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Ibrahim Larmode
4 days ago
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the family of Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, who passed away at the age of 61. Mr. Lamorde, a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, was the pioneer Director of Operations and served as the third substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from 2012 to 2015.…
4 days ago
Edo State Government said it has paid the N70,000 new minimum wage to workers in the State, in fulfillment of the promise to increase the minimum wage from May 2024. Governor Godwin Obaseki had during the commissioning of the Labour House in Benin City announced the increase of the minimum wage for workers in the…
4 days ago
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the names as well as the particulars of 16 candidates and their running mates that will contest the governorship election in Ondo State on November 16. The list, Form EC9, which was pasted at the Ondo State headquarters of the electoral body as well as the 18…
4 days ago
The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Kaduna office has arrested three suspects for attempting to supply hard drugs to a suspect in police custody. The suspects, identified as John Solomon (male, 38 years), Kunle Oluwale (male, 45 years), and James Daniel Baba (male, 45 years), all residents of Sabon Wuse, Abuja, were arrested at the…
NOW
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Thursday for a peace conference on the war between Israel and Hamas, as he addressed Arab leaders at a forum aimed at bolstering ties with the region.
7 mins ago
American singer Meek Mill has thrown support for Nigerian First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, after her speech about American celebrities. The first lady in a statement had said, Nigerian ladies should stop emulating American celebrities.  Oluremi Tinubu said this after the recent visit of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.  In her words, she said, "We have…
Breaking News:
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On May 29, 2023, when President Bola Tinubu took office, the headline inflation was 22.41 per cent. A year into his four-year tenure, the
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A section of the Nigerian public has come down hard on the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for scrapping the country’s national
4 hours ago
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commenced a comprehensive nationwide investigation into the persistent
5 hours ago
Despite shelter being one of the necessities of life, homelessness in the country has been receiving a boost of late with the recent demolit
5 hours ago
Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has explained how the state’s governorship election petition tribunal, which sat in Abuja,


News

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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has criticised the judges' conduct over conflicting orders issued by courts in Kano in the Emirate tussle. NBA President Yakubu Maikyau, in a statement from the secretariat, described the actions of the Federal High Court and Kano High Court judges as a disgrace and shame to the legal profession. On…
36 mins ago
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday released the updated list of its members on the Edo Governorship Election National Campaign Council.
1 hour ago
The umbrella body of lower-grade traditional rulers in Nigeria, the Forum of Chiefs, has called on Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to respect the Federal High Court order and give peace a chance. The forum's President, Chief Ameh Adaji, in a statement, urged Emir Sanusi to vacate the Kano Emir's Palace in accordance with the court's…
2 hours ago
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has revealed that the Kaduna Refinery was not calibrated to process
2 hours ago
The Country Director of the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in Nigeria, Cristian Munduate, yesterday,
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Nigeria has enacted the Anti-torture Act to prohibit and punish acts of torture committed by public officers.
2 hours ago
A delegation, to be led by a representative of the Nigerian Embassy in the United Kingdom (UK), Christian Okeke, and leaders of Nigerian
2 hours ago
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said the Federal Government is planning to give electricity Generation Companies (GenCos) access to
2 hours ago
Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory Council, has called on President Bola Tinubu to caution the Minister of Works

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Sport

3 hours ago
Super Eagles stand-in captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has described as exciting the pressure on the team going into the 2026 World Cup qualifier aga
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Nigerian athletes, especially home-based stars, seeking to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, will hit Accra, Ghana, on June 1 to com
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Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has joined the campaign for grassroots football development, saying investing in children is the eas
3 hours ago
A potential blockbuster showdown with hard-punching heavyweight Deontay Wilder could be on the horizon for Lawrence Okolie after he c
3 hours ago
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), Dayspring School, Lagos, and Marvelvine Montessori School, also in Lagos, have emerged winners in the
4 hours ago
The Edo State government has revealed plans to host the state’s female football team, Edo Queens, to a heroic reception after their excellent

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NOW
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Thursday for a peace conference on the war between Israel and Hamas, as he addressed Arab leaders at a forum aimed at bolstering ties with the region.
7 mins ago
American singer Meek Mill has thrown support for Nigerian First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, after her speech about American celebrities. The first lady in a statement had said, Nigerian ladies should stop emulating American celebrities.  Oluremi Tinubu said this after the recent visit of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.  In her words, she said, "We have…
10 mins ago
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has criticised the judges' conduct over conflicting orders issued by courts in Kano in the Emirate tussle. NBA President Yakubu Maikyau, in a statement from the secretariat, described the actions of the Federal High Court and Kano High Court judges as a disgrace and shame to the legal profession. On…
36 mins ago
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday released the updated list of its members on the Edo Governorship Election National Campaign Council.

Editorial

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Nigeria, a country with over 250 ethnic groupings who speak over 500 different languages and have different cultures, may be complex like

Features

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Lafarge Africa Plc has launched its yearly medical outreach programme to fight malaria and improve the health of residents in its host comm

Editor's Pick

1 day ago
The Federal Government Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has reiterated its commitment to resolve to patronise local manufacturers, especially in the power sector.
1 day ago
A report conducted by Global Rights, in collaboration with a coalition of 84 civil society organisations, has revealed that 4,416 persons have been killed and 4,234 abducted across the country in the first year of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
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The Senate has recalled Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central) two months and two weeks into the three months suspension slammed on him over his comment that the 2024 budget of N28.7 trillion was padded.
1 day ago
Just when Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, had concluded plans to field a three-man attack comprising Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface and Ademola Lookman in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic

Business

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The Customs Consultative Committee (CCC) has urged the federal government to review the Nigeria Customs Services Act (2023) to cushion the
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African leaders, yesterday, called for a fair global financing architecture, especially an indigenous credit rating agency, to truly assess
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The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) extended gains for the third consecutive session yesterday, as buying interest in Dangote Sugar Refinery

Columnists

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Nigeria needs to create specialised business courts, whose sole objective is to resolve commercial disputes within 90 days. It
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This question has agitated me over the years, and it persists. At a recent event in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, a participant introduced herself a
5 hours ago
Getting modern-day heroes depends on parenting. Raising great kids in a troubled world is a big challenge. Many people who have climbed to

Guardian Life

1 day ago
Calling all history buffs and adventure seekers! Today, we embark on a journey to a place steeped in mystery and ancient artistry - the Nok culture of Nigeria. While the Nok people themselves remain shrouded in some historical enigma, their legacy lives on in the form of captivating terracotta sculptures, scattered across central Nigeria. Here…
1 day ago
Mark your calendars because the highly anticipated Gordon's Playground is making a return on the 8th of June at Amore Gardens in Lekki.  Get ready to explore the flavourful world of Gordon’s and exciting performances from Alternate Sounds, SimsstheDj, Hanni and Wandi, M.I.A, and Tolu Daniels. This event is strictly by invitation, but we've got…
1 day ago
In this week's episode of Nigerian Idol, the contestants took on the challenge of performing songs that Gen Alpha can appreciate. The stage was set, the lights were dazzling, and the performances were nothing short of spectacular. Starting with the elephant in the room, Host IK revealed the fate of Japh Kenti and Lammy, unveiling…
1 day ago
Nigerian singer  Tiwa Savage has opened up about why she wears short dresses in her music videos. She talked about the challenges she faced early in her career due to her fashion choices.  She revealed this in an interview with BET, she said, that upon returning to Nigeria from the UK to pursue music, her…

Technology

1 day ago
Perhaps it may appear too early to judge President Bola Tinubu’s performance under one year in the saddle of leadership of this country, but the fact remains that Nigerians can no longer wait. They are fast running out of patience.
1 day ago
The UN Agency for digital technologies, International Telecommunications Union (ITU) on Monday, announced $4.8 billion in investment commitments toward global connectivity. The announcement brings the total pledges aimed at closing the digital divide
1 day ago
Various digital social investments in Nigeria, through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) were on showcase at the just-concluded 35th yearly conference of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
1 day ago
Enterprise work management platform, Asana, will be unveiled in Lagos at an event, themed: “Future-Proofing Nigerian Workflows: AI That Works,” on June 5, 2024.
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The Enugu State Gaming Conference and Gala/awards night billed for June 27, 2024 at the Amadeo Event Centre in Enugu, is currently attracting the attention of top socialites, politicians and business people as well as gaming enthusiasts
1 day ago
Endniesal Consulting Ltd has announced the launch of the 5th Edition of the CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa. This event is dedicated to recognising and celebrating executive leaders, who have driven remarkable innovations through technology across the continent. The awards aim to highlight the significant impact of technological advancements on business performance and organizational success.   According to…