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Businesswoman, Isabella Oshodin, Husband’s Company Acquitted of Money Laundering ChargesThe Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, March 9, 2026 acquitted and discharged Mrs. Isabella Mimie Oshodin and Bob Oshodin Organization Ltd of all charges in a high-profile money laundering case. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt. The defendants faced... Continue
EFCC Appeals Omatsuli, Firms’ Acquittal Over Alleged N3.6bn Money LaunderingThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has filed a comprehensive appeal at the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, challenging the acquittal of former Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Executive Director, Engr. Touyo Omatsuli, and three others over an alleged N3.645 billion money laundering scheme. Also listed as respondents... Continue
CBN Dismisses Polaris Bank Liquidation Claim Amidst Okoya’s Acquisition RumourThe Central Bank of Nigeria has debunked rumours suggesting that Polaris Bank is undergoing liquidation. The apex bank disclosed this in a post on X, assuring the public that the country’s banking system remains stable and secure. The clarification was after a viral post, claiming that Polaris Bank was... Continue
Boko Haram: Court Sentences 4 Terrorists To Life Imprisonment, Convicts 14 Others, Releases OneThe Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has convicted and sentenced four terrorists, who participated in the Boko Haram attacks in parts of Borno states between 2021 and 2024 to a life imprisonment. Justice James Omotosho handed down the judgment on Wednesday, after the convicts pleaded guilty to the... Continue
Entertainment
Top Nollywood stars led by Stan Nze and Tana Adelana have taken on challenging roles that are poised to change fans and viewers’ perception of their acting capacity and... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), on Saturday, 4th April 2026, attended the premiere of Elekó (Oba Esugbayi) held at the... Continue
Nigeria-born Afro-pop star, Joeboy, who is making waves globally, takes the spotlight this week on the Easter edition of African Voices, Globacom-sponsored CNN magazine programme. Show anchor, Larry Madowo,... Continue
Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal has been honored with the Outstanding Governor of the Year award by Triangle Media International Magazine. The award was presented during the magazine’s... Continue
Experiential marketing has transitioned from a supplementary “activation” tactic to the cornerstone of marketing and brand strategy, shifting towards building a brand ecosystem rather than a one-off event. Consequently,... Continue
Two weeks after its release, Eleko (Oba Esugbayi) continues to enjoy strong momentum at the box office, with audience excitement growing steadily since its opening day. Across cinemas in... Continue
Education
Lagos State University (LASU), on Tuesday, welcomed its 6th Chancellor. He is Oba (Dr.) Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom in Epe Division of Lagos. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu,... Continue
Alpha Morgan Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to education and institutional development through its support for the commissioning of the Redeemer’s University Business School. The Business School was officially... Continue
Church Administrators Society of Nigeria, CASON, has announced that Nigeria’s first-ever Master of Business Administration [MBA] degree in Church Administration as a discipline will launch this year, in its... Continue
In a powerful demonstration of its dedication to deepening educational advancement and human capital development in Nigeria, Polaris Bank, has made significant funds available towards the full renovation of... Continue
Teachers in Oyo State have been urged to be steadfast in prayers for the State Wing Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and Oyo State. ... Continue
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
Editorials
Crime
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has convicted and sentenced four terrorists, who participated in the Boko Haram attacks in parts of Borno states between 2021 and 2024... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 25-year old magician, Kpuigbara Baribefe, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly buying fake Dollars on the street. P.M.EXPRESS reports that the suspect has... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA 18-year old Festus Leonard has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly defiling his 17-year old younger sister and Impregnating her in the process. P.M.EXPRESS reports... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 34-year old company worker, Mudashiru Bello, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly planting his phone inside the female restroom and recording ladies while... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A Lagos female lawyer, Barrister Margaret Chukwunyelu-Ilo, had a nasty experience after she rejected the sexual advances of her landlord, Olumide Michael Ayodele, in Lagos State. P.M.EXPRESS... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 29-year old man, Ukanwanne Stanley, has landed in trouble for allegedly stealing N4m inside a shop belonging to Spectrum Phones at Computer Village in Lagos State. ... Continue
Politics
BY ADEBAYO ADEOYE The political atmosphere in Bauchi State has taken on a new energy, one defined by cautious optimism and rising expectations, following the decisive entry of Ambassador... Continue
New Advocacy Group, RHAM Emerges, To Promote Fact-Based Narratives on Tinubu’s Reforms, Achievements
A new non-political, private sector-driven advocacy platform, the Renewed Hope Alive Movement (RHAM), has been launched in Nigeria with a clear mandate to bridge the gap between government reforms... Continue
The Distinguished Lawmaker representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Senator Solomon Adeola Yayi, said that his attention has been drawn to the erection of numerous campaign bill boards and posters... Continue
A Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Gbenga Hashim has written to formally “convey his resignation from the Party with immediate effect.” In a letter dated 4th... Continue
