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COP28: President Tinubu Unveils Bold Vision For Greener Nigeria With Rollout of 100 Electric BusesPresident Bola Tinubu said Nigeria is taking a significant step towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future by introducing a pioneering initiative to deploy a fleet of 100 electric buses. The President spoke at a high-level meeting with stakeholders and investors on the Nigeria Carbon Market and Electric Buses Rollout... Continue
You Won’t Lack Our Support, MTN Tells Super FalconsOfficial telecoms partner of the Nigeria Football Federation, MTN has pledged to keep supporting and appreciating the senior women national team, Super Falcons as the fabulous ladies continue to put smiles on the faces of Nigerians. At a reception in honour of the nine-time African champions,... Continue
Nigeria, Germany Sign Agreement To Accelerate Siemens Power Project ImplementationPresident Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday evening in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, witnessed the signing of an accelerated performance agreement aimed at expediting the implementation of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) to improve electricity supply in Nigeria. The agreement, consummated on the sidelines of the... Continue
Entertainment
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Melody 107.7FM, a brand new radio station to give listeners the full scope on living their best life, commenced operations in Lagos Friday 1 December. The new... Continue
Popular kids’ channel, Nickelodeon, has unveiled a fresh brand identity paying attention to its playful history. This update features a reimagined Splat logo, with a contemporary twist designed to... Continue
To commemorate whisky craftsmanship and artistic innovation in the Nigerian art scene, renowned single malt whisky, The Macallan, recently collaborated with Art X Lagos for the eighth edition of... Continue
George Beke, the brain behind Yaba Buluku Boyz has continued to deliver pan-African distinction via the Geobek Standard platform which has catapulted many aspiring African talents beyond their wildest dreams and has spread unseen potential like... Continue
The 7th BusyBee Excellence Awards, Sparking Soiree themed ‘Gala Night” recently held in Ogudu, Lagos was filled with exceptional glitz and glamour that thrilled members of Well Watered Garden... Continue
With an unwavering commitment to providing investment opportunities to African artistes through tours, live music events, concerts and talent management, a new Pan-African platform, BridgeAfric, has been launched in... Continue
Education
In today’s fast digital world, making lessons fun and engaging can be tough. Educators worldwide are continually seeking innovative methods to engage students, and the integration of technology into... Continue
The Oyo State government has said it would work with Education Secretaries, and Heads of Sections in all local governments towards shutting down substandard primary schools in the... Continue
The Nigerian educational sector has faced its fair share of challenges. A rapidly growing population and, yet, limited resources have strained the system, making access to quality education a... Continue
IHS Holding Limited, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, has Sunday announced a one-year partnership with... Continue
CHUKA UBAH The Management of Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board, (ASUBEB) said that their attention has been drawn to the unfounded voice Note/information circulating on various WhatsApp groups... Continue
Following his investiture as the Chancellor of Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Lagos State, billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, on Thursday announced a total of N 1 billion to support students’ fees... Continue
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA A clergyman, Pastor Abiodun Sunday Oluwadare, popularly known as Araina, has been arrested by the Police in Ekiti State for allegedly killing his pregnant wife, Tosin... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR A man, Didam Jesse, will be spending the next two years in custody at the correctional center for stealing N7,000 through internet fraud in Kaduna State. P.M.EXPRESS... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 38-year old pregnant woman, Abiola Rofiat, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly breaking into a shop at night, carting away... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA An 18-year old boy, Enoch Patrick, has landed in trouble in Lagos State after he was caught having sex with his 12-year old girlfriend as... Continue
The Kaduna State High Court in Kaduna has sentenced a fake beauty promoter, Ogunleye Oluwasola, to ten years imprisonment for cheating and obtaining by false pretence. The judge, A.A... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A former senior banker with Polaris Bank, Mrs. Ugochi Dike and her husband, Architect Emmanuel Dike, have been arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting... Continue
Politics
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has congratulated All Progressives Congress (APC) on the victories of all its candidates at the Appeal Court, including the reclaiming of the Odo-Ogun... Continue
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has been asked to commit the former Speaker, Rivers House of Assembly, Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule and his deputy,... Continue
JOE IGBOKWE For APC, it is important we present a most credible, reliable, capable and incredibly popular candidate to have an easy and smooth victory. That candidate... Continue
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday dissolved the Rivers State Executives of the Party at all levels.Briefing journalists after the meeting of... Continue
Justice Phoebe Ayuba of the Port Harcourt Division of Federal High Court, Rivers State, has ordered parties to maintain status quo pending the hearing of the Motion on Notice... Continue
Following the victory of the Senator Hope Uzodimma, candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the recent gubernatorial polls held in Imo State, the Zonal Chairman of the... Continue
Business
One of Nigeria’s fastest growing airlines, United Nigeria Airlines, is pleased to inform its numerous customers about the lifting of the suspension placed on its ‘Part G’ operations, which affected... Continue
Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, yesterday inaugurated the National Council on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), charging its members to utilize technology and their expertise to enhance... Continue
Pepsi, a trailblazer in the global promotion of Afrobeats, has teamed up with international music industry giant, EMPIRE, to introduce the inaugural Pepsi Music Academy. As Pepsi continues to propel... Continue
In its bid to ensure seamless revenue generation, Oyo State Government has mandated all Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Parastatals, Local Government Councils, Institutions of the Government, or any government... Continue
