The shadow of colonial injustice returns to the silver screen with Esugbayi Eleko, an epic historical drama brought to life by veteran actor and filmmaker Prince Jide Kosoko.  The... Continue

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has hailed the media’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts, urging journalists to remain courageous, resilient,... Continue

West Africa’s leading entertainment company, Filmhouse Group, took center stage at the Nigerian International Film Summit (NIFS) during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, leading a conversation on Nollywood’s evolving... Continue

It’s that time of year again when Bigi, Nigeria’s favourite carbonated soft drink, takes the centre stage as Nigerian Idol Season 10 goes live this Sunday, 25 May. For... Continue

The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) is accepting applications for the Adejumobi Adegbite Fellowship for Young Journalists, a one-year program honoring the memory of the late journalist and U.S.... Continue

Aliko Dangote, the Chairman Aliko Dangote Foundation and President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, has been named in the inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list, which recognises the 100 most influential... Continue

In recognition of his visionary leadership and substantial achievements in socio-economic growth and innovation, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been appointed Patron of the newly launched Centre for... Continue

The Federal Ministry of Education has been notified of the selection of Professor Carol Chinyelugo Arinze-Umobi as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, effective 19th May, 2025.... Continue

Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL) has opened submissions for the 2025 SROL University Competition, calling on students from higher institutions across Osun State to submit bold, innovative, and sustainable ideas... Continue

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, COOU, the Anambra State owned public University, has achieved a significant milestone with the National Universities Commission (NUC) granting full accreditation to its various academic... Continue

The Group President of the Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has announced the donation of a whooping N15 billion to the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology,... Continue

The Second Edition of the Ife North Annual Scholarship and Essay Competition (NASEC) has taken place on Wednesday May 7, 2025, in Asipa town. This annual event, sponsored by... Continue

KINGSLEY EBERE  Two men, Samusu Abubakar and Ismaila Umoru, have been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly burgling a warehouse and carting away children’s shoe worth N5m... Continue

The Nigeria Police Force has strongly condemned the unprovoked attack on Police operatives in the early hours of Monday, 20th May, 2025, at Okhuimwun Community in Ovia North-East Local... Continue

MICHAEL AKINOLA    A man, Samuel Olugbenga Soremi, has been swindled in Lagos State while attempting to buy a house for a paltry sum of N2.8m from the owner,... Continue

KINGSLEY EBERE    A 25-year old man, Adeder Ibrahim, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing food items at popular eatery.  P.M.EXPRESS reports that the... Continue

KINGSLEY EBERE    A 20-year old man, Paul Ajayi, has been arrested and charged for allegedly burgling the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation premises and... Continue

  There was mild drama at the Lagos State High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), when one of the defendants in a property fraud case assaulted The Guardian photojournalist,... Continue

KINGSLEY EBERE  The campaign for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate in Anambra State, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, a.k.a Ikukuoma Movement, has kicked off in grand style in Lagos... Continue

As Nigeria prepares for the highly anticipated Unity Cup Tournament in London, two Super Eagles greats—Garba Lawal and Mutiu Adepoju—have thrown their weight behind current head coach Eric Chelle... Continue

As the July 12 local government elections in Lagos State draw nearer, the Executive Chairman of Somolu Local Government, Hon. Abdul Hamed Salawu, fondly known as ‘Dullar’, has continued... Continue

MICHAEL AKINOLA In the heart of Somolu, Lagos, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s call to “let the youth breathe” is not just a slogan it’s becoming a lived political reality.... Continue

Few days after Saturday’s primaries of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State, the party delegates of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, have reaffirmed their support for the... Continue

The North-West zone of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed and passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement was... Continue

President Bola Tinubu urged the new NNPC board to consolidate the gains of the ongoing economic reforms, which have attracted commendations for the resilience and competitiveness of the Nigerian... Continue

In a remarkable leap, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has risen from ninth place to become the strongest Nigerian brand, according to the latest independent brand valuation report... Continue

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has announced an exclusive partnership with Premier Product Marketing LLC, a Vinmar company, to bring Dangote Polypropylene™ to global markets outside Nigeria and... Continue

In a strategic move to accelerate Nigeria’s industrial revolution, the Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, met with the Minister of State for Industry, Trade,... Continue

African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank, has released the consolidated financial statements of the Bank and its subsidiaries for the three months ended 31 March 2025.   Afreximbank Group delivered satisfactory... Continue

In a decisive move underscoring unwavering confidence in Fidelity Bank Plc’s resilience, Managing Director and CEO, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe has acquired an additional 18 million shares of the bank,... Continue

Neonatal mortality remains a serious concern in Nigeria, where limited access to life-saving equipment, insufficient training, and fragmented healthcare systems continue to hinder progress in newborn health outcomes. In... Continue

The Deputy Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Governor Hope Uzodimma for fulfilling his campaign promise... Continue

The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, is set to flag off the 2025 Omituntun Free Health Mission Tomorrow, 13th May 2025, at the Ibadan North East Local Government... Continue

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, inaugurated a state-of-the-heart Accident and Emergency Centre in Epe. The purpose-designed trauma management facility, situated in the Federal Medical Centre, Epe (formerly... Continue

Codix Bio Limited has been officially announced as the first African manufacturing partner selected by the World Health Organization (WHO), SD Biosensor, and the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) under... Continue

A surgeon who has dedicated nearly 40 years to providing free, life-changing surgeries to African patients has been honored internationally for his remarkable service. Dr. Gary Parker, 72, has... Continue

Lawyers to Jude Onwusonye, the managing director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richy Gold International Limited, have said that their client was never arrested nor prosecuted for any drug... Continue

inDrive, a leading global ride-hailing platform operating in nine African countries, has officially launched its Law Enforcement Request Portal to support safety investigations in Nigeria. According to the management... Continue

As part of efforts to enhance connectivity and ease of movement, the Lagos State Government has delivered 61 roads of 56.52km, and five (5) bridges in the last 1... Continue

As part of proactive measures to address the growing threat of coastal erosion in Lagos State, the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Ekundayo Alebiosu, has announced plans to... Continue

In a bold move to streamline and invigorate the gaming industry in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), alongside the Director-General of the newly... Continue

  The Otun Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Ijebuland and Founder of RAFFY BELL FOUNDATION, Ambassador Raffy Bell has extended his heartfelt felicitation to Princess Atika Ajana on her appointment as... Continue

    The Queen of Ooni of Ife, Her Regal Majesty, Olori Ambassador Dr. Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi was a guest of the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in the Federal... Continue

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

Lagos boxers are making steady progress fighting their ways to medal zone of their sport in the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival tagged Gateway Games 2024 in Abeokuta, Ogun... Continue

The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Hon. Lekan Fatodu, has again reiterated that the state won’t lose sight of its developmental initiative of grooming young athletes... Continue

  The Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Hon Bukola Olopade has encouraged more states to host the National Sports Festival, NSF because of its vast gains... Continue

  Ruth Nyong of Rivers State and the African Champion, Omolola Onome Didih of Lagos State were the outstanding performers of Day 2 of the Weightlifting event of the... Continue

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, received the Premier League Trophy, saying his administration will continue to use sports as a means of engagement, social inclusion and... Continue

The ancient city of Owo in Ondo State, southwest Nigeria will once be bubbling with the annual Olowo’s Cup underway from Monday 19 May 2025. The grassroots football tournament,which... 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

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