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

BY MICHAEL AKINOLA The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will on Thursday, April 18, 2024 arraign a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello before a Federal... Continue
 MICHAEL AKINOLA  A 45-year old businessman, Omoola Oyekola, has landed in trouble after he was found in possession of firearms inside his Toyota Venza SUV in Lagos State.  P.M.EXPRESS... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE  This is really not the best of times for Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late gospel artiste, Osinachi Nwachukwu, as he faces murder charges despite the fact... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR  A 39-year-old man, Sa’idu Mohammed, will be spending the next 14 years in prison custody for engaging a 12-year-old boy in anal sex in Bauchi State.   ... Continue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign popular Instagram celebrity Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, for alleged abuse of naira. The Cubana Chief Priest... Continue
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

Politics

In an inspiring move, Aarebirin Hon. Princess Dr. Folashade Olabanji-Oba recently visited the revered Ayangburen of Ikorodu Kingdom, HRM Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, to seek his blessings and formally... Continue
The All Progressives Congress (APC) said the attention of the party has been drawn to media reports of the purported suspension of the National Chairman, HE Dr. Abdulahi Umar... Continue
 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

Business

In celebration of its 40 years in Africa, a leading Afro-focused multinational company, Shalina Healthcare has reiterated its commitment to the delivery of quality healthcare in Africa. The Company... Continue
President Bola Tinubu has commended the enterprising feat of Dangote Oil and Gas Limited in reducing the gantry price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel.  The... Continue
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) reverberated with the jubilant sound of the bell as Seplat Energy PLC, a leading independent indigenous energy company, celebrates a significant milestone – a decade... Continue
In an unprecedented move, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction of the price of diesel from 1200 to 1,000 naira per litre. While rolling out the products, the refinery supplied... Continue
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

Feature

Health

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned a five-year deal between Grammy Award-winning artiste Burna Boy’s company, BrkFst, and Aspire North America, LLC, a subsidiary of Inspire... Continue
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

Interview

Metro

The Lagos State Government is currently in discussions with the Ogun State Government to extend the Blue Rail Line further down to Agbara. Agbara is in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government... Continue
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

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

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will face Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, in search of a UEFA Champions League semifinal ticket, for the third time in the club’s... Continue
Lekan Fatodu, Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), has praised the outstanding performance of athletes from Lagos State who represented the country at the recently held All Africa... Continue
EMMANUEL PETER ADAYEHI PhD     Dear Manu Garba and the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF),   I am writing to express my deep concerns about the current state of... 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 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

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

The Director-General of National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa Onilu, has commended the... Continue
BY MICHAEL AKINOLA The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will on Thursday, April... Continue
In an inspiring move, Aarebirin Hon. Princess Dr. Folashade Olabanji-Oba recently visited the revered... Continue
In celebration of its 40 years in Africa, a leading Afro-focused multinational company, Shalina... Continue
President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration remains undeterred in its pursuit of... Continue
President Bola Tinubu has commended the enterprising feat of Dangote Oil and Gas Limited... Continue
 MICHAEL AKINOLA  A 45-year old businessman, Omoola Oyekola, has landed in trouble after he... Continue
The Jericho Metro Rotary Club, Ibadan Chapter, in partnership with Ken & George, USA,... Continue
The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II has expressed full... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE  This is really not the best of times for Peter Nwachukwu, the... Continue

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