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Providus Bank Opens New Branch In Ekiti, Reaffirms Capital StrengthProvidus Bank Plc has commissioned a new branch in Ado-Ekiti, marking another step in its steady expansion across key growth markets in Nigeria. Having met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation requirement since January 2025, Providus Bank is now focused on expanding its footprint to support local enterprise,... Continue
It’s Misleading and Inaccurate, Aaron Akerejola Not Our Acting Chairman – Lagos SWAN Tells DG FatoduThe Executive Committee of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos chapter, has alerted the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr Lekan Fatodu, to the activities of an individual allegedly posing as the association’s acting chairman. In a letter jointly signed by the Lagos SWAN... Continue
Sterling Bank, One Foundation, Sunbeth Partner To Strengthen Climate Action With Nationwide Cleanup, Beach AdoptionIn a bold move to strengthen environmental protection across Nigeria, Sterling Bank, in collaboration with Sterling One Foundation, Lagos Waste Management Authority, Sunbeth, community volunteers, and partner organizations, are set to launch ‘The Great Nigeria Cleanup’, a nationwide environmental movement taking place on April 25, 2026. Spanning all six... Continue
FAM Celebrates Owhorode of Olomu, Donates Items To Ughelli HospitalThe national coordinator of the Father Abraham Movement, FAM, Olorogun Ovoke Idogun has congratulated the newly crowned king of Olomu kingdom, Owhorode of Olomu, HRM Albert Akpomudje (SAN) on the occasion of the presentation of the staff of office by the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency RT Hon.... Continue
The Araba Argument: Why Engr. Femi Sanni Fits Kwara’s MomentBY BABAJIDE FADOJU The argument for any governorship candidate must begin not with the candidate but with the state. What does Kwara State actually need from whoever occupies Government House in Ilorin after 2027? What are the honest deficits that a new governor must confront? What kind of leadership... Continue
At The Bullion Lecture, RMRDC Boss Says Dangote Refinery Showcases Power of Domestic Value AdditionPublic Policy analysts, Government officials and other Stakeholders have in Lagos hailed the strategic foresight and industrial courage of the President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, describing the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a transformative national asset deserving of collective appreciation by Nigerians. This position... Continue
Entertainment
The National Stadium, Surulere, has transformed into a sprawling epicentre of neon lights and high-decibel sound as ‘The Gathering on 100’ hits its peak, drawing thousands of youths to... Continue
The application deadline for the fifth edition of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) has been extended until Saturday, April 25, 2026. The extension provides additional opportunity for qualified... Continue
Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria’s largest privately-owned thermal power generation company, has been named Electricity Generation Company of the Year by Energy Times, a leading publication in the energy, oil... Continue
Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd., has bagged two sustainability awards; Best in Circular Economy and the Most Impactful Sustainability Campaign of the Year at the 2026 Industry Summit and... Continue
Do you want to experience the soulful fusion of Afrobeat, Jazz, and Rhythm? Join an unforgettable night of music mastery at the iconic Balmoral Convention Centre for the inaugural... Continue
Respected humanitarian and community leader Oluremi Augustina Badmus will receive a Special Recognition Award this Sunday at the prestigious Forum by Ojez, in honour of her decades of impactful... Continue
Education
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made new appointments for the National Examination Council (NECO), the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE), the Federal Polytechnic in N’yak Shendam, Plateau State,... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has appointed Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointment of Professor Peter Azikiwe Onwualu, a professor of Agricultural Engineering and current... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Babcock University is set to convene a high-level gathering of global technology leaders, innovators, and policymakers at the AI & Babcock Innovation Venture (BIV) Commercialization Summit 2026.... Continue
Fresh concerns have emerged over compliance with a Court Order issued by the High Court of Kano State on April 8, 2026, restraining key parties —including the Honourable Minister... Continue
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
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA Two suspects, Emeka Chidi Innocent, 22, and Ayodele John, 38, have been arrested and charged before Magistrate Court sitting in Oke Eda, Akure, Ondo State, for alleged... Continue
The President, Women Community in Africa, WCA, Dr. Khadijah Abdullahi Iya has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede for his... Continue
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, arraigned five of the alleged masterminds of a plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu through a coup d’état. The defendants were... Continue
A youth group in the Ajiran Community of Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State under the umbrella of the Ajiran Progressives Youth Forum APYF has accused a Civil... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR A dismissed staff member of the National Examinations Council, NECO, Abdulwahab Sule,has been sentenced to 24 years for using a forged certificate to secure job as... Continue
CHUKA UBAH The Court of Appeal, Awka Division in Anambra State, has affirmed the conviction of Chizoba Ede to death by hanging for armed robbery by an Anambra High... Continue
Politics
In a strong show of intra-party unity, leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Amuwo-Odofin Constituency I gathered on Thursday for a strategic mobilization event in... Continue
The All Progressives Congress, APC has shifted its presidential primary election, earlier slated for May 15 and 16, to May 23, 2026, while the governorship primaries will now hold... Continue
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has set 30th April, 2026, as deadline for membership revalidation and registration. In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Mazi... Continue
The Interim Caretaker Committee of the Action Peoples Party (APP), Imo State, under the leadership of Hon. Ernest Njesi, has extended warm congratulations to the newly elected Ward Chairmen... Continue
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State has announced a crucial stakeholders meeting scheduled for Thursday, 23rd April, 2026, at the party’s State Secretariat along Okigwe Road, Owerri.... Continue
