Entertainment

Bigi Carbonated Soft Drink, a leading Nigerian beverage brand, is thrilled to announce her return as the headline sponsor for the 9th season of Nigerian Idol, Africa’s biggest music... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Hammer House Records, a music label owned by notable Gospel music minister, Emmanuel ‘Eben’ Benjamin has unveiled fast-rising gospel singer, Blessing Umukoro as its first artiste. The... Continue
ONWUASOANYA FCC JONES Nollywood is in mourning. This is not about the official pronouncement by the Actors Guild President, Nollywood practitioners which span across more than ten Nigerian film... Continue
In the bustling world of Nigerian cinema, tragedy has struck, highlighting a distressing reality: the lack of adequate support and safety measures for actors and crew during filming. The... Continue
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the family, colleagues, and fans of ace Kannywood actress, Saratu Gidado, who passed away on Tuesday morning in Kano. President Tinubu described the... Continue
Nollywood actor, Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, has been confirmed dead after efforts to resuscitate him failed following a boat mishap while the actor and the rest... Continue

Education

The Chancellor, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Dr Tunji Olowolafe, has announced a N1 billion innovation fund designed to empower agro-tech companies founded by present graduands and students of the... Continue
Nigeria’s leading edutech firm, ProjKonnect, has announced the launch of its digital educational application designed to create a viable pathway for personalised learning for both students and young professionals.... Continue
Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery has extended the sale of Basic Midwifery Form with four weeks after the initial deadline of 20th March, 2024. This was made... Continue
The Oyo State Government has reiterated that the ban on collection of illegal levies in public schools was still in force, warning that it would deal with anyone contravening... Continue
The Nasarawa State Government has said it will pay registration fees for the 2024 National Examinations Council (NECO) for all final year students in public schools.   Governor Abdullahi... Continue
The AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led Kwara State Government has again reiterated its commitment to the provision of quality education through the construction of class rooms, providing instructional materials and science laboratories... Continue

Editorials

Crime

MICHAEL AKINOLA The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, April 15, 2024, arraigned Lagos socialite, Mr. Alaba Alakija and his daughter-in-law, Oyinkansola... Continue
LAWAL SODIQ  A 37-year old farmer and businessman, Muhmeen Azeez, a native of Atiba Local Government in Oyo State, faces a harrowing ordeal as he navigates the perilous landscape... Continue
CHUKA UBAH    Operatives from the Delta State Police Command has apprehended a 20-year old man, identified as Raphael Egbo, for the alleged murder of his 19-year-old old girlfriend,... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR  As part of the ongoing drive to safeguard the country from the activities of criminal elements under the visionary leadership of the Inspector General of Police, IGP... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE    A 35-year old suspected cult hitman, Chinedu Oduburu, has been arrested and charged in Ebonyi State for allegedly stabbing a 39-year old man, Igboke Nwabueze, to... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE   Police operatives from the Delta State Command have arrested 12 persons, including a self acclaimed Pastor for kidnapping, cultism, murder and illegally dealing on drugs and other... Continue

Politics

 Ikorodu Beyonce or Aarebirin PFO, as she’s fondly called, is a role model per excellence,Philanthropist, wife, mother,  sister  Mentor, Mentee and an exceptional quintessential leader to be associated with.... Continue
  History they say enables us appreciate the past to understand the present and make projections into the future. The history of the All Progressive Congress, APC as a... Continue
In continuation of his strategic engagements with party leaders and critical stakeholders, the APC Governorship Candidate, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, with his running mate, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, on Tuesday 8... Continue
  A group of sixty lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have expressed their intent to potentially leave the party unless the acting National Chairman is removed. During... Continue
As the countdown to the Edo Gubernatorial elections progresses, anticipation builds for the swift transition from a slow march to a quick march once INEC greenlights campaigns. With political... Continue
JULIANA NWACHUKWU.  In its bid to ensure that Anambra State remains an APGA state post 2025, and by extension Southeast zone, the National chairman of All Progressive Grand Alliance,... Continue

