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2 days ago
The United States government has assured National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of more support in the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.
2 days ago
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned one Andrew Warri before a Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja, for allegedly defrauding a new generation bank of N125 million.
2 days ago
Nigeria on Wednesday defeated Benin Republic 3-0 to book a date with perennial rivals, Ghana, in the final of the maiden WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup of Nations holding in Kumasi, Ghana. To qualify for the final, Ghana’s Black Princesses beat Burkina Faso 3-1 in the second semifinals.
2 days ago
There appears to be no respite yet for victims of the 2022 flooding in Bayelsa State, as another flooding disaster looms this year Even as experts continue to warn of a more severe flooding in 2023, residents have expresed worries that why most of them were yet to recover their losses...
2 days ago
.The Defence high command said troops at the Northeast frontline neutralised about 26 terrorists in the last two weeks. Spokesman, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Musa Danmadami, made the disclosure during a briefing on troops..
2 days ago
The Federal Government has assured of its readiness to always ensure all-round development of oil-producing host communities in the country as enshrined in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
9 hours ago
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has agreed a deal to end his glittering era at the club, the Spanish side said Sunday.
16 hours ago
As part of efforts to jump-start the ailing economy, shore up financial resources and revenue, concerned stakeholders have identified oil theft as another major leakage President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must block urgently.
16 hours ago
Amid the groundswell of opposition that has continued to erupt since the removal of subsidy on petrol by the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government, some groups and giving the government tacit support laced with conditions.
16 hours ago
Ahead of the forthcoming proclamation of the 10th National Assembly, President Bola Tinubu will, tomorrow meet with senators-elect and members-elect of the House of Representatives at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
1 hour ago
Karim Benzema and Lionel Messi are expected to move to Saudi Arabia, reports said on Sunday after the ex-France attacker's departure from Real Madrid was confirmed.

News

4 hours ago
Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara on Sunday condemned Saturday’s bandits’ attacks on Sakiddar Magaji and Janbako communities in Maradun Local Government Area of the state. Lawal made the condemnation in a statement issued in Gusau by his media aide, Malam Mustafa Jafaru-Kaura. The governor described the attack as barbaric and unprovoked aggression on innocent people.…
4 hours ago
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, says his performance in the second term will be far better than his first four years of administration. Makinde made the pledge on Sunday while addressing the congregation at the Cathedral of St Peter Church, Aremo in Ibadan. NAN reports that the governor was in the church for a…
5 hours ago
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Sunday called on Ankara to drop its opposition to Sweden's bid to join the US-led defence alliance, hoping Stockholm's accession would be finalised "as soon as possible". Pressure is building on Erdogan to greenlight Sweden's NATO membership ahead of a summit planned for July in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. "Membership…
5 hours ago
Half a million protesters packed the streets of central Warsaw on Sunday, Poland's opposition organisers said claiming one of the biggest anti-government demonstrations in the 30 years since the end of communism.
6 hours ago
Operatives of the NDLEA stormed Iwe Forest in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo on Tuesday and destroyed three tons of skunk. Director, Media and Advocacy at the NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, stated in Abuja on Sunday that the operatives located the large skunk warehouse used to store 231 jumbo bags of the psychotropic…
6 hours ago
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Sunday called on Ankara to drop its opposition to Sweden's bid to join the defence alliance, saying Stockholm has addressed Turkey's security concerns.
7 hours ago
NDLEA recovered 390kg of illicit drugs in Kano, Kaduna, Borno and Oyo states in raids conducted between May 30 and June 3. Its spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi stated on Sunday in Abuja that two suspects, Ma’aruf Rabiu and Abubakar Mustapha were arrested on May 30 on Zaria-Kano Road in Kano State. They were in possession…
7 hours ago
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has commended the Federal Government for approving importation of petroleum products by private firms.
7 hours ago
The United States and Saudi Arabia on Sunday made a renewed push for truce talks between Sudan's warring generals as deadly fighting has raged into its eighth week.

Guardian TV

13 hours ago
From May 29, 2023, our nation’s eyes once again turned toward public leadership for a new direction and meaning. And so as most governments, especially in the last 24 years have appeared to us as unprepared for governance, we need to encourage the new administration in Abuja and 28 states to begin to manage priorities in the public sector as if it were in the organised private sector
1 day ago
Flying Eagles coach Ladan Bosso said they had a plan to defeat Argentina and they did shock the world. Can they now soar past South Korea in the quarter-finals? In this video, we'll tell you how they can get past the Asians. Ayomide Sotubotakes a look at the next game against Korea on this edition of The Nutmeg on Guardian TV.
2 hours ago
In a bold stride towards the cosmos, the concept of settling on Mars is no longer just a flight of fancy. A number of ambitious plans for Martian travel and colonisation are underway, but first, why not simulate the conditions on Earth?
2 hours ago
The mental health industry has been growing in India as awareness increases. But many who don't fit into social norms say their experiences seeking help have left them feeling invalidated.

Sports

1 hour ago
Naples hailed its Serie A title heroes for the last time this season on Sunday as coach Luciano Spalletti walked away from Napoli after fulfilling the dream of generations of fans.
9 hours ago
Prosecutors in southern France opened an investigation on Sunday after a journalist was attacked following a match between Ajaccio and Marseille, the second incident of violence at a French match in as many days.
13 hours ago
In line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4 on providing inclusive and sustainable education, the National President CMS Girls’ Grammar School Akoka Alumnae Association, Adeola Adetugboboh has urged Lagos State government to appoint competent and professionals to manage the education sector.
17 hours ago
Delta State government has assured that this year’s Female Super Six contest in Asaba will be the best ever.
17 hours ago
The nation’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles will today take on their counterpart from South Korea, in the FIFA U-20 World Cup quarterfinal match, at the Santiago del Estero Stadium.
1 day ago
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's time at AC Milan is coming to an end after the Serie A club announced on Saturday that he would say his farewells following their last match of the season against Verona.

Latest

1 hour ago
Karim Benzema and Lionel Messi are expected to move to Saudi Arabia, reports said on Sunday after the ex-France attacker's departure from Real Madrid was confirmed.
1 hour ago
Naples hailed its Serie A title heroes for the last time this season on Sunday as coach Luciano Spalletti walked away from Napoli after fulfilling the dream of generations of fans.
4 hours ago
When it comes to enhancing natural features, lash lift treatments have gained popularity as a very effective way to achieve beautifully curled and lifted lashes. Offering an alternative to lash extensions, lash lift procedures provide a semi-permanent solution that enhances the appearance of your natural lashes. In this article, we will explore the pros and…
4 hours ago
Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara on Sunday condemned Saturday’s bandits’ attacks on Sakiddar Magaji and Janbako communities in Maradun Local Government Area of the state. Lawal made the condemnation in a statement issued in Gusau by his media aide, Malam Mustafa Jafaru-Kaura. The governor described the attack as barbaric and unprovoked aggression on innocent people.…

Editorial

17 hours ago
The alarming rate of visual impairments in the country should warrant an urgent review of eye care policies in the healthcare sector. Most important in that appraisal is the frequency of eye checks among the adult population, coupled with the level of personal commitment required of individuals.

Features

13 hours ago
Despite the nation’s harsh business environment, infrastructural deficit, insecurity and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, these companies have continually maintained their obligations, through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects, to their host communities for better relationship and harmonious co-existence. The various CSR projects they embarked on, do not only have direct impact on the people, but…

Stories of The Week

3 days ago
Effective today, customers initiating Form A are requested to submit valid tax clearance certificates (TCCs) covering three years in line with a directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
29 May
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Kunle Adeleke as the President's State Chief of Protocol (SCOP) following his inauguration in Eagle Square on Monday Tinubu also appointed Dele Alake, a former commissioner of information and strategy in Lagos State, as his official spokesperson. The president also appointed Olusegun Dada as Special Assistant to the President…
30 May
Osun State High Court has found Ramon Adedoyin, the founder of Oduduwa University, guilty of the murder case of Timothy Adegoke. The court, under the ruling of Judge Adepele Ojo, sentenced Adedoyin, who is also the owner of the Hilton hotel, to death by hanging on Tuesday. Adegoke, a postgraduate student from Obafemi Awolowo University…
27 Mar
Petroleum pricing is a significant issue in Nigeria, as the country heavily relies on oil for its economic stability.

