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Guinness, Magic Padel Launch New Guinness-Branded Lounge At Federal Palace HotelGuinness Nigeria Plc has strengthened its connection with Nigeria’s evolving lifestyle and social culture with the launch of the Guinness Lounge at Magic Padel, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, bringing its iconic stout brand into one of the city’s fastest-growing sporting and social scenes. The partnership brings together... Continue- Sanwo-Olu Sets Fresh Agenda To End Blackouts, As Lagos Targets 3500MW Power SupplyThe Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ending the persistent blackout and aim for a twenty four hours electricity in the state. He said the Lagos State Government is ready to work with the critical stakeholders to actualise the targeted increase in... Continue
- MTN Foundation Music Scholar Izuakolam Bright Earns Full Ride Scholarship to Berklee College of MusicA movie sparked Izuakolam Bright’s love for the violin. Years later, that moment of inspiration has taken him to one of the world’s most prestigious music institutions. Bright, a graduate of the MUSON School of Music and recipient of the MTN Foundation’s scholarship programme, has secured a full scholarship... Continue
- My Supermum Worked As An inDrive Driver To See Five of Us Through University —Louisa EsekeIn an inspiring story of determination, resilience, and sacrifice, a young lady recounts how her mother used her earnings as an inDrive driver to train her four children and a cousin through university. Excerpts How would you describe your mother in a few words? I won’t say three words... Continue
- Tony Elumelu’s $500m Stakes In Seplat Now Over $1bn As Energy Firm’s Valuation RisesFUNSHO AROGUNDADE Seplat Energy Plc, Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy company, has seen its market capitalisation rise to $5.24 billion, with the stake held by billionaire investor, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu-led Heirs Holdings now valued at over $1 billion. Heirs Holdings, the investment vehicle of Elumelu, became Seplat’s largest shareholder... Continue
- FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday For Eid ul MawlidThe Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the... Continue
- BIGI, Fearless Bring ‘Soundcity OnTour’ To Zaria As ABU Opens Its Stage To Nigeria’s Next Music StarsAhmadu Bello University, Zaria, is set to become the latest stop in a nationwide search for Nigeria’s next music stars as Soundcity OnTour arrives on campus from August 18 to 20, with BIGI and Fearless Energy Drink bringing music, entertainment and talent discovery to Kaduna. The Zaria activation is... Continue
- Moniepoint Rolls Out Enhanced Savings Account Product Line, ‘One Step Ahead’, Featuring Funke AkindeleMoniepoint Microfinance Bank, the definitive bank for small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria as well as their customers and employees, has announced the launch of a heavily enhanced savings account product line, backed by a new brand campaign themed “One Step Ahead,” starring Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele, popularly known... Continue
- Intellectual Property Workshop Strengthens U.S-Nigeria Commercial Ties in Music IndustryFUNSHO AROGUNDADE The United States Consulate General in Lagos recently convened more than 120 intellectual property, IP, policymakers, lawyers, music executives, artists, producers, distributors, and other creative industry stakeholders for a three-day workshop focused on how stronger IP protection can unlock investment, expand revenues, and create new commercial opportunities... Continue
Entertainment
A movie sparked Izuakolam Bright’s love for the violin. Years later, that moment of inspiration has taken him to one of the world’s most prestigious music institutions. Bright, a... Continue
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, is set to become the latest stop in a nationwide search for Nigeria’s next music stars as Soundcity OnTour arrives on campus from August 18... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE The United States Consulate General in Lagos recently convened more than 120 intellectual property, IP, policymakers, lawyers, music executives, artists, producers, distributors, and other creative industry stakeholders... Continue
Nationwide campus experience brings music, entertainment and talent discovery to students, with opportunities for emerging artistes to win prizes and advance their careers. For Rite Foods Limited, bringing BIGI... Continue
The Iconic Brand Africa (TIBA) has officially announced the opening of nominations for the 8th edition of the TIBA Excellence Awards 2026. The awards ceremony, themed “Positioning for Influence,... Continue
All roads lead to OJEZ Lounge, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, as The Forum by OJEZ honours Mrs. Toke Benson, Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism,... Continue
Education
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has received the endorsement of teachers across Ogun State as their... Continue
Professor Segun Aina has officially assumed office as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second and final five-year tenure... Continue
The Nigerian Breweries–Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund (NB/FOETF) has awarded a secondary school scholarship to Ayomide Avose, a young student who gained national recognition as the keynote speaker at... Continue
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has signed a series of Executive Orders establishing a new governance framework for education in the state. The orders cover financing, school protection,... Continue
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK, has appointed Nicholas “Nicky” Okoye as a visiting senior lecturer, effective immediately, as part of efforts to expand its focus on digital assets and capital... Continue
EBUKA ONYEKWELU PhD Ahead of school closure this week, the Government of Anambra State has reemphasized its position on graduation ceremonies for nursery, primary, and junior secondary school pupils,... Continue
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has opposed the bail applications filed by 10 defendants standing trial over the alleged operation of a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The President of Global Peace Movement International, Dr Mike Uyi, has commended the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, for what he... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 32-year-old man, Ewunze Gideon, was on Thursday arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ejigbo over allegations of breach of peace, attempted felony and assault... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 42-year-old woman, Ganiyat Eyende, was on Thursday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate Court in Lagos over allegations of conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence, forgery and... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Three traders at Ladipo Market in Ojegunle, Mushin were on Tuesday arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court over allegations of conspiracy and theft of a Range Rover... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Two men were on Tuesday arraigned before an Ejigbo Magistrate Court in Lagos over allegations that they accused a woman of stealing their missing organs and assaulted... Continue
Politics
— MAZI EJIMOFOR OPARA In the APGA of old, we had leaders who groomed themselves for every available role. If it were possible, they would occupy all positions... Continue
Action Peoples Party, APP, Senatorial Candidate for Imo East, Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi, popularly known as Mazi Gburugburu, has assured constituents of quality representation anchored on ideas and service... Continue
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party winner of the Osun State governorship election. Adeleke secured re-election after polling... Continue
