Entertainment

Stakeholders have called for long-term financing of projects and a shift in the mindset of creative entrepreneurs as essential tools in enabling the creative industry to thrive.  The creative... Continue
Entries for the 2025 edition Nigerian Marketing Awards® will officially open on Thursday, August 15 and close on Monday, September 30, 2025. Organizations and individuals submitting entries by Thursday,... Continue
UCHECHUKWU ORJI In the current economic climate, affordability is a major determinant of purchasing decisions in most households. With inflation, prices are outrunning incomes, forcing families to constantly re-evaluate... Continue
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has once again raised the bar for music excellence, receiving an all-time high of 10,717 entries for the 2025 edition of Africa’s Global... Continue
A lot has happened in the Big Brother Naija house this past week. After enjoying a free pass with no eliminations in Week 1, Biggie decided it was time... Continue
In an inspiring effort to foster economic growth through entrepreneurship and skills acquisition within the African community in Brampton, Toronto, the Nigerian-based MakeMee Elegant Foundation has joined forces with... Continue

Education

In the evolving landscape of Nigerian education, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is emerging as a beacon of hope for thousands of students across the country. With disbursements... Continue
The Management of the University of Nigeria Nsukka is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, a distinguished Professor of Law, as the 16th Vice-Chancellor of... Continue
A sign out picture of a final-year student of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), simply called King Jack, sparked widespread conversations on the popular microblog site, X.com (formerly Twitter) recently.... Continue
HYT Consulting, a trailblazing HR and people development firm headquartered in Lagos, has officially concluded its highly anticipated Employability Bootcamp, a flagship graduate training initiative designed to bridge the... Continue
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has reiterated the resolve of the Commission to ensure that every kobo earmarked for the... Continue
The Oyo State government has reaffirmed its ban on mobile phones, smart watches, including Meta eye glasses in schools, especially during examination, warning that violators will face strict consequences.... Continue

Editorials

Crime

CHUKA UBAH  Police Operatives attached to the Special Anti-Cultism Squad, Enugwu Ukwu, on 12th August, 2025 at about 2.30 pm and acting on credible intelligence, stormed a black spot... Continue
The Rivers State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing fight against violent crimes, following the arrest of four suspected members of an armed robbery and... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  The Lagos State Command has listed the names of victims alleged to have  been killed by the 44-year old notorious Wasiu Akinwande, alias Olori Esho, during his... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE    A landlord, Mr. Adeleke Johnson, had a nasty experience with his tenant,  Iloka Chidera Johnpaul, when he demanded payment for arrears of rent and he received... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA  Police operatives from the Tactical team of the Commissioner of Police have arrested six suspected members of Aiye Confraternity during a meeting in preparation to mark their... Continue
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has disclosed that many public officers are now perfecting the antics of anticipatory declaration of... Continue

Politics

MMA OKPALA    The Deputy Mayor of Orumba South Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs. Ngozi Obidike, has said that Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s re-election is a sure bet. She... Continue
    APC Youth Leader, Dayo Israel in a bid to further unite the teeming youths of Nigeria and bring to fulfilment the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President... Continue
CHRISTIAN ABURIME In a show of solidarity and political mobilization, prominent political figures including Governor Chukwuma Soludo and Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim have rallied support for Chief Emmanuel... Continue
BY IBRAHIM SUKURAT The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, once a dominant force under the Saraki dynasty, is grappling with a crisis that threatens its very existence.... Continue
Kwara State’s political scene has been shaken by the defection of 24 prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African... Continue
The National President of Peace Ambassadors, Amb. Ezewele Cyril Abionanojie, has enjoined the people of Edo Central to vote for Dr Joseph Ikpea for the Senate because he has... Continue

Business

The Chartered Institute of Financial and Investment Analysts, Nigeria (CIFIAN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently align its sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax policy with broader public health... Continue
BY CHIMEZIE ODIONYE Across Nigeria, millions of young people are caught in the grip of a relentless gambling epidemic, driven by the seductive promise of instant wealth through digital... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced the Federal Government’s decision to withdraw criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson and to address related... Continue
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has fined Zenith Bank and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) N85 million, for unlawfully freezing a customer’s account based on an invalid Magistrate... Continue
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, by N30 from N850 to N820 per... Continue
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the treatment of Ms. Comfort Emmanson in the incident aboard an Ibom Air flight on 10th August, 2025 and the subsequent... Continue

