Entertainment

Fuji music legend, Abass Akande Obesere, has expressed readiness to support Nigerian football clubs and promote the nation’s domestic league with his music.   While pointing out that he... Continue
Lagosians are in for the most exciting music extravaganza this Christmas season as the organisers of the upcoming Lagos Shopping Festival have just confirmed the trio of  Adekunle Gold, Wande Coal,... Continue
Nigerian fuji music icon, Abass Akande Obesere, has revealed that he almost became a professional boxer when he was much younger.   While revealing that he as well had... Continue
Mr. Bolaji Abimbola, a leading Public Relations expert and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Integrated Indigo Limited —one of Nigeria’s foremost Public Relations and Event Management Consultancy firms—has been... Continue
BY MICHAEL ADOYI Tolani Soneye’s podcast, “The Receipts”, is currently trending after hosting African biggest female music star, Tiwa Savage. Tolani, a United Kingdom-based writer, presenter and Podcaster, has... Continue
Kwara Sugar Factory Film Studio in Ilorin, Kwara State, was filled to the brim for the second time this year as Nollywood stars, movie enthusiasts and representatives of the... Continue

Education

The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District VI, Mrs. Mojisola Christiana Yusuff, has officially inducted 155 new teachers to the District, advising the new educators to conduct themselves in a manner... Continue
In a remarkable step towards advancing its commitment to promoting environmental education and sustainable action for pupils in target schools and their host communities, Oando Foundation, in partnership with... Continue
Occupier of Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr. Professorial Chair in Entrepreneurial Studies, University of Lagos, Professor Sunday Adebisi, has proposed a new economic model, ‘New Enterprise Nigeria’ (NEN), as an... Continue
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State wing, has commended the Oyo State Government for the recruitment of 19,500 teachers within five years of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration. The... Continue
On the occasion of International Children’s Day Henkel Nigeria, a leading German multinational renowned for its WAW, Nittol, and Got2B brands, delivered science training to pupils from Aanuoluwapo Primary... Continue
The grand finale of the platinum jubilee of Ekiti Parapo College, Ido Ekiti will hold at the school’s premises from Friday, 6 December to Saturday, 7 December, 2024. The... Continue

Editorials

Crime

MICHAEL AKINOLA  Police operatives from the Oracle Section of the Zone 2 Command Headquarters in Onikan, Lagos, have busted two men, who are members of”One chance” robbery syndicate, Igwe... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE  A 53-year old housemaid, Fatolu Alice, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing her Madam’s 18 pieces of clothes and different types of... Continue
A former banker turned businessman, Olufemi Olalekan Olushakin alongside two others on Thursday were arraigned before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ibadan, Oyo State for alleged robbery. Olushakin —now... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE  A 27-year old Point of Sale (POS) operator, Ibeh Ebuka, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly siphoning N1.6m inside the machine and converting... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  A 42-year old agent, Adeniyi Jimoh, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly swindling a landlady, Ogunjimakin Omolade, to the tune of N2.4m under... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  A 42-year old driver, Olatunji Aina, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stripping self naked and assaulting a female Traffic Police officer, ASP... Continue

Politics

The All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday, recorded another political feat in Imo State with key figures in the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), dumping... Continue
Barr. Chidi Donald Amamgbo, a businessman and Oil Mogul, is also a highly accomplished lawyer and philanthropist with a strong educational background. He holds an LL.B from the University... Continue
IZUCHUKWU ADICHIE    The Labour Party (LP) finally finds itself at an extinction juncture as the remaining foundational members and major support group in Anambra have abandoned the party... Continue
IZUNNA OKAFOR  The National Chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa, has said there had been consistent attempts by some negative-minded elements to destroy the... Continue
A rights group, Centre Against Violence in Politics (CAVIP) has raised an alarm on the plan of the certain elements in the political circle of Osun State to attack... Continue
In a significant display of unity and solidarity, Governor Chukwuma Soludo CFR has declared that in Nigeria, “All Progressives Are Uniting”.  Speaking at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting... Continue

Business

The Committee of Banks in Nigeria on Thursday lifted the victims of the recent flooding in some parts of Jigawa State with a solidarity visit to Dutse, the state... Continue
This holiday season just got a whole lot more exciting! PalmPay, one of Africa’s leading fintech platforms, operates Nigeria’s most used mobile wallet and has teamed up with Jumia,... Continue
With a volatile global oil market in 2024 tied to geopolitical tensions and other local challenges such as oil theft and pipeline vandalism amid the pressure to up oil... Continue
BUA Gypsum Plaster Ltd., a subsidiary of the BUA Group led by Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu, has commenced operations at its newly completed Plaster of Paris (P.O.P.) and... Continue
December marks a special time in Nigeria. It is a moment when people take a break from their hectic year to unwind, celebrate, and create lasting memories with loved... Continue
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has announced that its Executive Chairman, Mr. Ayodele Subair, has been conferred with a doctorate degree in Business Administration (honoris causa) by... Continue

