3 hours ago
Former Rivers State Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a scathing warning to People's Democratic Party (PDP) governors supporting his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, threatening to ignite political crises in their states if they continue to meddle in Rivers' affairs. Wike vowed to retaliate against any governor who…
3 hours ago
With its ban of X, which went into effect on Saturday, Brazil joins a small club of countries to have taken similar measures against the social network, most of them run by authoritarian regimes. Beyond permanent bans, some nations have temporarily restricted access to X, formerly Twitter, which has often been used by political dissidents…
6 hours ago
Mr. Sesi Whingah, the lawmaker representing Badagry Constituency in the House of Representatives, has assured his constituents that Nigeria borders will soon be opened for commercial activities. Whingah gave the assurance during a Badagry Stakeholders and Youth Engagement organized by his office on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the engagement had…
6 hours ago
Suspected hackers have taken over the official Facebook page of Kano State Hisbah Board. The hackers have seized the opportunity to nude pictures and other content. The Guardian learnt the development came to the knowledge of Hisbah a few days ago when the page was inundated with illicit images negating what the agency stands for.…
Latest
2 hours ago
US rapper Fatman Scoop has died, his family and manager announced Saturday, after the 53-year-old artist suffered a medical emergency while performing on stage, prompting a wave of tributes from the world of hip-hop. Scoop, best known for the hit tracks "Be Faithful" and "It Takes Scoop," collapsed on stage at Hamden Town Center Park,…
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Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, on Saturday, donated N100 million and 10,000 bags of assorted grains to flood victims in Gummi Local Government
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Residents of Awka, Anambra State, have praised Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s road projects, citing increased investment, improved agricultural productivity, and enhanced accessibility. The residents commended the governor’s efforts in transforming the region, during a project tour organised by the Recover Nigeria Project, a civil society organisation, on Saturday in Akwa. The projects visited included the Amansea-Awa-Ndiukwuenu-Ufuma…
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Brazil winger Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Real Valladolid 7-0 on Saturday to make it four wins from four in La Liga under new coach Hansi Flick. While bitter rivals Real Madrid have stumbled early following the much-trumpeted arrival of Kylian Mbappe, Barcelona are off to a flying start despite their continued financial…
3 hours ago
Eight people including an infant were killed in a bus crash in the southern US state of Mississippi in the early hours of Saturday, loca
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To cushion the effect of the current economic hardship occasioned by the removal of the petroleum subsidy, the Ike Odoeme Foundation has launched a N100 million initiative targeted at empowering women and youths in the South East. The initiative, tagged "Project Mount," was launched in Owerri, the Imo State capital, and aims to provide N500,000…
3 hours ago
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has attributed the large turnout of voters in the ongoing local government elections in the state to his administration’s track records. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor spoke shortly after casting his vote at Nagari Science College, Birnin Kebbi. Idris, who cast his vote at about…
3 hours ago
The Northern minority ethnic nationalities under the auspices of the Coalition of Indigenous Middle Belt Organizations (CIMBO) have called for the restructuring of the nation into regional bases, for unity and peaceful co-existence in the country. Specifically, CIMBO rose from a two-day maiden conference in Kaduna on Saturday, calling for the restructuring of Nigeria into…
News
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Sen. Williams Eteng has distributed fertilisers to 3000 farmers in Cross River State to boost their yield in the farming season. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Eteng, who represented Cross River Central in the 10th assembly, flagged off the distribution in the administrative headquarters of the senatorial district on Saturday. Eteng said…
3 hours ago
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has inaugurated four projects meant to enhance operational training and welfare
3 hours ago
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has trained 415 Road Marshal Assistants on modern patrol and rescue operations skills.
