Entertainment

The second edition of the My Tasty Naija Food Festival is coming to two United Kingdom cities –London and Manchester– this summer following the success of its inaugural London... Continue
MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has announced the launch of two new Novelas+ channels in English and Portuguese. Rolling out on 1 July, the channels will be dedicated entirely to... Continue
BY BOLAJI ABIMBOLA The PR landscape is fast-changing with the adoption of digital-first approach in campaign execution. Similar to what exists in almost every profession, the way we do... Continue
Award-winning singer and songwriter, Adekunle Gold, has urged creatives to remain committed to their craft, even when recognition feels out of reach, sharing a powerful reflection on patience, excellence... Continue
Insight Redefini Group, Nigeria and West Africa’s largest integrated marketing communications network and a member of Publicis Groupe, has appointed Babatunde Olaifa as its new Group Chief Executive Officer.... Continue
Dulles Restaurant & Lounge, Victoria Island, Lagos, took a major step in its ambition to become one of the city’s leading hospitality and entertainment destinations on Saturday, May 30,... Continue

Education

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe as chairman of the governing board of the National Universities Commission (NUC). He succeeds Emeritus Professor Olufemi Raphael Aina,... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State for the 2026 governorship election, Benjamin Kayode Adereti, on Monday attended the 65th... Continue
Total Child Educational Foundation (TCEF) hosted its 14th Edition of Annual Quiz & Debate Competition, an educational initiative aimed at promoting academic excellence, confidence, critical thinking, and intellectual development... Continue
BY ADEOLA LABZY When Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe appeared before the Nigerian Senate for his confirmation screening on 6 May 2026, he offered a message that stood out for its... Continue
Union Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian teachers and the wider education sector at the flag off of the 12th edition of the Maltina Teacher of... Continue
The Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has announced the commencement of entries for the 12th edition of the prestigious Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition, with submissions open... Continue

Editorials

Crime

KINGSLEY EBERE A 47-year-old man, Yakubu Hammed, has been arraigned before a Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikeja over allegations of car fraud at Murtala Muhammed Airport involving... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE  A 60-year-old man, Sunday Fatomilola, was on 18th June, 2026, arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ejigbo over allegations of fraud, theft, and conduct likely... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 48-year-old man has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court over allegations of conspiracy, fraud, and stealing involving N24,400,000 in a Lexus RX 350 transaction, according... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Two employees of Cravings and More Restaurant have been arraigned before a Lagos Court sitting in Ejigbo over allegations of conspiracy and theft at their workplace in... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE  A 22-year-old man, David Baruaki, was arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Ejigbo, Lagos State, on a two-count charge of alleged burglary and stealing. The charge sheet... Continue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Osaretin Osagiede before a Federal High Court in Lagos on a six-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering involving... Continue

Politics

AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), His Excellency, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has congratulated the Governor of Ekiti State, His... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on his resounding victory in Saturday’s Ekiti State gubernatorial election. The President commends the people of Ekiti State for their... Continue
  The Youth Party has released guidelines and a timetable for the conduct of its primary elections ahead of the 2027 General Elections in the restored constituencies in Benue,... Continue
As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, stakeholders aligned with the political ideology of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are intensifying efforts to galvanise support... Continue
Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ijebu East Local Government Area have reaffirmed their support for the Ogun State APC Governorship Candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan... Continue
TUNJI AYOOLA   As Ekiti State prepares to vote this Saturday, the upcoming governorship election is a simple test of what we all now call the “BAO Effect” rather... Continue

Business

A new chapter has begun for Lafarge Africa Plc as the company officially unveiled its new corporate identity and name —HBM Nigeria Plc. The transition marks a significant milestone... Continue
Shareholders of Access Holdings Plc have expressed confidence in the group’s long-term value creation strategy as Nigeria’s largest financial services group continues to consolidate its pan-African and global investments... Continue
Fidson Healthcare Plc has commended the Bank of Industry (BoI) for its pivotal role in facilitating concessionary financing that is accelerating the growth of Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, following... Continue
Nigeria’s external reserves climbed to $51.04 billion on June 18, 2026, marking the highest level in about 17 years. The increase is supported by stronger foreign exchange inflows and... Continue
Union Bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Yetunde B. Oni sat with 30 of Nigeria’s most promising young leaders for a frank conversation on character, relationships and the... Continue
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The Executive Chairman of United Nigeria  Airlines (UNA), Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has said the two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG aircraft named in honour of the late literature... Continue

