In the MasterChef Nigeria kitchen where time is the toughest judge ambition alone is never enough. This week, it was Fads whose bold vision fell short when it mattered most, bringing... Continue

MultiChoice, a Canal + Company, through the MultiChoice Talent Factory West Africa Academy, has celebrated the graduation of a new cohort of aspiring filmmakers from across the region, including... Continue

Award-winning singer and songwriter Praiz brought a new level of ambience to the intimate The Macallan Timeless Collection launch that was held in Port Harcourt on Friday, May 1, 2026.... Continue

The Tunji Braithwaite Foundation (TBF) has concluded arrangements for the 1oth memorial anniversary of the lawyer, social justice crusader and politician, Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, which takes place on Saturday,... Continue

In a significant move to strengthen Nigeria’s film industry beyond the traditional hubs, the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has signaled strong commitment to growing the creative... Continue

Following the discontinuation of the Showmax service on 30 April 2026, MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has announced that eligible Showmax subscribers in Nigeria will receive trial access to DStv... Continue

The TYO 2026 National Competition concluded with an impressive showcase of oratory, critical thinking, and a compelling demonstration of the skills developed by participants during a four-day intensive boot... Continue

The quiet community of Mpape, Abuja, witnessed an extraordinary moment of hope, transformation, and renewed possibility as the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) Worldwide, Galleon Bay Deck, officially commissioned... Continue

CHRISTIAN ABURIME  The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has appointed Professor Victor Ifeanyi Obiora Ndirika, a renowned Agricultural Engineer and eminent scholar, as the... Continue

CHRISTIAN ABURIME Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has announced that the Anambra State Government will provide full academic sponsorship for 37 first-class graduates of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU).... Continue

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made new appointments for the National Examination Council (NECO), the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE), the Federal Polytechnic in N’yak Shendam, Plateau State,... Continue

CHRISTIAN ABURIME    The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has appointed Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the... Continue

KINGSLEY EBERE  Two men, Samuel Sunday, 23 and Andrew Obiaru, 49, have landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly gang-raping an 11-year old girl before it was exposed... Continue

MICHAEL AKINOLA A 50-year old man, Babatunde Kazeem, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly seducing and engaging two sisters, aged 13 and 8 in sex for... Continue

KINGSLEY EBERE A 34-year old woman has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly smashing the head of her rival, Fatimo Mohammed, with a pestle and inflicted... Continue

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, May 4, 2026, arraigned a former Chairman, Board of Directors of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni before Justice... Continue

BY PAUL IYOGHOJIE A 55-year-old suspected stolen goods receiver, Aliyu Idris has been arrested by the operatives of the Nigerian Police Zone 2 Command, Lagos and charged before a... Continue

MICHAEL AKINOLA A 65-year old man, Femi Bankole, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly swindling Richway Microfinance Nigeria Limited to the tune of N35m under... Continue

CHUKA UBAH   The aspiration of Dr Chibueze Ofobuike for the Aguata Federal Constituency seat received a major boost as the Aguata Local Government Traditional Rulers Council gave him... Continue

KINGSLEY EBERE The contest for the Aguata Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives is becoming interestingly hot as three major contenders position themselves for the All Progressives... Continue

While public attention continues to grow around Fawumi Kayode Abiodun (FKA), what sets him apart is not just visibility but a deliberate and steady approach to building influence where... Continue

CAJETAN DUKE It was Albert Einstein, a German philosopher and scientist, who said that “insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. That... Continue

Senator Yunus Akintunde, representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, has announced the donation of five operational buses to the City Boy Movement in Oyo State, giving a major logistics boost... Continue

KINGSLEY EBERE The battle for Aguata Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives has taken another dimension from routine incumbency politics to a fierce battle in Anambra State.  P.M.EXPRESS... Continue

United Bank for Africa (UBA), Redtech, and MoMo PSB have launched a payment interoperability partnership that expands cardless payment access for consumers and merchants across Nigeria. Redtech is backed... Continue

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline, and explaining the rationale for the swift implementation of bold reforms. At... Continue

MICHAEL AKINOLA Nigerian oil magnate and Chairman, Rahamaniyya Group, Abdulrahman Musa Bashar has suddenly lost control of his fortune as a London High Court granted a worldwide freezing order... Continue

The founder and long-serving Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia has officially stepped down from his role, marking the end of an era at the Zenith bank’s 35th... Continue

Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ended 31st March 2026, with a 6% growth in Gross Earnings, from N950 billion reported in Q1 2025... Continue

Dangote Group has dismissed as false and malicious a publication alleging that its President, Aliko Dangote, distanced himself from Tony Elumelu, describing the report as entirely baseless. In a... Continue

Ojodu LCDA has advanced its community healthcare drive, with 50 residents benefiting from its ongoing free breast screening exercise at the Ogba Primary Health Centre (PHC). The initiative is... Continue

Maternal Mortality is defined by the World Health Organization as “the death of the woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration... Continue

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Ben Black, has disclosed that Africa will be central to the success of future global economic growth and... Continue

CYRIACUS IZUEKWE As the world marks World Malaria Day 2026, stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have intensified coordinated efforts to combat malaria, with renewed emphasis on youth-driven advocacy as... Continue

The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointments of the following persons as heads of Anambra Health Institutions.    1) Executive Secretary—... Continue

  OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), attended a crucial townhall meeting focused on maternal mortality and sexual reproductive health and... Continue

The IBWU (It Begins With U) Foundation, a Canada-based registered Charity and Not for Profit also operating as a Nigerian based non-governmental organization, has officially partnered with the Kemi... Continue

MICHAEL AKINOLA Serious allegations of extortion and abuse of power have emerged against officers at the Ogombo Police Division, with multiple reports claiming that accident victims are being financially... Continue

Residents of Ojodu LCDA have shown strong commitment to environmental cleanliness by actively participating in the monthly Environmental Sanitation Programme, in line with directives from the Lagos State Government... Continue

OLALEKAN ONI   The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), today led a high-powered team of political office holders and council staff in the... Continue

The President General of notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress, ONC, Amb Comrade Emeni Ibe (JP AP), has highly commended the Executive Chairman of ONELGA, Sir... Continue

The “Master of Systems” who bridged the gap between International Civil Engineering and Enterprise Data Architecture.   In the hyper-specialized world of global consulting, professionals rarely achieve mastery in... Continue

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

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, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu at... 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 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

FADEYI TOLULOPE AYOBAMI Team Nigeria showcased its competitiveness in a thrilling series of performances at the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, securing major qualifications and delivering standout... Continue

AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE  Nigeria yet again proved to be the powerhouse in African women wrestling after emerging overall winners in the Women category of the African Wrestling Championships held... Continue

  Nigeria’s mixed 4x100m relay team has secured qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in China following an impressive display at the ongoing World Relays in Gaborone. The... Continue

  The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos State Chapter, has praised the resilience and determination of Nigerian workers as they join the rest of the world to... Continue

  AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The FIFA Congress gathered in Vancouver, Canada, on 30 April 2026 and underscored how the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ in North America will bring together people from... Continue

AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The FIFA Council has approved a momentous amendment to the FIFA Governance Regulations, which enables Afghan female players – including members of the FIFA-funded and -supported Afghan Women United squad – to... 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

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has outlined the country’s job-creation strategy, emphasising that sustainable employment growth is being driven by far-reaching macroeconomic reforms under the Tinubu... Continue