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Namibia President Declares Dangote’s $2.5bn Energy Investment a Landmark for Africa’s Industrial FuturePresident of Namibia, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has described the $2.5 billion Dangote Namibia Tank Farm and Regional Pipeline Project as a landmark investment that will accelerate Africa’s industrialisation, enhance regional energy security and deepen economic integration across Southern Africa. Speaking at the project’s official launch in Walvis Bay, the... Continue
Chris Oyakhilome’s Loveworld Kingdom Secures $1m For African BusinessesLoveworld Kingdom, a faith-based movement founded by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, says it has secured $1m for an investment initiative targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. The organisation announced the funding in a statement on Tuesday, after unveiling the investment fund at the Loveworld Trade and Investment Forum... Continue
Seamans Celebrates the True Spirit of Our Culture at Ofala FestivalEvery culture has traditions that tell its story, and in Onitsha, Anambra State, the Ofala Festival remains one of the most enduring expressions of that heritage. Celebrated on October 16, 2026, the festival brought renewed attention to the traditions, institutions and community ties that continue to shape the identity... Continue
Wema Bank Unveils Top 21 Finalists for Hackaholics 7.0 Grand FinaleWema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, has unveiled the Top 21 finalists for Hackaholics 7.0, who will compete at the grand finale scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026, in Lagos. Themed Festival of the Future, the grand finale will bring together... Continue
Gbenga Adeyinka Hosts Laffmattazz 2026 Tour Grand Finale In Lagos Nov. 15MICHAEL AKINOLA Laughter Incorporated Ventures has announced that the grand finale of the 2026 Laffmattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka & Friends tour will hold on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event begins at 3pm. Tagged “Lagos Gets the Last... Continue
Entertainment
MICHAEL AKINOLA Laughter Incorporated Ventures has announced that the grand finale of the 2026 Laffmattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka & Friends tour will hold on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Kwara State University, KWASU, came alive with music, excitement and youthful energy on October 31, 2026, as Soundcity OnTour brought its campus experience to the university. The... Continue
At Moonshot 2026, where some of Africa’s brightest minds gathered to exchange ideas, build meaningful connections, and shape the future, Tanqueray No. TEN brought a refreshing cocktail experience... Continue
Nollywood actress, Rachael Okonkwo has been engaged to her Nigerian billionaire boyfriend, Chukwudi Onuorah.The engagement took place over the weekend. Videos from the event captured the actress holding a... Continue
Following the great success of the award-winning first season, CANAL+ and STUDIOCANAL, CANAL+’s in-house studio and worldwide distributor of SPINNERS, announce the global rollout for Spinners Season 2. SPINNERS... Continue
The 18th edition of the ARISE Women’s Conference ended on a high note at the Grand Ballroom of the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, amidst glitz, glamour and... Continue
Education
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
MTN Foundation on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, distributed learning support materials to junior students of Ibeku High School, Umuahia. Items distributed to the students include school bags, exercise books,... Continue
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD The emergence of five Abia public school students as global champions at the International School Debate Championship in Doha, Qatar, is a powerful testament to what... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has announced the commencement of applications for the Ikeja Local Government Bursary Scheme, a landmark... Continue
Opportunities, they say, don’t come too often. So when it does, one must value the moment, grab with both hands and not take a rare chance for granted. Speaking... Continue
Editorials
Crime
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 31-year-old man, Badmus Monsuru, has been remanded at the Correctional Centre, Kirikiri Town, for allegedly obtaining and fraudulently converting the sum of Nine Million Naira belonging... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 47-year-old man, Shehu Shittu, has been remanded at the Correctional Centre, Kirikiri Town, for allegedly conspiring with others now at large to steal one hundred and... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 28-year-old man, Pedro Damilola Dare, has been arraigned before the Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Ikeja Magisterial District, for allegedly fraudulently obtaining and diverting the sum... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 31-year-old man, Amos Ngbede, has been remanded in custody at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly raping a 21-year-old non-verbal physically challenged lady in Shasha, Lagos.... Continue
BY MICHAEL AKINOLA The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has uncovered an illegal oil refinery operated by Chinese in the Ogere area of Ogun State. The operation, conducted... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Two young men, Olamide Damilola, aged 20 years, and Johnson Adeogun, aged 21 years, have been arraigned before the Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Ikeja Magisterial District,... Continue
Politics
Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, on Wednesday, declared that he would not run a “sectional administration” but... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE Opposition political parties on Tuesday raised concerns over high charges for erecting campaign billboards ahead of the 2027 general elections. The parties spoke during a panel session... Continue