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The Nasarawa State Government says it has intensified sensitisation to flood-prone local government areas to mitigate flood disasters in the state. Mr Yakubu Kwanta, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, said this during the Monthly Sanitation on Saturday in Lafia. Kwanta, who was represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary Garba-Rosha Mohammed, said that the…
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The Lagos State Government has urged residents of LagosHoms to work together with the estate management and other residents to create a harmonious and sustainable community. Mr Abdulhafis Toriola, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, gave the advice to residents during the third stakeholders meeting for Ikeja Division, at Lagoshoms, Oko Oba, Agege, on Saturday. The…
3 hours ago
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has cautioned African leaders to act against the prevailing effects of climate change before
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it is committed to reducing highway accidents and fatalities. Mr William Manga, the Unit Commander, FRSC, Badagry Unit Command, announced this on Saturday this during the Special Marshals Workshop in Badagry, Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the workshop was: “Empowering…
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Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has presented the staff of office to the new Olosi of Osi-Ekiti, Oba (Dr) Adegboyega Alabi,
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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has extended a lifeline to communities in Gummi Local Government Area, donating N100 million and 10,000 bags of foodstuff to those affected by recent flooding. The Governor made the announcement on Saturday during a visit to the flood-ravaged areas to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the damage caused by the…
Metro
4 hours ago
The Ogun State Government has expressed its readiness to collaborate with Babcock University to enhance the state's tourism potential. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr. Sesan Fagbayi, at the 15th-anniversary celebration of the Unity Chorale Initiative held at Babcock University. The event, themed "Our Journey Thus Far," featured a vibrant…
4 hours ago
Four people were killed and 20 injured in a multiple-vehicle accident on the Ilesa/Akure expressway in Osun State. The crash occurred near Ikeji-Arakeji and involved two buses and a truck. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) attributed the accident to excessive speed, adding that victims included three female adults and one male adult. FRSC Osun…
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The Oyo State Government has said that it has commenced the payment of gratuity benefits to retirees via the digital platform. The Oyo State Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, disclosed this during a three-day symbolic data capturing and e-payment exercise for retirees at the Nigeria Union of Pensioners’ Building in Agbarigo, Onireke,…
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The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained a man for allegedly pushing his 47-year-old younger brother to death. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday. Hundeyin said that the case was reported to the police on Aug. 24, at about 6.40 a.m.…
10 hours ago
The Lagos State Taskforce has rolled out its plan to ensure that Lekki-Epe Expressway is free from the grip of miscreants and suspected cr
11 hours ago
The Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, has announced the revocation of the provisional lice
13 hours ago
The CEO of Ronchess Global Resources Plc Jackson Ukuevo has absolved Pastor Adeolu Adeboye and his wife, Adebimpe of any complicity in the Ronchess/Kaduna State Government case. Sahara Reporters had claimed in a report that Adeolu Adeboye's company had run to a court to stop a government probe of his company after an N8-bllion contract…
19 hours ago
In a significant victory against Internet piracy, the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Force Intelligence Bureau has successfully apprehended the operator behind the notorious pirate domain www.score808.com.ng.
Business
8 hours ago
Equity investors gained a total of N349 billion week-on-week, as the Nigerian Exchange Ltd.(NGX) market capitalization appreciated by 0.63 per cent to close the week. Specifically, the All-Share Index closed at 96,579.54 points, having opened at 95,973.45 points, while the market capitalization, which opened at N55.129 trillion, closed at N55.478 trillion. The positive performance was…
20 hours ago
Industries in the Lekki Free Trade Zone area in Lagos will begin to enjoy reduced energy costs, as NIPCO Gas in partnership with NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML) commissioned the Lekki Gas Distribution Project for supply and distribution of natural gas in the Lekki area.
20 hours ago
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Nigerian military have entered into a partnership to leverage each other’s strengths in research, innovation and technological development.
20 hours ago
No fewer than 32 public servants across Africa with a demonstrated passion for transformation have benefited from the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation’s Scholarship scheme to the tune of £2,000,000 (about N3.564 billion).
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OLAM Agri has expanded its initiatives to support the country's rural Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) policy with the commissioning of safe water project in Kano and Jigawa states.
