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Samuel Mawuyon Ajose And The Badagry Awakening in Lagos’ 2027 Power ChessboardAs conversations around the 2027 governorship race in Lagos State gather momentum, familiar names continue to dominate political salons and strategy sessions. From the technocratic poise of Hakeem Muri-Okunola to the legislative gravitas of Femi Gbajabiamila, the reformist legacy of Akinwunmi Ambode, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, Tokunbo Abiru, and... Continue
Coalition of CSOs Hail President Tinubu For Prompt Presidential Assent To Electoral Act 2026 AmendmentA Coalition of over 80 Civil Society and Non Governmental Organizations, Self Determination and Public Interests Groups under the aegis of Coalition for Good Governance (CCG) Electoral Act amendment 2026 on Wednesday commended President Bola Tinubu for his prompt presidential assent to the harmonized Electoral Act 2026 Amendment Bill... Continue
Wema Bank To Host 2026 Int’l Women’s Day Event March 4As International Women’s Day [IWD] draws near, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced its 2026 IWD Grand Event, scheduled to hold on March 4, 2026. Inspired by the global IWD 2026 theme “Give To Gain”, Wema... Continue
Banking Tycoon, Tony Elumelu’s Father-in-law, Chief Israel Ogbue Dies At 99The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc announce with deep sorrow the passing of Chief Israel C. Ogbue, former Chairman of the Bank, who died peacefully Thursday at the age of 99. A revered boardroom statesman and distinguished administrator, Chief Ogbue devoted... Continue
GTBank Launches Quick Airtime LoanGuaranty Trust Bank Ltd, GTBank, has announced the launch of Quick Airtime Loan, a digital solution that gives customers instant access to airtime when they run out of call credit and have limited funds in their bank accounts, ensuring customers can stay connected when it matters most. The bank... Continue
Hallos Unveils Learning247 Summit, Champions Creator-economy As Pathway To Mass Youth EmploymentFast-rising live-learning and creator-economy platform Hallos has called for stronger strategic partnerships with government agencies, educational institutions, development organisations, media houses and private-sector stakeholders to advance the creator economy as a credible engine for mass employment, youth prosperity and inclusive economic growth. The appeal was made during a sensitisation... Continue
Entertainment
The Guild of Interfaith Media Practitioners Nigeria (GIMP-Nigeria) has called on Muslims and Christians across the country to seize the spiritual opportunity of Ramadan and the Lent to promote... Continue
MasterChef has officially landed on Nigerian shores. Brought to the country by African media giant Primedia, MasterChef Nigeria, the inaugural local adaptation of the world’s most renowned reality television... Continue
In a significant recognition of his leadership and developmental agenda, Dr. Dauda Lawal, the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, has been awarded the prestigious New Telegraph Governor of the... Continue
Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) successfully staged Àjọṣe, a compelling theatrical production and radio drama series that used creative storytelling to address silence around women’s health, social responsibility,... Continue
MonieWorld, a product of Moniepoint Inc, Africa’s leading and Nigeria’s most trusted all-in-one financial ecosystem, has announced a partnership with Funke Akindele, an influential cultural icon and award-winning actress,... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE The Performing Musicians’ Employers Association of Nigeria, PMAN has commended President Bola Tinubu on the approval and release of the N1.2 billion being the first tranche of... Continue
Education
Hon. Babatunde Olaokun, a dedicated public servant and aspiring leader, has fulfilled his promise to support the education and development of Ogbomoso North Constituents by donating 500 JAMB FORMS... Continue
Hallos, formerly known as Aahbibi, has officially announced its rebrand alongside the launch of more than 5,000 self-paced courses aimed at strengthening knowledge transfer, accelerating skill acquisition, and improving... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Tension is mounting at the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) as concerned staff members have issued a strongly worded petition to the Lagos State Government accusing... Continue
The Lagos State University Economics Alumni Class of 2000 (LASUECO_2000) has awarded a ₦100,000 scholarship to Miss Gift Awugo, the best non-graduating 300-level student of Economics for the 2023/2024... Continue
The Group Chief Executive, Oando Group, Mr. Adewale Tinubu has been conferred with the honorary Doctoral Degree of Business (Honoris Causa) by the University of Lagos, UNILAG. The conferment... Continue
OLAMIDE ADENIJI When Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran walked into Ansar-ud-deen Primary School, Oke-Fóko, Ibadan, it was more than an official visit. It was a return to roots, a powerful... Continue
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 46-year-old woman, Maria Ajimosun, has landed in trouble for allegedly stealing her dead sister’s N5.5m from her GTBANK account and N16m Lexus RX350 SUV in Oyo... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A young man, Adesiyan Kayode Olayinka, has been arrested and charged before a Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly cloning the image of Mr. Peter Obi... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE A man, Henry Daniel, has opted to go to prison than refund the sum of N37m he obtained from victims under the false pretence of engaging in... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Three men, Muyideen Yekini,45, Johnson Paul,38 and Segun Aibinu,49 have landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly stealing an unregistered tricycle worth N4.2m belonging to Kabiru... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Police operatives from the Commissioner of Police Tactical Squad in Lagos State have arrested two suspected armed robbers operating with cutlass after failed attempts to cut off... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A Chinese resident in Nigeria, Jiayao Yan, had a nasty experience after robbers stole his iPhone Promax worth N1.5m and one of the robbers still swindled him... Continue
Politics
NJOKU MACDONALD OBINNA A humanitarian per excellence, registered nurse, and faith leader, Kelechi Benwosely, has finally answered the clarion call as she formally showed interest to seek elective position... Continue
The political landscape of Ukwa East Local Government Area has received a significant boost as the immediate past Deputy Chairman of Ukwa East, Hon. Rowland Omoni, and the former... Continue
Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State on Tuesday night concluded a crucial meeting ahead of the party’s 2026 Ward Congress. The meeting, which... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI Governance is not a stage performance. It is not about optics, theatrics, or viral moments. It is about vision, discipline, and measurable progress. Sadly, under the... Continue
In recent months, the name Fawumi Kayode Abiodun, popularly known as FKA, has continued to gain traction across Osun State’s political and civic landscape—particularly among young people seeking a... Continue
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has announced the successful conclusion of its primary elections for Mayoral/Chairmanship and Councillorship positions. The National Publicity Secretary of APGA, Mazi Ejimofor Opara... Continue
Business
As International Women’s Day [IWD] draws near, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced its 2026 IWD... Continue
The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc announce with deep sorrow the passing of Chief Israel C. Ogbue, former Chairman of the... Continue
Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd, GTBank, has announced the launch of Quick Airtime Loan, a digital solution that gives customers instant access to airtime when they run out of call... Continue
Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (Sterling HoldCo) has announced the commencement of the allotment process for its 2025 Public Offer of 12,581,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at... Continue
The Management of Zenith Bank Plc has advised the public to disregard videos circulating online linking the bank’s Group Chairman, Dr Jim Ovia, as endorsing an investment scheme known... Continue
Jumia is advancing a bold vision to reshape retail in Nigeria, signaling a transition from a period defined by economic resilience to one characterised by expansion and digital acceleration.... Continue
Feature
Health
The Oyo State Government, through the Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA), has conducted an integrated outreach programme at Ajegunle Market in Atiba Local Government... Continue
BY BABAJIDE FADOJU Some forms of impact do not wait for ribbon-cutting ceremonies. They arrive quietly, long before policy documents are finalised and long before official photographs are framed.... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Indeed 4th February, 2026, marked a significant milestone for the future of Nigerian healthcare as the Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) received the full backing... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE It is indeed a known fact that misinformation have instilled fear and affected policy on safe-termination of a pregnancy, either naturally (miscarriage) or intentionally (induced abortion). Induced... Continue
In commemoration of World Cancer Day, slated for February 4, 2026, Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social impact with the launch of a nationwide... Continue
Following reactions in the media space, the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, has clarified that it administered anti-venom on Late Ifunanya Nwangene. While making the clarification, Dr. Bioku Muftau, Head... Continue
Interview
Metro
His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan-Ogunwusi, used Valentine’s Day, Saturday, 14 February 2026, to celebrate his love for babies and nursing mothers across some states in... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI One of the cardinal pillars of the I.K.E.J.A Agenda; the master blueprint of the administration of the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda... Continue
Concert for Change, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting orphans and children living with disabilities, has announced the disbursement of N55 million to five beneficiary organisations across Nigeria following... Continue
The Executives and Members of the Forum of Past Councilors, Ikeja Federal Constituency chapter, organized a Special Prayer session at the constituency office of Hon (Dr.) James Abiodun Faleke... Continue
As the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) prepares for its highly anticipated Valentine’s voyage, the “Railway Fest” is promising a high-octane blend of entertainment that goes far beyond a simple... Continue
In line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to urban development and making Lagos a 21st-century economy, the Lagos State Government on Wednesday handed over provisional letters of allocation to... 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
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday inaugurated the Board of Lagos State Sports Trust Fund and charged them to deploy resources for... Continue
The Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos State Chapter, Ambassador Olatutu Oladunni, alongside members of the Executive Committee (EXCO), has extended warm felicitations to Muslim... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, has issued a resounding congratulatory message to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,... Continue
The organisers of the gold-labelled Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Nilayo Sports Management Limited, have described the 11th edition of the race scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026, as... Continue
OGUNYEMI TOMIWA JACOB Games Torch for the 2nd Niger Delta Games began its journey to Benin, Edo State on Monday, 9th February, 2026, in Calabar, Cross River... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE In Ondo State, the vision of organisers of the Niger Delta Games is already gaining traction as the state has now adopted a policy to have... Continue
World
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
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
Latest News
As conversations around the 2027 governorship race in Lagos State gather momentum, familiar names... Continue
A Coalition of over 80 Civil Society and Non Governmental Organizations, Self Determination and... Continue
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, has accepted to serve... Continue
As International Women’s Day [IWD] draws near, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most... Continue
The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc... Continue
The Global Director General of Asiwaju Distinguished Ambassadors Movement (ADAM) and President, Shelter of... Continue
Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd, GTBank, has announced the launch of Quick Airtime Loan, a... Continue
Fast-rising live-learning and creator-economy platform Hallos has called for stronger strategic partnerships with government... Continue
The Oyo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps has strongly condemned what it... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 46-year-old woman, Maria Ajimosun, has landed in trouble for allegedly stealing... Continue
UBA
Access Bank
