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Indian Billionaire, Ramesh Valechha Loses Ownership of Lagos Continental Hotel As Supreme Court Upholds AMCON’s N22bn SaleMICHAEL AKINOLA Indian billionaire and Chairman of the Nigeria-based Milan Group, Mr. Ramesh Valechha has lost the long-running legal battle over the ownership of the Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos after the Supreme Court of Nigeria upheld the sale of the four-star 352-room luxury property by the Asset Management... Continue
President Tinubu Begins Historic State Visit To The UK TuesdayPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will depart Abuja on Tuesday, March 17, for a State Visit to the United Kingdom as guests of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. King Charles will host President Tinubu and his wife at Windsor... Continue
President Tinubu Swears In Taiwo Oyedele As Minister of State, FinancePresident Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Mr Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, as Minister of State for Finance, extolling his determination and dedication to duty. President Tinubu, who spoke after the brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said... Continue
Dangote Seals $4.2bn Gas Deal with China’s GCL Group to Power Its Ethiopian Fertilizer MegaprojectDangote Industries Limited (DIL) and GCL Group, China’s leading private energy conglomerate, have formalized a landmark US$4.2 billion, 25‑year natural gas supply agreement to power Dangote Group’s major expansion projects in Ethiopia. The agreement, signed in Lagos, reinforces one of the most significant China–Africa industrial partnerships to date. Under... Continue
NDLEA Arraigns 10 Filipinos, Vessel Over Alleged Trafficking 20kg of CocaineA vessel, MV Nord Bosporus and 10 Filipinos were arraigned Monday before a Federal High Court, Lagos, by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on alleged conspiracy and unlawful importation of 20 kilograms of cocaine into the country. The Filipinos arraigned alongside the vessel are:... Continue
Tinubu’s Reforms Driving Global Confidence As Nigeria Strengthens UK PartnershipNigeria’s ongoing economic and governance reforms under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu are strengthening global confidence in the country and opening new opportunities for trade, investment, and international cooperation, the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said. The Minister spoke on Sunday in London... Continue
NECA Drives Skills, Jobs, Inclusive Growth At 2026 FairThe Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has announced the NECA Workforce Job & Employability Fair 2026, scheduled for Wednesday, 13th – Thursday, 14th May 2026 at NECA House, Ikeja, Lagos, with the first day held virtually. Themed “Empowering Talents, Building Skills and Driving Inclusive Growth,” the Fair is designed... Continue
Entertainment
Afro-Fusion music act Felizno is set to make a powerful artistic statement with the release of his highly anticipated EP titled “Awareness.” The four-track project marks a defining moment... Continue
It was a night of glitz, glamour and thunderous applause as Nollywood legends, rising stars and culture enthusiasts gathered in Lagos for the grand premiere of the much-anticipated historical... Continue
The Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr. Shaibu Husseini, on Thursday received the management of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), led by... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday said he will address tariffs on newspaper and broadcasting materials to empower the media industry to discharge its constitutional role effectively. President Tinubu... Continue
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, TPT International honoured the extraordinary women within the agency with a thoughtfully curated experience designed to celebrate their dedication, creativity, and the... Continue
Swedish artist and entrepreneur, Yajna Aurora Panes, popularly known as Yajna, has stated that youth empowerment and the rapid growth of Nigerian music are important to her artistic goals... Continue
Education
Teachers in Oyo State have been urged to be steadfast in prayers for the State Wing Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and Oyo State. ... Continue
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
Editorials
Crime
A vessel, MV Nord Bosporus and 10 Filipinos were arraigned Monday before a Federal High Court, Lagos, by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested a high-profile suspected criminal during an intelligence-driven operation in Agasha Village of Guma Local Government Area, Benue State, following a... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 27-year old man, Ebuka Igwe, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly conspiring with three other men now at large and gang-raping 2... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 49-year old school teacher, Raufu Kazeem Akinpelu, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly assaulting a 15-year old girl, Adewunmi Adedoyin Angel, inside... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 23-year old man, John Semiu, has landed in trouble for allegedly luring a 17-year old girl from Ado Royal Garden Estate, Abule-Ado, Lagos to Oko-Afo area... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Some suspected armed robbers have invaded a house in Lagos State and carted away jewelries worth over N50m belonging to a woman, Halimat Babalola. P.M.EXPRESS reports that... Continue