Business

12 hours ago
Maxxconnection Limited has launched a platform to provide access to basic healthcare for the underprivileged and less privileged in the society tagged Maxxcare to mark its tenth anniversary in Lagos.
15 hours ago
Nigeria’s Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), a metric for measuring the direction of the economy, climbed up from 53.38 to print 54 points in May, the highest since the beginning of the year.
17 hours ago
The Ikeja Electric Plc (IE) has built and commissioned brand-new travelers lodge for police officers in transit, at the Ipaja Police Divisional Headquarters, Alagolo, Lagos State.

Columnists

17 hours ago
From May 29, 2023, our nation’s eyes once again turned toward public leadership for a new direction and meaning. And so as most governments, especially in the last 24 years have appeared to us as unprepared for governance, we need to encourage the new administration in Abuja and 28 states to begin to manage priorities in the public sector as if it were in the organised private sector (OPS).
17 hours ago
If the streets of Ogun State blare forth music and ecstatic crowds dance to their hearts’ content on May 29, the celebrations would have been fully deserved. There have been hard times—it is the nature of life—but there is also a time for merriment, for song and dance, and for sheer delight; a time to count our blessings, name them one by one, and be pleasantly surprised at what The Lord has done.
17 hours ago
The Message of Pope Francis at this Year’s World Communications Day, with the Theme: Speaking with the heart, “The truth in love” (Eph 4:15), is a real challenge to us here in Nigeria. I tend to believe that when we reflect sincerely on the message and we begin gradually to listen to ourselves and to one another, heart to heart, then, we will become new people with new orientation.

Guardian Life

4 hours ago
When it comes to enhancing natural features, lash lift treatments have gained popularity as a very effective way to achieve beautifully curled and lifted lashes. Offering an alternative to lash extensions, lash lift procedures provide a semi-permanent solution that enhances the appearance of your natural lashes. In this article, we will explore the pros and…
6 hours ago
"Arise, O compatriots!" The moment these words are echoed, a Nigerian's loyalty is stirred, accompanied by a surge of pride and dignity in his or her heart. However, the challenges Nigerians face and the pain they endure leave them perplexed with emotions. As they say, Rome wasn't built in a day, and Nigeria, in its…
6 hours ago
The role of First Lady is not only one of political significance, but also carries with it, the power to influence and inspire through fashion. In this article, we delve into the fashion styles of past First Ladies, examining their fashion statements, cultural representation and impact on the Nigerian fashion landscape. Flora Azikiwe: The Epitome…
8 hours ago
The World Health Organisation suggests a ratio of 1:50,000 between ophthalmologists and individuals in a country. However, there are a little over 700 fully certified professionals for practice in Nigeria. Although a significant number of eye defects are preventable, with adequate care yet, one in every four Nigerians manages an eye malady. Do well to…

Technology

4 days ago
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his administration’s readiness to create one million new digital jobs for the economy.
4 days ago
A major contributor to the perennial drop in quality of service has been identified as cuts to fibre optic cables belonging to telecommunications operators in the country.
4 days ago
Shortly before leaving office, the immediate past Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, unveiled and commissioned 4,366 projects, programmes and initiatives implemented under his supervision as minister.
4 days ago
Experts have revealed plans to address sustainability concerns in African technology business models.
30 May
Creating an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences is not just a nice-to-have in today's workplace — it's critical for organizational success and top-line growth. Only when every employee feels respected, valued, and safe can they give their optimal performance. We'll explore the current reality of diversity and inclusion, the challenges organizations…
24 May
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, has inaugurated the National Committee on the implementation of the National Blockchain Policy for Nigeria.