19 hours ago
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, are now highly unsettled following widespread insecurity around the city centre and some outskirts, characterized by frequent and indiscriminate robbing and abduction of motorists and commuters.
19 hours ago
Five audacious women, Uzoamaka Izukanne Igweike, Tarebi Alebiosu, Adedotun Akande, Ndidi Nwuneli and Mimi Ade-Odiachi...
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It’s the 63rd anniversary of Nigeria’s independence from colonial rule and ears are perked up for music - both old and new - that reflect the current state of life in the beloved motherland.
News
8 hours ago
The Lagos State government on Saturday began clearing shanties and reclaiming Right of Way (RoW) of the Red Rail project corridor from Agbado, Ogun, to Ebute Metta, Lagos.
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Azerbaijan's defence ministry said on Saturday its forces were taking "retaliatory measures" after one of its soldiers was killed by an Armenian army sniper on the border between the two countries.
8 hours ago
Pro- democracy group, Stand Up Nigeria (SUN) has called on the authorities to protect judicial officers in the country. National Coordinator of the group, Patriot Sunday Attah, at a press conference in Abuja called on those dissatisfied with the outcome of decisions...
8 hours ago
As Nigerians celebrate the 63 Independence anniversary of the country, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has called on Nigerians to imbibe the virtue of peaceful coexistence with one another.
8 hours ago
Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), has announced the deployment of 3, 000 personnel for security and protection of citizens during Nigeria's 63rd independence celebration.
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A global science-led biopharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca through its innovative programme, Healthy Heart Africa (HHA), has reiterated it commitment in tackling hypertension and the rising burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Africa.
8 hours ago
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, has quizzed four senior officials in the Department of Farm Inputs Supports Services of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, over alleged diversion of funds running into hundreds of millions of Naira.
9 hours ago
The Taraba Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Jalingo, on Saturday upheld the election of Gov. Agbu Kefas of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), as the governor of the state.
10 hours ago
The Sokoto Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Saturday dismissed the petition against Gov. Ahmed Aliyu and his Deuty, Idris Gobir, filed by Sa’idu Umar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Guardian TV
10 hours ago
As the country marks 63 years of self-governance after colonial rule, President Bola Tinubu has called for a low-key celebration instead of the usual festivities. But as DW's Flourish Ubanyi reports, many Nigerians think there's not much to celebrate anyway.
12 hours ago
Known for championing new talent, up and coming British Yoruba designer Tolu Coker showed at London Fashion Week on Monday bringing an all Black cast to the runway.
19 hours ago
More than 102,000 people have tried to cross the Mediterranean from Tunisia in 2023 so far in 2023 — a stunning 260% increase from last year.
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Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Saturday.
Sports
3 hours ago
AC Milan overcame a struggling Lazio 2-0 on Saturday to provisionally take top spot in Serie A, while Victor Osimhen came off the bench for Napoli and scored in a 4-0 win at Lecce. Christian Pulisic gave Milan the lead on the hour at the San Siro when he slammed in a bobbling pass from…
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Napoli secured their second Serie A victory in four days as Victor Osimhen came off the bench and scored in a 4-0 win at Lecce to lift the Italian champions up to third.
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Jose Mourinho insisted Saturday he has no fear for his future despite Roma's floundering start to the Serie A season.
9 hours ago
Ollie Watkins made his case for an England call-up with a hat-trick as Aston Villa powered to a 6-1 demolition of Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday.
19 hours ago
After 10 days of intense competitions, the 7th National Youth Games comes to an end today, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State.
19 hours ago
One of the star athletes at the 7th National Youth Games is Delta State 12-year-old Stephanie Ogechukwu, who grabbed four gold medals in three apparatus in gymnastic events for Team Delta.
Latest
3 hours ago
AC Milan overcame a struggling Lazio 2-0 on Saturday to provisionally take top spot in Serie A, while Victor Osimhen came off the bench for Napoli and scored in a 4-0 win at Lecce. Christian Pulisic gave Milan the lead on the hour at the San Siro when he slammed in a bobbling pass from…
3 hours ago
Elections are won and lost at the polls, or so we were told. The sacking of the governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, by the Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, makes it unambiguously clear that we are transitioning into a new era in our quasi-democratic system. Except if something is done to stop…
7 hours ago
Manchester City's perfect start to the Premier League season came undone in a shock 2-1 loss to Wolves, as Manchester United slumped to a 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday.
