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Why We Teargassed The Crowd At Lekki Toll Gate –Police SpokesmanThe Lagos State Police Command is fully aware of false narratives making the rounds in relation to the dispersal of crowds at the Lekki Toll Gate yesterday, September 21, 2023. It is instructive to note that the Lagos State Police Command had an agreement with the organizers of the... Continue
Entertainment
The Chief Executive Officer of BHM, Ayeni Adekunle, delivered the keynote address at the Lagos NIPR’s 34th Annual Public Relations Lecture held Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the MUSON... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Mami Wata, a 2023 Nigerian black-and-white fantasy film written and directed by C.J. “Fiery” Obasi has topped the nomination chart as the Board of the Africa Film... Continue
Renowned Scotch whisky brand, The Macallan, on Friday, September 15, introduced the world of sophistication and craftsmanship of its Double Cask 30 Years Old to an exclusive gathering of... Continue
After months of working on the project, Epic Media Enterprises, a United States-based Nigerian firm, has announced plans to host the first ever Afrobeats Festival In America. Billed for... Continue
The Association of Digital Media Core Advocates, ADMCA, has allocated the Anambra Media Excellence Conference & Awards annually since 2019 to Anambra journalists and media that defy every obstacle... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Popular Nigerian artiste, Harrison Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, has asked record label owners to stop the do or die attitude towards artistes on their platforms. He... Continue
Education
The Oyo State government has warned tresspassers against the encroachment of landed properties belonging to public schools across the state. The Commissioner for Education Science and Technology,... Continue
MAZI EJIMOFOR OPARA The Soludo Administration’s passion for the education sector is palpable and can only evoke strong emotions. The motivation for this, in Soludo’s words, “comes... Continue
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), through its Digital Resource Centre (DRC), is training thirty teachers and other personnel for smooth take-off of the Smart Model School in Sogunro,... Continue
Kentimfon Ndanyongmong, a JSS 3 student from Beulah International School, Akwa Ibom, has emerged as the overall winner of the 2023 Heirs Life Essay Championship. The 14-year-old will go... Continue
Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria’s largest power generation company continues to promote academic excellence and gradual achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the host communities through its scholarship... Continue
The annual general meeting of the Baptist High School, Iwo Old Students Association will hold on Saturday, 16th, September, 2023 at 11 am in the school premises at Adeke,... Continue
Editorials
Crime
The Lagos State Police Command is fully aware of false narratives making the rounds in relation to the dispersal of crowds at the Lekki Toll Gate yesterday, September 21,... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Police operatives at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba in Lagos, have arrested a 30-year old lady, Faith Nwankwo, for inviting two men, Chukwuemeka Chris, 43 and... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The ongoing feud at Aso Rock Hotel and Suites between Mrs. Blessing Arowele and her 35-year old worker, Segun Oludiran, took another dimension as Oludiran was arrested... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 33-year old woman, Mrs. Amaka Ajare, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly assaulting her neighbour, Mrs. Anthonia Ibeh, by spitting on her... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Suspected gunmen in Imo State have ambushed and killed no fewer than eight Nigerian security agents comprising soldiers, Policemen and Civil Defence Corps. P.M.EXPRESS... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Police operatives from the Ogun State Police Command in Sagamu on 17th September, 2023, conducted a successful raid led by ACP Shehu Alao in collaborations with the... Continue
Politics
The Kano State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal nullified the election of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on the ground that he did not win the highest number of votes cast after... Continue
BEN AHANONU First, I want to declare categorically that no amount of false accusation, disdain and unsubstantiated allegations on social media by noisy and feeble agents of the... Continue
The Honourable Minister for Industry Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Anite Uzoka, has urged Imolites to key into the re-election bid of the All Progressive Congress APC Governorship Candidate... Continue
As the Bayelsa State governorship election, scheduled for November 11, 2023 gets closer, panic has hit the camp of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Timipre... Continue
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the makeup of its National Campaign Council, which will be inaugurated on 15th September, 2023, in Owerri, the state capital, in preparation... Continue
Alex Ikwechegh of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has defeated Hon. Emeka Nnamani of the Labour Party at the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Umuahia, Abia State. ... Continue
Business
The African Development Bank and Google have formalized cooperation aimed at advancing digital transformation in Africa. The parties signed a Letter of Intent during the Global Africa Business Initiative... Continue
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the launch of the Hackaholics Digital Summit 2023, Africa’s largest gathering of... Continue
In honour of President Bola Tinubu’s determined global push to aggressively attract foreign direct investment into Nigeria, the world’s second largest stock exchange, the National Association of Securities Dealers... Continue
In collaboration with Microsoft and Meta, MTN Foundation has begun the sixth phase of its ICT and Business Skills training for 3,000 young Nigerian entrepreneurs. The five-week virtual training,... Continue
HP Inc. today unveiled groundbreaking findings from its first HP Work Relationship Index, a comprehensive study that explores employees’ relationships with work around the world. The study, which surveyed... Continue
Fidelity Bank’s upcoming trade expo tagged, the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC Houston), has received a major boost as the Mayor, City of Houston, Sylvester Turner, has... Continue
