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Lagos Assembly Orders Suspension Of Makoko DemolitionFollowing protests by residents and advocacy groups, the Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered an immediate suspension of ongoing demolitions in Makoko. Rising from a meeting between lawmakers and representatives of the Makoko community at the Assembly Complex in Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday, the Majority Leader of the... Continue
World Bank Chief: Nigeria Now Global Reference For Steady, Credible Reform LeadershipA World Bank chief, Anna Bjerde, said Nigeria is now frequently cited globally as an example of steady, credible reform leadership. Bjerde, the bank’s Managing Director of Operations, made the remark at a meeting on Tuesday with President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House,... Continue
Court To Rule April 30 On Final Forfeiture of Ex-AGF Chukwunyere Nwabuoku’s PropertyJustice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja has fixed April 30, 2026 for ruling on the application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for final forfeiture of a property owned by the former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku.... Continue
Kwara’s Political Groups Want Bolarinwa To Join Gubernatorial Race, Pledge SupportPolitical groups from the three senatorial zones in Kwara State-North, Central and South- have called on the former Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Hon. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa (PhD), to contest for the governorship of the state in 2027 under the platform of APC. Bolarinwa led... Continue
Global Worship Leader, Ron Kenoly Passes On At 81Legendary American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter, Dr. Ron Kenoly, has passed. Ron Kenoly, known for his live worship concerts and inspiring songs, reportedly died on Tuesday February 3, aged 81. Renowned gospel singer is leaving behind a timeless legacy of worship that shaped generations across the world. Widely... Continue
UBA Group Appoints Loknath Mishra As UBA UK CEOAfrica’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has announced the appointment of Mr. Loknath Mishra as Chief Executive Officer of UBA UK. The appointment which takes effect from February 2, 2026, reinforces the Group’s commitment to strengthening its international footprint and enhancing its role as a key financial... Continue
Nigeria Kicks-Off 90,000Km Fibre-Optic ‘BRIDGE’, Acquires 49% Stake In The $2bn World Bank ProjectNigeria has begun the financial advisory process for its ambitious plan to deploy 90,000 kilometres of fibre-optic cable under the $2 billion Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth (BRIDGE) Project, supported by the World Bank. As part of the agreement with the Bank, which has already approved $500 million... Continue
UBA GMD Visits Benin Republic, Reaffirms Commitment To Benin’s Strategic Economic GrowthThe Group Managing Director/CEO, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr. Oliver Alawuba, has reinforced the bank’s commitment to deepening and facilitating Republic of Benin’s economic growth, through dedicated support for its transformative infrastructure and development projects. Alawuba made this disclosure during a high-level strategic working visit to the country... Continue
Entertainment
Legendary American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter, Dr. Ron Kenoly, has passed. Ron Kenoly, known for his live worship concerts and inspiring songs, reportedly died on Tuesday February 3,... Continue
Fresh from their victories at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos, Nigeria, Tanzanian stars Juma Jux and Folex have described the platform as a major driver... Continue
In line with its commitment to inclusive growth, job creation, and economic diversification, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has formally marked a mandate partnership with Terra Kulture to support... Continue
The world of music has honoured a giant: Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Fela was more than a musician. He was a fearless voice of the people, a philosopher of freedom,... Continue
Rising like a storm, Jeff Maximum, the music maestro, is about to unleash a snippet titled “Your Loss” from the tantalizing taste of his highly-anticipated project. This gut-wrenching, soul-nourishing,... Continue
The CEO of Buruj Sports Academy, Dr Salaudeen Waheed Buruj has eulogised and congratulated iconic musician, Obesere on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In his congratulatory message to... Continue
Education
KINGSLEY EBERE Tension is mounting at the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) as concerned staff members have issued a strongly worded petition to the Lagos State Government accusing... Continue
The Lagos State University Economics Alumni Class of 2000 (LASUECO_2000) has awarded a ₦100,000 scholarship to Miss Gift Awugo, the best non-graduating 300-level student of Economics for the 2023/2024... Continue
The Group Chief Executive, Oando Group, Mr. Adewale Tinubu has been conferred with the honorary Doctoral Degree of Business (Honoris Causa) by the University of Lagos, UNILAG. The conferment... Continue
OLAMIDE ADENIJI When Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran walked into Ansar-ud-deen Primary School, Oke-Fóko, Ibadan, it was more than an official visit. It was a return to roots, a powerful... Continue
The 25th Anniversary of the Anwar -Ul- Islam Model College, Old Students Association, (ACAOSA) 2000 (Millennium) Set was a momentous occasion, marked by a grand celebration held at the... Continue
The Chancellor of Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, and Chairman of Rite Foods Limited, Dr. Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa, OFR, has identified investment in quality education as a catalyst for sustainable socio-economic development. Adegunwa stated this recently while delivering his address... Continue
Editorials
Crime
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja has fixed April 30, 2026 for ruling on the application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 23-year old man, Adeyemo Joshua, has been arrested for allegedly recruiting self into the Nigerian Army and procuring fake camouflage t-shirt, face cap, fake Nigerian Army... Continue
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the remand of the nine suspects arraigned by the Federal Government over their alleged involvement in the massacre of about... Continue
A real estate developer, Adeyinka Lawal, has been arraigned by the operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (ForceCID) Annex Alagbon-Ikoyi Lagos, before a Federal High Court, Lagos, on... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 37-year old man, Isaac Onoja, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing a phone worth N. 8m belonging to a customer, Sodiq... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 32-year old man, Nura Dauda Mallam, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing two 100KVA Mikano heavy duty generators valued N200,000,000.00, property... Continue
Politics
Political groups from the three senatorial zones in Kwara State-North, Central and South- have called on the former Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Hon. Bashir... Continue
