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Late Industrialist Akindele Will Dispute: Claimant Raises Alarm Over Removal of Official Property NoticesFresh controversy has erupted over the estate of late Chief Olabode Akindele following allegations that official notices placed on several properties by the Lagos State Administrator-General have been removed despite a court order appointing him interim administrator of the estate. The dispute is before the Lagos State High Court... Continue
Ex-First Bank GMD, Bisi Onasanya Mourns As Wife, Helen Dies At 64The Founder of The Address Homes and former Group Managing Director of First Bank of Nigeria, Dr Bisi Onasanya, has lost his wife, Helen Omowunmi Onasanya, who died Saturday, November 14 at the age of 64. The family announced her death in a statement, saying she passed away in... Continue
Basketball Legend, Hakeem Olajuwon, Graces Glo-Sponsored African VoicesAmerica’s National Basketball Association, (NBA’s) legend, Hakeem Olajuwon will this week grace the studios of Cable News Network’s African Voices Changemakers, sponsored by telecommunications giant, Globacom. The twelve-time NBA All-Star (1985–1990, 1992–1997); two-time NBA champion, two-time NBA Finals MVP both in 1994,1995, will this week sit with the programme’s... Continue
Ex-Lagos Top Civil Servant, Prince Adeniji-Adele, Found Dead In London FlatPrince Adeoba Adeniji-Adele, a 62-year-old Nigerian-British citizen who relocated to London in 2024, was found dead at his flat in Barnet after colleagues sent a welfare check following his unexplained absence from work. Adeniji-Adele was found dead at his home in Flat 6, 2A, Bruce Road, Barnet, London, on... Continue
Entertainment
America’s National Basketball Association, (NBA’s) legend, Hakeem Olajuwon will this week grace the studios of Cable News Network’s African Voices Changemakers, sponsored by telecommunications giant, Globacom. The twelve-time NBA... Continue
Forty years after AJOFEST ’86 made its mark on Nigerian theatre, distinguished practitioners reunited at Abe Igi, National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, for an evening... Continue
US-based Nigerian journalist/publisher, Deba Uwadiae, has been lauded for his positive contribution to community development through his New Americans Magazine. Mr. Andrew Ginther, Mayor of Columbus, Ohio, United States,... Continue
The Lagos International Theatre Festival (LITF) Tuesday announced the return of its flagship celebration of theatre and performance, taking place from 9 to 15 November 2026, with its Main... Continue
Upcoming Nigerian artiste, Ice Noir, has expressed his ambition to make a lasting impact on the global music scene, citing late pop icon Michael Jackson as his biggest inspiration.... Continue
Artists and music producers from Zimbabwe and Nigeria engaged in a series of international collaboration and skills development activities, led by the Nigerian entertainment and record label Mavin Records,... Continue
Education
MICHAEL AKINOLA For primary school pupils in Ikun Ekiti, Wednesdays have become a day to look forward to. It is not because of a holiday, it is because of... Continue
Miss Khaira Ojima Bala of Metro International School, Abuja, has been crowned as Nigeria’s top secondary school essayist for 2026, emerging as the winner of the 16th edition of... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The University of Ibadan (UI) has called for stronger partnership between universities and industries to prepare Nigerian graduates for the modern workplace. The call was made at... Continue
Union Bank, Partners Recognise Outstanding Educators and Commission Digital Learning Centre in Abuja
Union Bank of Nigeria has again demonstrated its longstanding commitment to improving educational outcomes for students, teachers, and young people in the communities it serves through its sponsorship of... Continue
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
Editorials
Crime
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A woman, Taiwo Opeyemi, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court over an allegation of child stealing at a medical centre in Abule Egba area of... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 21-year-old woman, Ayomide Balogun, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court over alleged conduct likely to cause breach of peace, assault on police officers and... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Three men have been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court over the alleged theft of 200 pieces of computerised key systems valued at Twelve Million Naira in... Continue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, on Thursday, November 12, arraigned a musician, Felix Duke Osagie, (Felix Duke,) for an alleged N21.2 million fraud... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Three men have been remanded in the Correctional Centre at Kirikiri town, Lagos, after they were arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court over alleged armed robbery and... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A Lagos Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of two men in custody at the Correctional Centre, Kirikiri Town, over the alleged defilement and sexual assault of... Continue
Politics
Key leaders of Ijebu North LGA have pledged massive votes for Senator Solomon Adeola to be the governor of Ogun State based on his pledge proven capacity and... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The fact-finding committee linked to Senator John Mbata has collapsed as Lagos Ohanaeze says it rejects the committee and will not participate in its work. In a... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE Hassan Umar wins APC ticket in Zamfara after defeating his rivals in the primary election conducted by the All Progressives Congress. With this victory, Hassan Umar... Continue
