guardin-logo
  • News

    News

    Nigeria

    Explore the latest updates in Nigeria

    Africa

    Explore the latest updates in Africa

    Europe

    Explore the latest updates in Europe

    Asia

    Explore the latest updates in Asia

    World

    Explore the latest updates in World

  • Epaper
  • Metro
  • Sport
  • Life

    Life

    Music

    Explore the latest updates in Music

    Film

    Explore the latest updates in Film

    Beauty

    Explore the latest updates in Beauty

    Features

    Explore the latest updates in Features

  • Tech
  • GTV
  • Opinion
  • Woman
  • Reviewed
e-Paper

Others

  • Property
  • Contributors
  • Guardian Arts
  • Guardian Weekend
  • Cartoons
  • Columnists
  • Environment
  • Executive Motoring
  • Aviation
  • Maritime
  • Law
  • Odd News
Subscribe

Search Guardian News

happy-valentines-day-red-heart-background.jpg

Nine countries where Valentine’s Day is banned or restricted

Valentine’s Day surprise dinner at home with a couple, wine glasses, food, and rose petals on the table.

Your Valentine’s Day guide

The Super Eagles of Nigeria
TOP NEWS

2026 WC: Odds tilt toward Nigeria as DR Congo await FIFA verdict Monday

2026 WC: Odds tilt toward Nigeria as DR Congo await FIFA verdict Monday

LATEST NEWS

Features 2 hrs ago

Love bombing is not romance: How to spot it early

News 2 hrs ago

Ganduje debunks El-rufai's claims on Dadiyata’s disappearance

Football 3 hrs ago

Newcastle oust 10-man Villa from FA Cup, Man City beat Beckham's Salford

Features 5 hrs ago

PHOTOS: Temi Ajibade releases honeymoon pictures with Mr Eazi from four Asian cities

News

See All
CAN
News

Adamawa CAN urges churches to mobilise members for PVC registration

The Adamawa State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has directed church leaders across the state to ensure that eligible members obtain their Permanent Voter's Cards (PVCs) and actively participate in the democratic process.

Read More
CP Aboki Danjuma
News

Group asks CP to dismantle illegal criminal gang in Imo community

14 February 2026
1000795484
News

Valentine's Day: FG, experts warn of maternal health risk

14 February 2026
News

El-Rufai should report to DSS over seizure of passport — Ogba

14 February 2026
News

NOWA president commissions new educational infrastructure

14 February 2026
News

At ENEXFEST, minister highlights creative sector's role in growth

14 February 2026
News

NGA to empower 50,000 youths in AI-enhanced visual arts training

14 February 2026
News

FG moves to establish support ecosystem for military wives, widows

14 February 2026

Metro

See All
NIGER-STATE-MAP
Metro

NSCDC arrests village head, 33 others linked to police officer's death

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, has arrested a village head and 33 others in connection with the killing of Police Officer Constable Emmanuel Shamsi and the setting ablaze of an NSCDC patrol vehicle by

Read More
Nigeria Police Force
Metro

Oyo police arrest two for alleged theft of diesel worth N12 million

14 February 2026
The Nigeria Police Force
Metro

C'River police discover corpses at embalming facility, arrest mortician

14 February 2026
Metro

Family Member Recounts Night Terrorists Abducted Parents, Brother In Kaduna

14 February 2026
Metro

DSS nabs kidnapper, rescues four-year-old boy in Kano

14 February 2026
Metro

Lagos flags off free eye screening, eyeglasses for 1000 police officers

14 February 2026
Metro

NAFDAC Lagos Office Remains Open, Operational, Says Management

14 February 2026
Metro

Foundation empowers petty traders in Lagos

14 February 2026

Business

See All
N3B Nivea promo sparks fresh wave of instant millionaires
Business

N3B Nivea promo sparks fresh wave of instant millionaires

NIVEA has reaffirmed that its historic N3 Billion National Consumer Promotion is fully alive and gathering momentum, as the latest weekly raffle draw produced new millionaires, further underscoring the campaign’s scale, transparency, and nationwide impact. At a recent draw among

