Travel
2 Dec
December is here, and for many Nigerians, it’s the perfect time to reconnect with family, attend events, and soak in the festive cheer. Whether you’re heading to the village for the holidays or visiting loved ones in the city, this period is always bustling with travel plans and excitement. However, it’s also the year's busiest…
24 Nov
The last time Appolonia Okolo had contact with her brother Clement lmah was in 1994 when he called her from South Korea, where he had travelled to search for greener pastures. Imah had first travelled to Cameroon in May 1993, where he spent seven months before returning to Nigeria. Okolo, a businesswoman in her 60s…
9 Aug 2024
Most people have experienced the fading excitement after splurging on a new outfit or the latest tech gadget. But what if there was a scientifically proven way to find more joy and satisfaction in our purchases? A study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology suggests that investing in experiences, rather than material goods,…
5 Jun 2024
In an exciting development for air travelers in Nigeria, Royal Air Maroc has introduced a new route from Abuja to Casablanca, providing direct connectivity between the capital city of Nigeria and Morocco's bustling economic hub.
17 May 2024
Do you own a valid USA visa and you wish to go on an amazing luxury vacation aboard The Royal Caribbean Wonder of The Seas luxury cruise ship - the second largest cruise ship in the world?
24 Mar 2024
Embarking on a journey, whether it's a thrilling adventure or a peaceful retreat, often requires careful planning and preparation. From navigating bustling airports to exploring remote landscapes, having the right tools at your disposal can significantly enhance your travel experience. Here's a guide to essential travel must-haves that can elevate your adventures and ensure seamless…
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A few hours after conducting the matriculation ceremony at Yakubu Gowon University (University of Abuja), Professor Aisha Maikudi was relieved of her appointment. President Bola Tinubu has also sacked the Air Vice-Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (Rtd), Governing Council of the institution. The development comes less than six weeks after the VC's appointment. Prof. Maikudi’s removal…
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Electricity workers in Ibadan, on Thursday, staged a protest against the sack of 17 colleagues and the casualisation of workers without formal employment. The workers, who occupied the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) office in the Ring Road area, alleged that some employees had worked as casual workers for years, receiving meager salaries without prospects…
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The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) in Ebonyi State began an indefinite strike on Thursday in seven local government areas. The strike is in response to the non-payment of salaries for over three months. In a statement, a copy of which Guardian obtained in Abakaliki, the Union Secretary, Bassey Asuquo, listed the affected local government…
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) has received approval from the Minister of FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike, to understudy the Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA). This is contained in a statement issued by FHIS Public Relations Officer, Mr. David Barau, on Thursday in Abuja. The initiative aims to improve service delivery…
39 mins ago
A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, will deliver the graduation lecture with the theme: "Emerging Technological Advancement, National Development and Growth in the 21st Century: Repositioning Nigerian Polytechnics," at the 39th Convocation ceremony of The Polytechnic, Ibadan. This comes as the management of the institution is assured of adequate security…
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Lions Club International (LCI) is wrapping up plans to create a food bank in Lagos to serve the Osun, Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, and Kwara States
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President Bola Tinubu has announced leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. Tinubu, through his spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The president noted that all appointments and reassignment decisions are effective immediately. At Yakubu Gowon University, Tinubu dissolved the entire…
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No fewer than nine thousand, seven hundred and seventy-two new undergraduate students were, on Thursday, matriculated into the academic environment at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Speaking at the main campus of the institution, where the 2024/2025 matriculation ceremony was held, Vice Chancellor of the Oyo State-owned university, Professor Razaq…
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Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board says it has remitted N4.520 billion to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) as Hajj fare of some of the 2025 intending pilgrims from the state. The Director-General of the Board, Alhaji Ahmed Labbo, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Dutse on Thursday. Labbo said that the board…
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The Lagos State Government has commenced its e-registration process for the 2025 Entrance Examination (Screening Test) for Primary Six pupils seeking admission into its Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools. The announcement was made by the Director of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Adebayo Orunsolu, on Thursday. Orunsolu confirmed that the e-registration portal opened…