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Court Remands Uk-based Blogger Maureen Badejo, For Allegedly Defaming Apostle SulemanJustice Akintayo Aluko of a Federal High Court Lagos, today, ordered the remand of the United Kingdom-based Nigerian blogger, Maureen Omorinola Badejo, in the kirikiri facility of the Nigerian Correctional Services NCoS pending the determination of her bail application. Justice Aluko remanded the blogger , after she pleaded... Continue
Court Halts INC National Election, Orders Parties to Resolve Dispute Within 7 DaysA Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt on Friday, March 6, 2026, halted the scheduled national election of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) slated for March 7, following an interim order of injunction restraining the organisation and its electoral committee from conducting the poll. The order was... Continue
President Tinubu Approves Postings of 65 AmbassadorsPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations. The Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December. POSTINGS OF NON-CAREER AMBASSADORS / HIGH COMMISSIONERS 1. SENATOR GRACE BENT: TOGO 2. SEN. ITA ENANG: SOUTH AFRICA 3. IKPEAZU... Continue
Zamfara Govt Sponsors 25 Indigent Students To Nigerian Law School, Reinforces Commitment To Legal EducationIn a significant initiative aimed at enhancing the legal profession in Zamfara State and empowering its youth, the Zamfara State Scholarship Board has successfully obtained Executive approval for a vital intervention. This program is specifically designed for students who have earned admission to the Nigerian Law School, a prominent... Continue
HP Research: From Vibe Hacking to Flat-Pack Malware, Low-Effort AI-Built Attacks Are BeatingCurrentDefensesHP Inc. has issued its latest Threat Insights Report, with strong indications that attackers are using AI to scale and accelerate campaigns – with many prioritizing cost, effort and efficiency over quality. Despite being formulaic and low-effort, these AI-assisted attacks are slipping past enterprise defences. The report provides an... Continue
InDrive Celebrates Abuja Drivers with Special Ramadan Shukran PackageInDrive, a leading global ride-hailing platform operating in nine African countries, is celebrating Ramadan season with a targeted driver appreciation programme in Abuja, tagged’Ramadan Shukran campaign’, with active Muslim drivers on the platform to receive curated food hampers and personalised thank-you cards. The initiative, designed to strengthen the company’s... Continue
Entertainment
Redhill, one of the largest independent communications agencies in Asia, and BHM Holdings (www.bhmholdings.uk), Africa’s foremost integrated communications group, wednesday announced a strategic partnership that will create a seamless... Continue
There was a time in Lagos when musicians did not just perform — they held court. Icons like King Sunny Adé, Oliver De Coque, Dr. Victor Olaiya, Bobby Benson,... Continue
In a country where history was once removed from the school curriculum and where the legends of yesteryear are often reduced to blurry black-and-white photos in dusty archives, one... Continue
House of Faith delivers a landmark moment for Nigerian entertainment with a star-studded launch event and the world premiere of original film Love and Porridge. It was the kind... Continue
Algeria has formally expressed interest in hosting a future edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), marking a significant potential expansion of the African Union Commission-backed Pan-African music... Continue
The Ijebu Professional Excellence Foundation (IPEF) successfully held its 2026 Annual Lecture at the Equity Resort Hotel, Erunwon Road, Ijebu Ode, convening distinguished professionals, thought leaders and community stakeholders... Continue
Education
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
The distribution of instructional materials to public basic schools in Oyo State received a major boost on Friday, 27th February, 2026, the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB)... Continue
The Future-X Unilever Campus Ambassadors Programme (FUCAP) by Unilever Nigeria Plc, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has now cumulatively impacted over 900,000 young Nigerians with... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI In an unprecedented and epoch-making development in the history of Ikeja Local Government, the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has... Continue
Unilever Nigeria, one of the country’s longest standing manufacturing companies, has shown its commitment to improving livelihoods and community development through a renovation project carried out in partnership with... Continue
Hon. Babatunde Olaokun, a dedicated public servant and aspiring leader, has fulfilled his promise to support the education and development of Ogbomoso North Constituents by donating 500 JAMB FORMS... Continue
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA Two suspected armed robbers with the Nigerian Navy uniform, Sulaimon Mohammed,27 and Adam Mohammed, 26, have been arrested after they invaded Olota market complex in Oshodi area... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 42-year old man, Kabiru Abubakar, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly recruiting self into the Nigerian Army as a senior officer and... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Two suspects, Saheed Umoru, 18 and Abdullahi Musa, 20, have been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly burgling a warehouse and carting away pharmaceutical products... Continue
The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has said that the Nigeria Police under his leadership will not condone any conduct that undermines respect for human rights, weakens public... Continue
Former Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah has commenced steps to return some looted funds to the Nigerian government amid settlement talks over the N2.5 billion fraud charges instituted... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 28-year old man, Farouq Balogun, has landed in trouble in Lagos State after he was caught with a locally made pistol and two live ammunition while... Continue
Politics
The Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has been appointed to lead the 57-member Ekiti State APC 2026 Governorship Election Campaign Council. The list of the 57 members of... Continue
AMBROSE NWAOGWUGWU The All Progressives Congress in Imo State has elected Austin Onyedebelu as State Chairman and Onyekachi Ibezim as State Secretary. The duo emerged at the party’s state... Continue
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, joined other party stalwarts at the Lagos State Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at the... Continue
Dr (Mrs) Florence Ajimobi, widow of the former Oyo State Governor, late Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has congratulated the newly elected Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo... Continue