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Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, has said that Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills are critical to unlocking opportunities, create jobs as well as promote innovation as the world is an era where technological proficiency can open doors to opportunities, enhance employability and drive innovation in every sector.
Stories of The Week
30 Jul
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced a seamless method for individuals to update their date of birth on the national identity database. This process, which can be completed online, eliminates the need for physical visits to NIMC offices and reduces the risk of errors. According to NIMC, the updated process involves nine straightforward…
31 Jul
Tragedy struck on Tuesday night as Nigeria’s iconic singer and songwriter, Onyeka Onwenu, slumped and died shortly after performing at a birthday party in Lagos. In a shocking turn of events, the music maestro affectionately known as the ‘Elegant Stallion,’ according to sources, died at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after collapsing at a private…
8 Aug
One is an Olympic record holder, while the other holds the world record in women’s 100 metres hurdles.
10 Aug
United States-based sprinter Favour Ofili went through the junior ranks, ruling the Nigeria Youth Games before leaving for the U.S. on a scholarship at Louisiana State University. Since then, her athletics career has been on the rise winning medals for both the school athletics team and Nigeria. In this report, GOWON AKPODONOR looks at Ofili’s…
12 Aug
The search for the father of an 18-year-old Nigerian-Filipino lady has finally ended after he was located. Media influencer Chude Nnamdi, had posted that the young lady, born in the Philippines to a Filipino mother and a Nigerian father, was searching for Paschal Ogbuagu Nnanna from Enugu State, who left the Philippines due to unavoidable…
Politics
4 hours ago
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has expressed confidence in winning the Chairmanship and Councilorship positions in the local government elections slated for Feb. 15, 2025 in Katsina State. Chairman of the Party in the state, Alhaji Armaya’u Abdulkadir, disclosed this in Katsina on Saturday, while unveiling the party’s new logo. The News Agency of…
6 hours ago
The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide has advised Minister of Petroleum,(Gas), Heineken Lokpobiri, to set aside his governorship aspirations and focus on his ministerial responsibilities. The IYC alleged that Lokpobiri is more focused on building support for his Bayelsa State governorship bid than on effectively executing his duties. The statement, signed by top IYC officials,…
8 hours ago
Women members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have rejected the selection of the former Commissioner of Information and Orientation, Lois Emmanuel, as the party's Women Leader. The decision of the party to impose her on the women in the state Congress that took place yesterday in the Jolly Nyame Stadium has sparked discussions within…
9 hours ago
The wife of the Edo State Governor, Betsy Obaseki, on Saturday urged Edo women to support the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, promising that the party’s candidate will give them a better future as he recognizes the crucial role women play during elections. Obaseki spoke during the PDP Women Campaign Council in…
10 hours ago
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday, vowed to return all
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Sport
3 hours ago
Two goals in the space of a minute by former Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood provided the fuel for Marseille to burn off Toulouse 3-1 on Saturday and climb to the top of Ligue 1. The 22-year-old Greenwood, who scored twice on his Marseille debut against Brest a fortnight ago and once against Reims last…
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West Ham defender Kurt Zouma moved to Saudi Pro League club Al-Orobah on loan on Saturday just weeks after a transfer to the United Arab Emirates collapsed. The 29-year-old Frenchman made 103 appearances after joining the Hammers from Chelsea in a £29 million ($38 million) deal in 2021 but attracted widespread criticism in 2022 when…
3 hours ago
Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen lost 3-2 to RB Leipzig at home on Saturday, their first loss in the German top flight
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NBA Africa, an affiliate of the National Basketball Association (NBA), has officially announced the return of its original documentary series, "Born and Bred," with the second season premiering on Thursday, August 29th, 2024, on the NBA App. This season promises to captivate basketball enthusiasts with five compelling episodes that delve into the lives of current…
Columnists
19 hours ago
‘There is a time for everything…’ as the ancient word reveals to us. I dedicated the last two weeks on ‘Why Teachers Too Should Get 300% Pay Rise’.
