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Court Adjourns Daphne Dafinone’s Arraignment Over Alleged N100m FraudThe scheduled arraignment of Dr. Daphne Dafinone, a board member of the Nigerian Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), before a Federal High Court, Lagos, on Thursday January 23, was stalled due to her absence in court. Ms. Dafinone, alongside her company, CEDDI Corporation Limited, are facing... Continue
Abeokuta North LG Boss, Oyegbola-Sodipo Embarks On City-to-City Meetings With Some US CitiesThe Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Dr Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo has embarked on a city-to-city engagement with cities in the United States of America. The engagement began with the Office of the Mayor of Boston on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the office Mayor Michelle Wu where Dr Lanre... Continue
Our N8b Budgetary Provision Being Misconceived —Adelabu, Power MinisterThe Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has clarified the misconception about the N8 billion in the 2025 budget appropriation of the ministry, saying the amount is specifically meant for advocacy, education, enlightenment and provision of technology to protect power infrastructure. In a statement Thursday signed by Mr. Bolaji... Continue
TY Danjuma Inaugurates Museum, Library Built In His HonourElder Statesman Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (Rtd) has inaugurated the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) museum and science library named in his honour in the Federal Capital Territory. Located at Wasa District Cadastral Zone, Apo FCT, the science and museum complex occupies 4.18 hectares. The architectural plan of the complex... Continue
FG, WIOCC Commence $10m Fibre-to-Home Internet ConnectivityThe Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, in partnership with the West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC), is set to commence the first batch of fibre-to-home internet connectivity in the country. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani made this known after the signing... Continue
Visa, Moniepoint Partner To Accelerate Financial Inclusion For African SMEsMoniepoint Inc., one of Nigeria’s leading business payments and banking services platforms, has secured an investment from Visa, a global leader in digital payments. The investment marks an important milestone in Visa’s commitment to advancing financial inclusion and shaping the future of digital payments while fostering SME growth across... Continue
Glo Festival of Joy Excites Winners With Prado SUV, Other Prizes In AbujaTelecommunications giant, Globacom on Wednesday made do its promise again as winners in its Festival of Joy promo went home with prizes including a brand new Toyota Prado SUV in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Other winners got a brand new Kia Picanto, tricycles, power generating sets, sewing machines... Continue
Ecobank Faces $68m Lawsuit In UAE Over Alleged Defamation, CoercionEcobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), its CEO Jeremy Awori, and two other entities affiliated with the financial institution are facing a $68 million legal claim filed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The lawsuit, brought by Wilben Trade and its CEO Marcus Wade, alleges defamation, abusive legal proceedings, and coercion... Continue
Love Triangles And Land Wars: Why You Need To Be Watching OmeraAt this point, we can say that Omera has nine lives. Like many viewers of the series, Omera has found himself asking one key question: what makes the ordinary man’s land in Ajogu so significant? He soon discovers information indicating that the land contains mineral resources. This revelation changes... Continue
Entertainment
At this point, we can say that Omera has nine lives. Like many viewers of the series, Omera has found himself asking one key question: what makes the ordinary... Continue
‘Under the Influence’ is an upcoming Nigerian original series premiering Friday, 24 January on Showmax. The series explores social media fame, diving deep into the struggles, ambitions, and relationships... Continue
Africa Magic has announced an exciting lineup of shows for the first half of the year. The broadcast company will premiere five new shows from this first quarter of... Continue
Lagos is set for an unforgettable evening as Mr. Ken-Calebs- Olumese, Nigeria’s legendary nightlife impresario receives a Special Recognition Award from The Forum by Ojez. The event, scheduled for... Continue
The Nigerian creative and media space is currently buzzing with many young Nigerians showcasing their skills and talents in photography, content creations, social media marketing among others. One of such... Continue
Emma Ike Agu, the United States-based Nigerian musician better known as AGUIKE, has apologized to his colleagues in the music industry for throwing his weight behind Pretty Okafor, President... Continue
Education
FASHINA SHAKIRU A US-based multinational company, Digital Learning Network, and the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) Lagos, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of... Continue
The Oyo State Government has said that the distribution of letters of appointment to 5,600 newly recruited basic school teachers in the state will begin on Monday, 6th... Continue
The Governing Council of the University of Abuja has appointed 41-year-old Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as the institution’s seventh substantive Vice-Chancellor. In a statement issued by the Acting Director... Continue
