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GLOWFUX@10: Organisers Seek Rep. Babajimi Benson’s Greater Support As Ikorodu Lawmaker Receives Appreciation VisitRepresentatives of the Bundle of Hope Child Care & Empowerment Foundation, owners of the GLOWFUX Charity Concert; members of the GLOWFUX @ 10 Planning Team; and representatives of Fanafillit Integrated Concepts, the production consultants for the landmark 10th anniversary edition, have paid an appreciation visit to the Member of... Continue
Nigeria, 163 Others Back UN Resolution for Fairer Representation of Africa on World MapsAFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Nigeria has joined 163 other countries in backing an African-led United Nations resolution calling for more accurate representation of the continent on world maps. The United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution, titled “Correct the Map: Rebalancing Global Cartographic Representation and Promoting Equitable Representation of... Continue
Adversarial Journalism: Rufai Oseni Versus Lere Olayinka On Arise NewsBY EHI BRAIMAH The dramatic encounter between Lere Olayinka, senior special assistant on public communication and social media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Arise News anchor Rufai Oseni on The Morning Show last Friday has generated considerable debate about journalism, the conduct of public officials... Continue
Segun Odegbami: Why Oyindamola Adeyemi And I Couldn’t Get MarriedAt 74, the stadium roars have faded into the quiet of a solitary existence. Segun Odegbami rarely replays old matches in his head, nor does he long for the multi-million-dollar European salaries of contemporary football. Instead, as his body ages, reminding him of his mortality, Odegbami looks forward with... Continue
Safeguarding Africa’s sovereignty and neutrality By Hakeem IbiloeAfrican countries preserve their sovereignty and neutrality through strategic non-alignment, economic autonomy, and the assertion of digital and knowledge control in our current multipolar world, a global system where economic, military, and political power is shared among three or more major power blocs, rather than concentrated in a single... Continue
Entertainment
Following the success of its first and second showcases, the Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA), in partnership with Vision Spring Initiatives (VSI), successfully staged the third showcase of... Continue
United Kingdom-based artist, DJ and music personality, Kingzzy, has teamed up with Afro Queen singer, FerryCee for a new collaboration titled “Bad Commando”, an energetic Afro-inspired record blending Afrobeats... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday called for national cooperation and responsible media engagement as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections,... Continue
A 400-level Chemistry student of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Ezekiel Oluwatobi Daniel, has won a brand-new car at the MTN Live It 100 On Campus Tour held at... Continue
Professor Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika has called on journalists across Africa to elevate energy reporting by focusing greater attention on practical solutions shaping the continent’s future. She said Africa’s energy transition... Continue
Lagos-based grassroots radio station, Miliki 101.3 FM has given recognition and cash awards to the best three callers on its programmes, as the station marks it’s 4th year anniversary.... Continue
Education
The Oyo State Government has expressed readiness to partner with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and Think Equal Organisation, USA, on the implementation of a Social and Emotional... Continue
Egbin Power has commenced the 11th edition of its annual scholarship programme, reaffirming its commitment to advancing quality education and creating meaningful opportunities for young people in its host... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE British Oasis Academy, a British-style co-educational secondary school in Abuja, has announced the appointment of William Stephen Pope as its new Principal. Pope officially assumed the role... Continue
A delegation from the Oyo State Post Primary Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), lead by its Chairman, Permanent Secretary and other Senior TESCOM officials, has paid a sympathy visit to... Continue
The Glade Crescent Foundation for Youth Empowerment, a philanthropic initiative founded by tech expert John Akhigbe, has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting underprivileged youth in the Kosofe... Continue
EBUKA ONYEKWELU, Ph.D The Government of Anambra State has moved to strengthen the Anambra State School System by aligning both public and private schools in the State with the... Continue
Editorials
Crime
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ikeja has ordered the remand of two men in custody at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre over their alleged involvement in the... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Ondo State Police Command has arraigned an 18-year-old landlord, Similoluwa Akande, before a Magistrate Court sitting in Akungba-Akoko for allegedly setting his tenant’s belongings ablaze following... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Shock and disbelief filled the Ogba Magistrate Court in Lagos on Friday as a 28-year-old woman, Omirefa Victoria, was arraigned for allegedly collecting N4.1m from her friend... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A Lagos-based woman, Akindeyi Ademide, was arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court in Ogba over alleged conspiracy and theft of property valued at N20.6 million in Valley... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 26-year-old man, Jonathan Obika, was arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba over allegations of defilement and sexual assault involving a 9-year-old girl in... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 56-year-old businesswoman, Feyishara Kuku, was arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court in Ogba over alleged conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence and stealing the sum of... Continue
Politics
CHINEDU ANSELM NEBEIFE Every election asks a question voters rarely stop to notice they’re answering:Are you voting for a party, or for a person? Anambra Central in 2027 will... Continue
As political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 Ogun State governorship election, the Chief of Staff to the Senator representing Ogun West, High Chief Kayode Odunaro, has called... Continue
HON VITALIS UZOMA OPARA The road to 2027 in Imo East Senatorial District, otherwise known as Owerri Zone, has begun with an unusual clarity. For the first time in... Continue
The Oluwagbenga Michael Abiola Campaign Organisation (OMACO) has announced the appointment of Hon. Sola Osolana as the Director-General of the campaign for Hon. Oluwagbenga Michael Abiola, popularly known as... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Umuchu, the political heartbeat of Aguata Local Government Area, is in the throes of an unprecedented internal crisis. The once-united town is now sharply divided as two... Continue
