Monday, 3rd March 2025
To guardian.ng
Search
Breaking News:

Aleppo

2 Dec
A US-backed, Kurdish-led force in Syria said on Monday it is seeking to evacuate Kurds around Aleppo to safe areas under its control, after pro-Turkey factions seized a town where tens of thousands of Kurds were living. Syria has been at war since 2011, following a crackdown on democracy protests by President Bashar al-Assad. The…
3 Jun 2024
A war monitor said 16 members of pro-Iran groups were killed in an Israeli strike near northern Syria's Aleppo early Monday,

Latest

2 mins ago
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has stated that caution must be exercised against sacrificing the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, over unproven allegations. The frontline Yoruba group, which described Akpabio as a committed patriot, advised that the allegation should be thoroughly examined, particularly since the allegations were made after an act of discipline against Senator…
5 mins ago
The African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR) has lauded Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara's resolve on the recent Supreme Court judgment, which he graciously accepted to implement after carefully reviewing its Certified True Copy (CTC). ACJHR, in a statement by its coordinator, commended the impressive state broadcast delivered by Governor Fubara on Sunday,…
10 mins ago
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has stressed the importance of securing a good ending in life, stating that a greater tomorrow is vital for every individual. Speaking during the church’s monthly Thanksgiving Service at its Lagos headquarters on Sunday, which coincided with his 83rd birthday, Adeboye underscored…
12 mins ago
It is both shameful and appalling that despite the prolonged persecution of the Dasuki family—from the dethronement of Sultan of Sokoto
13 mins ago
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has granted leave to former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon and others to challenge the judgment of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the Barewa Old Boys Association (BOBA)’s land dispute. The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar III, who is also a member…
14 mins ago
Nigeria centre-back Calvin Bassey marked his first FA Cup match for Fulham by scoring as the Londoners eliminated holders Manchester United at the weekend. He headed past United and Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana just before half-time in a fifth-round tie at Old Trafford, which Fulham won on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Gambian Yankuba Minteh…
21 mins ago
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme has empowered no fewer than 505 rice farmers and 504 tomato farmers in Kano. Dr Kabir Yusuf, National Programme Coordinator of SAPZ, said this in a statement on Monday following the ongoing Field Day activity in Kano. He stated that the activity…
23 mins ago
Winning an Oscar is the dream of every filmmaker, but what many people don’t know is that the golden statuette comes with a strict rule, winners can never sell it. The Oscar trophy, covered in 24-karat gold, may look priceless, but it’s actually worth around $400, The Economic Times stated in a report. However, it’s…
28 mins ago
Residents in Osogbo have expressed concerns over the influx of mentally ill persons to the town. Some of the residents who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Osogbo, said that the number of such persons on major roads in the town was worrisome. The respondents called on the state government…
35 mins ago
The 97th Academy Awards (Oscars) have come and gone, but for Nigerian filmmakers, the lessons from Hollywood’s biggest night are worth paying attention to. “Anora” stole the spotlight, The Brutalist” delivered strong performances, and Emilia Pérez proved that unique storytelling can lead the nominations. Here are seven things Nollywood can take from this year’s Oscars.…