Entertainment

  The Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Information & National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has urged advertising practitioners to support the Renewed Hope agenda of the President Bola Tinubu... Continue
The Chief Executive Officer of BHM, Ayeni Adekunle, delivered the keynote address at the Lagos NIPR’s 34th Annual Public Relations Lecture held Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the MUSON... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Mami Wata, a 2023 Nigerian black-and-white fantasy film written and directed by C.J. “Fiery” Obasi has topped the nomination chart as the Board of the Africa Film... Continue
Renowned Scotch whisky brand, The Macallan, on Friday, September 15, introduced the world of sophistication and craftsmanship of its Double Cask 30 Years Old to an exclusive gathering of... Continue
After months of working on the project, Epic Media Enterprises, a United States-based Nigerian firm, has announced plans to host the first ever Afrobeats Festival In America. Billed for... Continue
The Association of Digital Media Core Advocates, ADMCA, has allocated the Anambra Media Excellence Conference & Awards annually since 2019 to Anambra journalists and media that defy every obstacle... Continue

Education

    The Oyo State government has warned tresspassers against the encroachment of landed properties belonging to public schools across the state. The Commissioner for Education Science and Technology,... Continue
MAZI EJIMOFOR OPARA      The Soludo Administration’s passion for the education sector is palpable and can only evoke strong emotions. The motivation for this, in Soludo’s words, “comes... Continue
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), through its Digital Resource Centre (DRC), is training thirty teachers and other personnel for smooth take-off of the Smart Model School in Sogunro,... Continue
Kentimfon Ndanyongmong, a JSS 3 student from Beulah International School, Akwa Ibom, has emerged as the overall winner of the 2023 Heirs Life Essay Championship. The 14-year-old will go... Continue
Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria’s largest power generation company continues to promote academic excellence and gradual achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the host communities through its scholarship... Continue
The annual general meeting of the Baptist High School, Iwo Old Students Association will hold on Saturday, 16th, September, 2023 at 11 am in the school premises at Adeke,... Continue

Editorials

Crime

Over four tons of illicit and controlled drugs including consignments of nitrous oxide popularly known as laughing gas, skunk, codeine syrup, methamphetamine and tramadol have been intercepted by operatives... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA    A 44-year old man, Ike Nwakwu, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly engaging a 20-year old man in anal sex after drugging... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA     The General Overseer of Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement, Pastor Lazarus Muoka, is in the news for the wrong reasons for allegedly deceiving his former... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR  The Nigeria Police Force has provided clarity on the ongoing investigation involving Ms. Peace Ekom Robert, who is suspected of engaging in serial fraudulent activities, which have... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE    The arrest of five suspected members of a syndicate, who allegedly conspired, stole a 2-year old baby and sold her to a willing buyer, has given... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA      An Islamic teacher, Obasanmi Waliyullah, will be spending the next 21 years in prison custody for attempting to defile his 15-year old female student in... Continue

Politics

The Kano State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal nullified the election of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on the ground that he did not win the highest number of votes cast after... Continue
BEN AHANONU   First, I want to declare categorically that no amount of false accusation, disdain and unsubstantiated allegations on social media by noisy and feeble agents of the... Continue
The Honourable Minister for Industry Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Anite Uzoka, has urged Imolites to key into the re-election bid of the All Progressive Congress APC Governorship Candidate... Continue
As the Bayelsa State governorship election, scheduled for November 11, 2023 gets closer, panic has hit the camp of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Timipre... Continue
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the makeup of its National Campaign Council, which will be inaugurated on 15th September, 2023, in Owerri, the state capital, in preparation... Continue
Alex Ikwechegh of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has defeated Hon. Emeka Nnamani of the Labour Party at the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Umuahia, Abia State. ... Continue

Business

Specialist risk consultancy, Control Risks, and its economics consulting partner, Oxford Economics Africa, announced the launch of the eighth edition of their Africa Risk-Reward Index today, themed ‘Opportunity through adversity’.... Continue
  The Oyo State Government on Saturday, said it is set to regulate the activities of Real Estate Developers in the state, which is part of the second term... Continue
The recent signing of an agreement to develop what has been called South Africa’s largest liquified natural gas project in Mpumalanga province has emphasised the potential of natural gas... Continue
Kwara State Government has partnered the National Agriculture Land Development Authority (NALDA) to scale up food production in the state.  The partnership is part of the present administration’s efforts... Continue
The African Development Bank and Google have formalized cooperation aimed at advancing digital transformation in Africa. The parties signed a Letter of Intent during the Global Africa Business Initiative... Continue
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the launch of the Hackaholics Digital Summit 2023, Africa’s largest gathering of... Continue