The growing dissatisfaction with the way Imo State is being governed took another political expression when the Ugwumba Movement declared its readiness to work for a change of leadership,... Continue
Business
OKEREMU SAMUEL When The Daily Times honoured Festus Keyamo, SAN, as Minister of the Decade, it provided an interesting moment to take stock of the minister’s stewardship of Nigeria’s... Continue
Nigeria’s currency, ‘Naira’ is on track for its strongest annual performance in almost a decade, supported by increased dollar inflows from higher oil prices and remittances, according to analysts.... Continue
The Chief Commercial Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, Adedayo Olawuyi, has urged the Federal Government to reduce aviation charges and taxes as intervention to make air travel more affordable.... Continue
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has called for stronger collaboration between government, businesses and investors to unlock private capital and drive inclusive economic growth in the state. Lawal made... Continue
Jumia is set to kick off the 2026 edition of its annual Brand Festival with the theme ‘Beta Prices, Direct From Source.’ Running from September 4th to September 20th,... Continue
Akwa Ibom State is set to host the operational headquarters of C54 News, a new digital news network promoted by Future One Africa Network, FOAN, as the organization... Continue
Feature
Health
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A growing number of Police officers in Lagos are battling health challenges linked to job pressure, long hours, and stress, with findings showing high cases of hypertension,... Continue
There was joy at the General Hospital, Enugwu-Ukwu today as the Enugwu-Ukwu People Renaissance Association, EPRA, formally presented a brand new ambulance to the hospital to strengthen emergency medical... Continue
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD The ongoing transformation of the Abia State University Teaching Hospital, ABSUTH, offers a clear indication of the attention Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s administration has continued to... Continue
Notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress, ONC, has hailed the Rivers State Government for the completion of the state-of-the-art Zonal Hospital, Omoku, describing it as... Continue
The Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening evidence-based HIV prevention strategies through improved data collection and research, as it officially flagged off the 2026 Integrated Biological... Continue
Lagos State Government has intensified monitoring of major healthcare infrastructure projects as the 280-bed Ojo General Hospital approaches completion, while construction of the new 180-bed Somolu General Hospital progresses,... Continue
Interview
Metro
Representatives of the Bundle of Hope Child Care & Empowerment Foundation, owners of the GLOWFUX Charity Concert; members of the GLOWFUX @ 10 Planning Team; and representatives of Fanafillit... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Casket dealers across the Southeast say 2026 has been their busiest year in recent memory, with demand up an estimated 15% to 20% compared to 2024 and... Continue
Global mobility platform, inDrive, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Nigeria, saying the country remains a key market for its operations in Africa. The company’s statement comes following Uber’s... Continue
Ride-hailing platform Uber has announced Wednesday that it is shutting down operations in two African markets: Nigeria and Uganda. The company said it arrived at the decision following a review... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery services platform, has introduced a new feature providing free parcel coverage for business users of its courier service in Nigeria. This initiative protects... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery services platform, has honoured Felicity Eseke, the ‘Super Mum’ driver, with a brand-new Wuling XC250 2025. The brand-new car was handed over... 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 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
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
At 74, the stadium roars have faded into the quiet of a solitary existence. Segun Odegbami rarely replays old matches in his head, nor does he long for the... Continue
Nigeria U-17 midfielder, Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, has caught the eye of English League One club, Stevenage FC, following an impressive outing during a recent trial in the United Kingdom.... Continue
Staff of Globacom on Saturday traded the rhythms of the workplace for the pulse of sporting competition and conviviality as they gathered at The Stable, Surulere, Lagos, for a... Continue
Buruj Sports Academy has officially welcomed Afekhuai Wonders Arepita, a promising winger from Edo State, as its newest registered player. Wonders, who joined the Academy today, is... Continue
Nigerian forward, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, was once again the star of the show in Lithuania, firing a hat-trick and providing an assist as O.G. Kaišiadorys stormed to a dominant... Continue
The founder and President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, Shina Philips, has expressed gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for... Continue
World
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, OIC, as a strategic platform for... Continue
DUMO CHIZUBE HOPE The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to promoting peace, security, democratic governance and sustainable development across Africa through... Continue
OKOBIA RAYMOND Renewable power projects can now seek credits under the Paris Agreement’s carbon market, after the UN Body overseeing the mechanism adopted a new methodology for grid connected renewable electricity. This decision reflects the Article 6.4 Supervisory... Continue
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
Latest News
KINGSLEY EBERE Lagos witnessed a new dawn for Ndigbo on Saturday as the Igbo... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The Umuchu town in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State came... Continue
Representatives of the Bundle of Hope Child Care & Empowerment Foundation, owners of the... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Nigeria has joined 163 other countries in backing an African-led... Continue
BY EHI BRAIMAH The dramatic encounter between Lere Olayinka, senior special assistant on public... Continue
OKEREMU SAMUEL When The Daily Times honoured Festus Keyamo, SAN, as Minister of the... Continue
At 74, the stadium roars have faded into the quiet of a solitary existence.... Continue
African countries preserve their sovereignty and neutrality through strategic non-alignment, economic autonomy, and the... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ikeja has ordered the remand of... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The Igbonine Great People’s Assembly Worldwide has called on Igbos and all... Continue
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