Entertainment

The Miss Hotlegs Nigeria Organisation has officially unveiled its 2024/25 titleholders following a private and exclusive crowning ceremony held on April 6, 2025. In a moment of elegance and... Continue
MTN Nigeria is set to reignite the dreams of creatives with the launch of its Best of the Streets talent competition for the 2025 edition. This initiative aims to... Continue
The 17th edition of the Headies Awards held today, Sunday, April 27, 2025, was an all-star event with some of the biggest names in the industry making an appearance... Continue
After an unforgettable season of twists, turns, and royal turmoil, the final episode of ‘Kabiyesi’, the Showmax Original drama, is now streaming, and the full season is now available... Continue
Excitement is building across Africa and around the world as the African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Committee of AFRIMA get ready to announce the host city for... Continue
All is set for the 6th edition of Timeline Awareness Initiative Lecture and Awards, a socio-political platform designed to educate and sensitise the public on pertinent issues concerning the... Continue

Education

The Lagos State Government is embarking on a significant transformation of its post-primary and technical education sectors, prioritising meritocracy in leadership appointments and strategically recruiting qualified teachers in core... Continue
The Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele, Ibadan has concluded arrangements to begin degree-awarding programmes soon.   The Provost of the College, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi disclosed this during... Continue
  IKPO IGBINOBA   Pupils of Masterpiece School, Gruvy Estate, Alakuko Road, Akera in Ogun State distinguished themselves at the 2025 Royal Mathematics Competition organised by Graine Royale College... Continue
Oando Foundation, an independent charity dedicated to strengthening Nigeria’s education system, has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s education sector through its innovative LEARNOVATE strategy, a five-year initiative designed... Continue
The city of Ibadan played proud host once again to the 2025 edition of The Young Orators National Public Speaking Competition, an inspiring event made possible with the continued... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Few weeks after the untimely demise of their matriarch, Mrs. Gbemisola Olutayo Olowolafe, the family has found a meaningful way to honour her memory by floating a... Continue

Editorials

Crime

KINGSLEY EBERE  Two men, Obinna Christian Bright, 32 and Titus Tersugh, 25, have been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing human hair products worth N65m loaded... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE      The husband of late gospel music sensation Osinachi, Peter Nwachukwu, who was convicted and sentenced to death by hanging, is set to file an appeal ... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  A married woman, Mrs. Ngozi Eze, had a nasty experience in Lagos State for allegedly taunting her single female neighbour, Miss Eze Joy, over inability to get... Continue
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday, April 28, 2025, dismissed an application by a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin... Continue
Justice I.E. Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025,... Continue
A Lagos Socialite and businessman, Arokodare Damil Ebenezer, was on Monday convicted and sentenced to a total of seven years imprisonment for trafficking in 32.24 of loud, a special... Continue

Politics

In today’s Nigerian political landscape, two distinct coalitions have taken shape. One is strategic, composed, focused on the people, and quietly effective. The other is loud, driven by self-interest,... Continue
Hon. Oluwole Oke, the House of Representatives member representing the Obokun/Oriade federal constituency area of Osun State, has disclosed that he resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) because the party... Continue
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has announced the official nomination fees for aspirants ahead of the upcoming Local Government elections across the state. According to the... Continue
  In a bold step to reinforce the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s global structure and strengthen its diaspora engagement, the party’s National Chairman, His Excellency Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje,... Continue
Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Agege Local Government Area and Orile Agege Local Council Development Area have unanimously endorsed Abdulganiyu Vinod Obasa and Akinola... Continue
As preparation for the 2027 General election gears up, Mr. Bolaji Tunji, aide to Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power has said the Minister remains the best candidate among... Continue

Business

The Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Aliko Dangote has revealed that the company’s turnover increased by 51 per cent to N665.6 billion for the year ended December 31,... Continue
Guinness Nigeria Plc, the country’s foremost total beverage alcohol company, is commemorating 75 bold and impactful years – a celebration of heritage, innovation, and deep-rooted connection to the Nigerian... Continue
In a strategic move to boost fish production, enhance food security, and foster economic prosperity, the Lagos State Government, through its Centre for Rural Development (CERUD), has equipped youths... Continue
President Bola Tinubu on Monday wrote a personal tribute to Dr. Mike Adenuga Jnr., Chairman of Globacom and Conoil, who marks his 72nd birthday on Tuesday April 29. The... Continue
Jumia Nigeria, the leading e-commerce platform in Africa, has launched a new brand campaign titled “Joy Delivered,” reaffirming its commitment to providing affordable, accessible, and high-quality everyday essentials to customers across... Continue
Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc has released its unaudited results for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2025. In a statement Monday, the... Continue

