Entertainment

Earlier this week, MultiChoice Nigeria announced the retirement of its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, and the appointment of Kemi Omotosho as his successor.   It is a baton... Continue
Not too long ago, streaming in Nigeria was seen as a convenience, an alternative to traditional television, used mostly to catch up on missed shows or explore international content.... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian artistes who emerged winners at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), describing their success as clear proof that... Continue
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced the appointment of Ms. Kemi Omotosho as its new Chief Executive Officer following the retirement of erstwhile boss, Mr. John Ugbe. ‎The company, in a... Continue
Beautiful, confident and stylishly energetic QHEMMY, full name Oluwakemi Onasanya – one of Nigeria’s most versatile Gospel singers – dropped her latest hit song titled “Go and Glow: Holy... Continue
BY TIMOTHY ENIETAN-MATTHEWS In the vibrant tapestry of African cinema, few names carry the weight, resonance, and royal aura of Prince Jide Kosoko. As he celebrates his 72nd birthday,... Continue

Education

The 25th Anniversary of the Anwar -Ul- Islam Model College, Old Students Association, (ACAOSA) 2000 (Millennium) Set was a momentous occasion, marked by a grand celebration held at the... Continue
The Chancellor of Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, and Chairman of Rite Foods Limited, Dr. Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa, OFR, has identified investment in quality education as a catalyst for sustainable socio-economic development. Adegunwa stated this recently while delivering his address... Continue
On a crisp morning at Demal School in Ijede , Ikorodu, Lagos State, the Centre for Indigenous Knowledge, Development and Sustainability (CIKDAS) organised a vibrant Smart Money Habit Awareness... Continue
The Permanent Chairman, Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula, Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has officially launched the Ojaja University... Continue
Fourteen-year-old Oreoluwa Alayande has been crowned the winner of the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee 2025, following a thrilling grand finale that saw the top 20 contestants from schools across... Continue
Renowned journalist and media strategist, Emeka Monye, has launched an annual award of N1 million for the best-performing student in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in... Continue

Editorials

Crime

KINGSLEY EBERE  A 47-year old man, Nkeshi Emmanuel Azuka, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly swindling a lady, Ofuani Onuwa Stella, to the tune of... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  A retired Army General, Emmanuel Salubi, had a nasty experience in Lagos State after robbers invaded his estate, stole his Hyndai Sonata car with Registration number EKY451JJ... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  Police operatives from the Lagos State Command have arrested an 18-year old Essien Udo Gideon and his accomplice, Ikechukwu Chinonso Prince, 23, for allegedly gang raping two... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA.  A 29-year old man, Akinbile Muhammed, has landed in trouble for allegedly recording a Police officer while  performing his lawful duty on highway and allegedly collecting money... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE  Two women, Abioye Misturah, 21 and Abioye Success Bola, 47, have been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing goods worth N4m belonging to another... Continue
ADENEKAN VICTORIA FAITH The First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Mustapha Usman in the trial of a former member, House of Representatives, Aliyu Ibrahim Gebi on Monday, January 19, 2026 narrated... Continue

Politics

The leadership of the Nigerian Liberty Movement (NLM), a political movement seeking registration from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and INEC for... Continue
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, on Sunday attended a strategic and exclusive meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership and critical stakeholders... Continue
The brewing conflict between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) took a sharper dimension on Wednesday as... Continue
CAJETAN DUKE In a momentous event reminiscent of the triumphant entry of our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, the Action People’s Party (APP) and the good people of Imo... Continue
Akinwunmi Ambode is a Nigerian accountant, administrator, and former civil servant who served as the 14th Governor of Lagos State (2015-2019), known for his focus on infrastructural development, financial... Continue
The State Chairman, Hon. Ernest Njesi, on behalf of the entire members of the State Executive Committee and all members of the Action People’s Party (APP), Imo State Chapter,... Continue

Business

The Aurora Tech Award, the only global award dedicated to backing outstanding female tech founders from emerging markets, has unveiled its Top 30 finalists for 2026. The Top 30... Continue
Nigeria’s aviation regulator said Saturday that a Qatar Airways flight from Lagos to Doha returned to Lagos on Friday as a precaution after the crew detected a technical alert,... Continue
In line with efforts to promote practical learning and youth empowerment, Vuba Fashion House recently hosted students and staff of Selma Schools Jos on an educational excursion to its... Continue
Nigeria’s banking sector is being reshaped by one of the most ambitious recapitalisation programmes in its history. If you bank, invest, or do business in Nigeria, understanding how this... Continue
If you were online in December, you did not have to look for it. It found you. A familiar shade of purple appeared again and again, in comment sections,... Continue
Chief Executive Officer of UTM Offshore, Julius Rone, has kickstarted the year 2026 on a high note as he has won two significant awards, New Telegraph Personality of the... Continue