Amb. Emeni Ibe JP, AP, President General of the Orashi National Congress (ONC) and Leader of the Ahoada East Rivers Grassroots Movement (RGM), has been inaugurated as a member... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR The All Progressives Congress, APC Presidential Campaign Council has condemned the recent spate of violent attacks at political gatherings in parts of the country, describing the incidents... Continue
In a significant demonstration of family solidarity and confidence, the Ezediji Family Clan has officially endorsed their son, Hon. Anthony Ikenna Okafor, in his aspiration to represent the people... Continue
Business
The Founder of The Address Homes and former Group Managing Director of First Bank of Nigeria, Dr Bisi Onasanya, has lost his wife, Helen Omowunmi Onasanya, who died Saturday,... Continue
In line with its commitment to supporting women in business, especially in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Unilever Nigeria, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Personal Care brands,... Continue
The management of Chinua Achebe International Cargo Airport (CAICA) has commended United Nigeria Airlines for introducing its Embraer 190 and CRJ 900 aircraft, which began full operations on November... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Hotel business dying in Lagos as owners struggle to survive hardship, poor power supply and rising cost of diesel. From Ikeja to Surulere, from Lekki to Ikorodu,... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Tony O. Elumelu has hailed the Federal Government’s decision to start paying a guaranteed minimum pension of N52,500 a month to retirees in... Continue
BY OLALERE OJEDOKUN For too long, fast internet in Nigeria has been a luxury. Households ration data, students cluster around Wi-Fi hotspots to do assignments, and small businesses lose... Continue
Feature
Health
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE SwiftMed Urgent Care Clinic, a 24/7 walk-in medical clinic located at Tower A, Eko Pearl, Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, Lagos, has officially opened for operation, heralding... Continue
Top Nigerian airline, United Nigeria Airlines, has entered into a partnership with the Nigeria Cancer Society (NCS) in the fight against the scourge of cancer in Nigeria. The... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE For millions of Nigerians, sachet water, popularly known as “pure water”, is not a matter of choice. It is the only water many people can afford. But... Continue
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
Interview
Metro
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery services platform, has launched 11 vehicle inspection points across Lagos as part of efforts to strengthen service quality, promote vehicle safety, and improve... Continue
A fresh controversy has erupted over the protracted Shangisha land dispute, with 546 judgment creditors accusing the Lagos State Government of issuing a global Certificate of Occupancy covering... Continue
inDrive Advances Global South Cinema as Alternativa Festival Opens 2027 Call with $120,000 in Prizes
Alternativa Film Festival (AFF), a non-profit film initiative supported by inDrive, has opened submissions for its fourth edition, with filmmakers invited to submit entries free of charge from October... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE For Chiamaka Okafor, a 29-year-old nurse living in Surulere, renting a house in Lagos felt like buying a car. Before she could collect the key to her... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), joined residents, traditional rulers and community leaders in celebrating the 2026 Odun Egungun Festival in... Continue
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
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 football association in Lithuania has applauded Nigerian-born sensational striker, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, on his impressive performance in the League. Noah Salaudeen has been painting Lithuania with goals,... Continue
The victorious Flamingos have been rewarded handsomely by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for emerging as the first African nation to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Morocco. ... Continue
PAUL LUCKY OKOKU “4 mins.” Then “2 mins gone.” Then somebody in one of the football groups I was following got it down to the second. “3 mins 17... Continue
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has described former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as a “pathological liar”... Continue
KingMakers has celebrated the young players of Dazzle FC, a Lagos youth academy in the KidSport family after its Under-12 team won the Dana Cup 2026 in Hjørring, Denmark,... Continue
It was a moment of pride, celebration and inspiration as talented Buruj Sports Academy defender, Prosperity Samuel Anionovo, resumed academic activities at Goshen College following his remarkable representation of... 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
The Oyo State Government has made a strong representation at the 31st United Nations... Continue
ERNIE ONWUMERE There are moments in the life of a continent when history... Continue
The All Progressives Congress Gubernatorial candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola has explained... Continue
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD I find it extremely difficult to write about individuals. As... Continue
Fresh controversy has erupted over the estate of late Chief Olabode Akindele following allegations... Continue
The Orashi National Congress (ONC) has noted with deep concern the rising cases of... Continue
The Founder of The Address Homes and former Group Managing Director of First Bank... Continue
America’s National Basketball Association, (NBA’s) legend, Hakeem Olajuwon will this week grace the studios... Continue
BY ONYEMA OHAEGBU What if purchasing data ceased to be a straightforward commercial transaction... Continue
Prince Adeoba Adeniji-Adele, a 62-year-old Nigerian-British citizen who relocated to London in 2024, was... Continue
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