Feature

Health

The Lagos State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Society for Family Health and Goodknight Nigeria, marked the Y2025 World Malaria Day with a vibrant awareness walk and a... Continue
HPV is fuelling high cervical cancer rates in sub-Saharan Africa despite the availability of effective vaccines. Yet uptake remains low, driven largely by vaccine hesitancy. In South Africa alone,... Continue
The Oyo State Government has embarked on actions to end malaria in the state by operationalizing the malaria reference laboratory to guarantee accurate diagnoses, prompt and effective treatment for... Continue
BY FUNSHO AROGUNDADE In advancement of integrative healthcare service and promotion of natural healing using natural solutions in Nigeria, Khasmal Holistic Naturopathic Health Center has officially opened its Lagos... Continue
The Oyo State Government has reopened the psychiatric unit of the Ring Road State Hospital, Adeoyo, after months of closure. Speaking on Friday, the Chairman, Oyo State Hospitals’ Management... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday commissioned a new ultra-modern health facility built by Avon Medical —a healthcare arm of Heirs Holdings Plc. The new... Continue

Interview

Metro

KINGSLEY EBERE  A 79-year old man, Mr. Akojede Rasaq, is lying critically ill at an undisclosed  hospital in Lagos State after he was allegedly battered by an aspirant of... Continue
In a renewed effort to promote transparency and citizen engagement in economic decision-making, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have jointly unveiled the... Continue
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, has once again visited the site of the collapsed building at 10, Oremeta Street, Ojodu Berger, where site... Continue
inDrive, one of the most downloaded ride-hailing apps in Nigeria and a global mobility platform operating across nine African countries, has brought a one-of-a-kind experience to Lagos and Abuja... Continue
A tragic building collapse occurred early Saturday at 10, Oremeta Street, Ojodu Berger, at a structure housing the Equal Rights Restaurant.   Several individuals were trapped beneath the rubble,... Continue
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to complete the 68-kilometer Green Line rail project in its entirety, rather than in phases. The project, which will stretch from Marina... Continue

Opinions

Pictures

PHOTOS BY IGBINOSUN OSARENREN 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
The Executive Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr Sola Aiyepeku was at the venue of swimming events in the ongoing 7th National Youth Games on Wednesday to feel the... Continue
Team Lagos had an entertaining display on Saturday during the opening ceremony of the 7th National Youth Games holding in Asaba, Delta State. It was indeed Eko for Show... Continue

Sports

The Founder/CEO, Buruj Sports Academy and Buruj Football Club, Alhaji Waheed Saludeen Buruj, has congratulated the players, the coaching crew and management of Remo Stars FC on their historic... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Remo Stars Football Club on winning the 2024-2025 Nigerian Premier Football League title, a milestone achievement that spotlights Ikenne and Ogun State. President... Continue
  As part of the events marking the global celebration of World Table Tennis Day (WTTD) on 23rd April 2025, the town of Ogoja ensured that Nigeria joined the... Continue
  Ahead of the 2025 Afrobasket championship scheduled to hold in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire from July 26 to August 3, 2025, the Nigeria Basketball Federation is leaving no stone... Continue
The World Boxing Federation (WBF) cruiserweight champion, Bashiru Lawrence Ali, OON, has vowed never to give in to official conspiracy and corruption that have, over the years, hindered the... Continue
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) sports centre will be agog on Sunday, 27 April 2025, as curtains are drawn on the 6th edition of the U-13 JOF Kids Cup... Continue

World

  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
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) said it has... 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
TAIWO ADELU  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 urgent... Continue
BY EMMANUEL MACRON AND BOLA TINUBU  The France-Nigeria partnership is one that is rooted in mutual respect and shared values. In the present era, international relations are often framed... Continue
TAIWO ADELU The Africa Make Big Polluters Pay (MBPP) partners express deep concern regarding ongoing discussions surrounding Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, particularly as it relates to carbon markets, at the COP29 United... Continue

Latest News

The Miss Hotlegs Nigeria Organisation has officially unveiled its 2024/25 titleholders following a private... Continue
The Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Aliko Dangote has revealed that the company’s... Continue
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., today, 29th April 2025,... Continue
  CHRISTIAN ABURIME The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR,... Continue
Guinness Nigeria Plc, the country’s foremost total beverage alcohol company, is commemorating 75 bold... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE  Two men, Obinna Christian Bright, 32 and Titus Tersugh, 25, have been... Continue
In a strategic move to boost fish production, enhance food security, and foster economic... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE  The release of Nnamdi Kanu may be in sight following the confirmation... Continue
The Founder/CEO, Buruj Sports Academy and Buruj Football Club, Alhaji Waheed Saludeen Buruj, has... Continue
President Bola Tinubu on Monday wrote a personal tribute to Dr. Mike Adenuga Jnr.,... Continue

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