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On a three-day visit to Nigeria to promote his Invictus Games, Prince Harry on Saturday played a seated volleyball match with army veterans, most wounded in battle against the country's Islamist insurgency.
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The past eight months came with manifest grieving for the Nigerian military as over 50 officers and soldiers were ambushed and killed by bandits and other hardened criminals in the country.
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Amid clamours for a shift in the political zone that would produce the next governor of Kwara State in 2027, former Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Chief Iyiola Oyedepo, has canvassed a people-oriented governor rather than sliding to a sectional arrangement.
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After the grand ascent of Ajebo Hustlers, Nigeria’s beloved street-hop duo, in 2020, the Port Harcourt music scene shone once again as a nest of unique artistry. With hits like the Davido-assisted ‘Barawo’ remix, and the Nissi-assisted..
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A federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, granted the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to appear in court for his trial.
News
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Tears dropped from the eyes of many spectators who stood to watch Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry and the Chief of Defence Staff, General
Christopher Musa played volleyball with wounded soldiers, majority of whom are amputees, at the sports complex of the Armed Forces Officers Mess in Asokoro.
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of failed attempts to subvert the constitution.
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Ahead of the inaugural flight of intending pilgrims, the advance team of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) will depart Abuja tomorrow for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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A Nigerian journalist, Ibraheem Hamza Mohammed, was last Friday released from prison after the Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) intervened in his case.
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Prominent Nigerians and groups have called for the restructuring of the country into regions, because the way Nigeria is currently constituted is not working.
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Ogun State Sector Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has revealed that 17 persons sustained injuries from a road accident that occurred around Iju Bridge on the Ota-Idiroko route.
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The Conference of Non-Governmental Organisation (CONGOS), Justice Development and Peace Commission(JDPC), Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), and Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Uromi Branch have officially opened its situation room ahead of the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State.
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The Vice-Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) Oyo, Prof Timothy Adebayo, has warned new students of the institution not to engage in any form of misconduct capable of derailing their academic pursuit and personal image.
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The die is cast in the health sector. Patients and their relatives are getting more and more stranded. They have been caught between the proverbial devil and the deep blue sea as they can no longer afford to buy essential drugs to manage their ailments or save their lives.
Guardian TV
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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.
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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.
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Ten people were injured Thursday after a plane operated by the airline Transair left the runway at the Blaise-Diagne International Airport in the capital of Senegal, Dakar, an event that forced the cancellation of all flights scheduled during the morning.
Sport
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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.
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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.
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A seven-man contingent is representing Nigeria at the maiden International School Sport Federation (ISF) World School Cross Country Championships, which began in Nairobi, Kenya, yesterday.
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A few days after she powered Nigeria’s mixed relay team to the Paris 2024 Olympics with an impressive race at the World Athletics Relays in Bahamas, U.S.-based speed star, Ella Onojuvwevwo, in the early hours of yesterday, clocked a new lifetime best of 50.57s to finish second in her heat and earn an auto-qualifying spot to not only the SEC Outdoor Championships final, but also the Paris Olympics.
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Pep Guardiola said Manchester City have the destiny of the Premier League title in their hands after a 4-0 demolition of Fulham took them to the top of the table on Saturday. Josko Gvardiol bagged the opener and the defender struck again after Phil Foden's goal before Julian Alvarez's stoppage-time penalty sealed a commanding performance…
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Celtic moved to the brink of a third-consecutive Scottish Premiership title by beating 10-man Rangers 2-1 in a chaotic Old Firm encounter on Saturday. The Hoops pulled six points clear of their Glasgow rivals and have a seven-goal edge in goal difference with just two games left to play. All three goals at Celtic Park…
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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.
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Tears dropped from the eyes of many spectators who stood to watch Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry and the Chief of Defence Staff, General
Christopher Musa played volleyball with wounded soldiers, majority of whom are amputees, at the sports complex of the Armed Forces Officers Mess in Asokoro.
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of failed attempts to subvert the constitution.
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Editorial
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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
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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…
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Attaining a new age is a remarkable event worth celebrating for the gift of life of witnessing another round of year on earth. More significantly is the attainment of a milestone and joining the octogenarian club.
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The 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held on May 11, 2024, was a night of celebration and unexpected outcomes. Among the surprises, Funke Akindele's highly acclaimed movie, 'A Tribe Called Judah,' failed to secure a win. The film received five notable nominations. ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ is a film that had significant attention…
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The 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) held in Lagos, Nigeria, was a night to remember as ‘Breath of Life’ emerged as the biggest winner. READ ALSO: AMVCA 2024: The Full List Of Winners The highly-anticipated event took place on Saturday evening. It saw the biggest names in African film and…
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Produced by Femi Adebayo, Jagun Jagun wins best indigenous film West Africa at The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) 10th edition. The film won ahead of CJ Obasi's Mami-Wata, and Ghanian film, Nana Aloro to claim the best indigenous language film, West African. The Nominees for the category are: Best Indigenous Language Film (West…
Technology
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.