Entertainment

BY LANRE IDOWU Samson Oruru Amuka, CON, everyone’s uncle, is 90 today, and he is celebrating at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre —a departure from his past tendencies to... Continue
You’ve been in the industry for over a decade now. What moment would you say marked the true turning point in your career as a filmmaker? Absolutely. The biggest... Continue
The journey to crown Nigeria’s next superstar hit a thrilling high last night, as contestants lit up the live show with powerful renditions of iconic Nigerian songs, celebrating the... Continue
Dapo Opayinka stands as a shining example of a UK-based bilingual Nollywood actor whose personal brand is grounded in versatility, cultural authenticity, and a deep commitment to storytelling.  Trained... Continue
This year’s edition of the Globacom-sponsored Ojude Oba was held on Sunday in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, with the technology company marking the 20th anniversary of its support for... Continue
Technology company, Globacom, on Friday evening in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, gave an indication of what to expect in this year’s Ojude Oba festival with a spectacular night of... Continue

Education

No fewer than One Hundred and twenty pupils from Oyo State public basic schools showcased their budding talents on Friday, as the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB)... Continue
Nigeria’s most forward-looking financial institution, Sterling Bank, has announced an over ₦2 billion commitment for fully-funded private university scholarships for young Nigerians. Unveiled on Democracy Day, the initiative titled... Continue
The Lagos State Education District I has presented an award to the Chairman of the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mrs. Victoria Mopelola Peregrino, and Commissioner II, Mr.... Continue
DEMAL Schools, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria recently hosted a unique cultural event, tagged “Culture Meets Youths,” in partnership with CIKDAS (Center for Indigenous Knowledge, Development and Sustainability) and ASPIRA... Continue
The International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) has extended its highest commendation to the Delta State Government for its visionary leadership in advancing Technical and Vocational Education and... Continue
In a bold commitment by the administration of President Bola Tinubu to empower Nigerian students by removing financial barriers to higher education, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has... Continue

Editorials

Crime

KINGSLEY EBERE  A 26-year old lady, Olabisi Makanjuola, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing N5m from another lady, Ekene Enemuo, through phone transactions.   ... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  A 48-year old man, Yomi Fasomi, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing 27 different brands of motorcycles with forged plate numbers suspected... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA    Two men, Eze Hyginus, 53 and Matthew Enetomhe, 65, have landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly swindling Citygate Global Investment Limited to the tune... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  A 26-year old man, Ahmed Apesin, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly luring an under aged girl from her parents house and lodging her... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE      Police operatives from the Commissioner of Police Special Squad 2 in Lagos State have arrested a lady, Helen Nwachukwu, for allegedly seducing a businessman, Onyebumuo... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA    A 28-year old man, Aliu Bukar, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing N20m worth of unregistered vehicle belonging to Bayewu Olawale at a... Continue

Politics

Honourable Olorogun Gbolahan Bago-Stowe, a former chairman of Shomolu Local Government Area, Lagos, has denied gratification allegations made against him on the recently held primary election of All Progressive... Continue
NGIGE DILICHUKWU  Evangelist Nicholas Ukachukwu’s return to the political scene has sparked mixed reactions, with many questioning his suitability for public office. His track record suggests a pattern of... Continue
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State, Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha, has received the Member representing Ezza North/Ishielu Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Joseph... Continue
In a show of unity and grassroots mobilization, the DOS/KFL Campaign Council hosted an inaugural meeting with representatives of ethnic communities and an artisan group at its campaign office... Continue
OGBUATU CHIDI SIMBAD Visionary leadership is not just about starting projects,  it is about making sure they are completed with excellence. A true leader doesn’t sit in an office... Continue
A Chieftain of All Progressive Grand Alliance(APGA), Hon. Chief Ikenna Iyiegbu( Onyechimel’eze), widely known as Ike Cubana and Idemili South Mayor, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi (Iyom Ife-Abata), have commended... Continue

Business

Akabanga Lagos has officially become the sole distributor of Akabanga Chili Oil in Nigeria, following its 100% acquisition of Akabanga 4U Limited. This marks a major milestone for the... Continue
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is pleased to announce the commencement of a significant national initiative designed to transform Nigeria’s fuel distribution landscape. Effective 15th of August 2025, the Refinery will... Continue
Kevin Ugwuoke, Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, has formally assumed office as President of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI). His leadership... Continue
Africa’s mature oilfields are experiencing a renaissance and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the heart of this transformation. In an era defined by innovation and sustainability, enhanced oil recovery... Continue
The African Development Bank and the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) concluded a workshop on Thursday aimed at enhancing the use of development finance data to support national planning,... Continue
In a dazzling repeat performance on the continental stage, Chain Reactions Africa once again proved its mettle, emerging as Nigeria’s most awarded Public Relations consultancy at the 2025 SABRE... Continue

