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Corporate Stars League Returns to Lagos with Expanded Lineup, New Activities, and Women’s Inclusion.Corporate competition returns in commemoration of Workers’ Day with expanded participation and a renewed focus on workplace culture and inclusivity The Corporate Stars League (CSL) is set to return to Lagos for its 2026 edition, bringing together leading organisations across Nigeria in a dynamic celebration of sport, workplace culture,... Continue
EFCC Seals Ex-AGF Malami’s Abuja ResidenceOperatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday stormed and sealed off the Abuja residence of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in what authorities described as enforcement of a court-ordered forfeiture process, while the ex-minister decried the action as politically motivated. The operation, which... Continue
Tony Elumelu Marks 63rd Birthday With $16m ‘Dash’ To 3,200 Young African EntrepreneursFUNSHO AROGUNDADE In a move to reaffirm his commitment to empowering and democratising opportunity for African entrepreneurs, billionaire tycoon and philanthropist, Tony O. Elumelu has once again announced a donation of $16 million to be shared by another set of 3,200 beneficiaries of the 2026 Tony Elumelu Foundation, TEF... Continue
The City Must Clean Itself: Why Lagos’ Return To Monthly Environmental Sanitation Is A Defining Civic MomentBY BABAJIDE FADOJU There is a particular kind of symbolism that only a city like Lagos can manufacture, raw, unscripted, and unmistakeable. When Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, flanked by his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the Secretary to the State Government, the Head of Service, the Chief of Staff, HC Environment/Water... Continue
From Pressure To Progress: Strengthening TB Diagnostics In NigeriaROBERTO TABOADA Tuberculosis remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in Nigeria. Despite continued efforts to improve detection and treatment, the country continues to carry a high burden of disease, placing sustained pressure on patients, healthcare workers and national systems. In recent years, Nigeria has made... Continue
Entertainment
Integrated Indigo Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading full-service marketing communications consultancy firms, has once again proved its mettle as an agency to reckon with, not only in Nigeria but... Continue
Another significant global recognition has come the way of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as its reform agenda gained continental acclaim at the SABRE Africa Awards held in... Continue
A poll by renowned American technologist, educator and LinkedIn top voice, Nick Martin has revealed that Nigeria’s foremost AI educator and digital communications strategist, Dr. Celestine Achi is among... Continue
Filmhouse Cinemas has announced its “Eid at Filmhouse: Fast. Feast. Film.” campaign, introducing a thoughtfully curated cinema experience designed to reflect the spirit of the Eid season. The campaign... Continue
After three seasons of betrayal, manipulation, and bloodshed, Wura is returning for a fourth season on Africa Magic. The critically acclaimed telenovela will debut its explosive fourth season exclusively... Continue
Woodhall Capital, a leading African investment and financial advisory firm, hosted a dinner reception on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at its global headquarters, The Oak, at Ikoyi Crescent, in... 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
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 34-year old man, Gbenga Owoyemi, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly luring and engaging a 17-year old girl into sex. P.M.EXPRESS reports... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 27-year old staff of Globus Supermarket, Ijuo Victor Ohehime, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing the company’s goods worth over N8.4m... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Residents of Ijagemo area of Lagos State have been thrown into shock after a Police officer, Samshedeen Ajakaye, allegedly arranged with armed men to kill a businessman... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 22-year old man, Bilyaminu Mohammed, has landed in trouble for allegedly wearing a Nigerian Military camouflage uniform and presenting himself as a member of the Armed... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 30-year old man, Wasiu Abdulkareem, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly battering his wife, Adeola Oshoba, by inflicting injury on her face... Continue
Desperate attempts by members of Drug Trafficking Organisations (DTOs) to move consignments of illicit substances especially methamphetamine and opioids concealed in walls of carton, winter jackets and body cream... Continue
Politics
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party and Former Presidential Candidate, Gbenga Hashim, has flagged off a N22 million water intervention project in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with... Continue
Ini Archibong, Strategy Director of Chastest Consult and a leading voice in media management, public affairs, and strategic communications, has called on all Akwa-Ibom stakeholders — supporters and critics... Continue
BY CHIDI UGOCHUKWU At this point, even cub politicians in Abia State are already aware of the game the incumbent Governor of the State, Dr Alex Otti is playing.... Continue
As activities gather momentum in the run up to the upcoming All Progressives Congress, APC national convention scheduled to hold next week in Abuja, federal capital city, the National... Continue
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
Business
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE In a move to reaffirm his commitment to empowering and democratising opportunity for African entrepreneurs, billionaire tycoon and philanthropist, Tony O. Elumelu has once again announced a... Continue
