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Lagos Assembly Confirms Adelabu As LASPA GM, Resolves LASUSTECH Land DisputeThe Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu as the General Manager of the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), sealing her appointment after months of legislative scrutiny. Speaker Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, presiding over the plenary, on Monday, March 2, declared the confirmation pursuant to Section 92... Continue
President Tinubu Greets Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamiala At 96President Bola Tinubu extends warm greetings to Alhaja Lateefat Olufunke Gbajabiamila, renowned community leader, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, on her 96th birthday. President Tinubu celebrates with the mother of his Chief of Staff, Rt Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, and extols her resilience, industry, and remarkable life dedicated to the service... Continue
The Police Council Ratifies Tunji Disu’s Appointment As IGP, Swearing-In On WednesdayThe Nigeria Police Council on Monday unanimously ratified the appointment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the Inspector-General of Police, paving the way for his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. The ceremony will take place during the Federal Executive Council meeting, scheduled for the same day. The Council’s... Continue
Zamfara Governor, Lawal Outlaws Cash Revenue Collection, Sets ₦42bn IGR TargetIn a landmark move to sanitize public finance and plug revenue leakages, Governor Dauda Lawal has ordered the immediate and total abolition of cash collections for all government revenues across Zamfara State. The directive marks a significant shift toward a fully digitized financial architecture, aimed at ensuring transparency and... Continue
Dangote Targets Steel, Power, Ports in New Industrial PushPresident of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled plans to expand into steel production, electricity generation and port development as part of a broader ambition to accelerate industrialisation across Africa. Dangote, whose conglomerate spans cement, sugar, salt, fertiliser, and petrochemicals, said his long term goal is to deepen Africa’s... Continue
Powerfields Schools Reinforces Holistic Learning Through 2026 Inter-House SportsPowerfields 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 of its 2026 Inter-House Sports Competition. The biennial sporting event, held at the Egbin Power Football Sports Field, provided an... Continue
NICA Confers Fellowship On Polaris, Union Bank CEOs, Kayode Lawal, Yetunde Oni, Other Financial Sector LeadersThe National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) has conferred its prestigious Fellowship on the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal, alongside other distinguished leaders across Nigeria’s financial and corporate landscape, at an investiture ceremony held at the Muson Centre, Lagos. Also honoured at the ceremony was... Continue
Entertainment
Don Media Group has drawn a line in the sand regarding its editorial freedom, issuing a stinging rebuttal to allegations that its reporters are acting as political mercenaries. The... Continue
The National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB, under the leadership of the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr Shaibu Husseini, has honoured brilliant Nollywood actress, director, and producer, Funke... Continue
Fast Rising Afrobeats artiste, Kitay, announced his arrival into the bustling Nigerian music scene with a bang, after making Top Five at the popular Project Fame national talent hunt... Continue
FilmOne Studios has announced the upcoming release of Aba Blues, a stirring new Nigerian drama that captures love, ambition, and the unmistakable spirit of Aba. Set in the commercial... Continue
Nigeria has officially launched its national activation for AfroVision X 2026, a month-long global celebration of African and Caribbean creativity scheduled to take place across Toronto, Brampton and Mississauga,... Continue
Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, celebrated its outstanding trade partners at the 2025 Distributor Awards held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria... 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
The Nigeria Police Council on Monday unanimously ratified the appointment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the Inspector-General of Police, paving the way for his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 31-year old man, Orji Ekene Kingsley, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly swindling the owner of Danlan Mining Company, Rafiu Azeez, to... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 16-year old boy may spend the rest of his life in prison custody for allegedly defiling his neighbour’s 7-year old daughter in Lagos State. P.M.EXPRESS reports... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Three men, Shaibu Dantala, 38, Ali Abu,44, Yusuf Zakari, 18, have been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing 20-feet container truck laden with goods... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Two traders at Alaba International market in Ojo, Lagos, Ekezie Obinna Anthony, 19 and Haruna Umar, 25, have been arrested for allegedly stealing and buying stolen goods... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 42-year old suspected fake spiritualist, Olayiwola Tunde, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly swindling a man, Jimoh Kasaq, of the sum of... Continue
Politics
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
PIUS ADE BABALEYE (PAB) True leadership is not measured by noise, but by impact. It is defined not merely by the exercise of authority, but by the wisdom to... Continue
