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FrieslandCampina WAMCO Drives Child Nutrition With Fresh Milk Yoghurt DailyFrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC through its Peak Yoghurt brand made from locally sourced 100% fresh milk has reinforced its commitment to nourishing Nigerians with quality dairy nutrition. This was announced during its Nutrition Intervention Programme at Ojodu Primary School, Lagos as part of its broader strategy to improve child... Continue
Abuja Investments Company Limited: Institutional Repositioning and Strategic RenewalBY ADEBAYO ADEOYE That Abuja Investments Company Limited, AICL has entered a new phase of institutional renewal following the appointment of Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory is like stating the obvious. The company, established over three decades ago as the investment vehicle of the FCT... Continue
Muhammadu Buhari: The Incorruptible Statesman –A Life of Discipline, Service And National RebuildingBY PRINCE ADEYEMI SHONIBARE A PRESIDENT FOR HARD TIMES Muhammadu Buhari governed Nigeria during one of the most difficult periods in its post-independence history — marked by economic recession, collapsing oil prices, rising insecurity, institutional decay, and a global pandemic. He inherited a nation under severe strain. Yet, through... Continue
From Church Keys To Global Stage, Pheelz Takes The Spotlight On CNN African VoicesAward 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 telecommunications giant Globacom, begins airing on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Host Larry Madowo sits down with the music star for... Continue
Entertainment
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
Nigerian cinema is poised for a defining cultural moment as Eleko (Oba Esugbayi), the first full-length historical biopic cinema film on colonial Lagos, makes its highly anticipated debut. The... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Lagos Division, has granted an interim Mareva injunction freezing copyright levy funds payable to the Musical Copyright... Continue
The Guild of Interfaith Media Practitioners Nigeria (GIMP-Nigeria) has called on Muslims and Christians across the country to seize the spiritual opportunity of Ramadan and the Lent to promote... Continue
MasterChef has officially landed on Nigerian shores. Brought to the country by African media giant Primedia, MasterChef Nigeria, the inaugural local adaptation of the world’s most renowned reality television... Continue
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
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 A 28-year old lady, Amarachi Olaoye, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly swindling a woman, Mrs. Lovelyn Alagbaso, of the sum of N8.5m... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR A staff of Taj Bank Limited, Janet Theophilus Danjuma, has been sentenced to five years imprisonment imprisonment without any option of fine for defrauding a victim, Wade... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 46-year-old woman, Maria Ajimosun, has landed in trouble for allegedly stealing her dead sister’s N5.5m from her GTBANK account and N16m Lexus RX350 SUV in Oyo... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A young man, Adesiyan Kayode Olayinka, has been arrested and charged before a Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly cloning the image of Mr. Peter Obi... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A man, Henry Daniel, has opted to go to prison than refund the sum of N37m he obtained from victims under the false pretence of engaging in... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Three men, Muyideen Yekini,45, Johnson Paul,38 and Segun Aibinu,49 have landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly stealing an unregistered tricycle worth N4.2m belonging to Kabiru... Continue
Politics
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
OLALEKAN ONI Governance is not a stage performance. It is not about optics, theatrics, or viral moments. It is about vision, discipline, and measurable progress. Sadly, under the... Continue
In recent months, the name Fawumi Kayode Abiodun, popularly known as FKA, has continued to gain traction across Osun State’s political and civic landscape—particularly among young people seeking a... Continue
Business
In a move signaling a major push for inter-agency cooperation within Nigeria’s aviation sector, a high-level delegation from the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, has undertaken an... Continue
In a bid to foster accurate public discourse as well as protect the stability of the financial sector, the Association of Corporate and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has... Continue
The Beer Sectoral Group (BSG), a member of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, on Thursday, February 19, stormed some factories in Anambra... Continue
As International Women’s Day [IWD] draws near, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced its 2026 IWD... Continue
The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc announce with deep sorrow the passing of Chief Israel C. Ogbue, former Chairman of the... Continue
Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd, GTBank, has announced the launch of Quick Airtime Loan, a digital solution that gives customers instant access to airtime when they run out of call... Continue
Feature
Health
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
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
Interview
Metro
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
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
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
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
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
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
DANIEL OLUWATOBILOBA POPOOLA Senior Comrade Lasisi Ayinde Akinsanya, Executive Chairman of Igando-Ikotun Local Council... Continue
The All Progressives Congress Ward Congress in Oluyole Local Government area, Oyo State, was... Continue
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC through its Peak Yoghurt brand made from locally sourced 100%... Continue
BY ADEBAYO ADEOYE That Abuja Investments Company Limited, AICL has entered a new phase... Continue
In continuation of his educational support initiatives and following established tradition, the Distinguished Lawmaker... Continue
Following palpable tension and anticipation, which trailed the endorsement of Engr. Harmony Igwela by... Continue
Muhammadu Buhari: The Incorruptible Statesman –A Life of Discipline, Service And National Rebuilding
BY PRINCE ADEYEMI SHONIBARE A PRESIDENT FOR HARD TIMES Muhammadu Buhari governed Nigeria during... Continue
Award winning Nigerian producer and singer Pheelz will be in the spotlight this weekend... Continue
The President General of respected Niger Delta socio-cultural group, Amb Comrade Emeni Ibe (JP... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of AIG Fayoade Adegoke... Continue
UBA
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