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CBN Affirms Alpha Morgan Bank’s Capitalisation As Bank Positions For Next Phase of GrowthThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has affirmed the capitalization of Alpha Morgan Bank, marking an important milestone in the Bank’s growth journey and reinforcing its commitment to building a strong, resilient, and future-ready financial institution. This affirmation reflects the Bank’s adherence to regulatory requirements and its strategic focus... Continue
SWAN Lagos Mourns the Passing of High Chief Festus Adegboye OnigbindeThe Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos State Chapter, joins the family, friends, and the entire Nigerian football community in mourning the passing of one of Nigeria’s most respected football icons, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde. With great gratitude to God for a life well spent, we received... Continue
Entertainment
In a music landscape where artists constantly seek new ways to capture emotion and energy, emerging Nigerian act Whichlevelz, is stepping into the spotlight with the release of his... Continue
This week, CNN’s African Voices Changemakers, sponsored by Technology Company, Globacom spotlights the meteoric rise of South African actress, and television personality, Nomzamo Mbatha. In an exclusive interview set... Continue
Redhill, one of the largest independent communications agencies in Asia, and BHM Holdings (www.bhmholdings.uk), Africa’s foremost integrated communications group, wednesday announced a strategic partnership that will create a seamless... Continue
There was a time in Lagos when musicians did not just perform — they held court. Icons like King Sunny Adé, Oliver De Coque, Dr. Victor Olaiya, Bobby Benson,... Continue
In a country where history was once removed from the school curriculum and where the legends of yesteryear are often reduced to blurry black-and-white photos in dusty archives, one... Continue
House of Faith delivers a landmark moment for Nigerian entertainment with a star-studded launch event and the world premiere of original film Love and Porridge. It was the kind... Continue
Education
Powerfields Schools, a Cambridge-approved institution offering pre-school, primary and secondary education (day and boarding), has reaffirmed its commitment to raising confident, well-rounded, and future-ready learners with the successful hosting... Continue
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
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 40-year old man, Efe Ovwiedo, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly engaging his biological daughter in sex for 10 years, impregnating her... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR Two men, Abubakar Sodiki and Abubakar Mohammed, have been sentenced to death by hanging for criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, kidnapping and illegal possession of firearms in Kwara... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 37-year old woman, Mariam Yusuf, has been arrested and charged before an Ota Magistrate Court in Ogun State, for allegedly biting off the finger of a... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Police detectives from the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon-Ikoyi, Lagos, have uncovered how four staff members of Richway Microfinance Bank Limited allegedly created fake customers email... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the immediate posting of newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to key strategic departments within the Nigeria... Continue
BY MICHAEL AKINOLA The Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction and sentencing of former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), Maj.-Gen. Umar Mohammed, for stealing... Continue
Politics
In a significant political shift, Zamfara State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Dauda Lawal, has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress... Continue
OLUMIDE AYOOLA The air in Osogbo is thick with more than just the dust of the harmattan as we crawl toward the defining moment of 2026. In the beer... Continue
Fresh cracks have emerged within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State as a pressure group within the party has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital... Continue
The Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has been appointed to lead the 57-member Ekiti State APC 2026 Governorship Election Campaign Council. The list of the 57 members of... Continue
AMBROSE NWAOGWUGWU The All Progressives Congress in Imo State has elected Austin Onyedebelu as State Chairman and Onyekachi Ibezim as State Secretary. The duo emerged at the party’s state... Continue
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, joined other party stalwarts at the Lagos State Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at the... Continue
Business
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has affirmed the capitalization of Alpha Morgan Bank, marking an important milestone in the Bank’s growth journey and reinforcing its commitment to building... Continue
Zedvance Finance Limited, a leading provider of consumer and business financing solutions in Nigeria, has disbursed over ₦96 billion in funding to support commercial businesses across the country, establishing... Continue
The Managing Director of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird, has reassured Nigerians that the refinery will continue to meet the nation’s fuel needs despite ongoing disruptions in the global... Continue
The Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the leadership of the Ministry for their consistent commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s homeland security... Continue
Dimension Data Nigeria has formally executed its N20 billion ($15m) Bond Programme under Dimension Data SPV Funding Plc, following approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The... Continue
Delta Airlines, in partnership with Junior Achievement (JA) Africa, has successfully graduated 61 high-potential African girls from the 2026 LEAD Camp, formally inducting them into the 10 Million African... Continue
Feature
Health
JUST IN: Medical And Dental Council Finds Prima Facie Medical Negligence In Chimamanda’s Son’s Death
BY MICHAEL AKINOLA The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has established a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct in the death of Master Nkanu... Continue
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
Interview
Metro
InDrive, a leading global ride-hailing platform operating in nine African countries, is celebrating Ramadan season with a targeted driver appreciation programme in Abuja, tagged’Ramadan Shukran campaign’, with active Muslim... Continue
Justice (Dr.) Rosul Oriyomi Olukolu of the High Court of Lagos State, has granted an interim injunctions against Godmade Homes Limited and its alter-ego, Ayoolanrewaju Kuyebi, over a disputed... Continue
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the state as a key driver of Africa’s cities. He said the city is transforming and reshaping the economic... Continue
Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced its partnership with the World Bank to enhance emergency and risk management in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources,... Continue
Glovo, a leading multicategory technology company, in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has officially launched a new safety feature on the riders’ app and organised a... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE There are pointers that Chief Henry Chukwuemeka Ugwunta is not the Igwe of Agbaja Umumba Ndiuno Community in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State following his... 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
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos State Chapter, joins the family, friends, and the entire Nigerian football community in mourning the passing of one of Nigeria’s most... Continue
Buruj Football Club has commended the management of the Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) for introducing several innovative digital initiatives aimed at improving the organization, visibility, and global reach... Continue
The Lagos State Football Association State League Management Committee has announced the timeline for the 2025/2026 season following its meeting on Saturday. According to the schedule released by the... Continue
The 7th edition of U-13 JOF Kids Cup Tournament has kicked off across two centres in Lagos State. Sponsored by JOF Nigeria Limited, the grassroots football tournament is designed... Continue
The Nigeria Archery Federation (NAFED) has officially flagged off its 2026 sporting calendar with the announcement of the National Archery Open Championship scheduled to hold in Abuja from April... Continue
The Confederation of African Football has postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) earlier scheduled for Morocco from 17 March to 3 April 2026. The Africa’s football... 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
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 40-year old man, Efe Ovwiedo, has been arrested and charged in... Continue
PRINCE CHRIS AZOR Nigeria’s electoral system is again at a critical point following the... Continue
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has affirmed the capitalization of Alpha Morgan Bank,... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR Two men, Abubakar Sodiki and Abubakar Mohammed, have been sentenced to death... Continue
The Nigeria Police Force has strengthened its counter-terrorism capacity through a specialised training programme... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 37-year old woman, Mariam Yusuf, has been arrested and charged before... Continue
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos State Chapter, joins the family, friends,... Continue
WISDOM ONIEKPAR IKULI Many Nigerians call self-acclaimed prophet Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Police detectives from the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon-Ikoyi, Lagos, have... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD),... Continue
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