Entertainment

BET on Friday 17 May announced the “BET Awards 2024” nominees, with African global stars making a significant impact.  Tyla, Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr, Focalistic, Davido, Lojay, Asake, Tyler... Continue
The Head Media Relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, has just been elected the Secretary-General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) at the ongoing... Continue
In a remarkable achievement, Nigerian company BHM has earned a coveted spot in the Financial Times ranking of Africa’s fastest-growing companies for the second consecutive year. The prestigious FT... Continue
The 21st-century customer is a dynamic global citizen, thanks to the proliferation of the digital media space. With mobile gadgets at our fingertips, the average consumer lives on the... Continue
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, delivered an impassioned plea for more balanced media coverage of Africa and its development, noting it was critical... Continue
A culture and creative industry advocacy group, Arewa Creative Industry Heritage Vanguard, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hanatu... Continue

Education

Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, is running a comprehensive digital skills training programme for students and pupils in partnership with TCK, a leading technology training provider. The programme aims to... Continue
The Oyo State government has announced that it is set to recruit 7,000 teachers into public primary schools. This announcement was made by the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal... Continue
It seems that crisis might be looming in the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, NAU, following reports of plans to impose a preferred candidate of the outgoing Vice Chancellor as Acting... Continue
  The Oyo State Government in collaboration with Global Partnership for Education (GPE), a World Bank assisted programme has disbursed grants for the renovation of fifty-eight public schools in... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME      The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointments of the underlisted persons as members of the Governing Council of... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME    The Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointment of Dr. Justina Chinyere Anyadiegwu as the new Provost of Nwafor Orizu College... Continue

Editorials

Crime

MICHAEL AKINOLA  Police operatives from the Lagos State Command have arrested two suspected members of visa racket syndicate, Thomas Olasupo, 47 and Raymond Phillips, 59, for allegedly swindling two... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  A 26-year old lady,  Gift Edmond, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly inflicting an injury on a woman, Ifeoma Michael, by smashing her... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR  A Police Inspector, Adabo Emmanuel, has been arrested and dismissed for allegedly forming a robbery gang while still in service and participating in several criminal activities including... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  A 50-year old security guard, Moshood Kuku, has been arrested in Lagos State for allegedly arranging with robbers at night while on duty and burgling a shop,... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE    A 25-year old man, Simon Benjamin, may spend the rest of his life in prison custody for allegedly engaging a 12-year old girl in sex romp... Continue
The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) has expressed concerns over an invitation letter addressed to one of its journalists, Nurudeen Yahaya Akewushola, and the organisation’s “managing directors” by... Continue

Politics

In a strategic move ahead of the upcoming governorship elections in Edo State, Dr. Mary Idele Alile, the dynamic APC National Women Leader, orchestrated yet another momentous event at... Continue
The Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has welcomed top ranking members and chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), effectively dumping the Godwin... Continue
OSIGWE OMO-IKIRODAH  In the forthcoming Edo 2024 elections, the stage is set for a showdown as political parties gear up to battle it out in what promises to be... Continue
PRINCE MACDONALD ENWERE  Following the recent resignation of the former Governor of Imo State, Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha, from the Peoples Democratic Party, the resignation spree has hit the... Continue
OSIGWE OMO-IKIRODAH    As Edo State prepares for the pivotal gubernatorial elections slated for September, Senator Monday Okpebholo emerges as a light of hope, offering a visionary roadmap towards... Continue
PRINCE MACDONALD ENWERE    The anus of a fowl is always kept unexposed because that part of the fowl is exclusively reserved for “Ndi okenye”. But sometimes, it is... Continue

Business

President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria is a safe hub for investments and that his administration will always provide the needed support to ensure that businesses thrive in... Continue
Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, is running a comprehensive digital skills training programme for students and pupils in partnership with TCK, a leading technology training provider. The programme aims to... Continue
The immediate past Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Lamido Yuguda, has said that he never knew he was going to leave office unannounced. Yuguda said this... Continue
OLADIPO TEMPLE OLUSHOLA      All is set for the official flag-off and distribution of farm inputs to rice and maize farmers across the 16 Local Government Areas of... Continue
Homemade by Eden, the food retail business of Nigerian home concierge startup, Edenlife has marked a significant step towards National expansion with the launch of its first Outlet store... Continue
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his counterparts from Sokoto and Borno States have emphasised the need to make the country’s tax system more transparent and accountable to... Continue