The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District VI, Mrs. Mojisola Christiana Yusuff, has officially inducted 155 new teachers to the District, advising the new educators to conduct themselves in a manner... Continue
In a remarkable step towards advancing its commitment to promoting environmental education and sustainable action for pupils in target schools and their host communities, Oando Foundation, in partnership with... Continue
Occupier of Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr. Professorial Chair in Entrepreneurial Studies, University of Lagos, Professor Sunday Adebisi, has proposed a new economic model, ‘New Enterprise Nigeria’ (NEN), as an... Continue
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA A woman, who dumped her husband, Vincent Onyekachi Michael and 12-year daughter in Lagos State for another relationship, was shocked after the daughter informed her... Continue
In a commendable display of teamwork and swift action, police operatives attached to the Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police have successfully neutralized the kidnappers of Mrs. Sikirat... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 32-year old man, Temitope Oluwaseun, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly buying and selling stolen 5,000 liters of diesel worth N5.4m. P.M.EXPRESS... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 36-year old man, David Luke, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for deceiving and engaging a 23-year old house maid in sex after fondling and... Continue
IZUNNA OKAFOR A middle-aged woman, identified as Mrs. Chioma Nwana, has died after her husband reportedly set her ablaze over suspected family problem. The incident happened on Tuesday, January... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Police Special Fraud Unit in Lagos has arrested a 43-year old man, Sunday Ozimede, for allegedly hacking into MoniePoint Micro Finance Bank system and carting away depositors... Continue
Politics
BY MAYOWA OKEKALE Practically speaking, where eloquence is often mistaken for intelligence, it is very interesting to see leaders like Abass Adigun Agboworin, who have proven that true greatness... Continue
In a landmark political development, Hon. Nname Robinson Ewor has emerged as the Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State. This followed a Court ruling... Continue
An All Progressives Grand Alliance Senatorial aspirant for the Anambra South Senatorial by-election, Sir Patrick Nnaemeka Ubajaka, has said there is no truth in some reports that Governor Charles... Continue
Hon. Akeem Olalekan Dauda is the clear favorite to become the next Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, according to a recent opinion poll. His impressive track record as a... Continue
SAMUEL AMOBI In a move reflecting his commitment to fostering socio-economic development, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, OFR (Dikeora), Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, yesterday, 7th January, 2025, engaged with the... Continue
The best man for the Senate on the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, who is presently enjoying massive support by the great people of Anambra South, Sir... Continue
Business
Moniepoint Inc., one of Nigeria’s leading business payments and banking services platforms, has secured an investment from Visa, a global leader in digital payments. The investment marks an important... Continue
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), its CEO Jeremy Awori, and two other entities affiliated with the financial institution are facing a $68 million legal claim filed in the United Arab... Continue
Nearly a year after listing his luxurious Banana Island mansion for sale, Sayyu Dantata, the half-brother of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has yet to find a buyer for... Continue
Wema Bank has announced it will be completing its capital raise through a combination of a Rights issue and Special placement exercise set to go live on April 1,... Continue
As concerns about the use of AI in cyberattacks increase, companies worldwide are racing to bolster their cybersecurity strategies, according to a Kaspersky survey. In a new study the cybersecurity... Continue
Prosper Africa and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost trade and investment between the United States and Africa in key sectors. This... Continue
Feature
Health
Shalina Healthcare Nigeria Ltd, a leading provider of affordable, high-quality healthcare solutions in Africa, marked its 40th anniversary with a grand celebration and a week-long medical outreach in Lagos... Continue
The Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS), Dr. Abodunrin Osikomaiya, recently paid a courtesy visit to the management of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital... Continue
Oyo State Government has announced that private health facilities caught operating with unqualified personnel in the State will be shut down with immediate effect. The Commissioner for Health,... Continue
FASHINA SHAKIRU Over 21 million residents have been successfully vaccinated as part of the recently concluded measles and yellow fever mass vaccination campaign, the Permanent Secretary, District 4, Lagos... Continue
The Anambra State Ministry of Health invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for various positions. As part of the recruitment process, they will be conducting a Computer-Based Test... Continue
In 2024, Mercy Ships delivered life-changing healthcare and training across sub-Saharan Africa, marking significant milestones in its mission to provide free surgical care and build capacity in local healthcare systems.... Continue
Interview
