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The first living patient to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died two months after the procedure, the US hospital that carried it out said. "Mass General is deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Mr. Rick Slayman. We have no indication that it was the result of his recent transplant," the Boston…
12 hours ago
Transporters conveying goods and items along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway have complained about the setting up of multiple due collection points by National Union of Road Transporter Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN).
12 hours ago
A Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a N400 million suit filed by one Mr. Babatunde Victor Segun, who claimed that his bank account was unlawfully frozen by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and United Bank of Africa (UBA).
12 hours ago
Nigeria, currently, has 273 universities with private universities accounting for over 50 per cent of the institutions. There are 148 private universities, 62 Federal Government established universities and 63 state owned universities, according to the data on the website of the National Universities Commission (NUC).
12 hours ago
The continued delay in the clearance of the MT Prestigious vessel by the Nigerian Navy may be posing threat to production of 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil by Newcross Exploration And Production Limited.
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Fourteen students of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara in Kogi, abducted by bandits on Thursday night, have been rescued
7 mins ago
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. According to Sanwo-Olu's media aide, Jubril Gawat, Prince Harry's visit to the governor at Lagos House in Marina was mainly to promote the Invictus Games, founded by the Duke in 2014.…
11 mins ago
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan wrapped up their three-day visit to Nigeria on Sunday, arriving in the country's economic capital Lagos during a trip to promote his Invictus Games for wounded military veterans.
20 mins ago
A 17-year-old boy taking refuge in an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Benue state has scored 301 in the last Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The boy, Aondona Terver, lives with his parents at the IDP camp at Daudu, Guma local government council of Benue state. In the result released by the Joint Admission…
35 mins ago
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) monitoring unit in Abuja has launched a nationwide hunt for Dorcas Adeyinka, a blogger based in the United Kingdom, over alleged murder, abduction, cyber-stalking, extortion, injurious falsehood, and threats to life. Adeyinka is also being wanted for offences bordering on abduction and injurious falsehood, according to a special police bulletin…
44 mins ago
A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Gwagwalada, Abuja has found guilty and convicted one Mrs. Ramat Mercy Mba, a mother of five children guilty of forging the signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, the late Abba Kyari. The presiding judge, Justice Ibrahim Mohammad however deferred the sentencing of the convict…
1 hour ago
The Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted three trailer loads of opioids, comprising 3,450,000 pills and 344,000 bottles of codeine syrup, at Abule Ado in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. NDLEA’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that three suspects were also arrested in…
1 hour ago
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) is facing backlash for its response to the case of a father who exploited his 4-year-old daughter to pose for a 'pornographic' photo posted on Instagram. The Edo-based father reportedly created an Instagram account for his daughter, calling her a "model" and referencing an adult film actress as her "mentor."…
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Clashes reignited between the Sudanese army and rival paramilitaries earlier this week in the key Darfur town of El-Fasher, the United Nations said Sunday, killing at least 27 people in one day.
Guardian TV
7 hours ago
Northern Nigerian communities who have lost faith in the struggling security forces' ability to protect them are increasingly setting up vigilante groups to battle insurgents themselves. Also, rap is gaining ground in Egypt and although the scene is still overwhelmingly dominated by men, women are increasingly picking up the mic. And Kenya's birds of prey are falling prey to encroaching human activity. Some conservationists fear it may be too late to roll back the damage
2 days ago
From backstage to the spotlight; a young chap emerges filled with passion for dance and upcoming young stars. Osawere Austin took GuardianTV on his journey from grass to grace and the challenges he faced to reach stardom.
2 days ago
The naira continues to trade around 1,300 against the greenback at the official market this week. Meanwhile, data from the CBN shows Nigeria’s currency in circulation has risen to 3.87 trillion naira at the end of March. Kingsley Nwaiwu, Head of Consumer sector sales, Global Markets at Stanbic IBTC joins CNBC Africa on the FX trading patterns, impact of CBN’s reforms and Nigeria’s drive to increase dollar flows.
3 days ago
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Sport
1 hour ago
Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Rome Open in the third round on Sunday by Alejandro Tabilo in a stunning 6-2, 6-3 defeat for the 24-time Grand Slam champion.
1 hour ago
If anything defines Real Madrid it is a relentless hunger for silverware and that remained clear even as they celebrated their 36th La Liga title triumph on Sunday.
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Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan has become the world's fastest woman in the women’s 100m hurdles in 12.40 seconds. Amusan, a world record holder, stole the show at the first Jamaica Athletics Invitation on Saturday, beating American Tonea Marshall's previous record of 12.42 seconds, set in April. Danielle Williams, the current world champion and home favourite,…
7 hours ago
Inter Miami fought back from two goals down to win 3-2 at Montreal in Major League Soccer on Saturday with Luis Suarez on target again as the league leaders won their fifth straight game.
12 hours ago
What appears cheery news has come for newly appointed Super Eagles coach, George Finidi, as team captain, Williams Troost-Ekong, has returned to training after a prolonged injury layoff.
12 hours ago
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, at the Aso Rock Villa, praised Sports Minister Senator John Owan Enoh for the success of Team Nigeria at the last African Games in Accra, Ghana as well as the performance of the nation’s athletes to the Paris 2024 Olympics Games.
Latest
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Fourteen students of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara in Kogi, abducted by bandits on Thursday night, have been rescued
7 mins ago
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. According to Sanwo-Olu's media aide, Jubril Gawat, Prince Harry's visit to the governor at Lagos House in Marina was mainly to promote the Invictus Games, founded by the Duke in 2014.…
11 mins ago
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan wrapped up their three-day visit to Nigeria on Sunday, arriving in the country's economic capital Lagos during a trip to promote his Invictus Games for wounded military veterans.