Read More
Managing Director/CEO,Universal Insurance, Dr. Japhet Duru
Business

Insurer meets statutory deposit requirement, remits N1.165b to CBN

14 February 2026
Seaport
Business

Customs agents, freight forwarders, back March 27 NSW takeoff

13 February 2026
Business

Absence of autonomous system numbers increases pressure on telcos

13 February 2026
Business

Cheque printers may pay N10 million fine for every security violation

13 February 2026
Business

Esso calls for competitive deepwater projects to attract investment

13 February 2026
Business

SAHCO chairman canvases ethical leadership, sustainability

13 February 2026
Business

‘Irrational charges will push many aviation companies out of business’

13 February 2026

Education

See All
UNIABUJA

14 February 2026

UNIABUJA Governing Council denies NELFUND diversion allegations

Education | 2 min read

Federal University of Science and Technology Kabo campus in Kano State

14 February 2026

MAAUN founder welcomes Prof. Magaji’s appointment as FUSTK vice-chancellor

Education | 1 min read

Olalekan Asikhia

12 February 2026

Varsity don demands action on research funding, national policy

Education | 2 min read

University of Abuja (UniAbuja)

12 February 2026

UNIABUJA admits 8,000 from 30,000 applicants

Education | 2 min read

Be the first to know about our newest content, events, and announcements.

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Energy

See All
Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO)
Energy

KEDCO unveils digital payment platform to boost customer efficiency

The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has strengthened its revenue collection process with the introduction of a digital payment platform aimed at improving customer satisfaction across its franchise states. The new technology, tagged the Self-Service ATM-Enabled Payment Kiosk, is designed

Read More
NextGEN Summit
Energy

NextGEN Summit headlines SAIPEC, targets Africa’s energy future

13 February 2026
Gas Pipelines
Energy

Group rallies Africa to regional cooperation, energy potential

13 February 2026
EnergyFeatured

How Tinubu revived Buhari’s $2.3bn Siemens power deal – Envoy

12 February 2026
Energy

‘How high operating costs, insecurity shrank oil profits to $7/barrel’

12 February 2026
Energy

Dangote makes history as world’s first refinery to hit 650,000bpd capacity for CDU, MS block

12 February 2026
Energy

Nigeria’s oil output remains below benchmark, worsens borrowing, budget

12 February 2026
Energy

NNPCL moves towards commercial oil production at Eba

11 February 2026

Editorial

See All
COURT

14 February 2026

Matrimony need not be death sentence

Editorial | 5 min read

INEC

13 February 2026

INEC must sanction premature political campaigns

Editorial | 4 min read

Debris of Bodija explosion

12 February 2026

The controversy over N50b Bodija bomb explosion aid money

Editorial | 4 min read

Nigerian Army,

11 February 2026

Anti-terrorism and limits of lobbying in int’l diplomacy

Editorial | 5 min read

Politics

See All
President Bola Tinubu
Politics

Tinubu support group hails opposition governors' defection to APC

An APC support group, BAT’s 4/4 Renewed Hope Agenda, on Saturday, congratulated governors from opposition parties who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), The group also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it described as the gains

Read More
INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan
Politics

Ramadan: INEC to consult lawmakers over 2027 election timetable

14 February 2026
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
FeaturedPolitics

2027 presidential election holds on February 20, says INEC

14 February 2026
Politics

Jakande’s servant mindsets remain evergreen By Lai Olurode

14 February 2026
Politics

Group inaugurates ‘Asiwaju le’kan si 2027’ movement to drive Tinubu’s second term

14 February 2026
Politics

Tinubu is a courageous leader, but he should allow for free, fair election in 2027

14 February 2026
Politics

Gbenga Daniel At 70: Enduring leadership, lasting legacy

14 February 2026
Politics

 Why Father Abraham movement is backing Tinubu – Idogun

14 February 2026

Sports

See All

I understand the responsibility, says new Tottenham boss, Igor Tudor

Tottenham confirmed on Saturday that Igor Tudor has been appointed their interim manager until the end of the season. Former Juventus boss Tudor replaces Thomas Frank, who was sacked on Wednesday as Tottenham languished just five points above the Premier