Feature

Health

The Ojodu LCDA “See A Doctor” Free Medical And Surgery Programme, which was designed to provide residents with access to essential medical and surgical services at no cost, is... Continue
Ojodu LCDA is pleased to announce the commencement of 24-hour services at the Ogba Primary Health Centre (PHC). This initiative aligns with our commitment to enhance healthcare accessibility and... Continue
The Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has presented 16 Toyota ambulances for the use of primary healthcare facilties across the state, effectively strengthening the health emergency response system at... Continue
The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, has urged members of the society to extend empathy to those with Parkinson’s disease,... Continue
  The Oyo State Government has been commended for its efforts in the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS in the State, leading to the drop in the prevalence... Continue
It was a moment of great excitement and gratitude, as a leading multinational pharmaceutical company in Nigeria, Shalina Healthcare marked this year’s World Malaria Day with a variety of... Continue

Interview

Metro

  Mr. Aleem Suleiman Olaitan, CEO of Alimity Obanisare Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited has been cleared by court of fraud allegations. Justice Abdulaziz Anka, of a Lagos Federal... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  Civil Society stakeholders under the Centre for Human and Socio-economic Rights (CHSR) and other partners have called on Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to take appraisals of the... Continue
      Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has announced the appointment of Chief Adewale Atanda, as member of the Oyo State Advisory Council. A letter signed by... Continue
CHUKA UBAH  The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Igbo Speaking Community, Lagos State, Dr Jonathan Nnaji, has confirmed Eze Prosper Chukwaka as the authentic Ezendigbo in Amuwo... Continue
Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, on Wednesday distributed new vehicles to various security formations and for medical outreach initiatives.  ... Continue
  The residents of Adeshina-Adeniyi Oke heaved a sigh of relief as the Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, initiated the ground-breaking ceremony of the... Continue

Opinions

Pictures

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
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was at the test flight into the recently constructed Gateway Agro Cargo International Airport in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, southwest Nigeria.... Continue

Sports

The road to the grand finale of The King of the Ring showdown taking place in Saudi Arabia on May 25 is set to get tougher for four superstars... Continue
As part of the efforts of the State Government to continuously encourage sports development and provide an enabling environment for budding talents and elite athletes to thrive, Director General... Continue
Organizers of the Nigeria Pitch Awards are set to take the ‘uncommon transformation’ city of Uyo by storm with the tenth edition of Nigeria’s longest-running football awards scheduled for... Continue
MAZI JAKA   Neville Nnamdi Kalu known for his dribblngs, great passes and eye for goal, is a young football player who currently plays for Enyimba FC. He is... Continue
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s table tennis pacesetter, Mr. Aruna Quadri, on winning the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Cup title.   Mr. Quadri achieved a resounding... Continue
DARE OLUWASEUN JOSEPH   The new Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Finidi George has said that henceforth players will be invited to the national camp based on merit and... Continue

World

Nigerian-American Orume Agbeyegbe-Hays, Founder and CEO of the New York-based Hays CPA, is making waves in the accounting profession in the United States. Her recognition on Forbes’ inaugural “America’s... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) welcomes the announcement of the impending release of four conservationists imprisoned in the Islamic Republic of Iran including former UNEP colleague Niloufar... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) welcomes the announcement of the impending release of four conservationists imprisoned in the Islamic Republic of Iran including former UNEP colleague Niloufar... Continue
Since its inception in 1991, the Global Environment Facility has steadfastly supported African countries as they seek effective and innovative approaches to a nature-positive economy. The GEF has helped... Continue
  BY AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA   Heads of State and Government, Ministers, senior UN officials, members of civil society and the private sector gathered on Thursday at the UN... Continue
ILESANMI MOTUNRAYO OLUKEMI  ExCeL London Royal Victoria Dock will play host to the 2024 Oceanology International which will take place from 12-14 March. P.M. EXPRESS reports that Oceanology International... Continue

Latest News

Southern Youth Foundation of Nigeria, Youth Groups and Opinion Leaders have called on President... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  Police operatives from the Lagos State Command have arrested two suspected members... Continue
The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has urged the Y2024... Continue
The Distinguished lawmaker representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Senator Idiat Adebule, has counseled her... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  A 26-year old lady,  Gift Edmond, has been arrested and charged in... Continue
The Nigeria Police Force has declared that it is aware of a video circulating... Continue
The Kwara State Government has warned Principals of Junior Secondary Schools and Headteachers of... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR  A Police Inspector, Adabo Emmanuel, has been arrested and dismissed for allegedly... Continue
The Presidential Community Engagement Team on 16th May, 2024, met with the Director General/Chief... Continue
  Mr. Aleem Suleiman Olaitan, CEO of Alimity Obanisare Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited... Continue

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