Feature
Health
In a momentous occasion at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, the Executive Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area, Hon. David Olusegun Odunmbaku, received the prestigious Award... Continue
The Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, has approved another round of a state wide free Medical and Surgical outreach, across the entire 16... Continue
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Elkris Group, Dr. Elliott Scott Omose, has observed that public healthcare management in most African countries remained poor and ineffective due to... Continue
In a momentous event marked by gratitude and commitment, the Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Hon. David Olusegun Odunmbaku, addressed a gathering of distinguished guests, community members, and... Continue
Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation has partnered with Voice of Women Empowerment Foundation and Women Radio 91.7 to give free medical consultations to indigents through RadioDoctor. ‘RadioDoctor’ is Nigeria’s... Continue
Dr. Ifekandu Bennett Omalu is a native Of Urunnebo Village, Enugwu Ukwu In Njikoka Local Government Area Of Anambra State. Born on September 1st, 1968. He attended both primary... Continue
Interview
Metro
IZUNNA OKAFOR The members of the Okoye Family in Ifite-Ogwari in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State are currently restless following the disappearance of their son, Samuel Okoye.... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Lagos State Police Command has said that it is fully aware of false narratives making the rounds in relation to the dispersal of crowds at the... Continue
IZUNNA OKAFOR The intervention of the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo has been sought by the Traditional Ruler of Isuaniocha community in Awka North Local Government Area... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The ongoing feud at Aso Rock Hotel and Suites between Mrs. Blessing Arowele and her 35-year old worker, Segun Oludiran, took another dimension as Oludiran was arrested... Continue
The Lagos Assembly Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Adedamola Richard Kasunmu (ARK) yesterday addressed a group of #Justice4Mohbad peaceful protesters at the premises of Lagos State House of Assembly. The... Continue
The Oyo State Government began the second phase of the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) intervention in the state, with the distribution of foodstuff across all local government... Continue
Opinions
Pictures
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
The Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Sports Commission has not hidden its policy of putting athletes first in the scheme of things as it always... Continue
The Lagos State Government has been rewarding Team Lagos athletes who have registered their names on the podium winning medals for the state at the ongoing 21st... Continue
The 2022 National Sports Festival had its opening ceremony at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta Wednesday night with all funfare that goes with such a colourful... Continue
Sports
Director-General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Oluwatoyin Gafaar has charged athletes and officials to reflect excellence as the contingent stormed for the 7th National Youth Games. The DG also advised... Continue
Digital and telecommunication services provider, Globacom, has congratulated its brand ambassador, Tobi Amusan, on her feat at the Diamond League championship in Oregon, United States, where she won the... Continue
The race for the 2023/24 Premier League title has kicked off in full gear with five games into the season. As the pressure builds up for the 20 clubs... Continue
Excitement and anticipation is hitting fever pitch as the 7th edition of the National Youth Games takes centre stage in Asaba, Delta State this Saturday. The Games will feature... Continue
The 7th National Youth Games is increasingly promising to be a breathtaking sports and entertainment festival as host Delta State has lined up top music acts, Boy Spyce, May... Continue
Flykite Productions, organisers of GOtv Boxing Night, have assured the fans of cracking boxing bouts and gifts galore at GOtv Boxing Night 29, which will take place on 24... Continue
World
Britain has dispatched military planes to the Black sea, claiming they will ‘protect’ grain ships coming from Ukraine, amid uncertainty over the UN-backed deal to provide a safe passage... Continue
A senior officer with Ukraine’s SBU has been found dead, reportedly accusing his superiors of “mistreatment” in a suicide note. Colonel Dmitry Bakaev, the deputy head of the special... Continue
OLATUNJI ABIODUN DANIEL The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday issued a call for continued “humanitarian and resilience efforts” for Niger’s most vulnerable, in the face of... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Houston, Texas, USA has expressed readiness to invest in the Nigeria’s energy, agriculture, technology and oil and gas sectors. Mr Sylvester Turner, the Mayor of... Continue
ELESHO FAUSAT ABIODUN The United Kingdom Thursday said it will ‘significantly’ increase visa fees and immigration health surcharge (IHS) to help fund pay increases in its public sector.... Continue
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, reportedly met with the head of the Wagner private military company, Evgeny Prigozhin, several days after the group aborted an uprising as part of a... Continue
Latest News
The chairman of the Lagos Assembly ad-hoc committee with the mandate to investigate the... Continue
CASMIR ABEGUNDE No doubt, Akeredolu had some health challenges. As humans, no one is... Continue
The Oyo State government has warned tresspassers against the encroachment of landed... Continue
COMRADE PIRE PARK MAIDAMBE Man is said to be a social animal and... Continue
IZUNNA OKAFOR The members of the Okoye Family in Ifite-Ogwari in Ayamelum Local Government... Continue
The Oyo State Youth and Sports Commissioner, Hon. Wasilat Adegoke, has charged the state’s... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The Chairman of Civil Liberty Organization, Anambra State, Comrade Vincent... Continue
The Lagos State Police Command is fully aware of false narratives making the rounds... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Lagos State Police Command has said that it is fully aware... Continue
IZUNNA OKAFOR The intervention of the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo has... Continue
UBA
Access Bank
