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FG Files Fresh 12-Count Charge Against Ozekhome Over Alleged Forgery To Claim London PropertyThe Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a fresh 12-count charge against Chief Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome, SAN, and Ponfa Useni, also known as Tali Shani, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, over alleged conspiracy, forgery, personation and unlawful control of a property in... Continue
Nigeria’s FX Reserves Now $50.4bn –CBN Governor CardosoDr. Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says Nigeria’s gross external reserves have risen to $50.45 billion –the highest level in 13 years. Cardoso spoke at a press briefing after the 304th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the CBN held on... Continue
Ojaja Pan Africa Redeems ₦9.2bn SEC Regulated Public Debt Market, Commits To Economic StabilityThe Ojaja Pan Africa Limited owned by His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, recently completed the seamless redemption of its inaugural Commercial Paper (CP) issuance, amounting to an impressive ₦9.2 billion. This achievement sends a powerful message about Ojaja Pan Africa’s strong... Continue
Unilever Partners UNICEF To Empowers Over 900,000 Youth With Workplace-Ready SkillsThe 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 essential employability, digital, and entrepreneurial skills needed to succeed in today’s world of work. This pioneering initiative is a two-and-a-half-year-old... Continue
President Tinubu Accepts Egbetokun’s Resignation As IGP, Appoints Tunji Disu In Acting CapacityPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, following the submission of his letter citing pressing family considerations. President Tinubu received Mr Egbetokun’s resignation earlier today and expressed his profound appreciation for Egbetokun’s decades of distinguished service to the Nigeria Police... Continue
FG Denies Payment of Ransom To Secure Freedom of Abducted Niger School KidsThe Federal Government has reacted to publications circulating in the media, attributed to international wire services, alleging that the Nigerian Government paid a “huge” ransom, including the release of militant commanders, to secure the freedom of the schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s boarding school in Niger State. In a... Continue
Ex-Nigerian Railways MD, Fidet Okhiria Arraigned Over $385,000 and N165m Alleged FraudThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, arraigned former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Engr. Fidet Okhiria Edetanle, before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court, Ikeja, over alleged fraud involving $385,000 and N165,438,000. Edetanle faces an seven-count charge bordering on... Continue
Entertainment
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
Award winning Nigerian producer and singer Pheelz will be in the spotlight this weekend as a guest on African Voices Changemakers on CNN International. The 30-minute program, sponsored by... Continue
Nigerian cinema is poised for a defining cultural moment as Eleko (Oba Esugbayi), the first full-length historical biopic cinema film on colonial Lagos, makes its highly anticipated debut. The... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Lagos Division, has granted an interim Mareva injunction freezing copyright levy funds payable to the Musical Copyright... 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 Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a fresh 12-count charge against Chief Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome, SAN, and Ponfa Useni, also known as Tali Shani, before the High... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, following the submission of his letter citing pressing family considerations. President Tinubu received... Continue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, arraigned former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Engr. Fidet Okhiria Edetanle, before Justice Rahman Oshodi... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA An Assistant Superintendent of Police, Supol Abdulwaliu Esuola, had a nasty experience in Oyo State while performing his lawful duty as a man held him and... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Operatives of the Ogun State Community Social Orientation and Safety Corps, a.k.a So-Safe Corps, have arrested a 27-year-old man, Emmanuel Awahnse, inside the Church for allegedly... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR Two armed robbers have been sentenced to death by hanging while 7 others were jailed for life for offences including rape, kidnapping, armed robbery, conspiracy, and culpable... Continue
Politics
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
OLALEKAN ONI Governance is not a stage performance. It is not about optics, theatrics, or viral moments. It is about vision, discipline, and measurable progress. Sadly, under the... Continue
Business
Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says Nigeria’s gross external reserves have risen to $50.45 billion –the highest level in 13 years. Cardoso... Continue
The Ojaja Pan Africa Limited owned by His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, recently completed the seamless redemption of its inaugural Commercial... 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
NIVEA’s historic ₦3 Billion National Consumer Promotion has officially entered its seventh week, sustaining strong nationwide momentum as more Nigerians continue to win big across the country. At... Continue
The Aurora Tech Award, the only global award dedicated to supporting outstanding female tech founders from emerging markets, has unveiled its Top 10 Finalists for 2026. The finalists were... Continue
Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company and manufacturer of premium cement brands, has celebrated its outstanding trade partners at the 2025 Customer & Transporter... 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
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
In line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to urban development and making Lagos a 21st-century economy, the Lagos State Government on Wednesday handed over provisional letters of allocation to... 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
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
OGUNYEMI TOMIWA JACOB Games Torch for the 2nd Niger Delta Games began its journey to Benin, Edo State on Monday, 9th February, 2026, in Calabar, Cross River... 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 Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a fresh 12-count charge against Chief Mike... Continue
Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says Nigeria’s... Continue
Notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress, ONC, has honoured the Divisional... Continue
The Ojaja Pan Africa Limited owned by His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi,... Continue
The Future-X Unilever Campus Ambassadors Programme (FUCAP) by Unilever Nigeria Plc, in partnership with... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI In an unprecedented and epoch-making development in the history of Ikeja... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr... Continue
The Federal Government has reacted to publications circulating in the media, attributed to international... Continue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, arraigned former Managing... Continue
The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the health and education... Continue
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