Nigeria @ 64
1 Oct
Nigeria’s independence is not only a celebration of freedom but also a reflection of its rich cultural tapestry. Over the years, Nigerian filmmakers have captured the essence of the country’s journey, using the art of storytelling to explore themes of identity, unity, and resilience. In celebration of this heritage, Guardian Life delves into five films…
1 Oct
It’s Nigeria’s Independence Day; a perfect day to go back in time and ruminate on things that truly make us special and stand as testament to the struggle, freedom, history and our uniqueness. The Nigeria’s flag is not only a symbol of unity and peace but of hope and prosperity. Beyond this, there are lesser-known…
1 Oct
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian governors to embrace mechanised farming to stop the stem food inflation in the country. Tinubu said this during his Independence Day national broadcast on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 in Abuja. He commended the governors who have keyed into the agricultural production programme his administration has created and urged other…
1 Oct
Nigerian dishes are not only delicious but also tell our freedom story which led to our independence. See the five dishes that perfectly mirror our struggle and freedom. 1. Jollof rice Jollof rice isn't just a dish, it's a national symbol, a testament to our unity. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the serene…
1 Oct
• Cost of living crisis, high energy cost remind citizens of institutional failure • Country still in search of unity, development • Ethnic groups demand restructuring, new constitution • Greed, corruption, bane of modern Nigeria, says Afenifere  Nigerians are often admired and mocked as among the most resilient people. However, the persistent increase in…
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Bayern Munich stretched their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to nine points on Saturday with an extraordinary 4-3 victory over Holstein Kiel. Bayern led 4-0 as Harry Kane scored twice, but Finn Porath replied for Kiel before Steven Skrzybski's stoppage-time double threatened to steal an unlikely point. The full-time whistle was met with…
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Indian commandos shot dead at least eight Maoist rebels in the dense jungles of central India on Saturday as security forces ramp up efforts to crush the long-running conflict. More than 10,000 people have been killed in the decades-long insurgency waged by the rebels, who say they are fighting for the rights of marginalised Indigenous…