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Security Is A Collective Spiritual Duty, Says ObasaThe Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Obasa has described security as a collective spiritual duty while drawing a parallel between the pursuit of national and state security and the broader spiritual journey toward Jannah (Paradise). In his keynote address at the 31st... Continue
UBA Unveils Diaspora Platform to Power Global African LifestyleAfrica’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has unveiled a diaspora banking and investment platform designed to serve Africans living and working across the world and within the continent. The platform, launched in collaboration with leading ecosystem partners including United Capital, Africa Prudential, UBA Pensions, Afriland Properties,... Continue
Concert for Change Disburses N55m To Five Charities Supporting Orphans, Children With DisabilitiesConcert 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 the Green Worship 8 Benefit Concert. The five charities receiving funding are as follows: Comrade David Ofoeyeno School for Special... Continue
Kano Market Fire: President Tinubu Symphatises With Traders, Orders Comprehensive InvestigationPresident Bola Tinubu has commiserated with traders and people of Kano State over the devastating fire outbreak at Kano’s Singer Market over the weekend. The fire, which started on Saturday evening, raged into Sunday morning, causing significant damage to the food market. President Tinubu, who had earlier reached out... Continue
Oniru Business Council: A Model of How Leadership Shapes Development ResponsiblyLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the Oniru Business and Cultural Day as a model of how leadership can shape development responsibly, while he expressed profound appreciation to the Oniru for his gracious dedication and purposeful leadership. Governor Sanwo-Olu stated this during the business session of the formal... Continue
UBA Driving Innovation With Launch Of ‘The Red Vault’In a bold move to redefine customer value and appreciation, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has officially launched “The Red Vault,” an innovative lifestyle platform designed to reward its customers with numerous benefits throughout the entire year. This initiative, which aims to transform the customer experience... Continue
Globacom Unveils Valentine Smartphone Promo With Massive Discounts, 18GB Free DataGlobacom has announced the launch of its Valentine Smartphone Promo which offers amazing discounts on a wide range of premium smartphones from leading brands including Samsung, Infinix and Tecno. The promotion, which commenced on February 9 and will run until February 16, 2026, offers significant price reductions on selected... Continue
Entertainment
In a significant recognition of his leadership and developmental agenda, Dr. Dauda Lawal, the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, has been awarded the prestigious New Telegraph Governor of the... Continue
Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) successfully staged Àjọṣe, a compelling theatrical production and radio drama series that used creative storytelling to address silence around women’s health, social responsibility,... Continue
MonieWorld, a product of Moniepoint Inc, Africa’s leading and Nigeria’s most trusted all-in-one financial ecosystem, has announced a partnership with Funke Akindele, an influential cultural icon and award-winning actress,... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE The Performing Musicians’ Employers Association of Nigeria, PMAN has commended President Bola Tinubu on the approval and release of the N1.2 billion being the first tranche of... Continue
Valentine doesn’t always have to be loud. Sometimes it’s just good company, great vibes, shared laughs, and a movie or show that keeps everyone glued to the screen. The... Continue
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has accepted to be the Royal Father of the Day at the New Telegraph Awards Night/... Continue
Education
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
The Lagos State University Economics Alumni Class of 2000 (LASUECO_2000) has awarded a ₦100,000 scholarship to Miss Gift Awugo, the best non-graduating 300-level student of Economics for the 2023/2024... Continue
The Group Chief Executive, Oando Group, Mr. Adewale Tinubu has been conferred with the honorary Doctoral Degree of Business (Honoris Causa) by the University of Lagos, UNILAG. The conferment... Continue
OLAMIDE ADENIJI When Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran walked into Ansar-ud-deen Primary School, Oke-Fóko, Ibadan, it was more than an official visit. It was a return to roots, a powerful... Continue
Editorials
Crime
KINGSLEY EBERE Police operatives have began manhunt for a middle-aged man, Nwalozie Chiwendu, for allegedly killing his elder brother, Chidiebere Isaiah, with a cutlass over suspicion of witchcraft in... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR Popular Kannywood actress, Saadatu Mohammed Inuwa, a.k.a Samha, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment in Kano State for abusing and mutilating Naira notes by using it... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Three Police officers, Sergeant Gift Ekwueme, Sergeant Ikechukwu Eto, and Corporal Divine Okwuaru, have been dismissed and are currently detained at the Imo State Police Headquarters for... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 30-year old man, Shola Olaide, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly sneaking into a woman’s compound to seduce and beg her for... Continue
The scheduled judgment in the drug trafficking charges filed against a socialite, Mrs Funmilola Arike Ogbuaya, also known as Ariket, by a Federal High Court, Lagos, failed to come... Continue
PAUL IYOGHOJIE Officers, rank and files prosecutors attached to the Igbosere and Tinubu Magistrate’s Court, Lagos has organised a mini-send off party for their colleagues, DSP Francis Igbinosa... Continue
Politics
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
Presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has stepped up consultations with key stakeholders as part of efforts to reinforce unity, discipline, and purposeful leadership... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), joined other prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State at... Continue
Prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have met in Lagos to review key party activities, including the ongoing electronic membership registration exercise and preparations for the forthcoming... Continue
The Progressive Institute, TPI Monday played host to delegates from the European Union, EU at the institute’s office in Abuja. The EU Delegates, Aguiedec Torres and Xenia Stoll laud... Continue
As Lagos State continues on its path of progress, stability, and sustainable development, the question of leadership succession in 2027 is one that deserves thoughtful reflection. Governor Babajide Olusola... Continue
Business
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has unveiled a diaspora banking and investment platform designed to serve Africans living and working across the world and within... Continue
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the Oniru Business and Cultural Day as a model of how leadership can shape development responsibly, while he expressed profound appreciation to... Continue
In a bold move to redefine customer value and appreciation, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has officially launched “The Red Vault,” an innovative lifestyle platform designed... Continue
In the spirit of the season of love, Wema Bank has announced the couple who will be getting a special celebrity artiste performance at their wedding on Valentine’s Day,... Continue
African fintechs hoping to sign up the continent’s next billion users will need to rethink the industry’s long-running growth playbook, according to Musty Mustapha, Managing Director of Kuda Microfinance... Continue
MonieWorld, a product of Moniepoint Inc, Africa’s leading and Nigeria’s most trusted all-in-one financial ecosystem, has announced a partnership with Funke Akindele, an influential cultural icon and award-winning actress,... Continue
Feature
Health
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
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Indeed 4th February, 2026, marked a significant milestone for the future of Nigerian healthcare as the Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) received the full backing... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE It is indeed a known fact that misinformation have instilled fear and affected policy on safe-termination of a pregnancy, either naturally (miscarriage) or intentionally (induced abortion). Induced... Continue
In commemoration of World Cancer Day, slated for February 4, 2026, Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social impact with the launch of a nationwide... Continue
Following reactions in the media space, the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, has clarified that it administered anti-venom on Late Ifunanya Nwangene. While making the clarification, Dr. Bioku Muftau, Head... Continue
Interview
Metro
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
In line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to urban development and making Lagos a 21st-century economy, the Lagos State Government on Wednesday handed over provisional letters of allocation to... Continue
inDrive, a leading global ride-hailing platform has announced a surge in growth for its courier service in Nigeria, doubling its growth. The surge is coming on the back of... Continue
The President General of notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress (ONC) and the Southern Youths Foundation of Nigeria, Ambassador Emeni Ibe (JP, AP), has extended warm... 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
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
OGUNYEMI TOMIWA JACOB Games Torch for the 2nd Niger Delta Games began its journey to Benin, Edo State on Monday, 9th February, 2026, in Calabar, Cross River... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE In Ondo State, the vision of organisers of the Niger Delta Games is already gaining traction as the state has now adopted a policy to have... Continue
Buruj Sports Academy has officially confirmed that Anjolaoluwa Josiah Idowu, an 18-year-old winger, has been granted his FIFA International Transfer Certificate (ITC) by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). ... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Edo State is already reaping the benefits of hosting the 2nd edition of the Niger Delta Games as the organisers have completed significant upgrades on the... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Another 36 Lion FC product, Junior Olaitan Ishola has joined Turkish giants Besiktas after signing a contract with the Turkish Süper Lig, running until summer 2029,... 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
TEMITOPE AJAYI Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is playing games and, in his typical fashion,... Continue
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Obasa... Continue
The leadership of notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress, ONC, has... Continue
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has unveiled a diaspora banking... Continue
Concert for Change, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting orphans and children living with... Continue
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with traders and people of Kano State over the... Continue
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the Oniru Business and Cultural Day as... Continue
In a bold move to redefine customer value and appreciation, Africa’s Global Bank, United... Continue
Globacom has announced the launch of its Valentine Smartphone Promo which offers amazing discounts... Continue
The leadership of notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress, ONC, on... Continue
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