Entertainment

Nigerian Grammy Award winner, Burna Boy has etched his name in history as he has shattered barriers and set new standards, becoming the first African artiste to stage the... Continue
IZUNNA OKAFOR  Veteran Nigerian actor, Sir Dr. Bob-Manuel Udokwu, has lamented that many people in the Nollywood industry make society happy but regrettably go home sad. The Anambra-born actor... Continue
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) says it received and classified 274 movies produced by the Nigerian film industry in the first quarter of the year. The... Continue
Ogun State Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA) has described the Dangote Group as the driving force of the Gateway International Trade Fair. This is just as... Continue
Legend Twist pulled out all the stops at Trace Live with D’banj, commemorating his two-decade journey as a stage icon. The electrifying event, held on April 12, 2024, at... Continue
The Audio Visual Rights Society of Nigeria (AVRS) has announced the distribution of copyright royalties to its esteemed members for the year 2023. AVRS has maintained a consistent record... Continue

Education

Concerned individuals monitoring the unpalatable trends of Miracle Examination Centres (MECs) in Asaba, Delta State have urged Governor Sherriff Oborevwori and the Ministry of Secondary Education to investigate all... Continue
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education... Continue
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Comrade Giwa Moore as his new Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Technical And Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB), as a result of... Continue
The management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has suspended indefinitely one of its lecturer, David Udo-Udom, allegedly involved in sexual harassment of a female married student. This... Continue
The recent amended and signed student Loan bill by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been described as a great and most needed catalyst to regain the lost glory of... Continue
The Lagos State Cooperative College (LASCOCO) has secured provisional accreditation approval from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to commence the National Diploma programme in Computer science. The... Continue

Editorials

Crime

MICHAEL AKINOLA  Police operatives from the Oyo State Command have arrested a tenant, identified as Mr. Peter, for allegedly setting his landlord’s house ablaze and destroyed property worth over... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  The University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, Oyo State, was temporarily thrown into darkness after a 39-year old man, Sakiru Abass, allegedly vandalized their cables, which supplied power... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA      It was double trauma for a 15-year old girl in Lagos State, who was allegedly raped and impregnated by their neighbour as her aunt took... Continue
The Nigeria Police Force, under the astute leadership of Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D., NPM, has continued to make significant strides in combating crime and... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  The Divisional Police Officer, Alausa Division, CSP Tokunbo Abaniwonda, has demonstrated outstanding bravery by leading a sting operation at night at the Otedola bridge and busting armed... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A Police officer, Ogundowole Ojo, had a nasty experience while enforcing Lagos traffic laws on the highway as he was beating mercilessly by an angry driver and... Continue

Politics

STEVE ADEPOJU  The Senatorial leader of the Labour Party in Edo Central Senatorial district of Edo State, Chief Friday Ibhadin (Rtd), has reportedly rejected an offer of N50 million... Continue
PRECIOUS ADAEZE      The Edo Elections have once again captured widespread attention, as political contenders vie for the favor of voters in what promises to be a fiercely... Continue
In a bid to foster unity and synergy within the All Progressives Congress (APC) party, the APC National Women Leader, Dr. Mrs. Mary Alile, on Wednesday, the 24th of... Continue
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Mr. Sikirulai Ogundele, has blamed the party’s defeat at the last general election on the high-handedness and authoritarian behaviour... Continue
The democratic system of government has been a cornerstone of Nigeria’s political landscape for over 25 years. Despite this prolonged period of uninterrupted governance, many self-professed champions of democratic... Continue
In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian politics, gender dynamics play a crucial role in shaping the trajectory of democracy. One woman who has been at the forefront of empowering... Continue

Business

    A group of purchasers of properties at Richmond Pearl Estate, Lekki, Lagos who purchased from Haven Global Resources Limited (also known as Haven Homes) and who had... Continue
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital financial services provider and definitive bank for businesses, has been honored with the prestigious Best Hospitality Industry Support – Fintech Award at the... Continue
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), held the second edition of its expanded Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP) class of 2024, where 398 young Africans were inducted... Continue
Oxford Business Group, in collaboration with the Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA), presents its latest Focus Report titled “Data Centres in Africa”, offering insights into the pivotal role of... Continue
Africa Data Centres, a division of the Cassava Technologies group, is excited to announce the launch of its exclusive channel partner programme, ADC Channel. This programme is designed to... Continue
Transnational Corporation Plc Nigeria’s leading, listed conglomerate with investment in the Power, Hospitality, and Energy sectors, has announced impressive Q1 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2024.... Continue