Metro
The Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Dr Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo has embarked on a city-to-city engagement with cities in the United States of America. The engagement began with the... Continue
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Kayode Opeifa as the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation. Opeifa, a sustainable transport development consultant, is a former Lagos State Commissioner... Continue
BY BABAJIDE FADOJU The festive season, known as “Detty December,” has come and gone, leaving in its wake a vibrant trail of economic activity and joyful memories. While much... Continue
The Mayor of Idemili South local Government area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi (Iyom Ife-Abata), has commended a stakeholder in Nnobi community, Sir. Louis Ezeonyim (Ichie Nnanyelugo), for constructing modern... Continue
The wife of Ooni of Ife, Her Regal Majesty, Olori Amb. Dr. Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi, had busy schedules during a recent visit to Borno State, northeast Nigeria. Olori Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE This is not the best of times for the Ezeibekwe family of Amihe village, Amanasaa Community in Umuchu town, Aguata Local Government area of Anambra State, as... Continue
Opinions
Pictures
PHOTOS BY IGBINOSUN OSARENREN 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
ENEBEKE CLETUS CHIGOZIE Team Lagos were adjudged the second-best team at the just concluded 7th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. The Lagos State contingent had... Continue
The Executive Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr Sola Aiyepeku was at the venue of swimming events in the ongoing 7th National Youth Games on Wednesday to feel the... Continue
Team Lagos had an entertaining display on Saturday during the opening ceremony of the 7th National Youth Games holding in Asaba, Delta State. It was indeed Eko for Show... Continue
Sports
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its active participation as a Partner and Co-Host of the upcoming Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS) 2025. Under the leadership of... Continue
Head Coach of Nigeria’s U-17 national team, Manu Garba, and the team’s Coordinator, Bello Garba Gusau, are set to be in Awka, the capital of Anambra State on January... Continue
The 14th edition of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour will see the world’s best players face off in the heart of 15 cities across three continents, taking the world’s... Continue
The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, has expressed high hopes for Lagos-based teams, Robo FC and Dannaz Ladies, as they prepare to begin their... Continue
This year, at CES 2025 on the 6th of January, gamers were introduced to the newest OMEN and HyperX PCs and solutions from HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ), designed to... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Nigeria Football Federation will on Monday in the Federal Capital, Abuja present to the public the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Mr.... Continue
World
Republican Donald Trump was inaugurated again Monday as the 47th United States President, calling for a “revolution of common sense” and vowing to quickly order sweeping policy changes, including... Continue
TAIWO ADELU President Joseph R. Biden has announced that the United States is providing more than $1 billion in additional humanitarian assistance to address food insecurity and other urgent... Continue
BY EMMANUEL MACRON AND BOLA TINUBU The France-Nigeria partnership is one that is rooted in mutual respect and shared values. In the present era, international relations are often framed... Continue
TAIWO ADELU The Africa Make Big Polluters Pay (MBPP) partners express deep concern regarding ongoing discussions surrounding Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, particularly as it relates to carbon markets, at the COP29 United... Continue
BY WALE ODUNSI Former United States President Donald Trump, the 45th, will become the 47th U.S. President after a resounding victory against Vice President Kamala Harris, who clocked 60... Continue
The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) announced the launch of the proof-of-concept of the Global Ecosystems Atlas, the first harmonised resource dedicated to mapping and monitoring all the... Continue
Latest News
The scheduled arraignment of Dr. Daphne Dafinone, a board member of the Nigerian Incentive-Based... Continue
The Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Dr Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo has embarked on a... Continue
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has clarified the misconception about the N8... Continue
Elder Statesman Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (Rtd) has inaugurated the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS)... Continue
The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, in partnership with the West Indian... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A woman, who dumped her husband, Vincent Onyekachi Michael and... Continue
Moniepoint Inc., one of Nigeria’s leading business payments and banking services platforms, has secured... Continue
Telecommunications giant, Globacom on Wednesday made do its promise again as winners in its... Continue
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), its CEO Jeremy Awori, and two other entities affiliated with... Continue
At this point, we can say that Omera has nine lives. Like many viewers... Continue
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