Guardian Life
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Nollywood veteran, Chiwetalu Agu, has given a warning to those rushing into marriage, saying it is not a must to get married at all costs. The legendary actor, known for his unique roles and witty catchphrases, shared his thoughts in a video recently seen on Instagram, where he outlined key warning signs people should not…
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Music producer Sarz and rapper Blaqbonez have urged upcoming artistes to stay true to themselves, emphasising that authenticity is the key to lasting success in the music industry. They shared this advice during the recently concluded Fresh Finds Sessions, a three-day workshop organised by Spotify and United Masters in Lagos to support emerging talents. The…
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Following his meteoric rise in the Nigerian music industry so far, Afrobeats sensation TML Vibez is gearing up to take his electrifying sound to the stage with his highly anticipated concert, Pawon Boy Live in Concert, set to take place at Terra Kulture in Lagos on February 14th. Presented by Dapper Live, the show promises…
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Nigerian-born Grammy-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has cancelled her Rwanda music show. The 29-year-old announced this development via her social media accounts on Thursday. She told fans that the cancellation was due to the recent Rwanda-Congo battle for Goma, a territory in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “So I recently promoted…
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Tears flowed freely in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, as Moses Are, popularly known as Baba Gbenro, was laid to rest. The 65-year-old gospel filmmaker and actor, who passed away in November 2024 after battling liver disease, was given a befitting farewell by loved ones, colleagues, and admirers. His burial, held amid solemn hymns and heartfelt prayers,…
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Popular Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, has pulled out of her upcoming show in Rwanda, citing concerns over the country’s alleged support for the M23 rebel group currently causing unrest in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Grammy-winning star, known for hits like ‘Essence’ and ‘Free Mind’, was set to perform…
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South African model and beauty queen, Tshego Gaelae, has made history as she emerged victorious at the 40th edition of the Mrs World pageant, which took place in Las Vegas, USA. Gaelae, who represented South Africa, outshone contestants from across the globe to clinch the prestigious title. The grand event saw Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda…
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The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Thursday said the continued stay
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Humans all have different traits. Even kids also have certain traits—some are highly sensitive while others may not be so. recognizing a highly sensitive child early on can help you provide the support they need to grow. Guardian Life has curated 7 signs that you may notice if your child is highly sensitive: They react…
Spotlight
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US President Donald Trump will take a victory lap Wednesday as he signs a bill cracking down on migrant criminal suspects -- his first piece of legislation since he returned to power vowing a blitz on illegal immigration. The ceremony at the White House comes as Trump faces pushback over his broader plans to overhaul…
26 Jan
Donald Trump has shaken up America and the world in an extraordinary first week back in the White House that saw him remake the US political universe in his own image. On his first day, Trump signed more executive orders than any president in history, consolidating his power over every lever of the US government.…
24 Jan
US President Donald Trump made his first trip Friday since returning to power, heading to fire-scorched California and hurricane-hit North Carolina as a row blazed over disaster funding. The visit came as the White House said that deportation flights on military aircraft had begun, launching Trump's promised operation to expel "millions" of undocumented migrants. On…
23 Jan
Congolese helicopter gunships swooped low over the plains to fire volleys of rockets and troops trucked towards the front line to halt Rwanda-backed fighters advancing on DR Congo's eastern provincial capital after capturing a string of towns. The Mi-24s -- rarely used because of the M23 and Rwanda anti-aircraft defences -- fly low over the…
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Nollywood actress Ruby Ojiafo took to her Instagram page on Thursday to announce her engagement to her longtime partner, Moc Madu. Overflowing with excitement, she shared a heartfelt post, writing, "THIS IS THE DOING OF THE LORD"…:dancer::ring::raised_hands: "YES….. To a God-fearing Odogwu. YES… To my world. YES… To the only man who understands me perfectly.…
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Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has announced the birth of his first son, marking a joyous moment for his family . The announcement came on Monday when the 28-year-old football star took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to break the news. “I find no words strong enough to express my exact feelings. I’m sincerely…
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Most recently, the marriage between Nigerian music icon Innocent '2Baba' Idibia and actress Annie Idibia has been a focal point of public discussion. Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba or 2Face, took to his Instagram page on January 26, 2025, to notify his separation from his wife, Annie Idibia. Following his announcement, friends, colleagues and…
27 Jan
The celebrity couple, Annie Macaulay-Idibia and Innocent Ujah (2Baba) Idibia, have been a focal point in Nigeria's entertainment industry, not only for their talents but also for their eventful relationship and unending controversies in their marriage. If there is one celebrity couple whose marriage and private life has trended on social media like regular news,…
Spotlight
23 Jan
A judge on Thursday jailed for life a British teenager who killed three young girls in a frenzied stabbing spree, as the families wept in court at horrific details of the "extreme violence" he inflicted on them.Sentencing violence-obsessed Axel Rudakubana to 13 life terms for the three murders and 10 attempted murders, judge Julian Goose…
22 Jan
Russia said Wednesday it had taken control of a village in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, a westward push that is piling additional pressure on Ukrainian forces across the sprawling front line. The defence ministry said in a statement that its forces had taken the village of Zapadne on the western bank of the Oskil River,…
22 Jan
US President Donald Trump ordered federal employees of diversity offices to be put on paid leave by Wednesday night, and called a Washington bishop "nasty" after she asked him to "have mercy" for migrants and LGBTQ children. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that US government workers in diversity offices must be put on…
21 Jan
A coalition of Democratic-leaning states launched legal action Tuesday seeking to block Donald Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship in the United States. The lawsuit filed by 18 states, including California and New York, comes the day after Trump took office and quickly unveiled a phalanx of executive orders he hopes will reshape American immigration.…
What's Hot
27 Jan
Jennifer Lopez brought a heady blend of 1950s Hollywood musical and gritty prison drama to Sundance with her new film "Kiss of the Spider Woman," which earned a standing ovation from the indie movie festival on Sunday.