My dear people of Imo State, On this historic occasion, my heart overflows with gratitude as I join you to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the creation of our... Continue
Confusion As Governance: Osun Government, A Rubber-Stamp Assembly And The Assault On The Rule Of Law
OLALEKAN ONI The attention of right-thinking Nigerians has been drawn to the recent press release issued by the Osun State House of Assembly, a document so riddled with contradictions,... Continue
The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has unanimously endorsed the timetable released by the national working committee for the conduct of congresses and national convention. It also expressed satisfaction... Continue
MOKWUGWO SOLOMON A frontline councillorship aspirant in Nnobi Ward I, Idemili South LGA of Anambra State, under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Hon. Emeka Emmanuel... Continue
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for an end to the ongoing speculation about the choice of the running mate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of... Continue
Business
A World Bank chief, Anna Bjerde, said Nigeria is now frequently cited globally as an example of steady, credible reform leadership. Bjerde, the bank’s Managing Director of Operations, made... Continue
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has announced the appointment of Mr. Loknath Mishra as Chief Executive Officer of UBA UK. The appointment which takes effect from... Continue
Nigeria has begun the financial advisory process for its ambitious plan to deploy 90,000 kilometres of fibre-optic cable under the $2 billion Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth (BRIDGE)... Continue
The Group Managing Director/CEO, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr. Oliver Alawuba, has reinforced the bank’s commitment to deepening and facilitating Republic of Benin’s economic growth, through dedicated support... Continue
The Chairman of John Zobis Group, Chief John Ezeobi, has once again etched his name in gold in Nigeria’s industrial history, having been honoured with the prestigious 2025 Sun... Continue
NIVEA has reaffirmed that its historic ₦3 Billion National Consumer Promotion is ongoing, with four successful draws completed so far and Nigerian consumers already smiling home with life-changing rewards. To... Continue
Feature
Health
Following reactions in the media space, the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, has clarified that it administered anti-venom on Late Ifunanya Nwangene. While making the clarification, Dr. Bioku Muftau, Head... Continue
The Measles–Rubella Vaccination Campaign was officially flagged off in Ikeja Local Government Area with a rally and motorised sensitisation exercise across Ikeja and its environs. Residents from all six... Continue
Nigeria must institutionalise dedicated, long-term healthcare funding to sustain the country’s emerging healthcare industrial boom and secure its future as a regional healthcare manufacturing hub. This was said by the... Continue
OWUPELE BENEBO The Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to a comprehensive overhaul of the State’s healthcare delivery system through an integrated and people-focused approach. ... Continue
ROBERT TABOADA Humanity and cancer have travelled a long road together. Largely, it has been a one-sided story, with cancer among men, women and children indiscriminately causing premature... Continue
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, on Monday participated in a high-level Primary Health Care (PHC) Policy Dialogue organised by the Lagos State Primary... Continue
Interview
Metro
Following protests by residents and advocacy groups, the Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered an immediate suspension of ongoing demolitions in Makoko. Rising from a meeting between lawmakers... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The Lagos State Government has warned against the assumption of chieftaincy titles like Ezendigbo, Seriki without official approval, saying those involved involved will be arrested and... Continue
The Rivers State Police Command said its attention has been drawn to a disturbing trend, where a group of individuals portraying as Police Officers, wearing black attire are engaging... Continue
Veteran broadcaster and Chairman/CEO of Channels Media Group, Dr John Momoh, has been named the lead speaker at the 2026 Rotary International District 9112 Team Learning Seminar (DTLS), a... Continue
What has emerged in recent days is a concerted effort by a group of lawyers, parading themselves in borrowed authority and inflated confidence, circulating false and misleading claims... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME In a move described as a “hard but necessary” step for the future of Anambra State, Governor Chukwuma Soludo ordered the immediate remodeling of the Onitsha Main... 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
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Organisers of the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon have released details of the $250,000 prize money structure for the elite 42km race. The prize... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Pro- Wrestling Africa, the body charged with developing professional wrestling in all African countries, is set to organize a memorable 11th anniversary of its formation on... Continue
The Smokin Hills Golf Resort in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, will host the 2026 Business Network Golf Tournament on February 21. The event, sponsored by Bode Adediji Partnership and Kontinental... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Niger Delta region states are on the very end part of their preparations for the 2nd Niger Delta Games as they get set to move into... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Nigeria’s U-20 Women National Team, the Falconets, continued their build-up to the first-leg encounter against Senegal with a 2–1 victory over Nigeria Women Premier League top... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Officials from the Confederation of African Football will arrive in Nigeria on Monday to inspect facilities that Nigeria is putting up to host this year’s CAF... 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
Following protests by residents and advocacy groups, the Lagos State House of Assembly has... Continue
A World Bank chief, Anna Bjerde, said Nigeria is now frequently cited globally as... Continue
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja has fixed April... Continue
Political groups from the three senatorial zones in Kwara State-North, Central and South- have... Continue
Legendary American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter, Dr. Ron Kenoly, has passed. Ron... Continue
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has announced the appointment of Mr.... Continue
Nigeria has begun the financial advisory process for its ambitious plan to deploy 90,000... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD),... Continue
The Group Managing Director/CEO, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr. Oliver Alawuba, has reinforced... Continue
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, Hon Segun Odunmbaku, has appreciated leaders... Continue
UBA
Access Bank
