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The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), on Saturday, slammed the federal government's deployment of troops to the Emir of Kano's palace, describing it as a "show of shame" and a threat to democracy. It also argued that the deployment of soldiers and security agents was a violation of the Constitution, which gives states the exclusive…
5 hours ago
Ahead of the first anniversary of his administration on May 29, President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos from Abuja to begin the inauguration of projects completed under his administration. Tinubu's arrival was announced in a post by his Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun. In an earlier statement, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to…
7 hours ago
Erik ten Hag made a convincing case to be spared the sack as Manchester United upset Manchester City to take the FA Cup with a shock 2-1 victory in Saturday's final. Ten Hag was reportedly set to be dismissed regardless of the result at Wembley after a troubled campaign that even the United manager described…
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The Lagos State Government, on Saturday, announced it will divert traffic along the Gbagada-Oworonshoki Expressway. According to a statement by the Deputy Director of Public Affairs, Ministry of Transportation, Bolanle Ogunlola, the diversion will be from the Alapere-Ogudu-Car Wash and Iyana Oworo inward Anthony/Oshodi areas of the expressway. She added that the diversion, which will…
3 hours ago
First Lady Remi Tinubu faced backlash after speaking out against the growing trend of nudity in fashion and urging parents to "salvage our children" from Western cultural influence. Tinubu made this statement at the #WeAreEqual Campaign by OAFLAD at the State House on Friday. She noted that nakedness is not acceptable in Nigerian culture, adding…
News
4 hours ago
The National Agriculture Land Development Authority (NALDA) has distributed farm inputs to 1000 farmers across Lagos and Nasarawa states to boost food production in the country. The beneficiaries spread across Lagos East Senatorial District consisting of Epe, Ibeju/Lekki, Ikorodu, Agbowa, Imota, and some others in Nasarawa were provided with improved seed varieties, fertilizers, herbicides, and…
4 hours ago
A student of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, Oyo State has been beaten to death by some of his colleagues for allegedly stealing a mobile phone belonging to one of them. A source within the institution told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the student, simply identified as Alex, was beaten by…
4 hours ago
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed worry over division within the party structures and urged stakeholders and the All Progressives Congress (APC) members in the North Central zone to remain united. Tinubu's appeal came following an internal crisis within the APC structures that stakeholders claim could threaten the party's chances in the next general elections.…
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The dethroned emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has called on Kano residents to maintain peace and abide by the law following the tussle over the traditional seat. Ado Bayero made this statement after receiving the state Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Gumel, at a mini-palace in the state on Saturday. Speaking to his supporters, the…
5 hours ago
Stakeholders in Ogun on Saturday praised the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, for his achievements in the education sector since his re-election in May 2023.
5 hours ago
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has tasked the paramilitary agencies under his supervision, to rededicate themselves in the discharge of their duties professionally for better service delivery.
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the federal government’s deployment of soldiers to Kano over Alhaji Ado Bayero’s deposition as the emir, stating that it breaches the nation’s Constitution. In a statement issued on Saturday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election…
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A heavy downpour resulting in flooding on Friday night has wreaked havoc on the Edo State headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), causing unquantified damage to property. This is also as the state government deployed its officials to desilt drains and clear flood pathways in different parts of the state in preparation for…
7 hours ago
Factional leaders of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have announced ceasefire and collapsed structure with the Lucky Emonefe-led leadership to form a formidable force in the struggle for welfare of students and advancement of education in the country. Speaking at a joint news conference in Abuja at the weekend, factional Senate President of NANS,…
Guardian TV
20 hours ago
The Football Association Challenge Cup, more commonly known as the FA Cup, is an annual knockout football competition in domestic English football. First played during the 1871–72 season, it is the oldest national football competition in the world. Manchester United Vs Manchester City will be facing off and here is the preview of the game on The Nutmeg.
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A fire that broke out at a densely populated residential area in the capital city early on Friday killed at least 14 people and injured three.
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Spain and Ireland are set to push ahead with an initiative to recognize a Palestinian state. Other EU members and European countries may also provide their backing.
Sport
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Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas struck to earn Barcelona their third women's Champions League trophy, securing a 2-0 triumph over record eight-time winners Lyon on Saturday. The defending champions had never beaten the French giants, losing in the 2019 and 2022 finals against them, but finally succeeded in Bilbao to compete a spectacular quadruple this…
8 hours ago
Former Manchester City defender, Vincent Kompany, has agreed to join Bayern Munich as head coach on a three-year deal. Bayern have turned to Kompany after search for Thomas Tuchel's replacement faced several setbacks, with rejections from Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, and Ralf Rangnick, along with failed negotiations with Tuchel to extend his contract. The German…
13 hours ago
Determined to ensure only the best players play for the Super Eagles, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) top brass are planning to persuade Crystal Palace winger, Michael Olise, to embrace Nigeria over France, The Guardian can report. A source at the Glass House revealed that the country's soccer governing body is leaving no stone unturned to…
19 hours ago
Ademola Lookman arrived in Dublin at the start of this week having lost the AFCON final with Nigeria and the Coppa Italia final with Atalanta already in 2024.
19 hours ago
What the Super Eagles need is a manager and not a coach. In the national team, there is less coaching and more player management; less technical training and more tactical planning – a very thin but delicate difference.