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the composition of Sub-Committees for the upcoming 2026 National Convention, as part of preparations to ensure a transparent and credible Convention. ... Continue
Renowned filmmaker and FIFA-licensed football agent, Pascal Atuma, has stirred the political waters of Abia State, launching a scathing critique against a “gang-up” of former leaders while throwing his... Continue
The All Progressives Congress Ward Congress in Oluyole Local Government area, Oyo State, was marred by violence on Saturday, with clashes that reportedly left several party members injured. ... Continue
NJOKU MACDONALD OBINNA A humanitarian per excellence, registered nurse, and faith leader, Kelechi Benwosely, has finally answered the clarion call as she formally showed interest to seek elective position... Continue
Business
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled plans to expand into steel production, electricity generation and port development as part of a broader ambition to accelerate industrialisation across... Continue
The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) has conferred its prestigious Fellowship on the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal, alongside other distinguished leaders across Nigeria’s... Continue
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the Federal Government through the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly fund three projects: a $1.3 billion... Continue
Leading hair extensions brand, Darling Nigeria, expressed love this Valentine’s season in a thoughtful and unexpected way, not through grand romantic gestures, but by recognising and celebrating the hands... Continue
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the Top 10 nominees for its women-focused award initiative, SARA Gives... Continue
Let me be real with you, the one monthly task I absolutely dread apart from deep cleaning my apartment is paying bills. It’s not just the money part that... Continue
Feature
Health
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
BY BABAJIDE FADOJU Some forms of impact do not wait for ribbon-cutting ceremonies. They arrive quietly, long before policy documents are finalised and long before official photographs are framed.... Continue
Interview
Metro
As Nigeria’s digital economy continues to evolve, beauty entrepreneur and digital personality Victoria Essien, popularly known as Victoria Riverson, is expanding her influence beyond social media into entrepreneurship... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), today carried out an on-the-spot inspection of the ongoing link bridge construction connecting the... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE There is palpable fear and panic in Anambra State over the fate of patrons and owners of Okeite at the shrine of popular native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu,... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 30-year old mother of three, Abigail Adebayo, has been confirmed to have taken sniper insecticide and took her life after her new lover’s family rejected their... Continue
His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan-Ogunwusi, used Valentine’s Day, Saturday, 14 February 2026, to celebrate his love for babies and nursing mothers across some states in... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI One of the cardinal pillars of the I.K.E.J.A Agenda; the master blueprint of the administration of the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda... 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
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
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Head Coach Justine Madugu has listed captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forwards Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo in a 25-player Super Falcons’ roster for... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday inaugurated the Board of Lagos State Sports Trust Fund and charged them to deploy resources for... Continue
The Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos State Chapter, Ambassador Olatutu Oladunni, alongside members of the Executive Committee (EXCO), has extended warm felicitations to Muslim... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, has issued a resounding congratulatory message to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,... Continue
The organisers of the gold-labelled Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Nilayo Sports Management Limited, have described the 11th edition of the race scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026, as... 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
The Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu as the General... Continue
President Bola Tinubu extends warm greetings to Alhaja Lateefat Olufunke Gbajabiamila, renowned community... Continue
The Nigeria Police Council on Monday unanimously ratified the appointment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu... Continue
In a landmark move to sanitize public finance and plug revenue leakages, Governor Dauda... Continue
NIVEA’s historic ₦3 Billion National Consumer Promotion has officially entered its eighth week, maintaining... Continue
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled plans to expand into steel production,... Continue
The Distinguished Lawmaker representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Senator Dr Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi,... Continue
Powerfields Schools, a Cambridge-approved institution offering pre-school, primary and secondary education (day and boarding),... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The aspiration of Chief Udochukwu Emmanuel Ubah (Otunba Ojoto) for the Ohanaeze... Continue
The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) has conferred its prestigious Fellowship on the... Continue
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