Entertainment

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) held the second edition of its Book Reading Series on Wednesday at the Nigerian Content Tower, Swali, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, featuring... Continue
Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has responded to recent apprehensions suggesting a resurgence of heavy-handed regulation and arbitrary enforcement in the State’s outdoor advertising sector. While acknowledging... Continue
For more than three decades, MultiChoice has been known for telling Africa’s stories, from Nollywood to live sports and real-life documentaries. But today, it’s telling a different kind of... Continue
BY BILKISU AHMED SHEKARAU The book “Impactful Public Relations in Customs Management” by Kabir Abdulsalam and Maryam Umar Na’Allah serves as a practical guide to PR strategies and communication.... Continue
Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has received an unreserved apology from content creator, Olaoluwa Solomon, widely known as unofficial_olas, after a video he circulated online created the wrong impression that... Continue
The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has dispelled the purported passing of Dr. Ali Nuhu, its current Managing Director/Chief Executive and Nollywood Star. In a statement Monday and signed by... Continue

Education

In the evolving landscape of Nigerian education, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is emerging as a beacon of hope for thousands of students across the country. With disbursements... Continue
The Management of the University of Nigeria Nsukka is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, a distinguished Professor of Law, as the 16th Vice-Chancellor of... Continue
A sign out picture of a final-year student of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), simply called King Jack, sparked widespread conversations on the popular microblog site, X.com (formerly Twitter) recently.... Continue
HYT Consulting, a trailblazing HR and people development firm headquartered in Lagos, has officially concluded its highly anticipated Employability Bootcamp, a flagship graduate training initiative designed to bridge the... Continue
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has reiterated the resolve of the Commission to ensure that every kobo earmarked for the... Continue
The Oyo State government has reaffirmed its ban on mobile phones, smart watches, including Meta eye glasses in schools, especially during examination, warning that violators will face strict consequences.... Continue

Editorials

Crime

KINGSLEY EBERE    The Nigeria Police has warned members of the public to beware of the activities of criminals parading with white  handkerchiefs and using same to hypnotize and... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR    Police operatives from the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command, have recorded another success by busting members of a notorious syndicate snatching SUVs and exotic cars... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE    A 43-year old woman, Mariam Atiku, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stabbing a man, Ohiwadare Emmanuel, on the stomach with scissors... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA    A suspected vandal, Umar Biliaminu, has narrowly escaped death from a mob attack after he allegedly attacked a man who caught him stealing barbed wire fence... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA    Two men, Michael Aderele, 28 and Samson Idowu, 20, have been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly swindling Pastor Chukwu Ferdinand of the Glorious... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE  A 42-year old truck driver at Trade Fair Complex, Jimoh Mohammed, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly breaking a container and carting away... Continue

Politics

EMMY YOUNG    The Idemili South Mayor, Hon Amaka Obi, has commended the Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, for breaking the 22-year jinx that prevented APGA from having... Continue
Dear APGA Faithful, Please read this 10 important facts and take them seriously so history does not repeat itself. You see, Mimi Ifeoma Azikiwe was a fierce “Obidient”. By... Continue
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated Senator-elect, Joe Ikpea, and Member-elect of the House of Representatives, Omosede Igbinedion on their victories in last Saturday’s Edo Central Senatorial... Continue
  The Chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations and Distinguished Lawmaker representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Senator Solomon Adeola, has congratulated Hon (Princess) Adesola Ayoola- Elegbeji of APC for... Continue
PIUS ADE BABALEYE (PAB)  The Ambode Support Group (ASG) has called on stakeholders to give full backing for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general... Continue
The Chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi, has thrown his weight in support of the All Progressives Congress, APC candidate, Princess Adesola Ayoola-Elegbeji, for... Continue

Business

Exactly a year ago (August 22, 2024) Nigerians woke up to the cheering news of a significant story that would change the narrative in the nation’s oil and gas... Continue
Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s premier trade and investment platform, is pleased to welcome Tropical General Investment Group (TGI) as an Official Premier Partner. As a leading multinational... Continue
Management of Dangote Cement Plc (DCP) has expressed its irrevocable commitment to training and constant retraining of its truck drivers to promote operational efficiency and safe driving across Nigeria.... Continue
Tier-one Lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the resumption of international transactions on its Naira Debit Cards. This recommencement gives customers the freedom to make seamless payments abroad, online,... Continue
The Chief Executive Officer of T2, Obafemi Banigbe, has stressed that Nigeria’s long-term economic transformation depends on continuous upskilling, digital learning, and workforce adaptability.   Speaking as Special Guest... Continue
The newly approved Ibeju-Lekki Branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), which recently emerged as the 91st branch of the Society, has paid a courtesy visit to the... Continue

