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President Tinubu@3: Advancing Skills Development, Strengthening TVET, Building Globally Competitive NigeriaAs President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks his third year in office, Whitecloud TVET Solutions Limited joins millions of Nigerians in reflecting on the progress made in critical sectors that drive national growth, particularly Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), skills development, and human capital advancement. Over the past... Continue
Rescue Mission@3: How Governor Lawal Dragged Zamfara Back From The AbyssBY OLADAPO SOFOWORA Three years ago, Zamfara State was not merely a place on the Nigerian map; it was a global by word for the darkest extremes of human and governance failure. To call the name “Zamfara” in any public gathering, anywhere across the world was to invite a... Continue
Ojude Oba: Globacom’s Unmatched Support for Cultural Preservation and Social ContinuityBY KAYODE AKINYEMI (FNIPR) It was another season of grandeur cultural extravaganza and heritage festival in Ijebuland at the grand finale of the world acclaimed Ojude Oba Festival – the showcase of Ijebu’s rich culture, traditions, and customs – held on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Ijebu Ode, Ogun... Continue
Billionaire Heiress, Bella Disu Fully Fortified At 40FUNSHO AROGUNDADE There is a particular kind of presence that does not announce itself. It does not compete for the loudest corner of the room or engineer the most photographed moment of the occasion. It simply creates space and trusts that the right people will find their way into... Continue
Entertainment
Afrobeats icon and entrepreneur D’Banj deepened his role as a business mogul and advocate for African creatives after presenting The C.R.E.A.M. Platform 3.0 at the Milken Institute Global Conference... Continue
On Thursday May 21, 2026, the fight against drug trafficking in Lagos took a decisive grassroots turn as the Online Reporters Association of Nigeria, ORAN, hosted the seminar “Youths... Continue
The Carnival Calabar Commission has announced that the annual theme-unveiling event for this year’s edition of Carnival Calabar will be held on May 31 at the Eko Hotels, Victoria... Continue
Globacom, the digital solutions company, is marking a historic milestone at this year’s Ojude Oba festival, dedicated to honouring the memory and monumental achievements of the late Awujale of Ijebuland,... Continue
MTN Nigeria has announced the selection of 25 media practitioners and digital content creators for the fifth cohort of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP), reinforcing its commitment to strengthening... Continue
The Apostolic Faith Church, West and Central Africa Headquarters, Anthony Village, Lagos, hosted a spiritually uplifting and musically inspiring 2026 Children’s Concert on Saturday, May 23, themed “The Wonders... Continue
Education
On Thursday May 21, 2026, the fight against drug trafficking in Lagos took a decisive grassroots turn as the Online Reporters Association of Nigeria, ORAN, hosted the seminar “Youths... Continue
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has deepened its longstanding relationship with the academic community and reaffirmed its commitment to innovation, youth empowerment, and nation-building by... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires... Continue
ILESANMI TOMISIN ADELEKE The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Nigeria Education Data Infrastructure (NEDI), a centralised AI-powered platform designed to consolidate the country’s fragmented education data... Continue
The Bunmi Adedayo Foundation (BAF), a Nigerian non-profit organisation focused on public education reform, on May 6 marked its 10th anniversary with a landmark Education Futures Conference held at... Continue
OWUPELE BENEBO The Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to quality education and human capital development. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, reaffirmed this at the 44th Convocation... Continue
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 32-year-old man, Toba Adeyemi, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of a rival youth leader, Michael Alademomi, during a violent supremacy battle... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Three men employed as workers at Mobil Filing station have been arrested and charged before an Ogba Magistrate Court in Lagos State for allegedly stealing total sum... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 34-year-old woman, Sofilat Yaro, has been arraigned before an Ogba Magistrate Court for allegedly smashing the head of another woman, Fatimo Mohammed, with a pestle during... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, has arraigned 13 men before Ogba Magistrate Court over charges bordering on conspiracy, unlawful assembly, and attempted murder. P.M.EXPRESS reports that... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 57-year-old driver, Akintayo Wasiu, in Ibadan, Oyo State, for allegedly stealing a Toyota Hiace Space Bus entrusted... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a scrap dealer, Adamu Abdullahi, for allegedly staging his own kidnapping and extorting ₦1.5 million from his employer. ... Continue
Politics
PROSPER OKOYE The Young Progressive Party (YPP) has confirmed Blessing Ufedojo Benyeogor as its candidate for the 2027 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial election, setting up a contest against... Continue
The National Democratic Coalition (NDC) House of Representatives Primary Election for Eti-Osa Federal Constituency has been engulfed in controversy following allegations of irregularities, security breaches, and abrupt procedural... Continue
A sociopolitical support group in Oyo State, Oselu Tiwa nTiwa, has declared its support for Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat as the authentic governorship candidate of the Accord Party ahead... Continue
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed as baseless and ridiculous the claim by the Ladi Adebutu Democratic Organisation (LADO) challenging the indigeneship of... Continue
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has noted computations circulating by some aspirants regarding the collation of results for the Anambra North Senatorial District primary election. Reacting to the... Continue
23 For OK & P-BAT Movement, a political pressure group working to ensure the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the election of Honourable Ogundu Kingsley Chinda across... Continue
Business
Passengers flying United Nigeria Airlines on the Lagos–Abuja–Lagos route on Monday , June 1, stand a chance of winning new Samsung phones, free tickets and other gifts,... Continue
Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has announced the appointment of Nkechi Runsewe as the new Human Resources Director of the company effective August 1, 2026. Mrs. Runsewe,... Continue
In a decision with significant implications for oil spill litigation in Nigeria, the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo has dismissed a ₦20.9 billion claim brought against Mobil Producing... Continue
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuel King, has extended his warm congratulations to the Executive Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON,... Continue
Passengers flying United Nigeria Airlines on the Lagos–Abuja–Lagos route on May 29, stand a chance of winning a new Samsung phone, the airline has said. The airline... Continue
Adron Homes & Properties has congratulated Muslim faithful across Nigeria and around the world on the occasion of Eid, urging them to continue embracing the virtues of peace, sacrifice,... Continue
Feature
Health
Senior government officials, nutrition experts, healthcare professionals, regulators, development partners, and industry stakeholders Tuesday convened at the Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja for the official launch of the ‘Choose Milk... Continue
The Oyo State Primary Health Care Board organized a six-day intensive training programme on Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) for Officers on Operational Level drawn from the thirty-three... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE Nigeria’s high rate of teenage pregnancy is worsening cases of obstetric fistula, health advocates warned on Friday. They said poor maternal healthcare and delays in emergency treatment... Continue
The Oyo State Primary Health Care Board in collaboration with Society for Family Health and partners hosted the End of Project Dissemination Meeting for the SHINE Research on... Continue
In its efforts to strengthen reproductive health services and improve maternal health outcomes across the state, the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board has commenced the adaptation of the... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), on Friday hosted the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) Community Engagement and Stakeholders’ Meeting... Continue
Interview
Metro
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has congratulated children across Edo State and Nigeria on the occasion of the... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Rivers State Police Command has been urged to intensify efforts to conclude investigations into a disputed land matter at Victoria Creek Gardens (VCG) in Ikwerre LGA.... Continue
Leading provider of digital and connectivity services, Globacom is celebrating the legacy of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, at this year’s Ojude Oba festival. This... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Three women from Plateau State have been rescued after they were allegedly deceived with fake job promises and trafficked to Mali for prostitution, in a case that... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Lagos State Special Task Force on Land Grabbing has described the Osobia of Ijebu Makun-Omi in Waterside LGA, Ogun State, Oba Kazeem Adeshina Salami, popularly known... Continue
A fresh legal battle has broken out at the Federal High Court in Lagos over the internal restructuring and merger of Honda Manufacturing (Nigeria) Limited and Honda Automobile Western... Continue
Opinions
Pictures
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD The recent resurgence of the Labour Party reflects deliberate leadership, strategic clarity and timely intervention, with Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, at the centre of this... Continue
ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI 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,... 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 ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI The Queen of Ooni of Ife, Her Regal Majesty, Olori Ambassador Dr. Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi was a guest of the Ambassador of the... Continue
PHOTOS BY ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI 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.... Continue
ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI 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... Continue
Sports
ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI Basketball Within successfully hosted its highly anticipated Children’s Day Celebration Match on May 27th, 2026, creating an unforgettable experience for the kids, parents, and fans in... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Nigeria’s Head Coach Eric Chelle says his team is prepared to retain the Unity Cup Tournament trophy in Saturday’s final in London, no matter which circumstances... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Two athletes from Akwa Ibom State, Enku Ekuta and Immaculata Ufot, have secured qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after outstanding performances at the... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Cup-holders Nigeria are not looking to take anything for granted in Saturday’s Unity Cup Tournament final duel against the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica at the... Continue
Buruj Sports Academy continues to prove why it is rapidly becoming one of Nigeria’s most respected grassroots football institutions after talented youngster, Iyida Jacob Obiora, successfully secured his United... Continue
What began as a bold grassroots football vision in Ikorodu is now rapidly transforming into one of the most ambitious youth football projects in Nigeria. Buruj Sports Academy... 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
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks his third year in office, Whitecloud TVET Solutions... Continue
BY OLADAPO SOFOWORA Three years ago, Zamfara State was not merely a place on... Continue
BY KAYODE AKINYEMI (FNIPR) It was another season of grandeur cultural extravaganza and heritage... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Notable group, Igbonine Great People’s Assembly, has said that the release of... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE The Young Progressive Party (YPP) has confirmed Blessing Ufedojo Benyeogor as its... Continue
Passengers flying United Nigeria Airlines on the Lagos–Abuja–Lagos route on Monday ,... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD),... Continue
The National Democratic Coalition (NDC) House of Representatives Primary Election for Eti-Osa Federal... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE There is a particular kind of presence that does not announce itself.... Continue
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the remand of a blogger,... Continue
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