer session at the constituency office of Hon (Dr.) James Abiodun Faleke... Continue
As the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) prepares for its highly anticipated Valentine’s voyage, the “Railway Fest” is promising a high-octane blend of entertainment that goes far beyond a simple... 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
Remo Stars F.C. have announced the appointment of Usman Abdallah as the Club’s new Technical Adviser, with immediate effect. In a press statement released by the club, the Sky... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Head Coach Justine Madugu has listed captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forwards Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo in a 25-player Super Falcons’ roster for... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday inaugurated the Board of Lagos State Sports Trust Fund and charged them to deploy resources for... Continue
The Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos State Chapter, Ambassador Olatutu Oladunni, alongside members of the Executive Committee (EXCO), has extended warm felicitations to Muslim... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, has issued a resounding congratulatory message to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,... Continue
The organisers of the gold-labelled Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Nilayo Sports Management Limited, have described the 11th edition of the race scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026, as... Continue
World
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
The global movement to reconnect Afro-descendants with their ancestral homeland received powerful endorsements from two world leaders as Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Nigerian President, Bola... Continue
Latest News
Walida Abdulhadi Ibrahim, the woman at the centre of the controversy over alleged abduction... Continue
Remo Stars F.C. have announced the appointment of Usman Abdallah as the Club’s new... Continue
FilmOne Studios has announced the upcoming release of Aba Blues, a stirring new Nigerian... Continue
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) advises all individual taxpayers in Lagos State... Continue
The President General of notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress (ONC),... Continue
The Oyo State Government has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to address the persistent... Continue
The Nwaoma Foundation continues to distinguish itself as a beacon of hope and compassion... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has said that... Continue
In a landmark move aimed at accelerating the digital economy, Zamfara State Governor, Dr... Continue
The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area, Lagos State, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda,... Continue
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