Thursday, 15th September 2022
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1 day ago
The Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Northern Traditional Rulers Council in Abuja, seeking the establishment of state police to tackle security challenges in the region and the nation at large.
1 day ago
Amidst the rising profile of cyber criminals across the globe, the United States of America has rallied its allies and other nations to collaborate with her to stem the tide.
1 day ago
Sequel to the devastating effect of flood in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, the state governor, Babagana Zulum, yesterday, ordered the demolition of 1, 500 houses in the capital city.
1 day ago
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, has directed all field commanders to adhere strictly to the Rules of Engagement (RoEs) at the 2023 elections.
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Youth and Sports Development Minister, Sunday Dare and President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, are among dignitaries expected at the unveiling ceremony of two of Nigeria’s brightest and best track and field stars, Tobi Amusan and Ese Brume, as Primus Trust Bank brand ambassadors.
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Following the violence that erupted in Agosasa area of Ipokia Local Council, which led to the death of three people, and burning of houses, Ogun State government has assured residents that perpetrators of the dastardly act will be apprehended and brought to book.
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By spending more than 100 per cent of its revenue on debt servicing, Nigeria is breaching one of the applicable debt-sustainability thresholds, just as the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government is dressing Nigeria in borrowed robes.
1 day ago
Though the price of diesel eased a little in the past few days as a result of the drop in the global price of crude, consumers hoping to see lower diesel prices or drop in inflation rate anytime soon may be disappointed as global fuel markets are expected to stay tight for some years to come.
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The League Management Company (LMC), which has been managing Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), has started moves to resolve issues bordering on its legality and right to continue overseeing the NPFL.
Nnamdi Kanu
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The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, yesterday, reserved judgment in the appeal filed by detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking dismissal of remaining seven-count charge filed against him by the Federal Government.
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Major roads and streets in Owerri, Imo State capital, were, yesterday, deserted, as President Muhammadu Buhari visited for the commissioning of some signature projects executed by Governor Hope Uzodimma.

News

33 mins ago
Pressures from the global energy crisis and compounding situation at home may be costing Nigeria’s 43 million households nothing less than N8.9 trillion yearly, The Guardian has gathered.
39 mins ago
Speaking at the Standing Committee meeting of the church in Abuja, the President stated that Nigeria needs God to “direct our affairs and surmount the challenges facing it.”
39 mins ago
Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-owned Universities (COPSUN) has called on the Federal and state governments to sustain international best practices by increasing funding
43 mins ago
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), yesterday, approved N28.1 billion for the augmentation of roads and other infrastructure in the Wasa district of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
46 mins ago
Critical stakeholders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are yet to back down on the agitation for the resignation of the party’s national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, as the PDP presidential...
50 mins ago
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has said if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) must win the 2023 presidential elections, the party must muster sufficient courage to go the whole hog.
50 mins ago
Goup Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for not interfering in the organistion’s activities.
55 mins ago
Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Alhaji Musiliu Smith, has resigned from his position. PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, confirmed the development last night...
59 mins ago
There were indications that the leadership crisis rocking the Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) might be resolved as the Reconciliation Committee announced its readiness

Sports

1 hour ago
Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) First Vice President, Seyi Akinwumi, Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) Christian Emeruwa and Imo State FA Chairman, Amanze Uchegbulam...
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Arsenal’s postponed Europa League game against PSV Eindhoven has been rescheduled for next month after the Premier League agreed to push back the London club’s midweek match against Manchester City.
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Lucky Piety’s 106-run off 42 balls has earned her the batman of the maiden African U-19 Women Cricket World Cup qualifiers, which ended on Monday in Gaborone, Botswana.
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Youth and Sports Development Minister, Sunday Dare, has urged the Nigerian Navy and other military formations to join the grassroots sports development train and help the country
2 hours ago
Moldovan champions, Sheriff Tiraspol, will host Manchester United on matchday 2 of Group E of the 2022/23 Europa League season showing on SuperSport.
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Jurgen Klopp has poured scorn on the idea of a US-style all-star Premier League game floated by new Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly, asking whether the Harlem Globetrotters will be also be involved.