27 Jan
Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as "2Baba," has announced separation from his wife, actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. 2Baba revealed this in a statement via his verified Instagram page, @official2Baba, on Sunday. He wrote, "Hello to my beautiful people of all federations. “WELL THIS THING I HAVE TO SAY IS SHORT BUT ALSO LONG....I AND ANNIE…
27 Jan
Media personality Toke Makinwa has joined the growing list of voices reacting to the ongoing drama surrounding 2Baba and Annie Idibia’s marriage. Toke did not mince words as she publicly called out 2Baba, expressing her disapproval of how the matter has been handled. Reacting directly under the video shared by 2Baba on Instagram, where he…
26 Jan
Popular Nigerian socialite and nightlife entrepreneur, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has dismissed claims from a Kenyan woman alleging that he fathered her child. He described the entire saga as a deliberate attempt to destabilize his marriage. The controversy, which has been making headlines, surfaced when the woman, identified as Helen, accused…
Music
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Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has made revelations about her former manager, accusing him of threatening her life and orchestrating false rumours about the paternity of her child. In a video posted on her Instagram page on Tuesday, the award-winning singer narrated her ordeal, alleging that the individual’s actions forced her to leave Lagos for…
27 Jan
on Monday inaugurated projects executed by Gov. Ahmed Ododo in his one year in office. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, lauded Ododo for executing such a number of projects in a short time. The president said that the projects would positively impact the lives of Kogi citizens. The News Agency of…
27 Jan
Outsydah, born Omowunmi Foluke Oduyiga, is at the forefront of Nigeria’s vibrant Afro House circuit. Her latest singles, ‘Marina’ and ‘Lumora’, have showcased her ability to fuse rich cultural heritage with cutting-edge global rhythms. Two New Singles In January, Outsydah released ‘Marina’ and ‘Lumora’, highlighting her musical versatility and creative brilliance. On ‘Lumora’ music journalist and…
27 Jan
The founder of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has agreed to drop charges against Mr. Dele Farotimi.
26 Jan
Popular Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, has admitted to personally posting the viral announcement about his separation and divorce from his wife, Annie Idibia. In a video shared via his Instagram story on Sunday, the singer addressed the controversy, stating, “Yeah, bless all my people. Nobody hacked my account, nah me yarn wetin…
26 Jan
Social media has been buzzing with reactions following an Instagram post from Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, announcing his separation from his wife, actress Annie Idibia, and the subsequent claim that is account was hacked. The first post, shared earlier today, Sunday January 26, 2025 revealed that the couple…
On the Cover
25 Jan
What happens when a picture-perfect family unravels under the weight of long-kept secrets and misunderstandings? Something About The Briggs tells a compelling story of love, marriage, and second chances, brought to life by an all-star cast and a visionary director. Walking into the brightly lit photo studio on a Wednesday morning, the Guardian Life team is…
21 Jan
Former US national security advisor John Bolton, the target of an alleged Iranian assassination plot, said Tuesday that President Donald Trump has withdrawn his Secret Service protection. Bolton, who served in the White House during Trump's first term but has since become an outspoken critic, said he was "disappointed but not surprised" by the move.…
21 Jan
Canada vowed strong pushback while Mexico urged calm on Tuesday in the face of US President Donald Trump's trade threats that risk throwing their economies into disarray. The US president has accused both neighbors of being lax in preventing migrants and illicit drugs from coming into the United States, and called for a tightening of…
21 Jan
President Donald Trump announced plans to weed out some 1,000 opponents from the US government Tuesday on his first full day in power after taking office with a shock-and-awe blitz of executive orders. Trump was due to meet with leaders of the narrow Republican majority in Congress at the White House as he tries…
Style
24 Jan
On January 23, 2025, the third day of Paris Fashion Week, the streets of Paris mirrored the runway's creativity, with attendees embracing bold and eclectic styles. There were varying hues of black, faux fur, and '70s-inspired pieces were prominent among attendees. The street was as lit as the runway itself, as almost all attendees at…
21 Jan
Separatist rebels in northern Mali have said that a Spanish national kidnapped in mid-January between Algeria and Mali has been freed thanks to their intervention and handed over to Algerian authorities in good health. There has been no confirmation from Spanish or Algerian authorities. The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), a coalition of separatist rebel groups,…
20 Jan
Donald Trump has taken the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States of America, declaring that it is imperative to overhaul the nation's trade system to protect the people of the country. He also noted that the decline of the nation over the years has come to an end, declaring that…
18 Jan