20 mins ago
A 17-year-old boy taking refuge in an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Benue state has scored 301 in the last Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The boy, Aondona Terver, lives with his parents at the IDP camp at Daudu, Guma local government council of Benue state. In the result released by the Joint Admission…
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Editorial
12 hours ago
As the Federal Government plans to mark this year’s Democracy Day on June 12, it is reasonable to assert that the hope of those who struggled for enthronement of democratic government in 1999 is being threatened by the way the country is being governed.
Features
12 hours ago
The declining soil quality of farmlands in Africa has become a phenomenon that has continued to negatively impact the agricultural production capacity and food security in the continent.
Stories of The Week
5 May
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has released the required documents for Nigerians to modify their National Identity Number (NIN) data. NIMC in a post on X disclosed the required documents for modifying a date of birth, change of name, change of address, or change of phone number. READ ALSO: NIMC unveils mobile app for…
7 May
There are indications that Microsoft African Development Centre (ADC) may shut down its West Africa operation, located in Lagos, Nigeria. Industry sources in the know revealed this to The Guardian on Tuesday, though no official statement from Microsoft yet. It was gathered that the management of Microsoft had on Monday informed the staff of the…
4 days ago
Lagos State Government, yesterday, revealed that many who acquired agriculture lands in the state often use them for real estate purposes, saying the entire Lekki corridor was zoned for agriculture but was taken over by housing development.
4 days ago
In many cultures, gecko lizards have been traditionall viewed as harmless creatures, often revered and protected from harm. The Igbos call it Agu Uno, in Hausa land they call it Tsaka, and Ọmọ onílé in Yorùbá. However, recent accounts shared online have painted a different picture, casting these once-friendly house guests in a negative light.…
Business
12 hours ago
In line with the disclosure requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Nigerian Exchange Limited, Access Holdings Plc, has announced the award of 23.8 million ordinary shares to some of its senior executives and executives of Access Bank, its flagship subsidiary.
12 hours ago
The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has demanded speedy finalisation of the Consolidated Insurance Bill and the implementation of the industry’s 10-year strategic plan.
12 hours ago
Bonga, Nigeria’s first deep-water development, has been an outstanding producer due to effective leadership, cutting-edge technology, continuous improvement, integrated delivery, and collaboration with partners and stakeholders, the Managing Director, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Company Limited (SNEPCo), ElohorAiboni has said.
Columnists
10 hours ago
As we the people reflect on the implications of the 300 per cent increase in electricity tariff for us and the social and human development sector, notably (education and health), let’s continue to deconstruct how Germany ha continued to be a tower of strength to even North America on their unique vocational-technical education construct.
12 hours ago
December 1, 2010, Prof. Isaac Folorunso Adewole admirably tagged “IFA”, became the 11th Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI). Two months to the expiration of his five-year tenure as UI VC, he was appointed Health Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. Last Sunday, May 5, he turned 70 years old, thus, formally retiring from the services of the University.
12 hours ago
The concerns raised by stakeholders regarding the WHO Pandemic Agreement are, indeed, valid and warrant serious attention as we near the conclusion of discussions. The Agreement has been weakened during the negotiating process, losing important components related to enforcement and accountability. What was originally intended to be a strong framework for fair access to health resources today runs the risk of becoming a paperweight, unable to even impose its own rules.
Guardian Life
2 hours ago
It was an unforgettable night for the casts and crews of Breath of Life after the celebrated film claimed five honours at this year’s Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA). The anticipated 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) ended following an exciting and star-studded three-day celebration. READ ALSO: No win for…
4 hours ago
It’s the season of downpours, and certain illnesses are common during this time. Thankfully, here are a few home remedies to treat and prevent such illnesses during the rainy season. Common cold Upper respiratory infection, popularly known as the common cold, is a part of illnesses caused by viruses. It mainly attacks the respiratory tract,…
5 hours ago
It is another week of explosive entertainment. It's the weekly Catch up with Guardian Life. We have curated some of the best stories that you may have missed during the week for your enjoyment. Justin and Hailey Beiber are expecting their first child. Pop star Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey, have shared delightful news…
5 hours ago
Protein is an essential part of the diet. The body needs protein to build and repair bones, muscles, and tissues. It also acts as an energy source, helps with hormonal balance, and keeps you feeling full for longer. Furthermore, while protein powders can be costly for the average Nigerian, smoothies are a simple and delicious…
Technology
4 days ago
Techy Accountants have concluded plans to host the 2024 AccountTech Summit, which is designed to navigate the evolving landscape of the finance industry in the digital era.
4 days ago
As the 2024 Regtech Africa Conference draws to a close, the spotlight shines brightly on the pivotal partnership between 9PSB, UBA, FITC, Network International and MainOne.
4 days ago
Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi) has received funding from the United Kingdom government through the Digital Access Program (DAP) of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to implement a multilayered initiative to mitigate the environmental impact
4 days ago
There are indications that Microsoft African Development Centre (ADC) may shut down its West Africa operation, located in Lagos, Nigeria. Industry sources in the know revealed this to The Guardian on Tuesday, though no official statement from Microsoft yet.
4 days ago
The adoption and usage of Nigeria’s .ng rose by 16.5 per cent in the last one year. According to data obtained from April 2023 and April 2024, adoption rose by 31,605, from 191, 215 to 222,820.
1 May
Google has opened applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme.