It’s that time of year again when Bigi, Nigeria’s favourite carbonated soft drink, takes the centre stage as Nigerian Idol Season 10 goes live this Sunday, 25 May. For... Continue

The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) is accepting applications for the Adejumobi Adegbite Fellowship for Young Journalists, a one-year program honoring the memory of the late journalist and U.S.... Continue

Aliko Dangote, the Chairman Aliko Dangote Foundation and President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, has been named in the inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list, which recognises the 100 most influential... Continue

Grammy® Award-winning and multi platinum global superstar Tyla is set to take the Slime-tastic stage as host of the biggest party this summer – the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards... Continue

Heineken, the world’s leading international beer brand, successfully hosted the highly anticipated AMVCA Afterparty, bringing the week-long celebration of African film and fashion to an exciting close. The event... Continue

Nigerian Breweries made a powerful statement at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held from May 7 to 10, by powering the event through every touchpoint. As... Continue

The Federal Ministry of Education has been notified of the selection of Professor Carol Chinyelugo Arinze-Umobi as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, effective 19th May, 2025.... Continue

Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL) has opened submissions for the 2025 SROL University Competition, calling on students from higher institutions across Osun State to submit bold, innovative, and sustainable ideas... Continue

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, COOU, the Anambra State owned public University, has achieved a significant milestone with the National Universities Commission (NUC) granting full accreditation to its various academic... Continue

The Group President of the Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has announced the donation of a whooping N15 billion to the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology,... Continue

The Second Edition of the Ife North Annual Scholarship and Essay Competition (NASEC) has taken place on Wednesday May 7, 2025, in Asipa town. This annual event, sponsored by... Continue

The administration of Hon. Segun Odunmbaku has delivered 500 pairs of desks and benches to Ogba Primary school, Ojodu Primary School 3 and Okeira Junior Secondary School in Ojodu... Continue

MICHAEL AKINOLA    A man, Samuel Olugbenga Soremi, has been swindled in Lagos State while attempting to buy a house for a paltry sum of N2.8m from the owner,... Continue

KINGSLEY EBERE    A 25-year old man, Adeder Ibrahim, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing food items at popular eatery.  P.M.EXPRESS reports that the... Continue

KINGSLEY EBERE    A 20-year old man, Paul Ajayi, has been arrested and charged for allegedly burgling the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation premises and... Continue

  There was mild drama at the Lagos State High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), when one of the defendants in a property fraud case assaulted The Guardian photojournalist,... Continue

BY MICHAEL AKINOLA  The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 honoured the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede,... Continue

MICHAEL AKINOLA  l Police operatives from Ikotun Division of the Lagos State Command have started manhunt for a landlord, Mr. Ayeni Abiodun, over his alleged conduct by planting fetish... Continue

As the July 12 local government elections in Lagos State draw nearer, the Executive Chairman of Somolu Local Government, Hon. Abdul Hamed Salawu, fondly known as ‘Dullar’, has continued... Continue

MICHAEL AKINOLA In the heart of Somolu, Lagos, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s call to “let the youth breathe” is not just a slogan it’s becoming a lived political reality.... Continue

Few days after Saturday’s primaries of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State, the party delegates of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, have reaffirmed their support for the... Continue

The North-West zone of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed and passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement was... Continue

To sensitize Nigerians in the Diaspora on the economic impact of the policies of President of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, City Boy Movement has expanded its footprint with the... Continue

The Councillorship candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifelodun Local Council Development Area (LCDA) paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman, Mayor Olufemi Akanbi Okeowo, at... Continue

In a decisive move underscoring unwavering confidence in Fidelity Bank Plc’s resilience, Managing Director and CEO, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe has acquired an additional 18 million shares of the bank,... Continue

BY CHUDY UWADIEGWU As Nigeria continues to grapple with pressing economic and social challenges, it is imperative that our public policies are grounded in data, logic, and a full... Continue

