Entertainment

The highly anticipated animated series, Iwájú is set to air on DStv Disney Channel (Channel 303), and GOtv Channel 92. Iwájú will air each weekday from Monday, 22 –... Continue
  Charles Okafor was born on July 23, 1960, in Umuleri Anambra Southeast region of Nigeria. Charles grew up in a family of six children, and his parents were... Continue
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

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

IZUNNA OKAFOR  A 40-year old man, who reportedly raped a 16-year-old girl in Anambra State, has confessed to the crime. The suspect, Mr. Anietie Tim, who hails from Akwa... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA    A 42-year old man, Mordi Collins, who allegedly posed as a Medical Doctor to swindle a lady, Omolara Adebola, to the tune of the sum of... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  A 26-year old carpenter, Tayo Akinboyewa, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling his neighbour’s 12-year old Primary School pupil in Lagos State. P.M.EXPRESS reports that... Continue
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

Politics

CHINONSO ALOZIE  The battle for Imo 2027 governorship election is brewing as the Imo West Senatorial District highest political decision making body called Orlu Political Consultative Assembly, OPOCA, on... Continue
Following allegation of attempt to foist a one-party system in the Nigerian political space, the All Progressives Congress, (APC), has described PDP NEC’s Communique as the hoax wailing of... Continue
In what could be described as a shock and dramatic turn out of events, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may have endorsed the candidacy of Chief Olusola Oke (SAN) for... Continue
Tension may heighten within the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, concerning the constitution of the Ondo APC Primaries Committee List as the National Vice Chairman (SouthEast Zone), Dr. Ijeomah... Continue
On Tuesday, 16th April, 2024, in a strategic move aimed at securing victory in the upcoming Edo Gubernatorial Elections, Dr. Mrs. Mary Alile, the esteemed National Women Leader of... Continue
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

Business

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s investment climate has been bolstered by critical new reforms, with an array of opportunities across sectors for investors. Speaking during the presentation of a... Continue
Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court, Lagos has fixed 24 April for hearing of a motion seeking to stop Extraordinary Annual General Meeting of the First Bank... Continue
Coca Cola, Pepsi, American Cola and all other popular brands in the soft drink sector and energy drink sector should get set for an immense battle royale.  This would... Continue
BY FEMI ONAKANREN Recently, the media space has been agog with different plausible explanations for the continued appreciation of the Naira (NGN) in the money market. The development has... Continue
10 key points from the Central Bank Governor, Dr Yemi Cardoso’s interaction on the sidelines of the IMF Spring Meetings in Washington DC:     – Dr Cardoso reassures... Continue
The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has presented his administration’s reform strategies, actions and economic indices to a gathering of diplomats, policy makers and investments drivers with... 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

CHUKA UBAH    In line with Governor Soludo’s plan to bequeath a legacy road, government will be embarking on the dualization of the Agulu-Nanka Roads. To this effect therefore, property... Continue
    Further hearing of the suit in an alleged debt dispute between three companies, Anchorage Leisures Limited, Siloam Global Limited; Honeywell Nigeria Limited and Ecobank Nigeria Limited, before... Continue
TAIBAT BABA ADAMS The Kwara State Government has inaugurated a 5-Man Implementation Committee to oversee the newly constructed Gbugbu International Market in  Edu Local Government Area, while reaffirming its... Continue
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

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 Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has backed plans by the... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has described the late Dr.... Continue
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s investment climate has been bolstered by critical new reforms,... Continue
Attempt by Nigerian-born chess player, Tunde Onakoya, to break the Guinness World Record has... Continue
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerian professionals to the... Continue
Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court, Lagos has fixed 24 April for... Continue
CHINONSO ALOZIE  The battle for Imo 2027 governorship election is brewing as the Imo... Continue
IZUNNA OKAFOR  A 40-year old man, who reportedly raped a 16-year-old girl in Anambra... Continue
Following allegation of attempt to foist a one-party system in the Nigerian political space,... Continue
BY TEMITOPE AJAYI  Tracking many stories of remarkable progress currently taking place in Nigeria... Continue

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