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Editorial
2 days ago
Public attention being drawn on the efficacy of democracy as a system of government desirable or preferable to any other such as monarchical or military, is a necessary subject, going by recent happenings in neighbouring Niger Republic and Gabon, where soldiers have toppled democratically elected governments. Not a few other African countries are running under…
Features
19 hours ago
Prof. Elijah Adebowale Ayolabi is the Vice Chancellor of Mountain Top University, Prayer City, Ogun State. He is an alumnus of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Engineering Physics in 1989.
Stories of The Week
21 Sep
Nollywood Stars Tonto Dikeh and Iyabo Ojo, has Visited Mohbad's Family Amidst Calls for Justice.
4 days ago
Getting a Certificate of Occupancy for my property wasn’t easy at all. I spent a lot of money to acquire it, and I spent more than the money I used to purchase the land. It wasn’t a smooth process for me. I was told then to do ratification...
4 days ago
Nigerians, yesterday, took to X, formerly twitter, to demand the release of a lady, Chioma Egodi, allegedly arrested by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on the order of Erisco Food, over her honest opinion on its product.
Business
19 hours ago
The conspicuous multi-billion naira physical structures and installations spread across the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, Kano State, are practical evidence of the commitment of the Arc. Sonny Echono-led Tertiary Education Trust Fund...
1 day ago
The Taiwo Oyedele’s Tax Reform Committee collected N5 billion from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FRIS) to fund its operations, the immediate past executive chairman of the Service, Muhammad Nami, disclosed yesterday.
1 day ago
Telecommunications operators are considering jettisoning uniform tariffs, especially on voice services in the country. The implication of the move, if implemented, is that subscribers would be charged differently for telephony services depending on their locations.
Columnists
3 hours ago
Elections are won and lost at the polls, or so we were told. The sacking of the governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, by the Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, makes it unambiguously clear that we are transitioning into a new era in our quasi-democratic system. Except if something is done to stop…
1 day ago
Our youths are restive. We cannot pretend to be ignorant about this. Still, our political leaders choose to pretend about it and the danger it portends for the country and its future. Youths are potent forces for change – both positive and negative. When their anger boils over, it turns into a tsunami. The youths…
1 day ago
In the contemporary global system, digital economy has emerged as a key driver of growth and development. Countries across the world are harnessing the power of technology to spur economic advancement, job creation, and innovation.
Guardian Life
1 day ago
In a significant development nearly three decades after the tragic murder of legendary hip-hop artist Tupac Shakur, Las Vegas police have charged Duane "Keffe D" Davis with his murder. The rapper was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996, and the identity of his killer has remained a mystery until now.…
1 day ago
Following the series of inquiries over the death of Nigerian musician Mohbad, SamLarry whose name has since popped up has alleged "I know nothing about how the musician died". Lagos socialite Balogun Olamilekan Eletu popularly known as SamLarry was picked up by the Nigerian Police in their ongoing investigation into the death of Mohbad a…
1 day ago
Dudu Emmanuel’s solo exhibition, which opens at Nomadic Art Gallery, Victoria Island, on September 30, is bound to evoke strong emotions judging by the multi-faceted approaches he has employed.
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On September 27, 2023, police reportedly visited Britney Spears' home in Thousand Oaks to conduct a wellness checkup, after receiving a call about a "disturbance." The call came after Spears posted a video on social media of herself dancing with knives. In the video, Spears is seen spinning and twirling two large knives, seemingly unaware…
Technology
19 hours ago
Nadayar Enegesi is an entrepreneur who is passionate about Africa’s youth prosperity and quality of life.
3 days ago
The Executive Vice Chairman, the Federal Compettion and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Babatunde Irukera, has urged financial technology providers to embrace regulations to ensure that they are protected from bad people that infiltrate their system.
3 days ago
United States of America’s Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, Wally Adeyemo, said Nigeria has so much potential, hence the U.S. intends to partner with the Nigerian government to remove certain barriers to Nigerian investors’ ability to access the U.S. market.
3 days ago
Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group (SVPG) and founder of WorkNigeria, Christian Idiodi has stressed the need for the government to provide the necessary infrastructure that would support technology and enhance the growth of business in Africa.
3 days ago
Electronic commerce platform, Konga is set to pioneer a 24-hour Buyers and Sellers TV, which is set to launch in October to celebrate Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary.
3 days ago
In line with the resolve of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to build a robust framework for the training of one million technical talents over the next three years and the Presidency's goal of creating two million digital jobs.