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Tinubu, Military Coups And The National Question in NigeriaBY ADEWALE ADEOYE Close your eyes for a minute and imagine this: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President, Kashim Shettima, Defense Minister Christopher Musa, Minister of Finance, Wale Edun and other top Government officials brutally murdered in a military coup in Abuja. That was the intention of some disgruntled,... Continue
inDrive Ranked Second Globally in Ride-Hailing App Downloads for the Fourth Consecutive YearDriven by strong global adoption, including growing momentum across Africa and continued growth in Nigeria, inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform operating across 48 countries, has emerged as the world’s second-most-downloaded ride-hailing app for the fourth consecutive year. This was disclosed in a latest report by Sensor... Continue
Top 5 Movies We Would Like To See Nominated For 12th Edition of AMVCAThe African film industry is buzzing with anticipation for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). Widely regarded as the “African Oscars,” the AMVCA isn’t just an awards ceremony; it’s a high-octane celebration of our stories, our fashion, and the sheer technical brilliance of filmmakers... Continue
Olubadan Hails Sanwo-Olu’s Giant Strides, Appreciates Lagos; Support During CoronationThe Olubadan of Ibadan, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Thursday paid a courtesy call to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and hailed his administration’s giant strides in Lagos. Speaking during the courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina, Oba Ladoja thanked Governor Sanwo-Olu for the role the State played during... Continue
Defamation: Court Throws out Criminal Charges Against Lizzy AnjorinA Federal Capital Territory FCT chief Magistrate’s Court, Abuja, has dismissed a defamatory suit filed against popular Nollywood actress, Elizabeth Aishat Anjorin (a.k.a. Lizzy Anjorin), for being incompetent and lacking in merit. Apart from dismissing the suit marked CR/25/20225, Magistrate Sunday A.A. Adukwu, also awarded a cost of... Continue
Edo Govt, NNPC Partner To Establish10,000 BPD Condensate RefineryThe Edo State Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) have confirmed their readiness to collaborate on establishing a 10,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) condensate refinery in Edo State. The refinery, slated for completion within 24 to 36 months, will be located across Oredo and Orhionmwon Local Government Areas.... Continue
Wike Dismisses Claims of Compromising The JudiciaryThe Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, Thursday dismissed claims that ongoing judicial infrastructure projects in Abuja could compromise the independence of the judiciary. Wike spoke after inspecting several judicial projects in the nation’s capital, Abuja. The projects inspected include the Court of Appeal complex, Judges’ Quarters... Continue
Dangote Refinery Cautions Against Costly Coastal Evacuation of Fuel, Backs Gantry loadingDangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its commitment to supplying high quality petroleum products at competitive and affordable prices, urging marketers and policymakers to prioritise logistics choices that support price stability and consumer welfare. The refinery said its position is anchored on sustained investments in critical infrastructure, including a world... Continue
How Diezani Renovated London Luxury Property With £2m —UK Court ToldA former United Kingdom building contractor has told a London court how his firm renovated and managed luxury property allegedly used by Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s former minister of petroleum resources, as her alleged bribery trial continues at the Southwark Crown Court. Alison-Madueke is currently facing trial alongside Olatimbo Ayinde,... Continue
Entertainment
A Federal Capital Territory FCT chief Magistrate’s Court, Abuja, has dismissed a defamatory suit filed against popular Nollywood actress, Elizabeth Aishat Anjorin (a.k.a. Lizzy Anjorin), for being incompetent... Continue
The launch of WIN WITH BILLBOARD, a new book by renowned advertising professional Asiwaju Ezra Okebisi arpa, PMP, took center stage during the AMC Awards 2026 Presentation, adding intellectual... Continue
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
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 James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Federal Capital Territory, Thursday ordered the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, and the Department of State Services, DSS to investigate his... Continue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, February 5, 2026, secured the conviction of Robert Orya, a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), over... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 27-year old man, John Abednego, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing a Toyota Corolla car with Reg. No. EKY 713 JD... Continue
CHUKA UBAH In aligning with the Commissioner of Police zero-tolerance towards crime, and its commitment to creating a secure and safe environment for all residents to live and thrive,... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 27-year old man, Emmanuel Onyebuchi, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly abducting his neighbour’s 14-year old niece and defiling her in the... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 19-year old girl, Fatimo Abidemi Fatoki, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing $5,000.00 dollars, which her boss, Madam Okolie Precious, kept... 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
The Edo State Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) have confirmed their readiness to collaborate on establishing a 10,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) condensate refinery in Edo State.... Continue
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its commitment to supplying high quality petroleum products at competitive and affordable prices, urging marketers and policymakers to prioritise logistics choices that support price... Continue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, February 5, 2026, secured the conviction of Robert Orya, a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), over... Continue
Savannah Energy PLC, the British independent energy company focused around the delivery of Projects that Matter, has released its financial and operational update on its Nigerian operations and other markets... Continue
Redtech Ltd, a Nigerian financial-technology company backed by tycoon Tony Elumelu is considering a plan to raise about $100 million in the next two years as the startup expands... Continue
Ogun State has delivered over 5,000 housing units across its three senatorial districts since 2019, with additional projects at advanced stages of construction, according to figures from the state’s... Continue
Feature
Health
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE It is indeed a known fact that misinformation have instilled fear and affected policy on safe-termination of a pregnancy, either naturally (miscarriage) or intentionally (induced abortion). Induced... Continue
In commemoration of World Cancer Day, slated for February 4, 2026, Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social impact with the launch of a nationwide... Continue
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
Interview
Metro
Driven by strong global adoption, including growing momentum across Africa and continued growth in Nigeria, inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform operating across 48 countries, has emerged... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Ndigbo in Lagos State have been reacting over the banning of Ezendigbo by the State Government and blaming their woes on the President of the Igbo Speaking... Continue
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
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
BY ADEWALE ADEOYE Close your eyes for a minute and imagine this: President Bola... Continue
Driven by strong global adoption, including growing momentum across Africa and continued growth in... Continue
The African film industry is buzzing with anticipation for the 12th edition of the... Continue
The Olubadan of Ibadan, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Thursday paid a... Continue
A Federal Capital Territory FCT chief Magistrate’s Court, Abuja, has dismissed a defamatory... Continue
The Edo State Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) have confirmed... Continue
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, Thursday dismissed claims that ongoing... Continue
There was a time when African leadership looked poor by design and rich only... Continue
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its commitment to supplying high quality petroleum products at... Continue
A former United Kingdom building contractor has told a London court how his firm... Continue
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