Entertainment

Lagos is set to host the maiden edition of the Lagos Entertainment Association Games & Awards (LEAGA) in September 2026, in what promises to be a landmark fusion of... Continue
If you have followed Adekunle Gold’s career closely enough, his newly announced partnership with The Macallan will come as no surprise. Over the past decade, the singer has built... Continue
Promasidor Nigeria, a leading player in Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, has recorded another significant milestone with three major industry recognitions that further reinforce its leadership in the... Continue
On Friday, May 8, 2026, Lagos came alive with colour, music, fashion, and pure entertainment as celebrities, filmmakers, creatives, and culture enthusiasts gathered for the Cultural Day celebration of... Continue
  On Saturday May 2, 2026, Bature Brewery became the setting for a powerful cultural moment as the Lagos International Jazz Festival (LIJF) hosted a Special Edition Jams &... Continue
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has approved and classified a total of 304 films between January and April 2026, reflecting sustained growth in Nigeria’s film industry... Continue

Education

The Bunmi Adedayo Foundation (BAF), a Nigerian non-profit organisation focused on public education reform, on May 6 marked its 10th anniversary with a landmark Education Futures Conference held at... Continue
OWUPELE BENEBO ‎The Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to quality education and human capital development. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, reaffirmed this at the 44th Convocation... Continue
The Immaculate Conception College Benin Old Boys Association (ICCOBA) has officially announced its Annual Convention 2026, scheduled to hold from November 12 to 15, 2026, at the Airforce officers... 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

Editorials

Crime

MICHAEL AKINOLA Six ladies, Naomi Mesoma,29, Happiness Chidiebere,33, Candy Odeh,29, Gloria Ogbonna,28,Sandra Chidima,29 and Promise Okwuludo,25, have landed in trouble over suspicion of soliciting for clients at Romeo &... Continue
The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has fixed May 25 to rule on the bail application filed by the former Skye Bank Chairman, John Olatunde... Continue
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, on Friday, arraigned social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 46-year-old man, Iwuala Onyebuchi, has confessed to the Police in Lagos State that he sexually molested his neighbour’s daughter by forcing her to suck his dick... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A 39-year old Togolese bricklayer, Friday Tunde, has been remanded at the Awka Correctional Centre by a Children Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court in Awka, Anambra... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR Four men have been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area, for allegedly swapping their wives for sexual satisfaction. P.M.EXPRESS reports... Continue

Politics

A massive crowd of party faithful thronged Agege on Saturday, May 16, as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, secured his place... Continue
Mahmud Sadis Buba, a 30-year-old popular person living with disability (PWD), has withdrawn from the race for the Sabon Gari federal constituency seat in the House of Representatives. In... Continue
Stakeholders in Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency 2 have faulted a recent publication that wrongly listed aspirant Ndubuisi Nixon Okwara under Constituency 1. According to the stakeholders, the error appears to... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI In a decisive political development ahead of the forthcoming party exercise, the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda, popularly known as AKOD, has... Continue
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has published the list of successfully screened aspirants for the 2026 Primary Elections in Anambra State. According to Mazi Ejimofor Opara PhD, APGA... Continue
In countries like the United States, experienced legislators are often re-elected due to their expertise. Let’s follow suit and give Honourable Jubril Abdul Kareem the chance to continue serving Agege Constituency... Continue

Business

The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) has convened leading private sector organisations, government representatives, and development partners at the NJFP 2.0 Employers’ Forum in Lagos, catalysing renewed commitments to... Continue
The Federal Government has welcomed the decision by S&P Global Ratings to upgrade Nigeria’s sovereign credit rating from ‘B-’ to ‘B’ with a Stable Outlook.  This latest upgrade by... Continue
Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, alongside its unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31,... Continue
Wema Bank Plc has noted with concern recent media publications containing false, misleading, and wholly unsubstantiated allegations regarding the sale of certain Banana Island properties purportedly linked to the... Continue
Jumia has announced strong first-quarter 2026 performance results, with Nigeria emerging as one of the company’s standout growth markets across Africa, reinforcing the country’s position as a critical driver... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Nigeria’s business tycoon, Tony O. Elumelu and his beloved wife, Awele Vivien Elumelu have been announced as honourees in the 2026 TIME100 Philanthropy list by TIME Magazine... Continue

Feature

Health

OLALEKAN ONI The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), on Friday hosted the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) Community Engagement and Stakeholders’ Meeting... Continue
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area, Lagos State, Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, has expressed commitment to implementing  an  initiative by the Lagos State government  to reposition Primary... Continue
VIYA Health Nigeria, in partnership with Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Government of Nigeria in expanding access to high-quality family planning solutions. This follows... Continue
As the global community commemorates World Malaria Day 2026, under the theme “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must,” Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited is calling for... 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

Interview

Metro

Experts in the Q-commerce ecosystem, including Glovo, have highlighted significant growth potential in the global retail sector. This was part of the submissions made by speakers at the recent... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Police have commenced  manhunt for the Osobia of Ijebu Makun-Omi, Waterside LGA of Ogun State, Oba  Kazeem Adeshina Salami a.k.a  “All Rounder”, for allegedly hiring armed... Continue
SlumPact Initiative, a newly established non-governmental organisation, has officially launched in Nigeria with a strong commitment to transforming underserved and informal urban communities across the country. The organisation enters... 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

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

AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE   The fixtures for the men’s and women’s competition of this year’s President Federation Cup national competition have been released following the draw ceremony held today... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The much-anticipated National Schools Football Championship (NSFC) 2026 got underway in Bauchi at the historic Toro Township Stadium, with Brilliant Academy Toro edging Ni’imah High School... Continue
Sensational football star, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen, was once again the hero for O.G Kaišiadorys in a dominant 8–1 away victory against Tevynes Sajunga in Vilnius, Lithuania, as the team... Continue
*Falconets in Pot 2 as Germany misses out for the first time AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Nigeria U20 women’s Head Coach Moses Aduku and Team Administrator Kelechi Omeke will be... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The Wanda Diamond League has confirmed premium electric mobility brand Zeekr Europe as its Official Mobility Partner for the 2026 season, expanding a collaboration that began... Continue
 FADEYI TOLULOPE AYOBAMI Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has declared that reviving school football competitions across the country would be the most fitting way... Continue

World

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

Latest News

The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) has convened leading private sector organisations, government representatives,... Continue
The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE   The fixtures for the men’s and women’s competition of this... Continue
The Oyo State Government has launched a Digital Labour and Skills Database aimed at... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Six ladies, Naomi Mesoma,29, Happiness Chidiebere,33, Candy Odeh,29, Gloria Ogbonna,28,Sandra Chidima,29 and... Continue
A massive crowd of party faithful thronged Agege on Saturday, May 16, as the... Continue
There comes a point in the life of a nation when its citizens are... Continue
The needless controversy trailing the reported elimination of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki —also known as Abu-Mainok... Continue
BY ZAGAZOLA MAKAMA The reported killing of Abu-Bilal al-Manuki, a senior commander of the... Continue
Notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress, ONC, has warmly congratulated Mr.... Continue

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