Feature

Health

The MD/CEO of Ruzu Herbal Products and Services Ltd., Dr Onyemaechi Roberts Uzu, will be educating the public on a range of health issues and offering suggestions for managing... Continue
The traditional ruler of Ikate kingdom, Oba Saheed Elegushi has called for increased awareness and sensitization on the importance of voluntary blood donation in Lagos State, noting that it... Continue
A senior correspondent with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Innocent Okoro Onoh, has shared his personal experience with SUNU Health Nigeria Limited, highlighting how the company ensured... Continue
The Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in partnership with Lagos State Health District VI, is marking the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week at all Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs)... Continue
The MD/CEO of Ruzu Herbal Products and Services Ltd., Dr. Onyemaechi Roberts Uzu, will be educating the public on a range of health issues and offering suggestions for managing... Continue
  The MD/CEO of Ruzu Herbal Products and Services Ltd., Dr. Onyemaechi Roberts Uzu, will be educating the public on a range of health issues and offering suggestions for... Continue

Interview

Metro

FADEYI TOLULOPE AYOBAMI The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, says economic empowerment of women in the country will achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets. Mrs. Tinubu stated this... Continue
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested one Kingsley Chinamezu, popularly known as Power Sharp, for the alleged brutal killing of his 44-year-old girlfriend, Miss Confidence Konenari Sunny, in... Continue
The Anambra State Government said it is appalled by the disturbing video being circulated online showing some members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) being assaulted and harassed... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR  A businessman, Malam Baballe Ibrahim, has incurred a heavy loss after spending huge sums of money to perform the marriage rites of his wife, Hauwa’u and one... Continue
Chowdeck, a Nigerian on-demand delivery startup, just announced a $9 million Series A funding round.  The equity round was funded by Novastar Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, AAIC... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  Some officials of the Lagos State Parking Authority, LASPA, are currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital following an attack by residents during a routine compliance exercise... Continue

Opinions

Pictures

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 OKOBIA RAYMOND The Queen of Ooni of Ife, Her Regal Majesty, Olori Ambassador Dr. Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi was a guest of the Ambassador of the Russian... Continue
PHOTOS BY OKOBIA RAYMOND 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

Sports

The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, has reaffirmed the state’s preparedness to host the 10th edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) in Year... Continue
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has affirmed that the Federal Government’s recent rewards to Nigerian athletes are a deliberate strategy to secure the future... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE  A 15-year old goalkeeper, Anis Onyekachukwu Onyemaechi, who won the Gothia Cup with SKF Nigerian Eagles in Sweden through his impressive performance, has shown that indeed Nigeria... Continue
The highly anticipated All Stars Unity Cup 3.0 is set to commence on August 16th, 2025, at 9:00 AM, promising an unforgettable experience for sports enthusiasts and music lovers... Continue
The opening day of the maiden Obasa Summer Under-16 Championship was a feast of goals as the two two matches decided at the match venue recorded outstanding performance. The... Continue
As the Premier League’s transfer guns remain hot, Manchester City has reportedly muscled into the race for Xavi Simons, casting a shadow over Chelsea’s near-complete personal agreement with the... Continue

World

FADEYI TOLULOPE AYOBAMI As the Minamata Convention on Mercury marks eight years since it entered into force, over 150 Parties and many stakeholders continue working to reduce mercury pollution... Continue
ENGR TAIWO ABIODUN, PhD, DBA In a world already strained by division, polarization, and ideological extremism, the rising confrontation between Israel and Iran may seem like just another episode... Continue
    BATULA MURITALA AJIBOLA Home to one of the largest tributaries of the Congo River, the Central African Republic (CAR) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)... Continue
  FADEYI TOLULOPE AYOBAMI UN human rights experts has called for urgent measures to address grave violations against children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) amid escalating... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA 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)... 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

Latest News

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has... Continue
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, and officials of the Japan Organization... Continue
The Anambra Media Community has expressed shock and sadness over the passing of Dr.... Continue
The Concerned Members Of Ekiti State University Alumni have stated that the purchase of the... Continue
BY AYOMIDE I. G. OLORUNNIMBE  In light of the recent strides made by the... Continue
The Oyo State Government has dispelled rumours regarding the closure of the Bola Ige... Continue
  In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian politics, few names resonate with the people... Continue
Hon Olaide J. Bello, the President of OJB Foundation, has celebrated the Chief of... Continue
CHRIS ADETAYO  Ex-International, Taribo West, managed to use the burial of legendary goalkeeper, Peter... Continue
  Aarebirin Hon. Princess Dr. Folashade Olabanji-Oba, the Global Director General, Asiwaju Distinguished Ambassadors... Continue

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