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Power Minister Assures Nigerians of Gradual Electricity Restoration As Govt Tackles Supply DisruptionsThe Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has assured Nigerians that efforts are underway to restore electricity supply to areas experiencing prolonged outages, with the first affected generating units expected to return to service within 48 to 72 hours of his November 6 update. The Minister gave the assurance in... Continue
Sanwo-Olu Hosts CAF Scribe, Samson Adamu, Calls For Stronger Collaboration Among Stakeholders In Nigerian FootballThe Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders in Nigerian football, particularly the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), noting that the country’s football administration must address existing challenges and demonstrate greater leadership to unlock its potential. Governor Sanwo-Olu made the appeal on Friday... Continue
PAMCON 6.0 To Explore Technology, Creativity And Profitability As Drivers of Growth in the Global Events IndustryThe Party Managers Association of Nigeria (PAMAN) is set to bring together leading event professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators and industry stakeholders for the sixth edition of its annual conference, PAMCON 6.0, aimed at exploring emerging opportunities, industry transformation and sustainable growth in the global events industry. Scheduled for Wednesday, November... Continue
GTCO Fashion Weekend 2026 Opens In Lagos, Spotlighting 12 Designers, 140 Fashion RetailersLagos takes centre stage Saturday as Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) unveils the ninth edition of its flagship GTCO Fashion Weekend at the GTCentre, Oniru, with the theme “Fashion Is Timeless.” Bringing together designers, fashion entrepreneurs, industry professionals and style enthusiasts. This year’s showcase celebrates the enduring relationship... Continue
Entertainment
The Party Managers Association of Nigeria (PAMAN) is set to bring together leading event professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators and industry stakeholders for the sixth edition of its annual conference, PAMCON... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Billionaire and philanthropist, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, has said that Africa’s greatest asset is not its minerals or land, but its human capital — particularly its... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE BHM Holdings, an African communications group, has announced a major leadership restructuring as it celebrates 20 years in business. In a statement Friday November 6, the Holdings... Continue
As artificial intelligence continues to transform the global economy, education, business and the creative industry, young Africans are set to engage with leading voices in technology, education, media and... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Laughter Incorporated Ventures has announced that the grand finale of the 2026 Laffmattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka & Friends tour will hold on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Kwara State University, KWASU, came alive with music, excitement and youthful energy on October 31, 2026, as Soundcity OnTour brought its campus experience to the university. The... Continue
Education
Hallos, an African EdTech and creator-economy platform, is introducing Morgan Coins, a reward-based learning initiative designed to make knowledge acquisition more engaging and rewarding for students and working professionals... Continue
Busayo Adeyemi, a Biology teacher with Lanre Awolokun High School, Gbagada, Lagos has emerged the winner of the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition, securing a N10m cash... Continue
MTN Foundation on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, distributed learning support materials to junior students of Ibeku High School, Umuahia. Items distributed to the students include school bags, exercise books,... Continue
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD The emergence of five Abia public school students as global champions at the International School Debate Championship in Doha, Qatar, is a powerful testament to what... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has announced the commencement of applications for the Ikeja Local Government Bursary Scheme, a landmark... Continue
Opportunities, they say, don’t come too often. So when it does, one must value the moment, grab with both hands and not take a rare chance for granted. Speaking... Continue
Editorials
Crime
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 48-year-old man, Friday Israel, has been arraigned before the Ogba Magistrate Court in Lagos over alleged defilement of an 8-year-old minor in the Illogbo area of... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE There was tension in Aboru, Lagos, after officials of Ikeja Electric went to disconnect electricity supply in an area where residents say they hardly get light and... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Four men have been arraigned before the Lagos Magistrate Court over the alleged burglary and stealing of hotel properties valued at over N16.3 million at De-Legend Hotel,... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 31-year-old man, Badmus Monsuru, has been remanded at the Correctional Centre, Kirikiri Town, for allegedly obtaining and fraudulently converting the sum of Nine Million Naira belonging... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 47-year-old man, Shehu Shittu, has been remanded at the Correctional Centre, Kirikiri Town, for allegedly conspiring with others now at large to steal one hundred and... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 28-year-old man, Pedro Damilola Dare, has been arraigned before the Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Ikeja Magisterial District, for allegedly fraudulently obtaining and diverting the sum... Continue
Politics
KINGSLEY EBERE As the political build-up towards the 2027 general elections begins, one group is now at the centre of discussions in Lagos politics: Ndigbo in APC in Lagos... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The Igbonine Great People’s Assembly Worldwide has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to urgently clean up the voter registers ahead of future elections in... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has officially launched its nationwide election campaign with a high-profile flag-off ceremony at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, unveiling over... Continue
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola otherwise known as Yayi, on Friday disclosed that the Federal Government would commence... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The people of Aguata Federal Constituency have continued to express overwhelming acceptance for Dr. Chibueze Ofobuike, the choice candidate for the House of Representatives, as he intensifies... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has appointed Nigerian veterinarian and entrepreneur, Dr. Akpem Terese Shadrach, as an ambassador, a move that has now inspired a new nationwide... Continue
Business
Lagos takes centre stage Saturday as Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) unveils the ninth edition of its flagship GTCO Fashion Weekend at the GTCentre, Oniru, with the theme... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Billionaire and philanthropist, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, has said that Africa’s greatest asset is not its minerals or land, but its human capital — particularly its... Continue
UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the names of the 20 finalists of the 2026 edition of its annual... Continue
As artificial intelligence continues to transform the global economy, education, business and the creative industry, young Africans are set to engage with leading voices in technology, education, media and... Continue
President of Namibia, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has described the $2.5 billion Dangote Namibia Tank Farm and Regional Pipeline Project as a landmark investment that will accelerate Africa’s industrialisation, enhance... Continue
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, has unveiled the Top 21 finalists for Hackaholics 7.0, who will compete at the grand... Continue
Feature
Health
Dettol, Nigeria’s leading hygiene brand, commemorated Global Handwashing Day 2026 with activities across Lagos Kano, Rivers and Abuja, equipping students and communities with practical handwashing skills and encouraging them... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The bottle looks original. The label is perfect. The seal is intact. But inside is poison that can blind you in 24 hours, shut down your kidneys... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA An economy and regulatory affairs analyst, Mr. Joel Alalade, has raised concerns over the proposed amendment to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE As part of its ongoing commitment to employee wellbeing and workplace health education, JMG Limited, a leading provider of electromechanical solutions in Nigeria, has organized a... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The Lagos State Government has given all residents, employers and workers in Lagos till December 31, 2026 to obtain health insurance coverage, warning that enforcement of mandatory... Continue
As part of activities to celebrate its Diamond Jubilee anniversary, the United African Methodist Church (UAMC), Surulere in conjunction with Lagos PDG Yinka Bolarinwa Lions Club of Lions Club... Continue
Interview
Metro
KINGSLEY EBERE The battle over the use of Igbo traditional titles outside Igbo land has taken a new turn in Lagos, as plans to stop the newly recognised Ndindu... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Lagos blackout has thrown Nigeria’s commercial capital into darkness as residents across the state lament a worsening electricity crisis that has left homes, hospitals, markets and... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery services platform, has partnered with Lagos Life, a viral browser-based game inspired by everyday life in Lagos, to become the exclusive ride-hailing service... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The debate over whether to date or marry a widow or a single mother continues to stir strong emotions among young Nigerian men, but experts say the... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The leadership crisis rocking the Igbo Speaking Community, Lagos State, has taken a new dimension as the new President General, Chief Chukwudi Chinye, has dragged former President,... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWETraffic gridlock at Jakande Estate junction along Ejigbo/Ikotun Road has remained for several years not only because of bad road, but because of daily tolls allegedly collected by... Continue
Opinions
Pictures
CHRISTIAN ABURIME The appointment of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, as the Anambra State Coordinator of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu/APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council is a welcome development... Continue
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 AGBOGE ENIYE ESTHER 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
Sports
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders in Nigerian football, particularly the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), noting that the country’s football... Continue
*Patrick Omorodion’s Appointment Is Dead On Arrival *A Call for Fairness, Due Process, Respect for Electoral Mandates and an End to Alleged Victimisation in Lagos SWAN *The Cluelessness Of... Continue
Nigerian sensation, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, is ready for another major football occasion as O.G. Kaišiadorys prepare to face Geležinis Vilkas in the SFL Cup Final on Saturday, 7th... Continue
PAUL LUCKY OKOKU For the first time in history, Nigeria’s Flamingos are going to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final. It is a historic breakthrough for Nigerian... Continue
The GLOWFUX @10 Novelty Charity Football Match, organised as the final activity in the lineup of programmes marking the 10th anniversary of GLOWFUX Charity Concert, brought together children and... Continue
Nigeria’s Future Eagles U-15 National Team have safely arrived in Abuja following their participation in the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan. The team... Continue
World
Côte d’Ivoire has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, commonly known as the grey list, following significant reforms to strengthen... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The 2026 UN Biodiversity Conference concluded on Saturday, adopting a full range of decisions that advance the work of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) across... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Countries have made significant progress in establishing national commitments to protect and restore nature, but greater ambition and faster implementation is needed to meet the world’s... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Vietnamese Government has pledged to deepen cooperation with Nigeria in agriculture, digital transformation, trade, investment and cultural exchanges as both countries mark 50 years of... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and the UNESCO Regional Office for West Africa convened, on 14 September, a virtual session... Continue
MUDASHIRU TAWAKALITU OLUWATOYIN A new analysis from UN Women reveals the extent of daily suffering endured by women and girls across the occupied West Bank. For women who... Continue
Latest News
KINGSLEY EBERE As the political build-up towards the 2027 general elections begins, one group... Continue
The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has assured Nigerians that efforts are underway to... Continue
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for stronger collaboration among... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ikeja Local Government Chapter, has honoured... Continue
The Party Managers Association of Nigeria (PAMAN) is set to bring together leading event... Continue
The Orashi National Congress (ONC) has carpeted detractors of the Managing Director / Chief... Continue
The Orashi National Congress (ONC) has celebrated a distinguished friend, Mr. Gabriel Omubo Briggs,... Continue
The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has extended... Continue
The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Justice, has marked the commencement of... Continue
Lagos takes centre stage Saturday as Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) unveils the... Continue
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