Feature

Health

The Oyo State Government has commenced the process to review its minimum health service package, that patients can access at primary health care facilities across the state. Delivering her... Continue
ANAEBONAM NKEMAKONAM GODWIN  The issue of pharmaceutical drug hawking on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria, is a significant public health concern. This practice involves the illegal sale of pharmaceutical... Continue
In a momentous occasion at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, the Executive Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area, Hon. David Olusegun Odunmbaku, received the prestigious Award... Continue
    The Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, has approved another round of a state wide free Medical and Surgical outreach, across the entire 16... Continue
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Elkris Group, Dr. Elliott Scott Omose, has observed that public healthcare management in most African countries remained poor and ineffective due to... Continue
  In a momentous event marked by gratitude and commitment, the Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Hon. David Olusegun Odunmbaku, addressed a gathering of distinguished guests, community members, and... Continue

Interview

Metro

AISHA ABUBAKAR    The 13-year old marriage between A.Y. Joshua and his wife, Juliana, has crashed after the husband discovered that his wife was secretly taking contraceptives in order... Continue
Africa Illustrious Award to Honour Outstanding Change Makers in Africa
Preparations are now in top gear for the 2023 Africa Illustrious Award, which has been slated to hold on October 13th, 2023, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island,... Continue
FASHINA SHAKIRU    Following the visit of the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to Mile 2 area to inspect the Blue Line Rail and BRT Corridor, he has... Continue
IZUNNA OKAFOR  The members of the Okoye Family in Ifite-Ogwari in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State are currently restless following the disappearance of their son, Samuel Okoye.... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  The Lagos State Police Command has said that it is fully aware of false narratives making the rounds in relation to the dispersal of crowds at the... Continue
IZUNNA OKAFOR The intervention of the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo has been sought by the Traditional Ruler of Isuaniocha community in Awka North Local Government Area... Continue

Opinions

Pictures

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
  If you don’t know, the annual Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has always not been all about running. There are some pre-race activities that are put together by... Continue
  The Gold-label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon was held on Saturday, the eight editions in the yearly organisation of World Athletics-sanctioned tournament. Thousands of runners took part in... Continue
    The Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Sports Commission has not hidden its policy of putting athletes first in the scheme of things as it always... Continue
    The Lagos State Government has been rewarding Team Lagos athletes who have registered their names on the podium winning medals for the state at the ongoing 21st... Continue

Sports

Florence Olarinoye showed why her experience in the 45kg women’s class at the 2022 National Sports Festival NSF counted as she scooped all the three gold medals for team... Continue
11-year old Chinasa Ezenwa was full of energy hauling for Team Lagos 2 gold and 1 bronze in the weightlifting event of the ongoing 7th National Youth Games in... 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
As the 7th National Youth Games gets underway today, Saturday 23 September 2023, brimming in high spirit, Team Lagos are raring to go, ready to surpass the last record... Continue
The Senior Special Assistant on Media to His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, the Governor of Delta State, Hon Fred Edoreh, was on Friday honoured with the Exemplary Service... Continue
Director-General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Oluwatoyin Gafaar has charged athletes and officials to reflect excellence as the contingent stormed for the 7th National Youth Games. The DG also advised... Continue

World

Britain has dispatched military planes to the Black sea, claiming they will ‘protect’ grain ships coming from Ukraine, amid uncertainty over the UN-backed deal to provide a safe passage... Continue
A senior officer with Ukraine’s SBU has been found dead, reportedly accusing his superiors of “mistreatment” in a suicide note. Colonel Dmitry Bakaev, the deputy head of the special... Continue
  OLATUNJI ABIODUN DANIEL The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday issued a call for continued “humanitarian and resilience efforts” for Niger’s most vulnerable, in the face of... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA   Houston, Texas, USA has expressed readiness to invest in the Nigeria’s energy, agriculture, technology and oil and gas sectors. Mr Sylvester Turner, the Mayor of... Continue
  ELESHO FAUSAT ABIODUN The United Kingdom Thursday said it will ‘significantly’ increase visa fees and immigration health surcharge (IHS) to help fund pay increases in its public sector.... Continue
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, reportedly met with the head of the Wagner private military company, Evgeny Prigozhin, several days after the group aborted an uprising as part of a... Continue

Latest News

Over four tons of illicit and controlled drugs including consignments of nitrous oxide popularly... Continue
Florence Olarinoye showed why her experience in the 45kg women’s class at the 2022... Continue
To enhance power transmission reliability in the country, the Federal Minister of Power, Chief... Continue
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, on Saturday, opened discussions with Lebanese-Nigerian Billionaire... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA    A 44-year old man, Ike Nwakwu, has been arrested and charged... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA     The General Overseer of Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement, Pastor... Continue
AMBY UNEZE  As we traverse across the socio-political landscape of Nigeria, the name of... Continue
Specialist risk consultancy, Control Risks, and its economics consulting partner, Oxford Economics Africa, announced the... Continue
ABIODUN KOMOLAFE There is nothing wrong with a very big dream. What is wrong... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR  The Nigeria Police Force has provided clarity on the ongoing investigation involving... Continue

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