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BUSINESS

Elumelu Spearheads $4 Trillion Pan African Development Initiative

Advertisements Atume TerfaNigerian billionaire investor and philanthropist Tony Elumelu is spearheading a continent-wide push to accelerate entrepreneurship and investment, championing the

Naira Rises To ₦1,421/$, Stocks Gain ₦35 Trillion in Market Surge

Advertisements Atume TerfaNigeria’s financial markets are showing renewed strength, with the naira and equities charting a promising rebound that could

THE COURTS

Police Arraign Pastor Over Sexual Indecence On A Child

By Felix Kuyinu A cleric, Bashorun Akanni, has been held for court trial over an alleged sexual misconduct on a

Train Driver Bags Six Months Jail Term For Stealing N6.9M

By Felix Kuyinu A train driver, Christopher Ofielu, has been found culpable of theft and sentenced to one year and

JUDICIARY

Lagos Rescues 57 Victims Of Child Abuse In One Year

By Felix Kuyinu In a bid to ensure sustenance of the Child Right Law, the Lagos State Government has disclosed

Lagos, ECOWAS Court Partner For Justice Reforms

By Felix Kuyinu The Lagos State Government has disclosed plans to partner with the Economic Community of West African States,

EDUCATION

NanaFatimah Amele Bamigbetan Oncology Foundation Commends President Tinubu On Creation Of Cancer Centers

  By Saheed Afolabi   The Nanafatimah Amele Bamigbetan Oncology Foundation commends the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the leadrship

Lagos Govt Signs Lateef Jakande Academy Bill Into Law

By Felix Kuyinu The Lagos State Government has endorsed the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, LJLA, by signing it’s bill Into

HEALTH TIPS

NanaFatimah Amele Bamigbetan Oncology Foundation Commends President Tinubu On Creation Of Cancer Centers

  By Saheed Afolabi   The Nanafatimah Amele Bamigbetan Oncology Foundation commends the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the leadrship

Saudi Firm To Offer Free Eye Care To 4,000 Lagos Residents

By Felix Kuyinu No fewer than 4,000 residents in Lagos are to benefit from a free eye care program facilitated

MINISTRIES

Garlands For The Guardian Of The Mines At 69

  By Kehinde Bamigbetan   Today, 6 October 2025, the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Henry Dele Alake

E-Call Up System To Tackle Rising Truck Traffic On Lekki-Epe Corridor – LASG

  By Saheed Afolabi   The Lagos State commissioner for transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi has disclosed a technology driven E-Call

AGENCIES

Ogudu–Ifako Bridge Repairs to Resume September 3

  By Daniji EmmanuelThe Lagos State Government has confirmed that the second phase of rehabilitation work on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge

WAPA Encourages Women To Ensure Safety In Homes, Public Places

  By Saheed AfolabiThe Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) hosted a one-day interactive meeting with

POLITICS

Lagos APC Commends Statesmanship, Collective Resolve At Southwest Stakeholders Dialogue

    By Saheed Afolabi   The Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown their weight and commendation to

Yaba Councillor Wins Re-Election on PDP Ticket Despite APC Snub

  By Saheed Afolabi A Yaba councillorship aspirant, Babatunde Dosunmu who was initially denied a return ticket by the All

FEATURED

Takeaways from Harvard Strategic Leadership Program-Tunde Rahman

Takeaways from Harvard Strategic Leadership Program, by Tunde RahmanThere is now a radical shift in leadership perspectives, with growing emphasis

Everybody Loves Jenifa, Thin Line, Seven Doors Hit Cinemas, Netflix Today

Movie lovers in Nigeria can start gearing up for a fun-filled weekend as three of the most anticipated movies of