Saturday Magazine
2 Feb
Residents of Imo and Abia, two states of the South-East, have expressed deep concern over the worsening housing deficit in different parts of the country and advocated serious state and Federal Governments’ commitment toward tackling the national challenge. A cross-section of the people, including civil servants, housing agents, consultants as well as public affairs analysts,…
2 Feb
Robert Lewandowski's second-half strike helped Barcelona beat Alaves 1-0 on Sunday to cut the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid down to four points. The Catalans, third, capitalised with a narrow victory after the champions slipped up across town at Espanyol on Saturday. Barcelona trail second-place Atletico by three points before the Rojiblancos face…
2 Feb
In a gesture recognising outstanding contributions to educational advancement, Senator Mohammad Sani Musa of Niger East Senatorial District has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the Federal University of Technology, Minna. The accolade, conferred on Saturday, 1 February 2025, underscores his pioneering efforts in promoting education development in Niger State and across Nigeria. Senator Manu…
1 Feb
The Simplicity Movement has taken a major step in strengthening its political structure as its leaders, led by High Chief Sobomabo Jackrich (Egberipapa), visited Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) on Tuesday to inaugurate the LGA and Ward Executives across the 17 wards. Jackrich, a former governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), is at…
1 Feb
The Nigeria Country Director of the Bill Gates Foundation, Uche Amaonwu, has highlighted the urgent need for stronger partnerships to sustain development efforts in Nigeria amid global uncertainties. Speaking at the Goalkeepers Nigeria event in Abuja yesterday, he emphasised that while the foundation’s funding model provides some resilience, the shifting global landscape cannot be ignored.…
1 Feb
Nigerian singer-songwriter Teniola Apata better known as Teni the Entertainer has always been known for her bold and unapologetic lyrics, and her latest single Money is no exception.
1 Feb
The role of law enforcement agencies in maintaining public safety is undeniable, especially when it comes to swift and decisive action against suspected criminals. However, a troubling trend is emerging in Nigeria, where these agencies, like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Service (DSS) increasingly resort to aggressive tactics
1 Feb
Dabota Lawson is an entrepreneur and a leader with a solid academic foundation in professional management accounting from the London School of Business and Finance, coupled with a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Economics from the University of Leicester.
1 Feb
Towards advancing excellence and innovation in the hospitality and tourism industry across Africa, the African Hospitality and Tourism Education Summit (AHTES), an initiative of Tourism Afrikania, has announced its partnership with the Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN) to deliver monthly professional career training programmes.
1 Feb
With its commitment to ensure exceptional quality and customer satisfaction, Nigeria’s foremost souvenir store, Eami’s Place, is set to take the souvenir world by storm with the unveiling of its latest collection, “Around the World”.
1 Feb
Turaka, the roof-top restaurant at the EbonyLife Place in Victoria Island, was suffused with music this Sunday as legendary Nigerian textile artist, Jimi King, celebrated his 70th birthday in style and grandeur.
1 Feb
After holding the last two editions abroad, the organisers of The Headies, Nigeria’s prestigious music awards have decided to bring the event back home with not one, but two editions planned for the year.
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Good or evil happens to all men. Every day is a blessing; each day comes with its own opportunities and challenges, with its own good and, sometimes, bad experiences. One gift God has given man is the gift of death; the gift of death
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Growing in faith is a process of deepening one's relationship with God through consistent study of scripture, prayer, community involvement and actively applying Biblical principles in our daily life. Faith is born into us at the point of salvation and encountering Christ.
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A few days ago, my wife, Carol, and I were on a long distance phone call with someone. This was about 10pm in our bedroom. We sat on two chairs, which were placed opposite each other, using the same phone.
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My name is Sister Juliana Igwegbe; I returned recently from the United States of America. I joined this great ministry in 2004, while in Nigeria. We were then members of the Satellite Town branch.
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No judgment is worse than God giving a person over to his or her own sinful desires; such a person will plunge into degradation and perversion and end up becoming a slave to evil and even to demons
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The second edition of the youth gathering, "Be The Force," aimed at empowering young people with essential guidance for their life journeys, successfully concluded with a focus on mentorship, relationships, networking, and community service as vital components for success. The event featured remarks from several prominent speakers, including the Emir of Zazzau, HRM Alhaji Yakubu,…
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The former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State, Hudu Ari, has insisted that he has enough evidence the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Aisha Binani defeated Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Hudu, who spoke on Saturday in Bauchi with select journalists, said that both Chairman of the Independent…
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Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) has expressed displeasure over the way the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and accused his men of setting up a mechanism aimed at resuming oil exploration in Ogoniland despite mass protest on Saturday. MOSOP President, Fegalo Nsuke, in a statement, said massive protests have disrupted its…
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The people of Ogoni in Rivers State have kicked against violence, expressing support for the ongoing dialogue approach by the Federal Government towards the resumption of oil exploration in the area. Ogoni oil sites were blocked since 1995 following the extra-judicial murder of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogonis. The Ogonis, in a resolution issued…
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The national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Saturday, held a closed-door meeting with the former Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, in Lagos State, The Guardian authoritatively gathered. Though details of the meeting were still sketchy as of the time of writing this report, a source, who…