19 hours ago
What appears a cold war may be brewing between the Sports Minister, Senator John Owen Enoh and the Chairman, House Committee on Sports, Hon. Ekene Adams, over the expenditure of the N12 billion intervention fund released by President Bola Tinubu to the sports ministry earlier this year.
Latest
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Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State says his administration is committed to restoring the state’s glorious days as education vanguard and agricultural hub.
The governor stated this at the 9th to 13th combined convocation ceremony
3 hours ago
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian Universities to be at the forefront in the fight against corruption as prime institutions of learning.
Tinubu made the call at the second combined 3rd and 4th convocation
3 hours ago
First Lady Remi Tinubu faced backlash after speaking out against the growing trend of nudity in fashion and urging parents to "salvage our children" from Western cultural influence. Tinubu made this statement at the #WeAreEqual Campaign by OAFLAD at the State House on Friday. She noted that nakedness is not acceptable in Nigerian culture, adding…
4 hours ago
The National Agriculture Land Development Authority (NALDA) has distributed farm inputs to 1000 farmers across Lagos and Nasarawa states to boost food production in the country. The beneficiaries spread across Lagos East Senatorial District consisting of Epe, Ibeju/Lekki, Ikorodu, Agbowa, Imota, and some others in Nasarawa were provided with improved seed varieties, fertilizers, herbicides, and…
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18 May
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18 May
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of no fewer than 555 individuals to serve as Pro-Chancellors/Chairmen and members of Governing Councils for 111 federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria. The decision follows President Tinubu’s approval of a list of nominees selected by the Ministry of Education, an advertorial signed by the…
20 May
Ahead of tomorrow’s minimum wage negotiation committee meeting where a new offer is expected to be tabled by the Federal Government, Organised Labour has asked the government to get serious, describing the earlier proposed N48,000
3 days ago
The British Boxing Board of Control has suspended Oleksandr Usyk’s boxing licence until July 2, 2024, even as Tyson Fury has exercised his right to a rematch with the man who beat him in Saudi Arabia at the weekend.
Business
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The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) has delisted the entire issued share capital of Arbico Plc from its daily official list after 46 years of listing. The NGX disclosed in its weekly official report made available to newsmen in Lagos that the company was delisted on Monday, May 20. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
19 hours ago
Mr. Adewale Raji is the 10th Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Odu’a Investment Company Ltd, the business conglomerate owned by the six Southwest states.
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Provosts of Colleges of Education in Nigeria have every reason to eulogise the Arc. Sonny Echono-led Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for its tremendous improvement in the quality of teaching and learning through the provision of infrastructure.
Columnists
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Nigeria stands on the cusp of an education revolution. The Student Loan (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2024, not merely a piece of legis
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Withdrawal from ECOWAS takes effect one year after notification of withdrawal to the secretariat, during which period the withdrawing member
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In the world of international sports and competition, a few stories resonate as deeply as those of individuals rising from local playgrounds
Guardian Life
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American rapper Nicki Minaj has been arrested in Amsterdam, for allegedly possessing soft drugs. The rapper is scheduled for a Pink Friday 2 World Tour on Saturday before her arrest at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. Minaj took to social media, capturing parts of her interaction with police. In the video snippets, an officer appears to inform…
12 hours ago
Carlo Acutis is a London-born computer prodigy. He died of leukaemia at 15 and is set to become the Catholic Church's first millennial saint. Dubbed 'God's influencer' and the 'patron saint of the internet,' Carlo will be canonized by Pope Francis after a series of miracles attributed to him posthumously, the Catholic News Agency reported.…
19 hours ago
The year was 2006. It was the era of hopeless romance in Nigerian music, with RnB taking the center-stage. The Styl Plus quintet had just released their debut album dubbed, Expressions, where iconic songs like Olufunmi became instant classics that shaped the global image of Naija RnB.
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Taking care of a beard involves more than just letting it grow. How do you keep perfect beards? Proper grooming and maintenance can keep your beard healthy, soft, and lush. Here are ten (10) beauty tips for perfect beard care: 1. Regular washing and shampooing Use a gentle beard shampoo or a mild, sulphate-free shampoo…
Technology
19 hours ago
Adebola Adejumoke Odeyemi is a forward-thinking leader shaping the future of businesses with Artificial Intelligence (AI). She’s passionate about helping small businesses thrive in today’s digital world. With a degree in Accounting from the University of Ado-Ekiti, she is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA).
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to take centre stage at the 2024 RegTech Africa Conference and Awards slated for tomorrow and Friday at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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Nigeria’s $76 billion telecoms sector is currently under the weather and desires urgent medical attention from within and outside.
3 days ago
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has stressed the need for the protection of telecoms infrastructure, especially metro, terrestrial and submarine cables against cuts.
3 days ago
In its resolve to continue to encourage gender equality and bridge the gap in the work environment, in the information and communication technology (ICT) space, inq.Nigeria, has called for the support of the girl-child to occupy the driver’s seat in the global ICT ecosystem and technology advancement.
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Zarttalent, a foundation that focuses on driving technological innovation among Nigerian youths, has partnered with Covenant University (CU) for the 2024 Career Fair to advance technology skills.