Feature

Health

A senior correspondent with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Innocent Okoro Onoh, has shared his personal experience with SUNU Health Nigeria Limited, highlighting how the company ensured... Continue
The Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in partnership with Lagos State Health District VI, is marking the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week at all Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs)... Continue
The MD/CEO of Ruzu Herbal Products and Services Ltd., Dr. Onyemaechi Roberts Uzu, will be educating the public on a range of health issues and offering suggestions for managing... Continue
  The MD/CEO of Ruzu Herbal Products and Services Ltd., Dr. Onyemaechi Roberts Uzu, will be educating the public on a range of health issues and offering suggestions for... Continue
24Telemed, is no doubt one of the largest telemedicine service providers in Nigeria now.   It is distinguished by its transformative interventions in rural healthcare, groundbreaking technological solutions, well-trained... Continue
The MD/CEO of Ruzu Herbal Products and Services Ltd., Dr. Onyemaechi Roberts Uzu, will be educating the public on a range of health issues and offering suggestions for managing... Continue

Interview

Metro

MICHAEL AKINOLA  Some officials of the Lagos State Parking Authority, LASPA, are currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital following an attack by residents during a routine compliance exercise... Continue
The Lagos Green Economy Forum 2025, held on Wednesday, July 23 at the Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, concluded with MTN Nigeria playing a prominent role as a... Continue
The Oyo State Environmental Mobile and Tribunal Court has convicted 13 individuals for operating unlicensed diesel sales businesses along the Toll Gate axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway without permits... Continue
AISHA ABUBAKAR    A sex-starved housewife, Sa’adatu Ayuba, has filed a suit before Grade 1 Area Court in FCT, Abuja, to end her 27-year old marriage to her husband,... Continue
  SANNI SEFIU OLUWADAMILARE The Lagos State Government on Tuesday announced the adoption of new Environmental Ambassadors to Champion environmental sustainability as well as roll out various ecological awareness... Continue
Justice Deinde Dipeolu of a Federal High Court, Lagos, once again has adjourned further hearing of the suit filed by Ecobank Plc against Barbican Capital Limited, over N6.3 billion... Continue

Opinions

Pictures

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
    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

Sports

The 2025 edition of the Olubadan Olakulehin Cup came to a thrilling conclusion on Tuesday, August 5, at the Olubadan Stadium, Ibadan, with Egbeda Market emerging as champions of... Continue
Buruj Sports Academy has officially announced the contract extension of their promising young striker, Prosperity Samuel Anionovo, a 14-year-old SS1 student with a bright football future ahead. Known for... Continue
The exclusive Ikoyi Golf Club recently played host to the maiden edition of the MTN Prestige Golf Classic, an event crafted under the banner of MTN Nigeria’s “Make A... Continue
The highly anticipated All Stars Unity Cup 3.0 is set to kick off on August 16th, 2025, promising an unforgettable experience for sports enthusiasts and music lovers alike. This... Continue
A promising talent from Buruj Sports Academy, Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, was among the Nigerian school sports contingents that returned home safely after an impressive outing at the inaugural Africa... Continue
The 1xCup 2025 officially continued in style as the tournament’s group stage draw was held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Lagos, drawing a high-profile audience of football stakeholders,... Continue

World

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
    BATULA MURITALA AJIBOLA Home to one of the largest tributaries of the Congo River, the Central African Republic (CAR) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)... 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

Latest News

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday, 14th August, 2025, for a two-nation... Continue
The Chartered Institute of Financial and Investment Analysts, Nigeria (CIFIAN) has called on the... Continue
Apex Niger Delta socio-cultural group, Orashi National Congress, ONC, has affirmed their solidarity during... Continue
BY BABAJIDE FADOJU Lagos, Nigeria’s economic powerhouse and Africa’s most populous city, has lived... Continue
Stakeholders have called for long-term financing of projects and a shift in the mindset... Continue
CHUKA UBAH  Police Operatives attached to the Special Anti-Cultism Squad, Enugwu Ukwu, on 12th... Continue
Entries for the 2025 edition Nigerian Marketing Awards® will officially open on Thursday, August... Continue
Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned to August... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE  The chairman of Ibughubu community in Umuchu town, Aguata Local Government area... Continue
The President of the International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA), Serumu Igberadja, has... Continue

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