Tottenham manager, Igor Tudor
Athletes
14 February 2026

Curtain Falls At NOGIG 2026

Basketball Africa League (BAL)
14 February 2026

2026 NBA All-Star Basketball Season Tips Off

Music sensation Shoday
14 February 2026

Music sensation Shoday to thrill athletes, fans at Access Bank Lagos City marathon

MOC athletes
14 February 2026

Onyali plays down athletes’ defection as 5000 students set for MTN Champs

Health

See All
National Health Insurance Authority NHIA

14 February 2026

FG seeks improved diagnosis to tackle high burden of inherited blood disorder

Health | 5 min read

Sunday Katung

13 February 2026

Katung secures ₦8 billion medical equipment for Southern Kaduna Hospitals

Health | 2 min read

Africa to shape global health agenda at 2026 Nairobi summit

13 February 2026

Lack of business intelligence undermines Nigeria’s hospitals, expert warns

Health | 2 min read

eye-health-care-

12 February 2026

Tinubu to expand access to affordable eye care services

Health | 4 min read

  • Beauty
  • Culture
  • Events
  • Features
See All
Sharon Adeleke
Guardian Life

Sharon Adeleke teases husband over ‘big woman’ comment

Davido’s  elder sister and Chief Financial Officer of Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), Sharon Adeleke Ademefun, has shared a light-hearted moment from her marriage, with a warning about relationships. In a video posted on her Instagram story, the Ronawigs CEO shared

Read More
Guardian Life

Digital creator Lucky Elohor dies at 29

Guardian Life

James Van Der Beek, star of 'Dawson's Creek,' dies at 48

Guardian Life

SerialDaBoss teases Valentine release with new single 'Body of Work'

Guardian Life

Muyeez drops “17,” teases new album

Guardian Life

I’m tired of begging, Halima Abubakar cries out, seeks funds for brain, spleen surgery

Guardian Life

Mr Eazi, King Promise unite again in “That Way”, tease joint album

Guardian Life

New Artist Amavi Sol Debuts With “Íhúgbá”

Technology

See All

Nigeria gets 4,701 weekly cyberattacks, ranks top in Africa

With 4,701 cyberattacks weekly on Nigerian organisations, the country has ranked top in Africa.

Cybersecurity
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
12 February 2026

How botched broadband plans ruin e-transmission of election results

Airtel building Nigeria
11 February 2026

Operator increases sites by 15.5%, to roll out 5G in 20 cities

Gender Gap
09 February 2026

Gender funding gap in tech startups hits new lows

cybersecurity,
09 February 2026

TD Africa, Enugu govt begin cybersecurity, data science training

Opinions

See All

The future of workplace wellbeing: Proactive AI care

By Oluwabukunmi Victor Babatunde The statistics are staggering. Mental health conditions cost the UK economy an estimated £300 billion annually, with workplace stress, anxiety, and burnout driving a significant portion of that burden. Yet despite growing awareness and investment in

Artificial-Intelligence-AI.-PHOTO-FORBES-2
Ayo Olukotun
14 February 2026

Ayo Olukotun 1953-2023: Echoes from eternity

Nigerian Flag
14 February 2026

Nigeria's past and present: the way for the future?

election
13 February 2026

Broken Councils: The dangerous politics of Local Government control in Osun state

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu
11 February 2026

How Ben Kalu leads APC to become largest party in Abia

Interviews

See All
FISHER

14 February 2026

Stop over Motels stands tall @40

Dr. Christian Nwanne

07 February 2026

Nigeria’s next frontier should focus on mobilising citizens towards economic productivity – Nwanne

Sir Steve Omojafor

24 January 2026

A Legend’s Journey: Sir Steve Omojafor’s timeless tale of triumph and inspiration

Michał Cygan

24 January 2026

Poland has well-tested cyber defence skills that can be shared with Nigeria – Amb Cygan

