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UBA Business Series To Spotlight Africa’s New Generation of Female Leaders During Women’s MonthAfrica’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to host a special edition of its impactful quarterly UBA Business Series, which be specifically focused on celebrating and empowering the modern woman with the theme: “gen w – ‘The Evolved Woman’ The session, which is scheduled to... Continue
Akwa Ibom Women Endorse Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno For Re-electionAkwa Ibom women on Saturday endorsed President Bola Tinubu, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, for re-election at the grand rally to celebrate International Women’s Day. The event, themed ‘Rights, Justice, Action’, was held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, according to... Continue
PDP Crisis Deepens As Group Drags Wike, Accuses Osun Factional Chairman of Backing Rival Party CandidateFresh cracks have emerged within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State as a pressure group within the party has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to urgently rein in a factional Chairman accused of openly working against the party’s interest ahead of... Continue
Entertainment
This week, CNN’s African Voices Changemakers, sponsored by Technology Company, Globacom spotlights the meteoric rise of South African actress, and television personality, Nomzamo Mbatha. In an exclusive interview set... Continue
Redhill, one of the largest independent communications agencies in Asia, and BHM Holdings (www.bhmholdings.uk), Africa’s foremost integrated communications group, wednesday announced a strategic partnership that will create a seamless... Continue
There was a time in Lagos when musicians did not just perform — they held court. Icons like King Sunny Adé, Oliver De Coque, Dr. Victor Olaiya, Bobby Benson,... Continue
In a country where history was once removed from the school curriculum and where the legends of yesteryear are often reduced to blurry black-and-white photos in dusty archives, one... Continue
House of Faith delivers a landmark moment for Nigerian entertainment with a star-studded launch event and the world premiere of original film Love and Porridge. It was the kind... Continue
Algeria has formally expressed interest in hosting a future edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), marking a significant potential expansion of the African Union Commission-backed Pan-African music... Continue
Education
Powerfields Schools, a Cambridge-approved institution offering pre-school, primary and secondary education (day and boarding), has reaffirmed its commitment to raising confident, well-rounded, and future-ready learners with the successful hosting... Continue
The distribution of instructional materials to public basic schools in Oyo State received a major boost on Friday, 27th February, 2026, the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB)... Continue
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
Editorials
Crime
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM has approved the appointment of DCP Anthony Okon Placid, psc(+), mni as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).... Continue
A former two-term Councilor at Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Council in Lagos State, Sheleru Sadiq Olalekan, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 39-year old lady, Akanbi Mary, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stabbing her rival, Happiness Iyere, with a knife on her abdomen... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 27-year old man, Godwin Amen, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly using fake 1000 Naira notes to buy choice goods. P.M.EXPRESS reports... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 38-year old domestic staff, Nneka Anastasia Nndondo, has been arrested in Lagos State along with her accomplice, Lawal Abdulamin,46, for allegedly conspiring and stealing assorted gold... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly selling his sister’s one-month-old baby for N2m for the burial of their late mother. ... Continue
Politics
Fresh cracks have emerged within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State as a pressure group within the party has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital... Continue
The Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has been appointed to lead the 57-member Ekiti State APC 2026 Governorship Election Campaign Council. The list of the 57 members of... Continue
AMBROSE NWAOGWUGWU The All Progressives Congress in Imo State has elected Austin Onyedebelu as State Chairman and Onyekachi Ibezim as State Secretary. The duo emerged at the party’s state... Continue
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, joined other party stalwarts at the Lagos State Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at the... Continue
Dr (Mrs) Florence Ajimobi, widow of the former Oyo State Governor, late Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has congratulated the newly elected Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo... Continue
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has returned Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi as chairman for another term. The party re-elected Ojelabi on consensus during its congress held on Tuesday... Continue
Business
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to host a special edition of its impactful quarterly UBA Business Series, which be specifically focused on celebrating... Continue
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, has said that resolving the longstanding dispute over OPL 245 will reposition the economy and strengthen the... Continue
Polaris Bank has joined the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026, reaffirming its commitment to promoting gender equality, empowering women, and supporting initiatives that foster inclusive growth... Continue
HP Inc. has issued its latest Threat Insights Report, with strong indications that attackers are using AI to scale and accelerate campaigns – with many prioritizing cost, effort and... Continue
President Tinubu Oversees Historic Resolution Of OPL 245 Dispute, Unlocks Major Deepwater Investment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced today the successful conclusion of a historic settlement agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria, ENI, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL) at a... Continue
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reassures Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force amid recent shocks in the international oil market. The conflict in the... Continue
Feature
Health
JUST IN: Medical And Dental Council Finds Prima Facie Medical Negligence In Chimamanda’s Son’s Death
BY MICHAEL AKINOLA The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has established a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct in the death of Master Nkanu... Continue
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
Interview
Metro
InDrive, a leading global ride-hailing platform operating in nine African countries, is celebrating Ramadan season with a targeted driver appreciation programme in Abuja, tagged’Ramadan Shukran campaign’, with active Muslim... Continue
Justice (Dr.) Rosul Oriyomi Olukolu of the High Court of Lagos State, has granted an interim injunctions against Godmade Homes Limited and its alter-ego, Ayoolanrewaju Kuyebi, over a disputed... Continue
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the state as a key driver of Africa’s cities. He said the city is transforming and reshaping the economic... Continue
Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced its partnership with the World Bank to enhance emergency and risk management in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources,... Continue
Glovo, a leading multicategory technology company, in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has officially launched a new safety feature on the riders’ app and organised a... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE There are pointers that Chief Henry Chukwuemeka Ugwunta is not the Igwe of Agbaja Umumba Ndiuno Community in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State following his... 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 Lagos State Football Association State League Management Committee has announced the timeline for the 2025/2026 season following its meeting on Saturday. According to the schedule released by the... Continue
The 7th edition of U-13 JOF Kids Cup Tournament has kicked off across two centres in Lagos State. Sponsored by JOF Nigeria Limited, the grassroots football tournament is designed... Continue
The Nigeria Archery Federation (NAFED) has officially flagged off its 2026 sporting calendar with the announcement of the National Archery Open Championship scheduled to hold in Abuja from April... Continue
The Confederation of African Football has postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) earlier scheduled for Morocco from 17 March to 3 April 2026. The Africa’s football... Continue
Amstel Malta has unveiled Nigerian football icon, Asisat Oshoala, as its new Brand Ambassador, marking a defining moment for the premium malt drink as it continues to champion determination,... Continue
Watching teenagers burn the tracks for five days in a fierce contest brought back fond memories of when the country used to catch athletes and other sportsmen young, people,... 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
On the occasion of the celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, the Pan Niger... Continue
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to host a... Continue
OWUPELE BENEBO Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, has urged women... Continue
Those who are hastily turning their backs on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in anticipation... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD),... Continue
The Global Director General, Asiwaju Distinguished Ambassadors Movement (ADAM) and B.O.T. (ALGONVC), Aare’birin Hon.... Continue
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, Hon Segun Odunmbaku, has celebrated the... Continue
The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has congratulated women... Continue
Akwa Ibom women on Saturday endorsed President Bola Tinubu, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and... Continue
Fresh cracks have emerged within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State as... Continue
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