The President of the Republic of Chad, His Excellency Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, has conferred on President and Chairman of the Board of Directors at African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank),... Continue

FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Nigeria’s Business tycoon Tony O. Elumelu has painted a picture of cautious optimism for Nigeria’s economic future as he affirmed that naira has been stable in recent months,... Continue

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 handed over 753 units of houses recovered by the Commission... Continue

Digital solutions company, Globacom, has advised young girls to dream big and never to be deterred in the pursuit of their dreams and aspirations, promising that the company would... Continue

Neonatal mortality remains a serious concern in Nigeria, where limited access to life-saving equipment, insufficient training, and fragmented healthcare systems continue to hinder progress in newborn health outcomes. In... Continue

The Deputy Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Governor Hope Uzodimma for fulfilling his campaign promise... Continue

The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, is set to flag off the 2025 Omituntun Free Health Mission Tomorrow, 13th May 2025, at the Ibadan North East Local Government... Continue

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, inaugurated a state-of-the-heart Accident and Emergency Centre in Epe. The purpose-designed trauma management facility, situated in the Federal Medical Centre, Epe (formerly... Continue

Codix Bio Limited has been officially announced as the first African manufacturing partner selected by the World Health Organization (WHO), SD Biosensor, and the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) under... Continue

A surgeon who has dedicated nearly 40 years to providing free, life-changing surgeries to African patients has been honored internationally for his remarkable service. Dr. Gary Parker, 72, has... Continue

Lawyers to Jude Onwusonye, the managing director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richy Gold International Limited, have said that their client was never arrested nor prosecuted for any drug... Continue

inDrive, a leading global ride-hailing platform operating in nine African countries, has officially launched its Law Enforcement Request Portal to support safety investigations in Nigeria. According to the management... Continue

As part of efforts to enhance connectivity and ease of movement, the Lagos State Government has delivered 61 roads of 56.52km, and five (5) bridges in the last 1... Continue

As part of proactive measures to address the growing threat of coastal erosion in Lagos State, the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Ekundayo Alebiosu, has announced plans to... Continue

In a bold move to streamline and invigorate the gaming industry in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), alongside the Director-General of the newly... Continue

  The Otun Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Ijebuland and Founder of RAFFY BELL FOUNDATION, Ambassador Raffy Bell has extended his heartfelt felicitation to Princess Atika Ajana on her appointment as... Continue

    The Queen of Ooni of Ife, Her Regal Majesty, Olori Ambassador Dr. Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi was a guest of the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in the Federal... Continue

PHOTOS BY IGBINOSUN OSARENREN 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

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

  The Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Hon Bukola Olopade has encouraged more states to host the National Sports Festival, NSF because of its vast gains... Continue

  Ruth Nyong of Rivers State and the African Champion, Omolola Onome Didih of Lagos State were the outstanding performers of Day 2 of the Weightlifting event of the... Continue

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, received the Premier League Trophy, saying his administration will continue to use sports as a means of engagement, social inclusion and... Continue

The ancient city of Owo in Ondo State, southwest Nigeria will once be bubbling with the annual Olowo’s Cup underway from Monday 19 May 2025. The grassroots football tournament,which... Continue

CHRISTIAN ABURIME   The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has congratulated an illustrious son of Anambra State and African football legend, Emmanuel Anthony Oguejiofo... Continue

On 13th May, 2010, Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen was born to Mr. and Mrs. Waheed Buruj Salaudeen. His arrival was marked with pomp and pageantry, and from that moment, a... 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

AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA President Joseph R. Biden has announced that the United States is providing more than $1 billion in additional humanitarian assistance to address food insecurity and other... Continue

BY EMMANUEL MACRON AND BOLA TINUBU  The France-Nigeria partnership is one that is rooted in mutual respect and shared values. In the present era, international relations are often framed... Continue

TAIWO ADELU The Africa Make Big Polluters Pay (MBPP) partners express deep concern regarding ongoing discussions surrounding Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, particularly as it relates to carbon markets, at the COP29 United... Continue