One Hundred and Fifty (150) of the most influential people in Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria, and their spouses, will on Friday, May 30, 2025, be hosted as COSON... Continue

Dami is riding the wave of online clout, but is he ready for what comes next? Episode 3 of Under the Influence finds Dami (Iremide Adeoye) waking up to... Continue

Nigerian singer Orezi, born Esegine Allen, is making waves once again, determined to reclaim his spot at the top of the Afrobeats scene. Since November 2024, he has been... Continue

Legendary juju musician, King Sunny Ade is set to be honoured and recognised during the 3-in-1 event organised in memory of the late entertainment journalist, Olu Makinde, who passed... Continue

Dapo Peters is a multi-talented gospel artist whose journey into the world of music began as a young drummer boy, captivated by rhythms and melodies. Over the years, his... Continue

President Bola Tinubu Friday extends warm felicitations to the veteran Nollywood actor, comedian, singer and scriptwriter Mr Nkem Owoh, MON, as he marks his 70th birthday. President Bola Tinubu... Continue

  The Oyo State Government has approved the appointment of three new Executive Secretaries of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB.   This was revealed today, by... Continue

Polaris Bank and one of its strategic CSR partners, Evolve Trust Charity on Wednesday stormed Gbaja Girls (Junior and Senior) High School, Surulere, Lagos in continuation of its presentation... Continue

The Federal Ministry of Education on Friday debunked media reports that the federal government has scrapped Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools in the country, stating that... Continue

KINGSLEY EBERE  The Federal Government has announced the abolition of Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS), while opting to implement a compulsory 12-year uninterrupted basic education... Continue

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced significant leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University.  These changes are effective immediately.... Continue

On the occasion of International Day of Education, Henkel Nigeria, a leading German multinational renowned for its WAW, Nittol, and Got2B brands, delivered science experiment sessions to pupils from... Continue

An Eti-Osa Chief Magistrate’s Court, has remanded a 23 year-old saleslady, Nifemi Friday, in the Kirikiri facility of Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS), for alleged stealing of goods worth N5.2... Continue

KINGSLEY EBERE  A 47-year old man, Obinna Ajuzie, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly molesting three siblings of same parents by penetrating their anus and... Continue

MICHAEL AKINOLA    A staff nurse at Mayfair Medical Center in Lagos State, Miss Philip Cecilia, had a nasty experience while on duty when a woman, Babatunde Abosede, suspected... Continue

KINGSLEY EBERE A 25-year old man, Smith Godwin Anieta, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing a Toyota Camry car worth N5m while reparking it... Continue

MICHAEL AKINOLA  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially re-arraigned a 73-year old visually impaired man, Murtala Adebayo, before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Special Offences... Continue

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared four suspected drug dealers wanted for their involvement in multiple trafficking activities. Femi Babafemi, spokesperson of the NDLEA, said in... Continue

CHIBUIKE ULOKA In a bold demonstration of commitment and loyalty to the All Progressives Congress Party (APC), Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, OFR, the frontline aspirant for the APC governorship ticket... Continue

Aarebirin Hon. Dr. Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba is a distinguished public administrator and empathetic leader, renowned for her dynamic and proactive approach to governance. Born into a family with a... Continue

Support continues to pour in for Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, the leading contender for the November 8, 2025 Anambra gubernatorial election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).... Continue

  In a significant political development, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Anambra Central Senatorial District has unanimously thrown its weight behind Professor Obiora Okonkwo, Chairman of United Airlines, in... Continue

As I stand before you today, I am filled with a sense of purpose and conviction. I am contesting for the House of Representatives seat in Ibadan North Federal... Continue

CHIBUIKE ULOKA  Widespread jubilation erupted across Anambra State as Professor Obiora Okonkwo, OFR (Dikeora), officially declared his intention to contest the 2025 Anambra Governorship Election under the All Progressives... Continue

The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has commended Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited, a leading player in Nigeria’s livestock sector and the developer of the Noiler... Continue

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced the cost of its diesel product to N1,020 per litre, down from N1,075 per litre at the gantry price, in an effort... Continue

In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, will commence a three-day industrial tour of the... Continue

MICHAEL AKINOLA  Justice Ramon Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja on Tuesday ordered the forfeiture of 6.3 billion units of ordinary shares of Keystone Bank... Continue

Olurotimi Paul Otedola, the musician younger brother of billionaire tycoon Femi Otedola, has sold some of his shares in Geregu Power Plc worth N4.6 billion –netting a whopping gain... Continue

IFC has announced an equity investment of up to $50 million in Lagos Free Zone Company to support the development and expansion of Nigeria’s first deepsea port-based, private special economic... Continue

The Oyo State Ministry of Health has officially released the 2024 Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) Scorecard to evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) and assess... Continue

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu on Monday brokered peace between the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). The development will bring to an... Continue

OWUPELE BENEBO  The Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to provide quality healthcare that is accessible to the Rivers People. Governor Siminalayi Fubara reaffirmed this during the... Continue

Although cervical cancer is now a vaccine-preventable disease, 1 woman dies every 2 minutes globally of cervical cancer. Women in low- and middle-income countries are disproportionately affected.    In... Continue

Shalina Healthcare Nigeria Ltd, a leading provider of affordable, high-quality healthcare solutions in Africa, marked its 40th anniversary with a grand celebration and a week-long medical outreach in Lagos... Continue

The Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS), Dr. Abodunrin Osikomaiya, recently paid a courtesy visit to the management of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital... Continue

On occasion the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, could have used to further project himself, the government and Osun State to the world as a destination for Direct... Continue

In a bid to continue enhancing mobility and easing transportation challenges for residents, Ojodu LCDA has revitalized its Free Shuttle Bus Service, an initiative originally launched in 2023 to... Continue

BY BABAJIDE FADOJU  In a city like Lagos, the hum of progress is often drowned out by the challenges of rapid urbanization, infrastructure projects can feel like distant promises... Continue

Lagos residents commuting along the Agbado-Oyingbo corridor can now enjoy improved rail services as the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has announced an increase in the Red Line train... Continue

The Abuja division of the National Industrial Court (NICN) has fixed February 19, 2025, for hearing of contempt proceeding suit filed against two officials of the National Film and... Continue

inDrive, a leading global ride-hailing platform operating in nine African countries, has introduced “Light Cashless,” an innovative new payment feature in Nigeria designed to enhance safety and convenience for... 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

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

The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has launched a digital facility booking platform to provide a seamless and efficient reservation system for the state’s sports facilities. This platform aims... Continue

  As preparations intensify for the 2025 ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon, key figures in the sports and fitness industry have expressed their eagerness to volunteer and contribute to the... Continue

Development thrives on good road infrastructure, and Ifite Awkuzu has witnessed remarkable progress under the leadership of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. The construction of the roads linking... Continue

It was a dramatic 2-2 home draw against Ad Parador in the Spanish Under-19 League, with January signing Ubong Samson—a former Buruj Sports Academy standout—stealing the show.   The... Continue

In an intense Lithuania Pirma Lyga pre-season friendly played on Saturday, FK Jonava secured a 2-2 away draw against FK Tauras, with striker Noah Salaudeen delivering a solid performance... Continue

Nelson Chidi Ashinze, a talented Nigerian teenage footballer, is making significant strides toward securing a professional football career in Spain. The 5-foot 54kg forward, known for his right-footed strikes... Continue

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) said it has... 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

TAIWO ADELU  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 urgent... 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

BY WALE ODUNSI  Former United States President Donald Trump, the 45th, will become the 47th U.S. President after a resounding victory against Vice President Kamala Harris, who clocked 60... Continue