19 hours ago
A few days ago, lawyers woke up to emails, one from the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA,) Mr. Y.C. Maikyau, SAN, and another from the Association’s publicity secretary on the subject of review of judicial officers’ salary.
19 hours ago
Most credible English Language Dictionaries provide at least 10 synonyms for the word protest – object, disagree, oppose, complain, disapprove, declare, insist, affirm, avow, declare, grouse, holler, belly-ache.
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The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been an issue of global concern for decades and remains so till today. Despite numerous attempts
Sponsored
3 days ago
One of the payment gateways in Nigeria that has distinguished itself not only in the provision of reliable payment services but also a platform creating positive impact and value addition to the businesses and lives of its customers in the country is CoralPay Technology Nigeria Limited. Indeed CoralPay has carved a niche for itself through…
3 days ago
After Kiekie's new hustle led us in several directions and even caused us to speculate endlessly, it turns out it was Hollandia all along. You won’t believe what Hollandia just pulled off! It’s been quite the week with Kiekie announcing her new side hustle, and now, the big reveal has everyone talking. Everyone thought it…
4 days ago
It’s not every day that you see a popular YouTuber trade in their camera for a delivery bag, but that’s exactly what’s happening with Kiekie. Her latest side hustle as a delivery person has taken social media by storm, making #deliverydeypay the trending topic of the day. But what’s behind the viral success of this…
26 Aug
SME Scale Up, a leading initiative aimed at empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, recently partnered with First Bank Nigeria to host a two-day workshop designed to ignite organic business growth and help SMEs reach their maximum potential. The workshop, held on August 23rd and 24th, was headlined by Ziad Maalouf, the Managing…
Guardian Life
10 hours ago
Fuji music star Abass Akande, popularly known as Obesere, has expressed gratitude to God after surviving a life-threatening surgery.
13 hours ago
Popular Nigerian musician, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has claimed that he has secured a 10-year Canada work visa. Portable made the claim in a video posted on Instagram on Friday. Showing off the visa he had received, Portable said that he can now perform his shows in Canada. “Alhamdulilahi 🙏 CEO DR ZEHNATION…
14 hours ago
Makeup has long been a way for people to express themselves and embrace their unique appearance and identity. Often, people who wear makeup face judgement from others who chalk it down to a way to conceal imperfections. However, makeup is much more than that—it’s a form of art. Just as an artistic painting, makeup allows…
16 hours ago
They hadn’t set out to find the star of the auction. In fact, they hadn’t visited the house looking for a lost Ben Enwonwu piece. But as the owners pulled back the curtains in a dusty upstairs bedroom, light fell across a dirty painting hanging above the bed. Even though it was covered in 40…
Technology
24 Aug
Innovation is not just about technology but creating ecosystems that foster growth and sustainability. These were the words of Bunmi Akinyemiju, co-founder of Venture Garden Group (VGG), a technology
23 Aug
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the release of N10 billion to the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to fast-track the process of achieving digital switchover.
21 Aug
The search for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nigeria has surged by 130 per cent.Search trends in Nigeria related to AI continue, with searches for “what is AI” increasing by more than 30%, while searches for “how to use AI” jumped by 40%. Nigerians are looking to use AI to build their careers and creativity, with…
21 Aug
TechCabal is set to gather the brightest minds once again in Africa’s tech ecosystem for Moonshot 2024, scheduled to take place from October 9th to 11th, 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre. With the theme “Building for the World,” this year’s conference promises to be the continent’s most significant tech event, bringing together 4,000 guests,…
21 Aug
With artificial intelligence (AI) becoming a transformative force, reshaping various industries such as communication systems, software applications, data storage, business operations, analytics and interactive platforms
21 Aug
Students of Aptech Computer Education in Nigeria have benefitted from N64 million scholarships at the 16th edition of Aptech Career Quest in association with Middlesex University, London.