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UBA Champions Sustainability Through Pan-African Environmental Clean-Up InitiativeAfrica’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability, employee wellbeing, and community development by mobilising thousands of employees across its operations in 20 African countries for the latest edition of its flagship wellness initiative, “Jogging to Bond.” This year’s event held special... Continue- Engineer Bello Donates Laboratory Equipment to Boost Science Education in Ibadan SchoolThe immediate Past Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, Ibadan Branch, Engr. Ibraheem Folarin Bello FNSE has donated laboratory equipment to Ibadan City Academy, Eleta, Ibadan, as part of efforts to strengthen science education and promote practical learning among students. Speaking during the presentation ceremony at the... Continue
- Ikeja Electric Appoints Ogochukwu Onyelucheya As New Acting CEOIkeja Electric has appointed Ogochukwu Onyelucheya as its Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026, following the transition of its current chief executive officer, Mrs Folake Soetan, to a broader strategic role within the energy sector. The electricity distribution company disclosed this in a statement signed by its... Continue
Entertainment
It has been one remarkable year of vision, innovation, resilience and excellence for Don Media Group (DMG) as the media powerhouse proudly celebrates the first anniversary of its twin... Continue
The prestigious Forum by Ojez will this Sunday, June 28, celebrate one of Nigeria’s most accomplished screen icons, Fred Amata, with a Special Recognition Award for his outstanding contributions... Continue
lagoscityreporters.com, one of Nigeria’s leading online news platforms, has announced its official rebrand to insidecityreporters.com effective immediately. The name change reflects the platform’s evolution to meet the demands of... Continue
The heat was high, the flavours were bold, and the pressure was sizzling as the Top 5 home cooks on MasterChef Nigeria were tasked with re-imagining beloved Buka classics in a challenge that... Continue
The second edition of the My Tasty Naija Food Festival is coming to two United Kingdom cities –London and Manchester– this summer following the success of its inaugural London... Continue
MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has announced the launch of two new Novelas+ channels in English and Portuguese. Rolling out on 1 July, the channels will be dedicated entirely to... Continue
Education
The immediate Past Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, Ibadan Branch, Engr. Ibraheem Folarin Bello FNSE has donated laboratory equipment to Ibadan City Academy, Eleta, Ibadan, as... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe as chairman of the governing board of the National Universities Commission (NUC). He succeeds Emeritus Professor Olufemi Raphael Aina,... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State for the 2026 governorship election, Benjamin Kayode Adereti, on Monday attended the 65th... Continue
Total Child Educational Foundation (TCEF) hosted its 14th Edition of Annual Quiz & Debate Competition, an educational initiative aimed at promoting academic excellence, confidence, critical thinking, and intellectual development... Continue
BY ADEOLA LABZY When Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe appeared before the Nigerian Senate for his confirmation screening on 6 May 2026, he offered a message that stood out for its... Continue
Union Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian teachers and the wider education sector at the flag off of the 12th edition of the Maltina Teacher of... Continue
Editorials
Crime
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 29-year-old man, Victor Edet, is facing charges before a Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba over an alleged sexual offence involving a minor in Akoka,... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 20-year-old man, Ibrahim Abdulrasheed, is facing three counts before a Lagos Magistrate Court over an alleged early-morning break-in at the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority’s... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 46-year-old woman, Augustina Okezie, was arraigned before a Magistrate Court in the Ikeja Magisterial District over allegations of assault and threat to harm a minor. According... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The Force Criminal Investigation Department, FCID Annex Alagbon, Lagos, has confirmed that it is investigating allegations of conspiracy and criminal counterfeiting involving a cosmetic product, Baby Secret... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE An 18-year-old, Osanwuta Oruchukwu Israel, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court in Ogba over multiple allegations bordering on conspiracy, burglary, theft and extortion. The... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 45-year-old woman, Lydia Eje, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court over allegations of stealing N5,393,470 belonging to Seawave Fishing Industries Limited, Oshodi. According... Continue
Politics
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifelodun Local Government have reaffirmed their unwavering support for the emergence of Rt. Hon. Salihu Danladi Yakubu as the party’s governorship... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI Across the length and breadth of Osun State, a movement is gathering momentum. From Osogbo to Modakeke, from Ila to Ejigbo, from Ifetedo to Iwo, Ikire,... Continue
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected a ruling by the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State capital, that set aside an earlier judgment directing the Independent National... Continue
AYO GBOTOSHO Every seasoned bricklayer knows you cannot build a straight, sturdy house on a shaky foundation. No matter how beautiful the coat of paint you apply to... Continue
ABDULWAHAB AHMED Introduction Kwara APC has found itself in a serious political quagmire, and the problem did not start today. For Kwarans with ears to the political ground, today’s quagmire... Continue
EKENE OGENE PROMISE As the 2027 General Elections approach, Ndi Anambra North has a crucial decision to make—a decision that will shape the future of our people and determine... Continue