Politics
BY FELIX MOUKA It was a matter of national consensus that the fuel subsidy and foreign exchange regimes as operated prior to May 29, 2023 had become an existential... Continue
BY FALEYE OLUWATOSIN SIMON While many supporters are already projecting Segun Ogunwuyi as a potential candidate for the governorship of Oyo State under the People’s Democratic Party, the ongoing... Continue
Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has been serving as the Senator for Abia North Senatorial District since June 2019. During this period, he has focused extensively on philanthropy, community development,... Continue
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
Business
President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Mr Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, as Minister of State for Finance, extolling... Continue
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and GCL Group, China’s leading private energy conglomerate, have formalized a landmark US$4.2 billion, 25‑year natural gas supply agreement to power Dangote Group’s major expansion... Continue
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has announced the NECA Workforce Job & Employability Fair 2026, scheduled for Wednesday, 13th – Thursday, 14th May 2026 at NECA House, Ikeja,... Continue
The Chairman of Polaris Bank, Dr. Kassim Gidado, has called on newly inducted banking professionals to uphold integrity, embrace continuous learning, and demonstrate ethical leadership as they navigate the... Continue
Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, announces its partnership with CyberCoach, the only privacy-first AI and cyber security training and compliance... Continue
NOVA Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Jude Anele as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, following the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The appointment... 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
MICHAEL AKINOLA A housewife, Mrs. Abosede, has narrated before the Court how her husband, Pastor Abayomi, impregnated a young lady, who is a member of their church and destroyed... Continue
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has formally flagged off the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. Governor Sanwo-Olu said the monthly sanitation would kick off in... Continue
Global mobility and urban services platform inDrive has expanded its Platinum Driver Programme in Nigeria through a new partnership with Nigerian healthtech company Heala, enabling top-performing drivers to access... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Top Igbo leader and BOT Chairman of Council of Ndieze diaspora, Eze Uche Dimgba (Okpotemba), has confirmed that the respected Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A High Court sitting in Lagos has granted an interim injunction restraining several individuals from trespassing on a disputed parcel of land located in Okun-Ajah, within Eti-Osa... Continue
Lagos’ worsening housing shortage and the recent demolition of thousands of homes in Makoko highlight the urgent need for a more inclusive urban development strategy, Folasope Pinheiro, has said.... 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
Following reports on different platforms, former Nigeria’s iconic national team player, Chief Segun Odegbami, has confirmed the passage of one of his teammates, Henry Nwosu. Confirming the news... Continue
Nigeria’s youth football scene continues to produce exciting talents, and one of the latest prospects is Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, a talented midfielder, who has represented the Nigeria national under-15... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The countdown has begun as Nigeria prepares for its 3rd National Para Games, with just 14 days to go before the historic event begins in the... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Head Coach of the Nigeria Women Basketball team, D’Tigress, Rena Wakama, has charged her girls to quickly put the defeat to South Korea behind them... Continue
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
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 Indian billionaire and Chairman of the Nigeria-based Milan Group, Mr. Ramesh Valechha... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will depart... Continue
President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Mr Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the... Continue
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and GCL Group, China’s leading private energy conglomerate, have formalized... Continue
A vessel, MV Nord Bosporus and 10 Filipinos were arraigned Monday before a Federal... Continue
Nigeria’s ongoing economic and governance reforms under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu are... Continue
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has announced the NECA Workforce Job & Employability... Continue
The Oyo State Government has concluded the final inspection of proposed project sites under... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A self acclaimed Igbo kingmaker, Chief Chris Ekwilo, has declared Eze Prosper... Continue
IZUCHUKWU ADICHIE Exactly four years today, I sat in the Governor’s Library in his... Continue
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