Feature

Health

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the release of N21.2 million in outbreak investigation and response funds, to each state to strengthen preparedness against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)... Continue
A major outbreak of Ebola is rapidly spreading across Central and East Africa, with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the May 2026 Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency... Continue
Senior government officials, nutrition experts, healthcare professionals, regulators, development partners, and industry stakeholders Tuesday convened at the Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja for the official launch of the ‘Choose Milk... Continue
The Oyo State Primary Health Care Board organized a six-day intensive training programme on Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) for Officers on Operational Level drawn from the thirty-three... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE Nigeria’s high rate of teenage pregnancy is worsening cases of obstetric fistula, health advocates warned on Friday. They said poor maternal healthcare and delays in emergency treatment... Continue
  The Oyo State Primary Health Care Board in collaboration with Society for Family Health and partners hosted the End of Project Dissemination Meeting for the SHINE Research on... Continue

Interview

Metro

President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has observed that social life in Abuja, the nation’s capital, is gradually returning, while criminal hideouts are disappearing. He attributed the development to good... Continue
Residents of Anjorin Community Development Association, under Baruwa Ward in Surulere 2 Constituency, have petitioned their Representative at the House of Representatives, Lanre Okunola, over the parlous state of... Continue
    AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Her Regal Majesty, Olori Temitope Morenike Enitan-Ogunwusi, wife of the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has been appointed Special... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has announced the opening of applications for the position of Chief Wahala Officer (CWO). This initiative is aimed at spotlighting the... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery platform has announced the appointment of Abhey Lamba as Chief Financial Officer. He joins inDrive’s executive team as the company continues to scale... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE Shortly after dawn, before the heat settled over Abuja, Rejoice Jika stepped outside with a small metal stove and a handful of charcoal. The thirty-year-old mother of... Continue

Opinions

Pictures

EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD The recent resurgence of the Labour Party reflects deliberate leadership, strategic clarity and timely intervention, with Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, at the centre of this... Continue
  ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI A delegation of Franco-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) on Thursday, 6 November 2025 paid a courtesy visit on the Governor of Lagos State,... Continue
ABIODUN ADIGUN  “Unlike the masses, intellectuals have a taste for  rationality and interest in facts. Their critical habit of mind  makes them resistant to  the kind of propaganda that ... Continue
    PHOTOS BY ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI The Queen of Ooni of Ife, Her Regal Majesty, Olori Ambassador Dr. Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi was a guest of the Ambassador of the... Continue
PHOTOS BY ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI 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.... Continue
ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI 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... Continue

Sports

Sensational Nigerian-born striker, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, is enjoying a remarkable season in Lithuania, continuing his impressive goalscoring form for O.G. Kaišiadorys with an outstanding 38 goal contributions across all... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE  US-based sensation Blessing Ogundiran, is the new national champion of the 100m women race running 11.12secs in the final at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games national... Continue
After more than four months of thrilling competition, youthful passion and emerging talent, the curtain will finally fall on the 7th edition of the JOF U-13 Cup Football Tournament... Continue
Nigerian-born striker, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, has continued his outstanding form in Lithuania, delivering remarkable numbers for O.G. Kaišiadorys this season. The former Buruj Football Club striker has now featured... Continue
OKOBIA RAYMOND The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), CG Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, on the extension of his... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Eighteen-year-old Akwa Ibom tennis star Etoro Bassey has continued her impressive rise on the Nigerian tennis scene, rallying from a set down to defeat Success Ogunjobi... Continue

World

The U.K. Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced today that he will stand down as Labour leader and Prime Minister, ending months of political turmoil and opening a contest... Continue
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim on Monday April 20, 2026 formally presented his Letter of Credence to the United Nations in New York , United States of America. UN Secretary General... Continue
MUDASHIRU TAWAKALITU OLUWATOYIN Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for its ninth replenishment cycle, in a powerful demonstration of commitment to... Continue
A SPEECH BY HIS MAJESTY THE KING CHARLES lll AT THE STATE BANQUET IN HONOUR OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AND FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU,... Continue
BY SOLA ENIKANOLAIYE Introduction Over time, it has been observed that diplomatic terms and practices are largely misused and misunderstood in Nigeria. There are publications in the media and... Continue
MARK CARNEY  “It’s a pleasure – and a duty – to be with you at this turning point for Canada and for the world. Today, I’ll talk about the... Continue

Latest News

Sensational Nigerian-born striker, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, is enjoying a remarkable season in Lithuania, continuing... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE  US-based sensation Blessing Ogundiran, is the new national champion of the... Continue
The Presidency has described Peter Obi’s latest comments calling for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation,... Continue
The spirit of Taste of Home came alive as ONGA took centre stage at the 12th... Continue
A new chapter has begun for Lafarge Africa Plc as the company officially unveiled... Continue
BY PAUL IYOGHOJIE  Operatives of the Nigerian Police Special Fraud Unit, PSFU, Ikoyi, Lagos... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe as chairman of the... Continue
After more than four months of thrilling competition, youthful passion and emerging talent, the... Continue
Shareholders of Access Holdings Plc have expressed confidence in the group’s long-term value creation... Continue
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