A former House of Representatives candidate, Olufemi Onireti, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State. His resignation was conveyed in a... Continue
Well meaning Nigerians home and abroad through a pro-government group, Take Action Campaign for Tinubu (TACT), has formally written to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC),... Continue
Business
The Central Bank of Nigeria has debunked rumours suggesting that Polaris Bank is undergoing liquidation. The apex bank disclosed this in a post on X, assuring the public that... Continue
United Nigeria Airlines has announced the achievement a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy by being officially admitted as a party to the International Air Transport Association (IATA)... Continue
Wema Bank Releases FY 2025 Audited Financial Results, Declares ₦221.85bn PBT, Total Assets Hit ₦5trn
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has released its FY 2025 Audited Financial Results, achieving record-breaking growth and... Continue
The Organised Private Sector, OPS of Nigeria, has called on President Bola Tinubu’s intervention to halt the passage of the proposed Customs, Excise and Tariff Amendment (CETA) Bill currently... Continue
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has stated that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, amid concerns over potential volatility in the downstream market. A source at... Continue
BY TOBA OLASEHINDE Executive Summary Each February, China issues its “No.1 Central Document”—the year’s first major policy statement, and one that always centers on agriculture. The 2026 edition, released... Continue
Feature
Health
OWUPELE BENEBO The Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, has emphasized the urgent need to strengthen the health workforce as a critical step toward... Continue
ROBERTO TABOADA Tuberculosis remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in Nigeria. Despite continued efforts to improve detection and treatment, the country continues to carry a high... Continue
As part of activities to commemorate World Oral Health Day 2026, Pepsodent, a leading voice in oral hygiene advocacy, launched a school activation campaign in select schools across 17... Continue
Pepsodent, a leading global toothpaste brand, has officially launched its 2026 World Oral Health Day (WOHD) campaign, themed “Do The 2,” as part of efforts to promote oral hygiene... Continue
BAKARE AKEEM OLASUNKANMI More than 10 days into the latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East, health systems across the Region are coming under strain as injuries and... Continue
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
Interview
Metro
The family and authorized representatives of the Estate of the late Ras Kimono have issued a formal warning to the general public regarding a fraudulent property transaction involving land... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A scandal has rocked the Mirabel Center in Lagos following conflicting medical reports on the alleged defilement of a 3-year old girl by a Ladipo market trader,... Continue
Ojodu LCDA has continued to ramp up its environmental sanitation campaign with the evacuation of refuse and waste along Ogunnusi Road, Aguda, as part of efforts to complement the... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Awoniyi Asalu Elemo Family in Ajao Estate, Lagos, has elected Chief Erinfolami Togun as the new Baale of their community. P.M.EXPRESS reports that this follows... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday postponed his scheduled trip to Iperu, Ogun State, on Thursday to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport. Instead, he will... Continue
The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, and Office of Environmental Services, on Tuesday convened a strategic meeting with Conference 57 and the Honourable Commissioner for... 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 7th edition of U-13 JOF Kids Cup Tournament is gradually heading for its final showdown as semi final teams have emerged after gruelling quarter matches recently played across... Continue
Buruj Football Club has proudly celebrated the continued progress of its former player, Habeeb Olayinka Ayobami, who made his away debut for FK Apolonia in yesterday’s match against FK... Continue
The Showtime Bowl Series XIV continues to surge in popularity as Week 2 delivered another electrifying round of flag football action, reinforcing the sport’s rapid rise in Nigeria. The... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) GB, the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola globally, will be the Official Soft Drinks Partners to the... Continue
John Abimbola ‘Fani’ Faniran (right) presenting the champions cup to the captain of the winning team, Topfield College during the final of this year’s Akofa Basketball League for private... Continue
The 7th edition of the U-13 JOF Kids Cup Tournament is set to enter its quarter-final stage this weekend, with matches scheduled for Wednesday, 1 April 2026. According to... Continue
World
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
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
Latest News
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, March 9, 2026 acquitted and discharged Mrs.... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The Apex Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Ime Obi, has created confusion in Lagos by... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda... Continue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has filed a comprehensive appeal at the... Continue
The Central Bank of Nigeria has debunked rumours suggesting that Polaris Bank is undergoing... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Chief Evarestus Ozonweke (Onowu), National Coordinator of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Southwest, has slammed... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD),... Continue
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has convicted and sentenced four terrorists, who... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A renowned Igbo leader and Okpoko of Obodoukwu town in Imo State,... Continue
United Nigeria Airlines has announced the achievement a significant milestone in its global expansion... Continue
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