Thousands gathered in northern Liberia on Saturday for the funeral of warlord-turned-politician Prince Johnson, a notorious face of the country's brutal civil wars who died without facing trial. Back-to-back conflicts devastated the small west African country from 1989 until 2003, claiming around 250,000 lives and resulting in massacres, mutilation, rape, cannibalism and the widespread use…
18 Jan
US President-elect Donald Trump has launched his own cryptocurrency, appropriately called $TRUMP, sparking feverish buying that sent its market capitalization soaring on Saturday to several billion dollars. In a message posted on his Truth Social platform and X, Trump unveiled the so-called meme coin, which is designed to capitalize on the popularity of a certain…
18 Jan
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has told investigating magistrates in France, where he is charged with multiple infractions linked to enabling organised crime, that he "realised the seriousness of all the allegations", according to a source close to the case. Extracts from Durov's questioning in December through an interpreter after his August arrest, seen by AFP,…
18 Jan
A ceasefire in the Gaza war will begin Sunday morning at 0630 GMT, mediator Qatar said on Saturday after Israel's cabinet voted to approve the truce and hostage-prisoner release deal. Qatar and the United States, which mediated the deal along with Egypt, had announced the agreement on Wednesday. Israeli strikes on Gaza have continued since…
18 Jan
TikTok says it will "go dark" in the United States on Sunday, threatening access to the app for 170 million users, unless the government provides assurances that a law mandating its sale or ban won't be used to punish service providers. After months of legal tussles, the US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law…
Fashion
25 Jan
Over the years, cultural masterpieces have remained the highlight of African fashion on global stages, and designers from the region have kept the flag flying with styling innovations that resonate.
18 Jan
In a stunning display of creativity, a U.S.-based Nigerian, Dr. Debby Goodnews Silas, has made history as an extraordinary talent and trailblazer, as she single-handedly designed and sewed 60 custom elegant outfits in just two weeks for a grand wedding in that country.
15 Jan
The Economic Situation Room, a coalition of 48 civil society groups in Nigeria, has warned that the Federal Government's failure to release funds for completed contracts under the 2024 capital budget is having a devastating impact on businesses and the economy.
14 Jan
The Presidential Project Implementation Team for the #SheIsIncluded Initiative has commended Cross River Governor Bassey Edet Otu, and the wife, Bishop Mrs Eyoanwan Itam Otu
11 Jan
Showcasting the glamorous theme of ‘Old Money vs New Money’, a fusion of classic and contemporary Nigerian fashion, The Asoebi Party And Fashion Show organised by Arivla, an e-commerce platform for indigenous fashion was a display of creativity, culture, style and all shades of aesthetic.
4 Jan
As Moses Ayodele Gbaluwe took to the runway at last year’s African Fashion Week, the admiration and fascination of the audience was not only palpable, but a sense of pride rent the air, particularly as a result of his flagship piece, which came with rich trappings of historical symbolism.
4 Jan
Behind every iconic fashion brand stands a guardian of quality, sustainability and innovation. As the Production Manager and Quality Control Officer at Outterspace Integrated Luxury, Kehinde Akinyele Bello fulfills this role with excellence. With a Master’s degree in Brand Leadership and Strategic Marketing from the University of Hertfordshire, Kehinde combines strategic insight with technical expertise,…
Features
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The Going Global Africa 24/25 Regional Conference may have come and gone, but its memorable moments will continue to resonate with participants and stakeholders for a long time.
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It is my great honour and privilege to stand before this gathering today as the 21st Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, my alma mater, the university that gave me all that I needed to navigate life.
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Odu’a Investment Company Limited (OICL) has evolved into a dynamic organization committed to shaping the future of Southwest Nigeria’s economy.
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No doubt, Niger State has become one of the Nigeria’s agricultural powerhouses, with the ongoing agricultural revolution transforming the state’s economy and society.
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The stage is now set for the finals of the highly anticipated Spellingbee In Nigeria (SpIN) competition, scheduled for February 15, 2025, at the US Consul General’s residence in Lagos.
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Targeted at redefining convenience in the real estate industry, Gtext Lands and Homes, subsidiaries of Gtext Holdings, have announced the launch of a revolutionary digital platform that simplifies property acquisition.
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When the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) decided to erect a fence to prevent intrusions along the rail lines, especially at Agege Railway Station, now Babatunde Fashola Station, it seemed little attention was given to providing convenient alternative routes for the many residents affected by this decision.
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SustyVibes, a youth-led organisation making sustainability actionable and relatable for young Africans, has launched the Naija CookWise campaign to promote the adoption of cleaner cooking fuels among one million women and youth in Nigeria.