Entertainment

Nigeria’s leading film production and distribution company, FilmOne Entertainment, has reaffirmed the integrity and credibility of its recently published Nigeria Box Office Rankings 2024. Since 2020, the Nigerian Box... Continue
African streamer Showmax has released the first-look trailer for its upcoming Nigerian Original series, Kabiyesi, which premieres 14 February 2025. New episodes will be available every Friday. This epic... Continue
On Wednesday 29 January 2025, the African Union (AU) and the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) formalized its long-standing partnership in promoting Africa’s creative and cultural industries, particularly in the... Continue
The Temple Company, a full-service creative company operating primarily in the Entertainment, Sports, Media/Film and Art, has faulted and addressed certain inaccuracies in the recently released Nigeria Box Office... Continue
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Nigerian music sensation Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, on winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th annual Grammy Awards held in... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Crypto.com Arena on Sunday February 2 came alive as Nigeria’s Afrobeats queen Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, won the second-ever Grammy Award for Best African... Continue

Education

On the occasion of International Day of Education, Henkel Nigeria, a leading German multinational renowned for its WAW, Nittol, and Got2B brands, delivered science experiment sessions to pupils from... Continue
FASHINA SHAKIRU        A US-based multinational company, Digital Learning Network, and the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) Lagos, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of... Continue
  The Oyo State Government has said that the distribution of letters of appointment to 5,600 newly recruited basic school teachers in the state will begin on Monday,  6th... Continue
The Governing Council of the University of Abuja has appointed 41-year-old Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as the institution’s seventh substantive Vice-Chancellor. In a statement issued by the Acting Director... Continue
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

Editorials

Crime

Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of the sums of N1,168,602,877.44, (One Billion, One Hundred and Sixty Eight... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE  A 20-year old carpenter, Eniola Abdullahi Oladokun, who was jailed six years in Lagos State without an option of fine for burglary and stealing, has confessed that... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  A Traditional Ruler in Ogun State, Kabiyesi Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, who assaulted one elderly man in a viral video, in Ifo area of Ogun State, has been charged... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  A man, Joshua Samuel, has landed in trouble for allegedly using the camera on his phone to record the CEO of Excusite Hotel and Suites, Jessy Abayomi... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA    A 29-year old lady,  Igbokwe Adama, has landed in trouble for allegedly stealing over N3.3m from a man, Chike Chukwu, at Solochus Palace Hotel in Lagos... Continue
In the continuation of the ongoing criminal charges and the arraignment of Chinese for illegal operations of Pouncy scam, a Federal Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday has remanded... Continue

Politics

  In a significant political development, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Anambra Central Senatorial District has unanimously thrown its weight behind Professor Obiora Okonkwo, Chairman of United Airlines, in... Continue
As I stand before you today, I am filled with a sense of purpose and conviction. I am contesting for the House of Representatives seat in Ibadan North Federal... Continue
CHIBUIKE ULOKA  Widespread jubilation erupted across Anambra State as Professor Obiora Okonkwo, OFR (Dikeora), officially declared his intention to contest the 2025 Anambra Governorship Election under the All Progressives... Continue
The Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof Obiora Okonkwo OFR (Dikeora), has formally declared his intention to contest the 2025 Anambra State Gubernatorial election under the platform of the... Continue
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) said that the party is compelled to respond to the baseless allegation made by former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, claiming that the... Continue
The All Progressives Congress, APC has said that the former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar,... Continue

Business

Dangote Petroleum Refinery recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully exporting two jet fuel cargoes to Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer and a leading integrated oil and... Continue
The Managing Director/CEO of Fidelity Bank, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, OON, has lauded the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo CFR, on the mega infrastructure projects initiated by... Continue
Fidelity Bank, a leading financial institution, has announced the imminent launch of its dedicated physical facility for Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SME) and entrepreneurs in the creative sector. Known... Continue
The ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China have reshaped the global economy, disrupting supply chains and prompting countries to reassess their trade strategies. As Canada navigates... Continue
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has lauded the Coca-Cola System in Nigeria, comprising Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), its authorised bottler, on the commissioning of... Continue
His Highness Prince Shah Karim Al-Hussayni, the 49th spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, better known as the Aga Khan IV, passed away at the age of 88 on... Continue