The Co- Director of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) Women Mobilisation Directorate, Dr Betta Edu, has joined the Vice President of Nigeria, Governors and party... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura winner of its re-run primary for Zamfara North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections.... Continue
In what is yet another unprecedented show of support for Senator Solomon Adeola Yayi’s aspiration to become governor of Ogun State in 2027, two illustrious sons of Ogun... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE The Young Progressive Party (YPP) candidate for AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency, Dr Atakulu Ugochukwu Young, has pledged to make regulation of house rents in the Federal Capital Territory... Continue
Business
President of Namibia, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has described the $2.5 billion Dangote Namibia Tank Farm and Regional Pipeline Project as a landmark investment that will accelerate Africa’s industrialisation, enhance... Continue
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, has unveiled the Top 21 finalists for Hackaholics 7.0, who will compete at the grand... 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
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated banking icon Jim Ovia at 75. The President commended the Zenith Bank founder for his monumental contributions to Nigeria’s economic development and his... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE In a heartwarming story of friendship, trust and integrity, the Group Managing Director of Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited, Ike Chioke, has publicly thanked billionaire businessman and Chairman... Continue
The Executive Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has received the Trailblazer Award in Aviation at the Daily Times Nigeria Centenary Awards, held to mark 100... Continue
Feature
Health
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
KINGSLEY EBERE As part of its ongoing commitment to employee wellbeing and workplace health education, JMG Limited, a leading provider of electromechanical solutions in Nigeria, has organized a... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The Lagos State Government has given all residents, employers and workers in Lagos till December 31, 2026 to obtain health insurance coverage, warning that enforcement of mandatory... Continue
As part of activities to celebrate its Diamond Jubilee anniversary, the United African Methodist Church (UAMC), Surulere in conjunction with Lagos PDG Yinka Bolarinwa Lions Club of Lions Club... Continue
Interview
Metro
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The debate over whether to date or marry a widow or a single mother continues to stir strong emotions among young Nigerian men, but experts say the... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The leadership crisis rocking the Igbo Speaking Community, Lagos State, has taken a new dimension as the new President General, Chief Chukwudi Chinye, has dragged former President,... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWETraffic gridlock at Jakande Estate junction along Ejigbo/Ikotun Road has remained for several years not only because of bad road, but because of daily tolls allegedly collected by... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Fear has gripped Ndieze and stakeholders of the Igbo Speaking Community, Lagos State, over the sharing of N4 million from Air Peace and Ezendigbo Gburugburu N3.5... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Fresh details have emerged on why the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Lagos Division, ordered the immediate arrest and remand of the Lagos State Chairman of the... 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
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
PAUL LUCKY OKOKU For the first time in history, Nigeria’s Flamingos are going to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final. It is a historic breakthrough for Nigerian... Continue
The GLOWFUX @10 Novelty Charity Football Match, organised as the final activity in the lineup of programmes marking the 10th anniversary of GLOWFUX Charity Concert, brought together children and... Continue
Nigeria’s Future Eagles U-15 National Team have safely arrived in Abuja following their participation in the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan. The team... Continue
Coming to Dakar, Senegal, for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Team Nigeria’s Rosemary Nwankwo had two main ambitions. The first was to join the exclusive global league of top... Continue
BY PAUL LUCKY OKOKU 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗣 𝗔 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗧 Some defenders clear the ball at the first sign of danger. Others tackle,
Buruj Sports Academy defender, Prosperity Samuel Anionovo, has announced himself on the international stage after scoring Nigeria’s only goal in their 1-2 defeat to Panama in the final classification... 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
President of Namibia, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has described the $2.5 billion Dangote Namibia Tank... Continue
Respected groups, the Southern Youths Foundation of Nigeria, the Orashi National Congress (ONC), and... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The debate over whether to date or marry a widow or a... Continue
Loveworld Kingdom, a faith-based movement founded by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, says it has secured... Continue
PAUL LUCKY OKOKU For the first time in history, Nigeria’s Flamingos are going... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 31-year-old man, Badmus Monsuru, has been remanded at the Correctional Centre,... Continue
OMOGBOLAHAN L.A. BABAWALE pp When a prominent national newspaper, boasting an extensive readership and... Continue
Every culture has traditions that tell its story, and in Onitsha, Anambra State, the... Continue
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank,... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Laughter Incorporated Ventures has announced that the grand finale of the 2026... Continue
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