Latest

33 mins ago
Pressures from the global energy crisis and compounding situation at home may be costing Nigeria’s 43 million households nothing less than N8.9 trillion yearly, The Guardian has gathered.
39 mins ago
Speaking at the Standing Committee meeting of the church in Abuja, the President stated that Nigeria needs God to “direct our affairs and surmount the challenges facing it.”
39 mins ago
Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-owned Universities (COPSUN) has called on the Federal and state governments to sustain international best practices by increasing funding
43 mins ago
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), yesterday, approved N28.1 billion for the augmentation of roads and other infrastructure in the Wasa district of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Editorial

1 hour ago
Complaints surrounding the president’s nomination of Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are sufficiently potent

Features

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The Federal University, Dutsinma (FUDMA) Katsina State, has won an N32m research grant from the National Research Foundation (NRF), Pretoria, South Africa.

Editor's Pick

1 day ago
The global economic headwinds occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine by Russia could have destabilised the Nigerian financial sector but for the ingenuity of the sector’s regulators, President Muhammadu Buhari has said.
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The leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in the Southwest, yesterday, disrupted vehicular movement along the busy Lagos-Ibadan expressway, while protesting the seven-month strike by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
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Department of State Services (DSS) has alleged its preliminary investigation established the offences of “logistics supplier, aiding and abetting acts of terrorism,” against terrorists’ negotiator, Tukur Mamu.
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The sit-at-home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) recorded partial compliance, yesterday, as most people remained in their homes across Anambra State.

Business

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Red Star Express has expressed worries over the spate of insecurity in the country, saying that the challenge has impacted the logistics business negatively in the country.
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Moody’s Investors Service, an international financial research institution, has warned of the increasing exposure of African banks to loan default as elevated inflation takes
1 hour ago
Truckers under the aegis of the Council of Maritime Transport Unions and Associations (COMTUA), have petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) over alleged corrupt practices

Columnists

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It is perhaps one of the sweetest contradictions of our times how Nigerians and indeed Africans as a race, erstwhile victims of British colonial exploitation, rapacious destruction of cultural
1 hour ago
In faraway Washington DC, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo propounded new ideas on how best to bring developing nations to contribute adequately to the course of global net-zero emissions targets
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Bribery involves the making of illegal payments or offering anything of value to persons in official positions with the intention of inducing or rewarding them.

Guardian Life

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Wendy Williams has allegedly checked back into rehab to treat her substance abuse issues following her fallout with production company Debmar-Mercury. News outlet Page Six in an exclusive report claimed that Williams’ health and addiction issues worsened after her former daytime talk show’s production company allegedly “refused” to get her help. The outlet revealed that…
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Nicki Minaj has sued blogger and podcaster “Nosey Heaux,” for allegedly calling her a cokehead. Nosey Heaux, real name is Marley Green, had reportedly called Minaj a “cokehead” who was “shoving all this cocaine up her nose” in a recent video. Responding, Mindaj claimed that the clip is defamatory. TMZ noteed that according to the…
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John Legend's latest single "Wonder Woman" celebrates his marriage to Chrissy Teigen. Legend shared the music video for "Woman starring pregnant wife Teigen and their children — daughter Luna Simone, and son Miles Theodore, to celebrate their anniversary and the overall strength of women. Sharing a teaser of the song to Instagram, Legend captioned the post "I married…
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Prime Video has announced an exclusive overall deal with one of Nigeria’s leading filmmakers, Jáde Osiberu, the creator of film and series hits - Sugar Rush, Isoken and Gidi Up, as well as the highly anticipated upcoming Amazon Original movie, Gangs of Lagos.

Guardian TV

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Musk has vowed not to move forward with the acquisition, leading to a legal battle with the social media giant.
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Musk has vowed not to move forward with the acquisition, leading to a legal battle with the social media giant.
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No more Cinderella’s: A new Nigerian start-up is bringing African stories to little ones, and it all happens online.
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Security preparations and road diversions were underway in London on Wednesday ahead of a procession that will see Queen Elizabeth's coffin taken from Buckingham Palace to lie in state in parliament.