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has returned Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi as chairman for another term. The party re-elected Ojelabi on consensus during its congress held on Tuesday... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME In line with the provisions of the Electoral Act, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has officially recommenced membership registration and revalidation exercise. Leading from the... Continue
Business
HP Inc. has issued its latest Threat Insights Report, with strong indications that attackers are using AI to scale and accelerate campaigns – with many prioritizing cost, effort and... Continue
President Tinubu Oversees Historic Resolution Of OPL 245 Dispute, Unlocks Major Deepwater Investment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced today the successful conclusion of a historic settlement agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria, ENI, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL) at a... Continue
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reassures Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force amid recent shocks in the international oil market. The conflict in the... Continue
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the freezing of bank accounts linked to Petrocam Trading Nigeria Limited and its principal, Patrick Ilo, over an alleged N9.05 billion... Continue
In celebration of the Easter season, Adron Homes and Properties Limited has announced the launch of its much-anticipated Easter Fiesta Promo, offering Nigerians a unique opportunity to secure land... Continue
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has solidified its dominance in African capital markets, clinching the Number 1 ranking as both Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner in the 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower... Continue
Feature
Health
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
The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the health and education sectors as the Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan, matriculated One hundred... Continue
DANIEL OLUWATOBILOBA POPOOLA Senior Comrade Lasisi Ayinde Akinsanya, Executive Chairman of Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has inaugurated operations at the newly built Akesan Primary Health Care Centre... Continue
The UNICEF has announced that the number of children whose births are officially registered in Nigeria within the past two years has increased significantly to 14 million. The UNICEF,... Continue
BY Dr. ADEDAPO ADEJUMO Nigeria’s health system stands at a decisive moment. Across the country, families continue to bear the burden of preventable diseases, recurring outbreaks, and rising non-communicable... Continue
The Oyo State Government, through the Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA), has conducted an integrated outreach programme at Ajegunle Market in Atiba Local Government... Continue
Interview
Metro
InDrive, a leading global ride-hailing platform operating in nine African countries, is celebrating Ramadan season with a targeted driver appreciation programme in Abuja, tagged’Ramadan Shukran campaign’, with active Muslim... Continue
Justice (Dr.) Rosul Oriyomi Olukolu of the High Court of Lagos State, has granted an interim injunctions against Godmade Homes Limited and its alter-ego, Ayoolanrewaju Kuyebi, over a disputed... Continue
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the state as a key driver of Africa’s cities. He said the city is transforming and reshaping the economic... Continue
Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced its partnership with the World Bank to enhance emergency and risk management in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources,... Continue
Glovo, a leading multicategory technology company, in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has officially launched a new safety feature on the riders’ app and organised a... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE There are pointers that Chief Henry Chukwuemeka Ugwunta is not the Igwe of Agbaja Umumba Ndiuno Community in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State following his... 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 Nigeria Archery Federation (NAFED) has officially flagged off its 2026 sporting calendar with the announcement of the National Archery Open Championship scheduled to hold in Abuja from April... Continue
The Confederation of African Football has postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) earlier scheduled for Morocco from 17 March to 3 April 2026. The Africa’s football... Continue
Amstel Malta has unveiled Nigerian football icon, Asisat Oshoala, as its new Brand Ambassador, marking a defining moment for the premium malt drink as it continues to champion determination,... Continue
Watching teenagers burn the tracks for five days in a fierce contest brought back fond memories of when the country used to catch athletes and other sportsmen young, people,... Continue
The Executive Council and entire membership of the Lagos State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (Lagos SWAN) are devastated by the shocking news of the passing... Continue
Remo Stars F.C. have announced the appointment of Usman Abdallah as the Club’s new Technical Adviser, with immediate effect. In a press statement released by the club, the Sky... Continue
World
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
The global movement to reconnect Afro-descendants with their ancestral homeland received powerful endorsements from two world leaders as Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Nigerian President, Bola... Continue
Latest News
Justice Akintayo Aluko of a Federal High Court Lagos, today, ordered the remand... Continue
The Oyo State Government has commenced a final inspection of proposed project sites ahead... Continue
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt on Friday, March 6, 2026,... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career... Continue
In a significant initiative aimed at enhancing the legal profession in Zamfara State and... Continue
Notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress (ONC), has threatened to mobilize... Continue
HP Inc. has issued its latest Threat Insights Report, with strong indications that attackers... Continue
InDrive, a leading global ride-hailing platform operating in nine African countries, is celebrating Ramadan... Continue
Goodnews Naija Podcast, a digital platform dedicated to highlighting positive, uplifting stories and innovations... Continue
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Training and Development at Force Headquarters,... Continue
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