Feature

Health

ROBERT TABOADA   Humanity and cancer have travelled a long road together. Largely, it has been a one-sided story, with cancer among men, women and children indiscriminately causing premature... Continue
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, on Monday participated in a high-level Primary Health Care (PHC) Policy Dialogue organised by the Lagos State Primary... Continue
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie has demanded accountability from a private hospital in Lagos, accusing it of medical negligence and professional impropriety following the death of her 21-month-old son,... Continue
The world over, healthcare professionals make significant personal sacrifices for their patients, and taking time to relax and unwind is crucial for their mental health and resilience. It helps... Continue
Nigerians have been urged to embrace alternative medicine as the nation and the world continue the search for cures for terminal diseases, including HIV/AIDS, diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE  For many Nigerians, conversations about abortion are uncomfortable, emotional, or simply avoided. But behind the tension lies a reality that affects families across the country: unsafe abortion... Continue

Interview

Metro

The funeral rites programmes for the mother of Chief Olugbenga Ale, the immediate past Ondo State Government Chief of Staff, Mrs. Janet Ojoye Ale, née Otonro, aged 103, begins... Continue
Anambra-born philanthropist, High Chief Hamilton Ezeonu (Ikemba Idemili) has called on the illustrious sons and daughters of Nnobi Community in Idemili South Local Government Area to pull their resources... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  The 30-year old marriage between two senior Police officers, ACP Abayomi Faniyi and CSP Gladys Faniyi, has finally collapsed over years of alleged domestic violence and infidelity.... Continue
A Lagos based man, Mr. Sunday Osunba, has sent a petition to the Inspector-General of Police and the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice over untold harassment by suspected land... Continue
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has provided a comprehensive update on the fire incident at the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Building, incorporating the most recent briefing by... Continue
  A Nigerian businesswoman, Ms. Olayinka Aishat Kadiri, has instituted a N705 million fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and five others before the... Continue

Opinions

Pictures

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
  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

Sports

President Bola Tinubu congratulates the Nigerian national team, Super Eagles, for Saturday’s bronze medal victory at the 2025 African Cup of Nations. The President commends the Super Eagles for... Continue
The 5th edition of the Louis Edem Foundation International Basketball Tournament Tips Off on January 18th, 2026, at the Indoor Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Founder of... Continue
Following sensational display on the field of play, Granada CF are showing strong interest in 20-year-old Nigerian striker, Ubong Samson, a former Buruj FC / Buruj Sports Academy player,... Continue
NJOKU MACDONALD OBINNA  The beauty of sporting activities which include love for the round-leather game, passion, entertainment, sportsmanship, friendship, and unity among others were in full display on Saturday,... Continue
Nigeria women’s football league most valuable player Janet Akekoromowei popularly called “S9” on Thursday stormed the Nigeria U-20 camp ahead of the FIFA Under 20 World Cup qualifying game.... Continue
Matchday 5 of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership produced a mix of narrow wins, commanding performances, and hard-fought draws across various centres nationwide, highlighting the league’s growing... Continue

World

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, has met with the British Foreign Secretary to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between both countries across a broad... Continue
The war between Russia and Ukraine has long transcended the boundaries of a bilateral conflict. The active involvement of the USA and Europe is no longer a secret. The... Continue
The global movement to reconnect Afro-descendants with their ancestral homeland received powerful endorsements from two world leaders as Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Nigerian President, Bola... Continue
MUDASHIRU TAWAKALITU OLUWATOYIN The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) will take place in Addis Ababa from September 8 to 10, 2025, hosted by the government of Ethiopia and the... Continue
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

Latest News

Nigerian-Lebanese billionaire businessman, Gilbert Chagoury has been awarded the Grand Commander of the Order... Continue
In a decisive show of leadership and commitment to the success of the All... Continue
The Aurora Tech Award, the only global award dedicated to backing outstanding female tech... Continue
History was made in Ndokwa, Delta State between November 11 and January 12 as... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE  A 47-year old man, Nkeshi Emmanuel Azuka, has been arrested and charged... Continue
  The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has conveyed... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  A retired Army General, Emmanuel Salubi, had a nasty experience in Lagos... Continue
The Global Director General of Asiwaju Distinguished Ambassadors Movement Movement (ADAM), Aarebirin Hon. Princess... Continue
The Budget Office of the Federation has categorically rejected recent claims alleging that the... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  Police operatives from the Lagos State Command have arrested an 18-year old... Continue

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