See All

Foundation offers free eye screening to underserved Lagos residents

At least 150 residents, mostly elderly people, have benefited from a free comprehensive eye screening exercise organised by the Advancing

SKIPPER
PATIENCE

07 February 2026

Patience Iyakwo: I saw my story in every girl who felt forgotten

ALIMI

07 February 2026

How women can move from financial literacy to financial confidence

SPECIAL SEAT

07 February 2026

Women’s coalition urges 10th NASS to fast-track Special Seats Bill

WILAN

07 February 2026

Leading Woman Show takes on gender-balanced leadership

See All
WAKATHON
Guardian Angels

Foundation promotes preventive health, build stronger communities in Lagos

Concerned about advance preventive mental health and lifestyle well-being, Wakathon 2026 is set to mobilise Lagos residents for a city-wide health walk

Read More
Chairman of LASACO Assurance Plc, Olateju Philips
Guardian Angels

Stakeholders push Africa’s cultural trade diplomacy for global influence

07 February 2026

Worker
Guardian Angels

Hope, skills for girls at Idi-Araba Correctional Centre

31 January 2026

Business

See All
Guardian Angels

Dr. Alexander Akhigbe: Empowering communities to take ownership of their environment

31 January 2026
Guardian Angels

Yvonne Okhaifoh assumes role as Programmes Manager at Kids FM101.7 Lagos

24 January 2026
Guardian Angels

Wemimo Adewuni Obiwale: Advancing Africa’s stories with visibility and power

24 January 2026
Guardian Angels

Federal Palace hosts IWOC’s Small World 2026 charity drive

24 January 2026
Guardian Angels

Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal leads Lagos disability inclusion policy and practice

24 January 2026
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Lifestyle
  • Culture
  • Love & Sex
See All
Culture

How Osas Ighodaro proves that mastery has no shortcuts

As a brand ambassador for The Glenlivet, Osas Ighodaro embodies patience, precision, and hard work.

Read More
Dating & Relationships

This is your ultimate guide to Lagos date spots that make Valentine’s truly special

14 February 2026
Lifestyle

Love takes every form this Valentine’s at Federal Palace Hotel

13 February 2026
Food & Drink

We’ve curated thoughtful ways to make your girls feel special this Galentine’s Day, so you never have to wonder what to do

13 February 2026
Feminism & Women's Issues

Revising how Galentine’s Day became the ultimate day for women to honour each other 

13 February 2026
Dating & Relationships

I asked a few people about the best and worst Valentine’s Day gifts they’ve ever received — and their answers were full of surprises

12 February 2026
Exclusives & Interviews

Inside Mimmi Chima’s collection COLOURS: an intimate exploration of womanhood and style

12 February 2026
Dating & Relationships

I asked six high-achieving women what they want for Valentine’s Day, so you can finally stop guessing what to gift yours

12 February 2026
The Guardian Nigeria Logo

Rutam House, Plot 103/109, Apapa-Oshodi Express Way, Isolo, P.M.B 1217 Oshodi, Lagos, Nigeria.

guardian android app guardian ios app
  • Contributors
  • Aviation
  • Capital Market
  • Energy
  • Advocacy
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Branded Content
  • Opinion
  • Europe
  • Beauty
  • Education
  • Cartoons
  • Columnists
  • Nigeria
  • Features
  • Fashion
  • Football
  • Industry
  • Insurance
  • Maritime
  • World
  • Travel & Tourism
  • Weekend
  • Interview
  • Fashion
  • Gadgets
  • Law
  • Change of name
  • About Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Policies
    • Diversity Staffing Report
    • Diversity Policy
    • Ethics Policy
    • Corrections Policy
    • Actionable Feedback Policy
    • Ownership & Funding
    • Publishing Principles
    • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

© 2026 GUARDIAN Newspapers. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Newsletter

The News You Need, Delivered To You.

Subscribe to the Guardian today and never miss the stories that shape your Business

CLOSE SUBSCRIBE