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The Federal Government (FG) has declared Monday, October 2, as a public holiday in commemoration of the 63rd independence celebration in Nigeria.
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Governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, AbubakarAchimugu, has finally lost his suit seeking to nullify the primary election of the party, which produced Usman Ododo as the governorship candidate for the November 11 polls.
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The Federal Government has assured that it will pursue digital financial inclusion to ensure inclusive growth and increase the number of individuals and businesses that participate in the formal economy so that no one is left behind.
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Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Lagos, Ms. Yan Yuqing, has said China and Nigeria are matching towards their new journey of nation building in spite of similar historic struggles against colonial aggression and for national liberation.
News
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Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the killing of 191 terrorists and arrest of criminals, including oil thieves, in the past two weeks of renewed onslaught against insurgents.
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The new Vice Chancellor of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Prof. Oyebamiji Babalola, yesterday, stressed the need for Nigeria to develop a knowledge-based economy, for the country to witness progress and national development.
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The Association of Medical Officers of Health (AMOH) Lagos State Chapter is set to take proactive steps to improve the primary healthcare system in the state. This was disclosed by the chairman of the association, Dr. Oshoba Babatunde...
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Justice Abiola Soladoye of a Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja, Lagos, yesterday, remanded one Stephen Monday in Nigerian Correctional Service, for allegedly defiling his lover’s four-year-old daughter.
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Human rights activists, Mike Ozekhome (SAN) and Senator Shehu Sani, have called for a holistic review of the nation’s Constitution to address challenges regarding nationality.
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Beacon of Safety Awards 2023, indeed, was the first of its kind in the country and it ushered in champions from compliant schools, which jostled and worked hard to win the recognition of Lagos State government in implementing revised and constant safety ...
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The Police in Delta State, yesterday, killed a 32-year-old suspected armed robber, and three of his gang members at about 6:42 a.m. in Warri. The Guardian learnt that the deceased engaged the police in a fierce gun duel,....
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan and other African leaders, yesterday, brainstormed on issues of democracy and crises on the African continent, with a view to boosting development.
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The Senator representing Adamawa North and Chairman, Senate Committee on Creative Economy, Ishaku Abbo, has stressed the need to open up the entertainment industry as a stable and reliable revenue generator.
Guardian TV
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Since 2019, when two French citizens were kidnapped from Benin's Pendjari National Park and their local guide murdered, the West African country has been dealing with regular incursions by armed groups, including terrorists. According to official figures, 40 civilians and 20 soldiers have been killed over the past three years. Our regional correspondents followed the Beninese army in the northern border areas, where it has beefed up its presence.
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Mali's military leadership has said presidential elections could not be held on schedule due to "technical" reasons. Since taking power in 2020, the junta has promised to hold elections, but has repeatedly issued delays.
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A legend in the world of sailing speaks to FRANCE 24 about her love of the sport and the incredibly tough moments it brings. Kirsten Neuschafer was the overall winner of the 2022 Golden Globe race, beating all of her male competitors in the process. The race entailed almost eight months on her own at sea, without electronic navigation equipment, travelling 30,000 nautical miles around the planet. She spoke to us for Perspective.
Sports
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Special recognition came the way of some athletes participating in the 7th National Youth Games yesterday. This followed the invitation of two Katsina badminton athletes to the National camp by the Nigeria Badminton Federation to participate...
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Napoli said Thursday they never meant to offend Victor Osimhen after the striker's agent threatened legal action over a video the club posted online mocking him for missing a penalty.
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Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have progressed to the third round of the 2024 U-20 World Cup qualifiers without kicking a ball.
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Fulham manager Marco Silva believes that Alex Iwobi is going to be an important player for the club, while he also praised the Nigerian for his quality, dynamism and energy.
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Police in Spain on Thursday searched the headquarters of the country's football referee committee as part of a probe into payments made by Liga giants Barcelona to a firm owned by a former official of the body.
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NOW
Governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, AbubakarAchimugu, has finally lost his suit seeking to nullify the primary election of the party, which produced Usman Ododo as the governorship candidate for the November 11 polls.
3 mins ago
The Federal Government has assured that it will pursue digital financial inclusion to ensure inclusive growth and increase the number of individuals and businesses that participate in the formal economy so that no one is left behind.
8 mins ago
Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Lagos, Ms. Yan Yuqing, has said China and Nigeria are matching towards their new journey of nation building in spite of similar historic struggles against colonial aggression and for national liberation.
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Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the judgment of the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal affirming the election of Governor Uba Sani of All Progressives Congress (APC), saying it will seek redress at the Court of Appeal.
