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Kebbi: Beyond Borders, President Tinubu’s Re-opening of Kamba Borders, A Stroke of Economic DiplomacyBY SUNDAY DARE “This border reopening reflects a balanced and pragmatic approach to governance that recognises the link between economic inclusion, regional diplomacy, and national security”. The recent opening of the Kamba and Tsamiya border routes by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is both timely and strategic. The livelihoods of... Continue
LUXE 35 Hosts Exclusive Valentine Evening Experience in LagosLUXE 35, the exquisite new bar and lounge located at 35 Oyemekun Street, Ogba, Lagos will host a Special Valentine Evening on February14, promising guests an unforgettable celebration of love, ambience, and premium hospitality. The newest lifestyle destinations, LUXE 35 sets a new benchmark for leisure and relaxation. The... Continue
Entertainment
Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) successfully staged Àjọṣe, a compelling theatrical production and radio drama series that used creative storytelling to address silence around women’s health, social responsibility,... Continue
MonieWorld, a product of Moniepoint Inc, Africa’s leading and Nigeria’s most trusted all-in-one financial ecosystem, has announced a partnership with Funke Akindele, an influential cultural icon and award-winning actress,... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE The Performing Musicians’ Employers Association of Nigeria, PMAN has commended President Bola Tinubu on the approval and release of the N1.2 billion being the first tranche of... Continue
Valentine doesn’t always have to be loud. Sometimes it’s just good company, great vibes, shared laughs, and a movie or show that keeps everyone glued to the screen. The... Continue
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has accepted to be the Royal Father of the Day at the New Telegraph Awards Night/... Continue
Showmax has announced that The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa reunion will air in two parts, premiering on 20 February and 27 February 2026. Since the spin-off of The Real Housewives launched in... Continue
Education
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
The Lagos State University Economics Alumni Class of 2000 (LASUECO_2000) has awarded a ₦100,000 scholarship to Miss Gift Awugo, the best non-graduating 300-level student of Economics for the 2023/2024... Continue
The Group Chief Executive, Oando Group, Mr. Adewale Tinubu has been conferred with the honorary Doctoral Degree of Business (Honoris Causa) by the University of Lagos, UNILAG. The conferment... Continue
OLAMIDE ADENIJI When Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran walked into Ansar-ud-deen Primary School, Oke-Fóko, Ibadan, it was more than an official visit. It was a return to roots, a powerful... Continue
The 25th Anniversary of the Anwar -Ul- Islam Model College, Old Students Association, (ACAOSA) 2000 (Millennium) Set was a momentous occasion, marked by a grand celebration held at the... Continue
Editorials
Crime
AISHA ABUBAKAR Popular Kannywood actress, Saadatu Mohammed Inuwa, a.k.a Samha, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment in Kano State for abusing and mutilating Naira notes by using it... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Three Police officers, Sergeant Gift Ekwueme, Sergeant Ikechukwu Eto, and Corporal Divine Okwuaru, have been dismissed and are currently detained at the Imo State Police Headquarters for... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 30-year old man, Shola Olaide, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly sneaking into a woman’s compound to seduce and beg her for... Continue
The scheduled judgment in the drug trafficking charges filed against a socialite, Mrs Funmilola Arike Ogbuaya, also known as Ariket, by a Federal High Court, Lagos, failed to come... Continue
PAUL IYOGHOJIE Officers, rank and files prosecutors attached to the Igbosere and Tinubu Magistrate’s Court, Lagos has organised a mini-send off party for their colleagues, DSP Francis Igbinosa... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Four secret cult members, a native doctor, Robinson Sonabari, Bright Okparawo; Precious Amaeze, popularly known as “Selina”; and Loveday Jack, also called “Ragged Excess,” have been sentenced... Continue
Politics
OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), joined other prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State at... Continue
Prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have met in Lagos to review key party activities, including the ongoing electronic membership registration exercise and preparations for the forthcoming... Continue
The Progressive Institute, TPI Monday played host to delegates from the European Union, EU at the institute’s office in Abuja. The EU Delegates, Aguiedec Torres and Xenia Stoll laud... Continue
As Lagos State continues on its path of progress, stability, and sustainable development, the question of leadership succession in 2027 is one that deserves thoughtful reflection. Governor Babajide Olusola... Continue