Fresh allegations have thrown the African Democratic Congress (ADC) into turmoil following claims that the party’s poor showing in several of its traditional strongholds during Saturday’s Osun governorship election... Continue
Comrade Yahaya Majeed has characterized the job creation initiative proposed by Najeem Salam, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for governor, as a viable method for addressing poverty and... Continue
ADC FELLOWS, a political movement committed to the development, protection and advancement of democracy in Nigeria, has petitioned the President of the United States, **Donald J. Trump*, over what... Continue
Business
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, the definitive bank for small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria as well as their customers and employees, has announced the launch of a heavily enhanced savings... Continue
Qatar Airways, the operator of the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, has become the first airline to operate Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9 aircraft, globally. The carrier has also... Continue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday arraigned two men before the Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged unlawful dealings in First City Monument Bank, FCMB,... Continue
Access Bank Plc has approached the Federal High Court in Lagos to recover an alleged sum of N1,340,425,393 that the bank said was moved from customer accounts following a... Continue
Zenith Bank Plc will host the 10th edition of its International Trade Seminar on Non-Oil Export on Tuesday, August 25, bringing together leading policymakers, regulators, exporters, manufacturers, investors and... Continue
The planned Initial Public Offering of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has taken a significant step forward with the successful completion of a US$1 billion underwriting programme, strengthening... Continue
Feature
Health
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD The ongoing transformation of the Abia State University Teaching Hospital, ABSUTH, offers a clear indication of the attention Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s administration has continued to... Continue
Notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress, ONC, has hailed the Rivers State Government for the completion of the state-of-the-art Zonal Hospital, Omoku, describing it as... Continue
The Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening evidence-based HIV prevention strategies through improved data collection and research, as it officially flagged off the 2026 Integrated Biological... Continue
Lagos State Government has intensified monitoring of major healthcare infrastructure projects as the 280-bed Ojo General Hospital approaches completion, while construction of the new 180-bed Somolu General Hospital progresses,... Continue
The Remi & Lara Olowookere Foundation has broken ground for the construction of the Lara Olowookere Specialist Hub (LOSH), a specialist Oncology Support and Advocacy facility being donated to... Continue
The leadership of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Rivers State Branch, has met with the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga Adepoju Adewole, to express concerns over... Continue
Interview
Metro
In an inspiring story of determination, resilience, and sacrifice, a young lady recounts how her mother used her earnings as an inDrive driver to train her four children and... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE While Lagosians sit for 3 hours in traffic at Oshodi, Mile 2, and Lekki-Epe, etc. someone is counting money. Our 6-month investigation reveals that Lagos gridlock in... Continue
The Ojodu Local Council Development Area, led by Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, has joined Yoruba sons and daughters across Lagos State and beyond to celebrate Isese Day 2026 with a... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE At 8:45pm on July 13, 2026, a BRT bus broke down on Third Mainland Bridge. By 9:10pm, four passengers and their valuables were gone. When Police arrived... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR A 60-year-old housewife, Hadiza Abdullahi, has approached a Shari’a Court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna, seeking the dissolution of her 35-year marriage and the return of the dowry... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE For many Nigerians, freedom after prison should mean a fresh start. But for some former inmates, the prospect of release brings anxiety, and a number even choose... 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 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
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
Guinness Nigeria Plc has strengthened its connection with Nigeria’s evolving lifestyle and social culture with the launch of the Guinness Lounge at Magic Padel, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island,... Continue
Daniel Geoffrey Okechukwu, fondly called Dan De Predator of Team360 Football Club of Surulere by his teeming admirers, is one of the finest players in Team360 FC.... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Nigeria National League (NNL) has officially unveiled the identity of the 8 teams promoted from the Nationwide League One (NLO) ahead of its 17th... Continue
The Board of the Nigeria Judo Federation, NJF, has unanimously passed a vote of confidence on its President, Dr. Musa Oshodi, in recognition of his visionary leadership and the... Continue
Three Nigerian youngsters, Raheem Salaudeen, Fawas Ayomide Adeleke and Obiora Jacob Iyida, were on parade as FCV International Football Academy secured an impressive 4-1 away victory over Fox Academy... Continue
The Chief Executive Officer of Buruj Football Club and Buruj Sports Academy, Dr. Salaudeen Waheed Buruj, has reiterated his commitment to developing young Nigerian footballers through a model that... Continue
World
DUMO CHIZUBE HOPE The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to promoting peace, security, democratic governance and sustainable development across Africa through... Continue
OKOBIA RAYMOND Renewable power projects can now seek credits under the Paris Agreement’s carbon market, after the UN Body overseeing the mechanism adopted a new methodology for grid connected renewable electricity. This decision reflects the Article 6.4 Supervisory... Continue
The U.K. Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced today that he will stand down as Labour leader and Prime Minister, ending months of political turmoil and opening a contest... Continue
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
Latest News
CHUKA UBAH Ibughubu Umuchu in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State will be... Continue
Guinness Nigeria Plc has strengthened its connection with Nigeria’s evolving lifestyle and social culture... Continue
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to... Continue
A movie sparked Izuakolam Bright’s love for the violin. Years later, that moment of... Continue
In an inspiring story of determination, resilience, and sacrifice, a young lady recounts how... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Seplat Energy Plc, Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy company, has seen its market... Continue
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark... Continue
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, is set to become the latest stop in a nationwide... Continue
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, the definitive bank for small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria as... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE The United States Consulate General in Lagos recently convened more than 120... Continue
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