Feature

Health

  The Oyo State Government has been commended for its efforts in the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS in the State, leading to the drop in the prevalence... Continue
It was a moment of great excitement and gratitude, as a leading multinational pharmaceutical company in Nigeria, Shalina Healthcare marked this year’s World Malaria Day with a variety of... Continue
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, (LASUTH), was graciously gifted with an electric mini ambulance by the esteemed Muritala Olanrewaju family from Epe, Lagos State, as a complementary endeavour... Continue
The PSHAN Health Investments Conference, held during the Medic West Africa event, brought together key stakeholders from across the healthcare sector to discuss critical issues and explore opportunities for... Continue
The beverage sector in Nigeria is experiencing slower growth due to high tax burdens. This is in addition to the systemic challenges manufacturers face in the current economic environment,... Continue
In line with its commitment to deliver total healthcare to its patrons and patients and etched a permanent smile on the faces of families, St. Ives Hospital recently celebrated... Continue

Interview

Metro

KINGSLEY EBERE  Residents of Ago Palace Way in Lagos State have commended the Commissioner of Police in the state, Adegoke Fayoade and the Divisional Police Officer over the improved... Continue
IZUNNA OKAFOR      A yet-to-be-identified lady has reportedly died after allegedly taking Colorado, a psychotropic drug, popularly known as “Colos” — the eponym for the popular slang “On... Continue
CLARA OMULUZUA MADUBIKE    Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Environment, has commenced state wide campaign against clogged water channels and other environmental practices that are inimical to... Continue
    Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has saluted the indomitable army of workers and toiling masses of Nigeria on the occasion of May Day 2024. In... Continue
Isheri Olofin was honoured to host the Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, in a visit aimed at enhancing community development and collaboration. The... Continue
Kwara State Government Task Force on Monday raided some filling stations within the Ilorin metropolis, cautioning them against hoarding of fuel which the government says imposes needless hardship on... 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

In its bid to further incentivizing participation and encourage dedication by the players, as well as rewarding talent, the sponsor of the JOF U-13 football competition, JOF Nigeria Limited,... Continue
  Ever since Raheem Salaudeen made his debut in the Nationwide League One (NLO) last year, the 14-year old wonder kid has been growing in leaps and bounds as... Continue
  The 2024 Nationwide League One ( NLO) is in the second week across all centres in the country and the Maracana Center in Ajegunle, Lagos, has been witnessing... Continue
    The beauty of an amateur football league is its high propensity to produce future stars, as it provides a platform for budding talents to nurse their skills... Continue
  In keeping with the tradition of commemorating the late Bankole Olumide Aluko (SAN), one of the founding partners at Aluko & Oyebode Law Firm, who passed away some... Continue
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Ndubuisi Egbo, is the first Nigerian and African coach to win a league title in Europe by leading KF Tirana to victory in the Albanian... Continue

World

Nigerian-American Orume Agbeyegbe-Hays, Founder and CEO of the New York-based Hays CPA, is making waves in the accounting profession in the United States. Her recognition on Forbes’ inaugural “America’s... 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
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

Latest News

    A group of purchasers of properties at Richmond Pearl Estate, Lekki, Lagos... Continue
BABAFEMI OJUDU      If you have never read A Mouth Sweeter Than Salt... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  Police operatives from the Oyo State Command have arrested a tenant, identified... Continue
OLAJIDE ABIOLA  I always laugh when I read or hear people try to associate... Continue
Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha should not wait to be told that a pressure group... Continue
YINKA FAFOLUYI    Nigerians, particularly Kwarans, are elated with Eniola Mariam Bolaji’s stunning exploit... Continue
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital financial services provider and definitive bank for businesses,... Continue
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), held the second edition of its... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  The University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, Oyo State, was temporarily thrown into... Continue
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to strategically create sustainable wealth and... Continue

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