The Executive Mayor of Ukwa East Local Government Area, Hon. Chibunna Akara, has continued to strengthen the Labour Party at the grassroots as Hon. Paul Taribo, former Member representing... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of Ekiti State has once again displayed statesmanship, inclusiveness, and political maturity by warmly receiving the leadership of the South-West Arewa Community Renewed... Continue
Business
In the spirit of the season of love, Wema Bank has announced the couple who will be getting a special celebrity artiste performance at their wedding on Valentine’s Day,... Continue
African fintechs hoping to sign up the continent’s next billion users will need to rethink the industry’s long-running growth playbook, according to Musty Mustapha, Managing Director of Kuda Microfinance... Continue
MonieWorld, a product of Moniepoint Inc, Africa’s leading and Nigeria’s most trusted all-in-one financial ecosystem, has announced a partnership with Funke Akindele, an influential cultural icon and award-winning actress,... Continue
One of Nigeria’s leading airlines, United Nigeria Airlines, has marked its five years of unprecedented growth in the aviation industry. P.M.EXPRESS reports that the Chairman, Prof Obiora Okonkwo, on Thursday... Continue
NIVEA has reaffirmed that its historic ₦3 Billion National Consumer Promotion is fully alive and gathering momentum, as the latest weekly raffle draw produced new millionaires, further underscoring the campaign’s... Continue
A Federal High Court, Lagos, has dismissed suit filed by Shell Nigeria Oil Products Limited and its four sister companies, challenging the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) application of... Continue
Feature
Health
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
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Indeed 4th February, 2026, marked a significant milestone for the future of Nigerian healthcare as the Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) received the full backing... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE It is indeed a known fact that misinformation have instilled fear and affected policy on safe-termination of a pregnancy, either naturally (miscarriage) or intentionally (induced abortion). Induced... Continue
In commemoration of World Cancer Day, slated for February 4, 2026, Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social impact with the launch of a nationwide... Continue
Following reactions in the media space, the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, has clarified that it administered anti-venom on Late Ifunanya Nwangene. While making the clarification, Dr. Bioku Muftau, Head... Continue
Interview
Metro
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
inDrive, a leading global ride-hailing platform has announced a surge in growth for its courier service in Nigeria, doubling its growth. The surge is coming on the back of... Continue
The President General of notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress (ONC) and the Southern Youths Foundation of Nigeria, Ambassador Emeni Ibe (JP, AP), has extended warm... Continue
inDrive, global mobility and urban services platform, has introduced inDrive Ads, a new global advertising platform, to help the company grow sustainably, make its services affordable for people, while... 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 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
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE In Ondo State, the vision of organisers of the Niger Delta Games is already gaining traction as the state has now adopted a policy to have... Continue
Buruj Sports Academy has officially confirmed that Anjolaoluwa Josiah Idowu, an 18-year-old winger, has been granted his FIFA International Transfer Certificate (ITC) by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). ... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Edo State is already reaping the benefits of hosting the 2nd edition of the Niger Delta Games as the organisers have completed significant upgrades on the... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Another 36 Lion FC product, Junior Olaitan Ishola has joined Turkish giants Besiktas after signing a contract with the Turkish Süper Lig, running until summer 2029,... 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 Nigeria Police Force has formally opened the 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA... Continue
BY SUNDAY DARE “This border reopening reflects a balanced and pragmatic approach to governance... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, joined family, friends, and dignitaries at St.... Continue
The Executives and Members of the Forum of Past Councilors, Ikeja Federal Constituency chapter,... Continue
The Oyo State Government, through the Oyo State Agency for the Control of... Continue
LUXE 35, the exquisite new bar and lounge located at 35 Oyemekun Street, Ogba,... Continue
President Bola Tinubu has said the legacy of former Head of State, Murtala Mohammed,... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR Popular Kannywood actress, Saadatu Mohammed Inuwa, a.k.a Samha, has been sentenced to... Continue
WISDOM ONIEKPAR IKULI Your Excellency is a testament of the saying that it is... Continue
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD “The siege has collapsed, the jinx is forever broken.” With this... Continue
UBA
Access Bank