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and FCI will jointly host the Africa Regional Conference on Factoring, Receivables Finance & Credit Insurance on 15–16 April 2026 in Kampala, Uganda. As Africa moves towards a unified market, these financial tools... Continue
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has warned that rising global oil prices are translating into increased energy costs in Nigeria, with significant consequences for businesses and households. The... Continue
As global energy companies expand local engagement reporting frameworks, a central question remains: how closely do sustainability commitments align with on-the-ground impact? For IOCs operating in Africa, the answer... Continue
The Afreximbank Academy (AFRACAD) has announced the opening of registration for its 2026 Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa (COTFIA), one of its flagship programmes designed to strengthen Africa’s... Continue
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated economist, banker and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, on his 62nd birthday, describing him as an African business icon and a leading advocate of enterprise on... Continue
Feature
Health
ROBERTO TABOADA Tuberculosis remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in Nigeria. Despite continued efforts to improve detection and treatment, the country continues to carry a high... Continue
As part of activities to commemorate World Oral Health Day 2026, Pepsodent, a leading voice in oral hygiene advocacy, launched a school activation campaign in select schools across 17... Continue
Pepsodent, a leading global toothpaste brand, has officially launched its 2026 World Oral Health Day (WOHD) campaign, themed “Do The 2,” as part of efforts to promote oral hygiene... Continue
BAKARE AKEEM OLASUNKANMI More than 10 days into the latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East, health systems across the Region are coming under strain as injuries and... Continue
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
Interview
Metro
KINGSLEY EBERE Astute Sports administrator, Dr Jonathan Nnaji, has challenged the former President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos State, Chief Solomon Aguene, to explain to members of the public how... Continue
BY BABAJIDE FADOJU There is a particular kind of symbolism that only a city like Lagos can manufacture, raw, unscripted, and unmistakeable. When Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, flanked by his... Continue
CHUKA UBAH The fate of P.M.EXPRESS Crime Editor, Cyriacus Izuekwe, is uncertain following alleged threat to his life by self acclaimed Ohanaeze Ndigbo leader, Chief Solomon Aguene, in Lagos... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Residents of a four-estate community in Okokomaiko, Lagos, have raised alarm over alleged plans by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), to demolish their houses and... Continue
BY KAYODE ALFRED In a metropolis as dynamic and ever-expanding as Lagos, sanitation transcends routine obligation—it is a fundamental pillar of urban survival. With a population that surges into... Continue
BY PAUL IYOGHOJIE The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Mr Bakare Oki has called on the seven-passenger bus operators, popularly called Korope, still operating... 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
AFOLABI SHAEED OLAWALE The Hydro, one of the greatest live entertainment venues on the planet, is set to host the most innovative Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony and Glasgow 2026 is... Continue
Buruj Sports Academy has officially announced that two of its standout young talents, Olayinka Habeeb Ayobami and Anjolaoluwa Josiah Idowu, are set to travel to Albania to join FK... Continue
Nigeria’s hopes of returning to the FIFA World Cup have finally collapsed after it emerged that the country’s protest against the eligibility of some players used by the Democratic... Continue
The ongoing 7th U-13 JOF Kids Cup Tournament is no doubt living up to expectations as young footballers continue to showcase their God-given talent on the pitch of... Continue
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
World
A SPEECH BY HIS MAJESTY THE KING CHARLES lll AT THE STATE BANQUET IN HONOUR OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AND FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU,... Continue
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
Latest News
KINGSLEY EBERE Astute Sports administrator, Dr Jonathan Nnaji, has challenged the former President of... Continue
Corporate Stars League Returns to Lagos with Expanded Lineup, New Activities, and Women’s Inclusion.
Corporate competition returns in commemoration of Workers’ Day with expanded participation and a renewed... Continue
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday stormed and sealed... Continue
In a bold stroke of strategic mastery, Governor Charles Soludo appoints Dr Ben Nwankwo... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE In a move to reaffirm his commitment to empowering and democratising opportunity... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The Council of Ezendigbo in Lagos State, led by Eze (Sir)... Continue
WISDOM ONIEKPAR IKULI For many years, Bayelsa State was associated with all forms of... Continue
BY BABAJIDE FADOJU There is a particular kind of symbolism that only a city... Continue
ROBERTO TABOADA Tuberculosis remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in Nigeria.... Continue
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD I watched with considerable disbelief the recent video by Omoyele Sowore... Continue
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