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Supreme Court Affirms Senator Bassey’s 7-Year Jail Term Over N204m FraudThe 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 sentence of Senator Albert Bassey over a N240 million fraud case. In a unanimous decision delivered on February 27, 2026,... Continue
Wema Bank Announces Top 10 Nominees For ‘Sara Gives To Empower Her’ AwardWema 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 to Empower Her Awards; the second edition of its She Empowers Her Award. The Top 10 nominees are: Social Entrepreneur,... Continue
My Bills Were Stressing Me Out, Until It Became “All About U”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 tires me out; it’s the process, the endless sheets of unpaid dues, different websites, failing webpages, forgotten passwords, and that... Continue
Alleged N58.7m Fraud: Top Clearing Agent, Basil Nwolisa Sent To PrisonJustice 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 Services (NCoS). Justice Kala remanded Nwolisa, following his not guilty plea to a three-count charges of obtaining by false pretence... Continue
Authenticity’s Bedrock of My Music, Says KitayFast 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 contest (2016 edition), with his hit single, ‘Ogogoro’. He has not looked back since then. The Urhobo, Delta State native... Continue
Dangote, Sinoma Sign $1bn Strategic Agreements For Cement Projects Across AfricaDangote 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. The landmark agreement, with an estimated investment of over $1 billion, reinforces the Company’s long-term growth strategy and aligns with... Continue
Entertainment
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
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
Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) delivered a deeply moving edition of TALP X on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, offering audiences an unforgettable... Continue
Education
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
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
Editorials
Crime
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
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 47-year old man, Ogbegun Oluwashogo, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing eight oxygen gas cylinders for the treatment of patients during... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 22-year old lady had a nasty experience in Lagos State after she was lured by a 35-year old man, Lucky Ogrugu, who allegedly threatened her with... Continue
Politics
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
Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State on Tuesday night concluded a crucial meeting ahead of the party’s 2026 Ward Congress. The meeting, which... 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
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
The Executives and Members of the Forum of Past Councilors, Ikeja Federal Constituency chapter, organized a Special Prayer session at the constituency office of Hon (Dr.) James Abiodun Faleke... Continue
As the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) prepares for its highly anticipated Valentine’s voyage, the “Railway Fest” is promising a high-octane blend of entertainment that goes far beyond a simple... 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
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a landmark victory at the... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME The era of the flamboyant social media traditionalist, Chidozie Nwangwu—famously known... Continue
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital... Continue
Let me be real with you, the one monthly task I absolutely dread apart... Continue
Justice Ibrahim Ahmad Kala of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has ordered the remand... Continue
Fast Rising Afrobeats artiste, Kitay, announced his arrival into the bustling Nigerian music scene... Continue
The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin... Continue
Dangote Cement Plc, at the weekend in Lagos signed a landmark agreement with Sinoma... Continue
What is the business of a Development commission in making Micro level interventions that... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CEOAFRICA, Prince Cletus Iloabanafor,... Continue
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