Business

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has released its 2023 full year Audited Financial Statements, reporting a 131.5% growth in Profit Before Tax to N 124,26 billion. According to... Continue
Ecobank Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of the Ecobank Group, has entered a strategic partnership with Nigeria Chess Federation (NCF) to host the 2024 National Schools’ Team Chess Competition. The... Continue
The African Development Bank, AfDB, has published a report clarifying the legal framework, processes and governance for a call on the callable capital by the institution. Callable capital refers... Continue
Chain Reactions Africa once again lived up to its reputation as one of the continent’s leading Public Relations and Integrated Communications consultancies, winning seven awards in the just released... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE      Go-Wellness Worldwide networking platform for Ruzu Herbal Products has taken the center stage in Nigerian as they celebrated outstanding achievers on Saturday 13th April, 2024,... Continue
ULOKA CHIBUIKE      In the wake of the historic inaugural flight by Air Peace from Lagos to London Gatwick on March 30, 2024, Nigerians continue to celebrate while... Continue

Feature

Health

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the government to mainstream water access, climate change programming, gender justice, food and tobacco control policies into health policies to... Continue
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has lamented the deplorable state of primary health care facilities in Rivers State on his assumption of office, which necessitated the urgent attention... Continue
In his determination to comprehensively upgrade existing primary healthcare centres and construct over 8,800 new primary healthcare centres across all Local Government areas in the country for accessible and... Continue
Nigerians have been advised to reduce their salt intake in food and drinks as excessive consumption puts people at risk of premature death. According to health experts, salt is... Continue
In a significant step forward for mental healthcare, Nigeria has become the first country to contextualize the newest version of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Mental Health Gap Action... Continue
Stakeholders have advocated for safe motherhood and responsive fatherhood as key ingredients required for the proper upbringing of children while calling for the eradication of child labour in our... Continue

Interview

Metro

The Chairman of the Isale Eko Descendants Union, IDU, Mr Adeniji Kazeem SAN has commiserated with the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the good people of Lagos Island... Continue
The Nigeria Police Force is set to reward deserving officers for their exemplary performance and dedication to duty at the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations Ceremony scheduled to be... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  The 16-year old marriage between Kamoru and his wife, Taibat, has collapsed in Oyo State after the wife reportedly dumped the husband and absconded with another man... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  The 23-year old marriage between Latifat Ismaila and her husband, Adebayo Ismaila, has been dissolved on the wife’s request after she was impregnated by another man in... Continue
IZUNNA OKAFOR    What could better be described as danger is currently looming in Akwaihedi community in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, as school children in... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  Residents and property owners in Okun Ajah Community gathered in significant numbers at the Lagos State House of Assembly Complex to protest against the unauthorized encroachment on... 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

Ecobank Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of the Ecobank Group, has entered a strategic partnership with Nigeria Chess Federation (NCF) to host the 2024 National Schools’ Team Chess Competition. The... Continue
  The remains of Nigerian judo legend, Professor Alexander Olakintan Alfred de-Souza who passed on to the grave on 21 February 2024 will be laid to rest in Lagos... Continue
As the stage is set for the first edition of the Premium Trust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, being organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited on Saturday, April... Continue
Zamadek Boys of Lagos Island and HB Utility from Ilupeju have qualified for the final of the 5th edition of JOF U-13 Cup football championship. The two teams booked... Continue
Dear Ugochi Though your tenure as the Captain of Nigeria’s Women Senior team was a short one but your remarkable achievements and leadership traits to stand for the people... Continue
As part of the activities of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) to discover and nurture talents, the Director General of the Commission, Lekan Fatodu says a lot of... Continue

World

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
The Global Environment Facility’s 186 member governments have agreed to invest $1.1 billion for international action on biodiversity, climate change, nature renewal, and pollution control, and met for the... Continue

Latest News

CHIDIEBELE OBIKA  Earlier Today, the 16th day of April, 2024, the Open Government Partnership... Continue
 Ikorodu Beyonce or Aarebirin PFO, as she’s fondly called, is a role model per... Continue
  The Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has appointed Engineer Bashir Garba Ibrahim... Continue
Veteran media practitioner and culture exponent, Dr. Harris Chuma-Odili Udokamma, Ogene Ogbunike, has felicitated... Continue
Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on... Continue
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has released its 2023 full year Audited Financial... Continue
OBI TRICE EMEKA Whenever a rare random event occurs, many attempt to attribute the... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,... Continue
BY JUSTIN AKPOVI-ESADE The Nigeria legal tender otherwise called the Naira had never been... Continue
The heads of Imo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (IMSPHCDA), Imo State Health Insurance... Continue

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