Leading figures within the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) have endorsed the governorship aspiration of Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, backing their support with substantial financial contributions during a six-stop... Continue
Business
Providus Bank Plc has commissioned a new branch in Ado-Ekiti, marking another step in its steady expansion across key growth markets in Nigeria. Having met the Central Bank of... Continue
In a bold move to strengthen environmental protection across Nigeria, Sterling Bank, in collaboration with Sterling One Foundation, Lagos Waste Management Authority, Sunbeth, community volunteers, and partner organizations, are... Continue
Public Policy analysts, Government officials and other Stakeholders have in Lagos hailed the strategic foresight and industrial courage of the President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL),... Continue
Several reputable leaders of thought and technocrats from the North have challenged conventional thinking on the challenges and opportunities for the private sector and industrial development of the region.... Continue
The Airlines Operators of Nigeria (AON) has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as a critical pillar of support for Nigeria’s aviation industry, disclosing that the refinery currently... Continue
Glovo, a leading technology platform, and other stakeholders in the e-commerce ecosystem have called for stronger collaboration to promote inclusive growth for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and drive... Continue
Feature
Health
The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointments of the following persons as heads of Anambra Health Institutions. 1) Executive Secretary—... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), attended a crucial townhall meeting focused on maternal mortality and sexual reproductive health and... Continue
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen programme implementation, promote state ownership and enhance data-driven decision-making within HIV and public health programmes, a joint supportive supervisory team of healthcare... Continue
The Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) welcomes investments that strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to produce essential health products locally and improve long-term medicine security. In... Continue
BY OLUTAYO IRANTIOLA The fight against malaria in Nigeria over the years has been defined by a “presumptive” approach, rather than from an ascertained standpoint. Unfortunately, it has done... Continue
As Nigeria joins the global community to celebrate the International Day for Maternal Health and Rights (IDMHR), Emzor Group has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing maternal health outcomes across... Continue
Interview
Metro
The President General of notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress, ONC, Amb Comrade Emeni Ibe (JP AP), has highly commended the Executive Chairman of ONELGA, Sir... Continue
The “Master of Systems” who bridged the gap between International Civil Engineering and Enterprise Data Architecture. In the hyper-specialized world of global consulting, professionals rarely achieve mastery in... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI In furtherance of its commitment to infrastructural development and community connectivity, the Ikeja Local Government under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD),... Continue
BY KAYODE ALFRED Lagos, Africa’s most vibrant megacity, pulses with energy, innovation, and relentless ambition. Yet, like all global cities striving for sustainability, its rapid growth must be matched... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Residents of Okokomaiko and surrounding communities have protested in front of Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over alleged plans by Oba Sulaiman Adeshina Raji a.k.a Jafun... Continue
Ex-Lagos Ohanaeze President, Chief Solomon Aguene Dragged To Shrines Over Alleged N40m Election Scam
CHUKA UBAH It may not be the best of times for former Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos State President, Chief Solomon Aguene, following explosive allegations of a N40 million electoral fraud... 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
It’s Misleading and Inaccurate, Aaron Akerejola Not Our Acting Chairman – Lagos SWAN Tells DG Fatodu
The Executive Committee of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos chapter, has alerted the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr Lekan Fatodu, to the... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has announced a new date for the Tunde Delu Abeokuta Rugby Sevens Cup 2026. The tournament, now in its third... Continue
FADEYI TOLULOPE AYOBAMI The Nigeria Basketball Federation is proud to announce that Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, D’Tigress, will embark on a landmark international exhibition tour in the United... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Kaduna erupted in celebration as Ranchers Bees booked the last ticket to the Nigeria Premier Football League, completing a historic quartet of promoted sides. The Sadiq... Continue
FADEYI TOLULOPE AYOBAMI The Director General of the National Institute for Sports, His Excellency Comrade Philip Shaibu has unveiled a bold, two-year plan to bridge 2 million-coaching gaps... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The application process for the U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ Volunteer Programme is now open. For the second time, volunteers will play a vital... Continue
World
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
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
Latest News
Providus Bank Plc has commissioned a new branch in Ado-Ekiti, marking another step in... Continue
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, has once again... Continue
It’s Misleading and Inaccurate, Aaron Akerejola Not Our Acting Chairman – Lagos SWAN Tells DG Fatodu
The Executive Committee of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos chapter, has... Continue
In a bold move to strengthen environmental protection across Nigeria, Sterling Bank, in collaboration... Continue
The national coordinator of the Father Abraham Movement, FAM, Olorogun Ovoke Idogun has congratulated... Continue
BY BABAJIDE FADOJU The argument for any governorship candidate must begin not with the... Continue
The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin... Continue
Public Policy analysts, Government officials and other Stakeholders have in Lagos hailed the strategic... Continue
Following recent presentations on TV by legal practitioner and former INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner,... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Top Igbo community leader, Eze Dr. Christian Uchechukwu Nwachukwu, has been conferred... Continue
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