Business
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability, employee wellbeing, and community development by mobilising thousands of employees across its operations in... Continue
Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN) has announced the selection of nine organisations from Africa for its fourth AWS Social Entrepreneur Accelerator cohort, making it the largest representation of any... Continue
The Lagos State Chairman of the Real Estate Development Association of Nigeria, REDAN, Dr. Tony Aspire Kolawole, has condemned the recurring incidence of building collapses in Nigeria. In a... Continue
BY FUNSHO AROGUNDADE To become a billionaire requires a huge investment of time, energy, and effort. It often comes with significant responsibility, stress, and limited time for private and... Continue
The Nigerian government has opened a window for international tech investors, offering direct presidential intervention and economic waivers for hardware companies that establish manufacturing hubs in Nigeria by November... Continue
Fidelity Bank Plc has again reinforced its leadership in small and medium-scale business banking as it emerged the winner of the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Service Ambassadors Award... Continue
Feature
Health
The newly reconstructed Gbadamosi Primary Health Centre in Ojodu LCDA has recorded its first baby delivery, marking a significant milestone in the council’s healthcare advancement efforts. Mrs. Abidoye Temitope,... Continue
In a move aimed at strengthening voluntary blood donation awareness and supporting life-saving healthcare interventions in Nigeria, Total Health Trust (THT), A Tangerine Company and Tangerine Insurance in partnership... Continue
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the release of N21.2 million in outbreak investigation and response funds, to each state to strengthen preparedness against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)... Continue
A major outbreak of Ebola is rapidly spreading across Central and East Africa, with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the May 2026 Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency... Continue
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
Interview
Metro
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE The Lagos State Government has clarified that its recent engagement with transport unions across the State is not intended to replace the statutory responsibilities of the Lagos... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Allegations have surfaced over a disputed property within Victoria Creek Gardens (VCG) Estate in Rivers State, as complainants claim that Mr. Micheal Amadi-Orwu, whom they alleged is... Continue
President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has observed that social life in Abuja, the nation’s capital, is gradually returning, while criminal hideouts are disappearing. He attributed the development to good... Continue
Residents of Anjorin Community Development Association, under Baruwa Ward in Surulere 2 Constituency, have petitioned their Representative at the House of Representatives, Lanre Okunola, over the parlous state of... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Her Regal Majesty, Olori Temitope Morenike Enitan-Ogunwusi, wife of the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has been appointed Special... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has announced the opening of applications for the position of Chief Wahala Officer (CWO). This initiative is aimed at spotlighting the... 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
Buruj Football Club and Sports Academy continues to strengthen its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading football talent development centers, with its young players making steady progress at both... Continue
Tomorrow, A Champion Will Rise. A Dynasty Could Be Crowned. A Rivalry Could Be Rewritten. Welcome To The Biggest Day In Nigerian Flag Football Months of preparation, unforgettable moments... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed confidence in Team Nigeria’s athletics contingent ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, following the invitation of 29 athletes... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship will return to Calabar, Cross River State, for the 2026 edition, two years after the city hosted the second-tier... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Nigeria’s 400m queen, Patience Okon George, has revealed that choosing athletics over football remains the greatest decision she has ever made, despite initially dreaming of a... Continue
Nigeria’s U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, recorded an emphatic 4-1 victory over Sporting Dream in Abuja as preparations continue for the China Invitational Tournament scheduled for early next... Continue
World
The U.K. Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced today that he will stand down as Labour leader and Prime Minister, ending months of political turmoil and opening a contest... Continue
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
Latest News
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifelodun Local Government have reaffirmed their... Continue
As part of the 2026 edition of the International Widows Day celebrated on Tuesday... Continue
BEN AHANONU “The Bridge” is a socio-political and economic framework focused on generational transition,... Continue
BELLO AKINKUNMI YAKUB A transformative chapter in Nigeria’s drive to strengthen basic education, improve... Continue
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The Civil Liberties Organization, CLO, Anambra State Branch, has called on landlords,... Continue
The immediate Past Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, Ibadan Branch, Engr.... Continue
Ikeja Electric has appointed Ogochukwu Onyelucheya as its Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective July... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The Civil Liberties Organization, CLO, Anambra State Branch, has condemned the alleged... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 29-year-old man, Victor Edet, is facing charges before a Lagos State... Continue
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