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Editorial
1 day ago
Public attention being drawn on the efficacy of democracy as a system of government desirable or preferable to any other such as monarchical or military, is a necessary subject, going by recent happenings in neighbouring Niger Republic and Gabon, where soldiers have toppled democratically elected governments. Not a few other African countries are running under…
Features
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With the escalating costs of purchasing new or foreign-used vehicles, a growing trend has emerged, with vehicle owners preferring to upgrade and repair their existing vehicles to enhance their mobility assets and trade-in value.
Editor's Pick
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• FG to face another round of subsidy payment crisis The Federal Government will, in the coming weeks, incur more subsidy on premium motor spirit (PMS), otherwise called petrol, as the price of crude oil price, yesterday, jumped to a record high of $97 per barrel. Manufacturers and business owners may also witness an exponential…
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.Electricity workers issue minister two-week ultimatum to address challenges The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has given the new Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, two weeks to address lingering issues or be ready to deploy officers in the Office of National Security Adviser (ONSA) to run the power sector. Acting General Secretary of NUEE,…
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Head of Nigeria Football Federation Technical Committee, Augustine Eguavoen, has said that the NFF did not at any time sack Super Falcons Coach, Randy Waldrum. Eguavoen told The Guardian, yesterday, that the Falcons manager, after the team’s performance at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, should continue his work to build a formidable squad…
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.Family, IMN call for journalist’s release Oficial of Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the spokesman for Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), known as Shiites, Ibrahim Musa, with his family and associates demanding his immediate release. Musa, who is the Editor-in-chief of Almizan Newspaper, was reportedly whisked away, yesterday, by the DSS at Mallam…
Business
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Zinox Technologies has partnered the Imo State Government to equip 15,000 youths with digital skills to make them wealth creators in the tech-driven global ecosystem.
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Renowned energy experts have warned Nigeria to stop listening to developed countries in its quest to ensure sustainable energy security. They insisted that unless the country takes an independent position and comes up with home-grown solutions, the prevailing energy crisis could scuttle the economy.
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In a bid to decongest and enhancing efficiency in Nigeria's transportation sector, the Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, inaugurated the first maiden train cargo trip and loading of 30 coach container wagons train from Apapa Port to Ibadan.
Columnists
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In the melodious waves of Afrobeats, the artistry of our movie producers and the majestic skills of our athletes lies an undeniable truth – Nigeria’s creative industry is a goldmine ripe for investment.
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Sapele and Warri are two significantly important Nigerian cities that need no introduction, special or un-special, from the historic, realistic and imaginative imagination of this creative creator whose impression of things is often – if not always....
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The conversation on the subject of slavery and slave trade as well as the possible compensation for the heinous crime cannot ever end. The descendants of the perpetrators will not agree and the prospective beneficiaries will not give up. Ghana President Nana Akufo-Ado revived the subject last week, bringing it to the front burner at…
Guardian Life
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British-Irish actor Michael Gambon, best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight "Harry Potter" films, has died in hospital aged 82, his family announced Thursday.
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Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has seemingly thrown shade at his former mentor, Naira Marley, in a new tweet. Shmurda tweeted: "Sha lo report ara eh!!!", which means "Go and report yourself!!" in Yoruba. The tweet came shortly after Marley issued an official statement to his Instagram page, denying any involvement in the death of his…
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Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate Soma has confirmed that his relationship with Angel is real. Soma made this known in a recent interview with Classic FM. Soma and Angel have been one of the most popular couples on the BBNaija All Stars season. They have been open about their relationship from the beginning, and…
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In a recent episode of BBNaija All Stars, Ilebaye rejected Mercy Eke's advice to undergo a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery to enhance her buttocks. Mercy, who is the winner of BBNaija season 4 and has openly spoken about her own cosmetic procedures in the past, advised Ilebaye to consider having a BBL surgery to…
Technology
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The Executive Vice Chairman, the Federal Compettion and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Babatunde Irukera, has urged financial technology providers to embrace regulations to ensure that they are protected from bad people that infiltrate their system.
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United States of America’s Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, Wally Adeyemo, said Nigeria has so much potential, hence the U.S. intends to partner with the Nigerian government to remove certain barriers to Nigerian investors’ ability to access the U.S. market.
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Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group (SVPG) and founder of WorkNigeria, Christian Idiodi has stressed the need for the government to provide the necessary infrastructure that would support technology and enhance the growth of business in Africa.
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Electronic commerce platform, Konga is set to pioneer a 24-hour Buyers and Sellers TV, which is set to launch in October to celebrate Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary.
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In line with the resolve of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to build a robust framework for the training of one million technical talents over the next three years and the Presidency's goal of creating two million digital jobs.
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Google, have announced a series of updates to Bard that will give Chatbot access to Google’s full suite of tools including YouTube, Google Drive, Google Flights and others to assist users in a wider variety of tasks.