Feature

Health

The prostate glad is a walnut-sized gland in the male reproductive system, where most of the semen that carries sperm are produced. Its main function is to produce fluid... Continue
    Blood is circulating through our body  system in tubes (blood vessels) called arteries and veins. Usually, these blood vessels work fine, and there is no problem.  That... Continue
  AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA  With chronic illness quietly claiming lives across Nigeria and worldwide, health innovator Anina Agboola, 31, has built a tool to detect danger before it strikes—and... Continue
Roche Diagnostics has launched its new diagnostics legal entity in Nigeria, reinforcing its commitment to expanding access to high-quality diagnostics across the continent. This expansion aligns with Roche’s 10-Year... Continue
Retired Army Chief and billionaire mogul, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma Retd., through his Foundation has partnered with the World Health Organisation, WHO, on a landmark $2.26 million agreement... Continue
DR ROBERT UZU Our body is made of millions of cells, and for the cells to survive and sustain us, they need food. The foods we eat every day... Continue

Interview

Metro

At a time when trust, transparency, and fairness are increasingly demanded from digital platforms, inDrive — the global mobility and urban services platform — took centre stage at Founder’s... Continue
inDrive, a leading global ride-hailing platform operating in nine African countries, has launched its Sender-Validated Post-Pickup Cancellation feature for its Courier service in Nigeria, following a successful pilot phase.... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA    The Founder of Kingdom of Heaven on Earth Mission a.k.a KIHEM-the Holy Throne of the Most High God on Earth, King Olutanmole Agbaye, is facing crisis... Continue
BY BABAJIDE FADOJU  As the world marks World Environment Day on June 5, themed “Ending Plastic Pollution,” cities around the globe are taking stock of their environmental footprints. For... Continue
BATULA MURITALA AJIBOLA Osun State Government on Tuesday unveiled its Climate-smart Investment Portfolio at the first-ever South-west Post-conference Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Renewable Energy, tagged, “From Vision to Action: Localizing... Continue
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday read the riot act to all residents of the state who brazenly defy and disobey environmental laws, saying henceforth, the full force of... Continue

Opinions

Pictures

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
    ENEBEKE CLETUS CHIGOZIE Team Lagos were adjudged the second-best team at the just concluded 7th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. The Lagos State contingent had... Continue

Sports

SANNI SEFIU OLUWADAMILARE  The 2025 CDS Democracy Day Basketball Championship has officially tipped off at the indoor sports hall, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, with a... Continue
    On Monday, June 9, 2025, Mariam Suleiman, a professor of Human Kinetics at Ahmadu Bello University, and the executive members of the board of the National Association... Continue
Kriol Star Basketball (Cape Verde) guard Joel Almeida will be presented with the 2025 BAL Ubuntu Trophy during an on-court ceremony at SunBet Arena before the second semifinal game... Continue
In a gripping encounter under the evening skies at the LFF Kaunas Training Center Stadium, Buruj FC graduate, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, once again proved why he remains a name... Continue
The 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Playoffs and Finals, which will be held at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa for the first time from Friday, June 6... Continue
  SUNDAY AKINTOYE Former Super Eagles player, Seyi Olofinjana has expressed his admiration and satisfaction with the level of work put together by the Chairman of Madestone Football Academy,... Continue

World

ENGR TAIWO ABIODUN, PhD, DBA In a world already strained by division, polarization, and ideological extremism, the rising confrontation between Israel and Iran may seem like just another episode... Continue
    BATULA MURITALA AJIBOLA Home to one of the largest tributaries of the Congo River, the Central African Republic (CAR) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)... Continue
  FADEYI TOLULOPE AYOBAMI UN human rights experts has called for urgent measures to address grave violations against children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) amid escalating... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The United States government is set to deport 3,690 Nigerians who are considered to be residing in the country illegally. The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)... Continue
Republican Donald Trump was inaugurated again Monday as the 47th United States President, calling for a “revolution of common sense” and vowing to quickly order sweeping policy changes, including... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA President Joseph R. Biden has announced that the United States is providing more than $1 billion in additional humanitarian assistance to address food insecurity and other... Continue

Latest News

The Oyo State Government is set to make a historic entry into the Guinness... Continue
President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State. Instead, he will... Continue
Honourable Olorogun Gbolahan Bago-Stowe, a former chairman of Shomolu Local Government Area, Lagos, has... Continue
The GSMA, in partnership with the mobile industry, is calling for strengthened collective action... Continue
At a time when trust, transparency, and fairness are increasingly demanded from digital platforms,... Continue
Akabanga Lagos has officially become the sole distributor of Akabanga Chili Oil in Nigeria,... Continue
NJOKU MACDONALD OBINNA    Celebrated Nollywood star actress and film producer, Amb. Grace Ama,... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE  A 26-year old lady, Olabisi Makanjuola, has been arrested and charged in... Continue
NGIGE DILICHUKWU  Evangelist Nicholas Ukachukwu’s return to the political scene has sparked mixed reactions,... Continue
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s bold decision to venture into politics in... Continue

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