Feature

Health

The Oyo State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has taken a significant step towards improving Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM) in the state.... Continue
St. Ives Specialist Hospital has been honored as the Most Outstanding Fertility Hospital of the Year at the Dove Healthcare Awards 2024, organized by the Dove Healthcare Foundation. The... Continue
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, performed a groundbreaking of the Lagos Medipark Hospital, a game-changing healthcare hub in Africa.  Lagos Medipark, which is a Private-Public... Continue
The 2024 edition of the Women in Business and Public Service, WIMBIZ has seen one of Nigeria’s leading hospital brands, St. Ives hospital partnering the host of the annual... Continue
Pregnant women have been urged to register for Antenatal Care and ensure they undergo an HIV test to determine their HIV status. This call was made by the Chairman,... Continue
  TAIWO ADELU Pupils of Sunshine Nursery and Primary School in Ile-Ife, Osun State have called for action to protect the rights of children living with HIV/AIDS. The pupils... Continue

Interview

Metro

The Oyo State Government on Thursday through the Taskforce Team of the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) on Thursday apprehended a number of cows grazing along... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  The desire of Prince Olasukunmi Lawal Bello to become the Oba-elect of Isheri Olofin Kingdom has suffered a set back following the declaration of his kingship as... Continue
  The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (the Ọjájá II) CFR took royalty and connection to his subjects to another dimension during the Ooni’s Palace Appreciation Day... Continue
Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, led by Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, has disbursed ₦20 million in interest-free loans and grants to support traders and entrepreneurs, fostering economic growth and strengthening grassroots... Continue
  KINGSLEY EBERE  The Managing Director of Aceland Royal Garden, Eze Dr Eze Alex Sunday Nwoye, has presented cash gift to the Keke Operator, Chukwudi Okeke, who returned a... Continue
The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), over the weekend launched a series of raids against illegal street traders within Ibadan metropolis.   The operation, led by the... 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

Super featherweight boxer, Sikiru “Omo Iya Eleja” Shogbesan, has set his sights on claiming the prestigious Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy and the N1 million cash prize that will be... Continue
The Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. As part of activities to commemorate this significant milestone, the Commission is organising... Continue
In continuation of getting quality coaching at the grassroots in Lagos State, the third batch of grassroots football coaches graduated as certified coaches from the National Institute for Sports... Continue
AMUDA GBEMISOLA EUNICE FIBA is thrilled to announce the historic launch of its newest competition, the FIBA 3×3 Champions Cup, debuting in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 14-16, 2025, at... Continue
West African Boxing Union (WABU) super featherweight champion, Taiwo “Gentle Boy” Olowu, has expressed confidence ahead of his clash with Jafaru “Armor Tanka” Suleiman at GOtv Boxing Night 32,... Continue
Ademola Lookman was named the CAF African Footballer of the Year on Monday at an awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco after a stellar season with Atalanta and the Nigeria national team. Zambia‘s Barbra Banda won the... Continue

World

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
BY WALE ODUNSI  Former United States President Donald Trump, the 45th, will become the 47th U.S. President after a resounding victory against Vice President Kamala Harris, who clocked 60... Continue
  The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) announced the launch of the proof-of-concept of the Global Ecosystems Atlas, the first harmonised resource dedicated to mapping and monitoring all the... Continue
The BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre together with partners from China will develop the BRICS commodities exchange system. The document was signed on the margins of the 2024... Continue
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Beijing, China, emphasized the importance of global collaboration in achieving shared progress and prosperity. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit... Continue

Latest News

MICHAEL AKINOLA  Police operatives from the Oracle Section of the Zone 2 Command Headquarters... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE  The founder of Ndigbo Worldwide and treasurer of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos State,... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME      As the festive season arrives in all its frenzy, the... Continue
The President General of Orashi National Congress, ONC, Amb Comrade Emeni Ibe (AP JP),... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE  A 53-year old housemaid, Fatolu Alice, has been arrested and charged in... Continue
A former banker turned businessman, Olufemi Olalekan Olushakin alongside two others on Thursday were... Continue
RAYMOND OZOJI A widow, who works as a cleaner in the office of the... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE  A 27-year old Point of Sale (POS) operator, Ibeh Ebuka, has been... Continue
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the official unveiling of the NPF Insurance Co.... Continue
The All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday, recorded another political feat in Imo State... Continue

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