Feature

Health

OWUPELE BENEBO  The Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to provide quality healthcare that is accessible to the Rivers People. Governor Siminalayi Fubara reaffirmed this during the... Continue
Although cervical cancer is now a vaccine-preventable disease, 1 woman dies every 2 minutes globally of cervical cancer. Women in low- and middle-income countries are disproportionately affected.    In... Continue
Shalina Healthcare Nigeria Ltd, a leading provider of affordable, high-quality healthcare solutions in Africa, marked its 40th anniversary with a grand celebration and a week-long medical outreach in Lagos... Continue
The Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS), Dr. Abodunrin Osikomaiya, recently paid a courtesy visit to the management of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital... Continue
Oyo State Government has announced that private health facilities caught operating with unqualified personnel in the State will be shut down with immediate effect.   The Commissioner for Health,... Continue
FASHINA SHAKIRU  Over 21 million residents have been successfully vaccinated as part of the recently concluded measles and yellow fever mass vaccination campaign, the Permanent Secretary, District 4, Lagos... Continue

Interview

Metro

JOSEPH UDE  Contrary to what has been popularly described as an unfounded social media publication tagged “Oba Deadly Clash: Our Officers were Ambushed, Deliberately Killed by Tipper Drivers —... Continue
Alleged Money Laundering: Court Adjourns Mompha's Trial To Mar. 13
Further trial of the social media celebrity, Ismail Mustapha, a.k.a. Mompha has been adjourned to March 13. Justice Mojisola Dada, of the Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja, fixed the... Continue
To address Nigeria’s growing waste management challenges, promote sustainable practices, and empower young Nigerians, the United States International Visitor Leadership Program Alumni Association (IVLPAA) introduced the innovative Waste to... Continue
IDAHOSA BENSON HENRY  In a bold and unprecedented move, Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara has taken a decisive step toward reshaping Rivers State’s approach to disaster management by revamping the... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A lady, Miss Rhoda Adu, has landed in trouble after she collected N3,000 from her boyfriend, Olapitan Sola, for transportation to visit him but failed to do... Continue
The Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Dr Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo has embarked on a city-to-city engagement with cities in the United States of America. The engagement began with 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

Development thrives on good road infrastructure, and Ifite Awkuzu has witnessed remarkable progress under the leadership of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. The construction of the roads linking... Continue
It was a dramatic 2-2 home draw against Ad Parador in the Spanish Under-19 League, with January signing Ubong Samson—a former Buruj Sports Academy standout—stealing the show.   The... Continue
In an intense Lithuania Pirma Lyga pre-season friendly played on Saturday, FK Jonava secured a 2-2 away draw against FK Tauras, with striker Noah Salaudeen delivering a solid performance... Continue
Nelson Chidi Ashinze, a talented Nigerian teenage footballer, is making significant strides toward securing a professional football career in Spain. The 5-foot 54kg forward, known for his right-footed strikes... Continue
The Director General of Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu has emphasized the role of the commission in propagating inclusivity and encouragement of young talents development across various sports.... Continue
The 2025 Lagos Under-20 Volleyball Clubs Championship is in full swing at the Volleyball Court of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, with no fewer than 13 clubs vying for honours.... Continue

World

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
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

Latest News

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State and Chairman of... Continue
Dangote Petroleum Refinery recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully exporting two jet fuel... Continue
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, stated that the second phase... Continue
A socio-political group, the Citizens for Ethical Leadership & Law (CELL), has expressed support... Continue
Nigeria’s leading film production and distribution company, FilmOne Entertainment, has reaffirmed the integrity and... Continue
African streamer Showmax has released the first-look trailer for its upcoming Nigerian Original series,... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Abuja on Wednesday for Paris, France, on a private... Continue
The Managing Director/CEO of Fidelity Bank, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, OON, has lauded the Executive... Continue
The Orashi National Congress (ONC), the umbrella body representing the interests of the Orashi... Continue
A study facility to develop a roadmap on Nigeria’s critical value chain from extraction... Continue

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