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We’re Not Stupid: Don Media Group Slams Critics Over Gov. Otti Media Chat RowDon 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 media conglomerate found itself at the center of a brewing storm following a recent press exchange with Governor Alex Chioma... Continue
President Tinubu Welcomes Lebara To Nigeria, Says Nation’s Telecoms Sector VibrantPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Lebara Nigeria on its official launch, describing the milestone as a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy and its future as a leading technology and investment destination in Africa. Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is a significant economic driver, with a 5.78 per cent... Continue
U.K’s Lebara Enters Nigeria Telecom Market With 0724 Number SeriesUnited Kingdom-backed mobile operator, Lebara has formally entered Nigeria’s telecommunications market with the rollout of its 0724 number series, signalling a new phase of competition in the sector. The company unveiled the number range at a private industry event in Lagos, attended by regulators, investors and representatives of the... Continue
NFVCB Honours Funke Akindele With Four AwardsThe 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 Akindele with four different awards. The awards presentation ceremony was held at the Ikoyi, Lagos office of NFVCB on Friday,... 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
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
Hallos, formerly known as Aahbibi, has officially announced its rebrand alongside the launch of more than 5,000 self-paced courses aimed at strengthening knowledge transfer, accelerating skill acquisition, and improving... Continue
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 22-year old man, Peter James, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly damaging and stealing Nigeria Railway Corporation cables worth N2m and selling... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 35-year old single mother, Vivian Ifeoma Amos, has landed in trouble for allegedly stealing the sum of $6,000, which is equivalent of N11m and cash sum... Continue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a landmark victory at the nation’s apex court as the Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the conviction and seven-year prison... Continue
Justice Ibrahim Ahmad Kala of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has ordered the remand of a licensed Clearing Agent, Chief Basil Nwolisa, in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional... Continue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has approached the Supreme Court of Nigeria seeking an order to revoke the bail granted to Lagos socialite, Fred Chijindu Ajudua, by... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 29-year old lady, Ebijuomore Mojisola, has landed in trouble for allegedly bargaining to sell her sister’s unborn baby to Roseland Medical Care in Lagos State. P.M.EXPRESS... Continue
Politics
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
The political landscape of Ukwa East Local Government Area has received a significant boost as the immediate past Deputy Chairman of Ukwa East, Hon. Rowland Omoni, and the former... Continue
Business
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
Dangote Cement Plc, at the weekend in Lagos signed a landmark agreement with Sinoma International Engineering for the construction of 12 new projects and expansion of others across Africa.... Continue
The Vice-President Senator Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CreditCorp), saying access to consumer credit is central to Nigeria’s ambition of building a... Continue
The weight of ambition is heavier than capital. It is in the years of discipline, conviction, and relentless focus that a builder is truly tested—years when partners grow... Continue
The Oyo State Government has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to address the persistent rise in the prices of day-old chicks, a trend threatening the profitability of poultry farmers... 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
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
Concert for Change, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting orphans and children living with disabilities, has announced the disbursement of N55 million to five beneficiary organisations across Nigeria following... 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
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda... Continue
Don Media Group has drawn a line in the sand regarding its editorial freedom,... Continue
OMOGBOLAHAN BABAWALE As the illustrious scion of Nigeria’s esteemed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Seyi... Continue
MUNENE WILSON In every generation of a people’s journey, destiny quietly searches for a... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Lebara Nigeria on its official launch, describing the milestone... Continue
United Kingdom-backed mobile operator, Lebara has formally entered Nigeria’s telecommunications market with the rollout... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 22-year old man, Peter James, has been arrested and charged in... Continue
The distribution of instructional materials to public basic schools in Oyo State received a... Continue
The National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB, under the leadership of the Executive... Continue
OTUNBA (DR) ABDULFALIL ABAYOMI ODUNOWO Former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo’s recent attack on Senator Solomon... Continue
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