In its drive to deepen market penetration and expansion to consolidate its consumer base, Godrej Nigeria Limited, a consumer goods company, and an emerging markets FMCG leader with a... Continue
Fiducia, Nigeria’s leading digital supply chain financing marketplace has become a corporate partner of the prestigious Factors Chain International (FCI). FCI is the world’s representative body for the Factoring... Continue
Feature
Health
The administration of Hon Segun David Odunmbaku in Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, has employed more medical personnel to increase the capacity of health workers and service delivery across it’s... Continue
The Oyo State Government has put plans in place to upgrade some of its Primary Health Centres (PHCs) to 24 hours service centers, adding that manpower gaps will... Continue
The National Economic Council, NEC, on Thursday approved plans to overhaul 17,000 and 774 primary and secondary healthcare centres respectively across the nation. The government said the move is... Continue
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Monday paid a visit to some of the medical facilities being put in place at the state General Hospital Ilorin to inspect... Continue
Wives of former and serving governors in Nigeria on Monday donated N10 million to support treatment of cancer patients at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. The governors wives... Continue
The Executive Chairman Of Ojodu Local Council Development Area, Lagos State, Hon Segun Odunmbaku, on Wednesday visited the venue of the ongoing Free Medical Mission at facilitated by his... Continue
Interview
Metro
MICHAEL AKINOLA Members of the Oyetubo Jokotade Family of Ajah on Thursday appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo Olu and the Speaker of the... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The peace accord being negotiated by the board of trustees of the Igbo Speaking Community, Lagos State, between two factional leaders, Chief Sunday Udeh and... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA As the members of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations, SCOAN, will on Sunday 3rd December, 2023, converge for its second year Thanksgiving service after the... Continue
The Iposu Chieftaincy Family in Epe area of Lagos State has alerted members of the public to beware of the strange directive of Oba Kamarudeen Animashaun the Oloja of... Continue
GBADEYAN ABDBULRAHEEM The Lagos State Task Force has condemned in its entirety the way and manner some residents in some parts of the State carry our their social... Continue
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, Hon Segun David Odunmbaku, yesterday hosted top officials from the Lagos State Waste Water Management Office. In his welcome address, Hon... Continue
Opinions
Pictures
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
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was at the test flight into the recently constructed Gateway Agro Cargo International Airport in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, southwest Nigeria.... Continue
If you don’t know, the annual Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has always not been all about running. There are some pre-race activities that are put together by... Continue
The Gold-label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon was held on Saturday, the eight editions in the yearly organisation of World Athletics-sanctioned tournament. Thousands of runners took part in... Continue
Sports
Official telecoms partner of the Nigeria Football Federation, MTN has pledged to keep supporting and appreciating the senior women national team, Super Falcons as the fabulous ladies... Continue
The 30th edition of the premier boxing event, GOtv Boxing Night, will take place on Tuesday, December 26, at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Victoria Island, Lagos, with a sub-regional... Continue
The Campos mini Stadium on Lagos Island will be a beehive of activities as Season 13 of Kidsport Charity Cup holds on Saturday 2 December 2023. Founder... Continue
Adopt-A-Facility Scheme: Sports Minister Enoh Hails Afriking Homes For Abuja Training Pitch Delivery
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has expressed delight with the management of AfriKing Homes for the successful completion and handover of the Abuja National Stadium... Continue
The race to qualify for the Round of 16 of the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League season is set to intensify on match day 5. You can watch some... Continue
FRED EDOREH Ordinarily, it is justifiable for any Nigerian to feel concerned that the Super Eagles opened their first two 2026 World Cup qualifying games with draws to supposedly... Continue
World
Governments, in Geneva, Switzerland, advanced in their discussions on the development and operationalization of a multilateral mechanism, including a global fund, for the sharing of benefits from the use of... Continue
AGUNLOYE SALIMOT ABIOLA TIME has named Co-chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates; World Bank President, Ajay Banga; Kenya President, William Ruto; and the Global Environment Facility CEO... Continue
AGUNLOYE SALIMOT ABIOLA Achieving the ambitious and transformative agenda of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework requires the full and effective participation of indigenous peoples and local communities around the world. This... Continue
DARE OLUWASEUN JOSEPH Nigeria joined 186 other countries at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday in voting against the United States’ economic and trade embargo against Cuba. At... Continue
With the election of chairpersons for its subsidiary bodies and the Bureau, the closing gavel marked the end of the resumed session of COP 15 of the Convention on... Continue
ENEBEKE CLETUS CHIGOZIE Delegates from around the world concluded their meetings in Nairobi, agreeing on recommendations that embrace the science behind invasive alien species, plant conservation, the sustainable... Continue
Latest News
The Oyo State Government has approved construction of two unit commands of the Federal... Continue
President Bola Tinubu said Nigeria is taking a significant step towards a sustainable and... Continue
Official telecoms partner of the Nigeria Football Federation, MTN has pledged to... Continue
President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday evening in Dubai, United... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A clergyman, Pastor Abiodun Sunday Oluwadare, popularly known as Araina, has... Continue
One of Nigeria’s fastest growing airlines, United Nigeria Airlines, is pleased to inform its... Continue
BELLO AKINKUNMI YAKUB The Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, Hon Segun David... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR A man, Didam Jesse, will be spending the next two years in... Continue
Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, yesterday inaugurated the National Council on Micro, Small... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 38-year old pregnant woman, Abiola Rofiat, has been arrested... Continue
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