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Personnel of Operation Delta Safe deployed by the state Police Command to the River Niger Head Bridge have arrested a 43-year-old suspected
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Kwara State government has raided and taken away 158 marked beggars believed to be 'arms depots' for criminals in the state. They were
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A Federal High Court, yesterday, ordered the remand of a blogger, Chizorom Harrison Ofoegbu, who allegedly accused the spiritual director of Zion Movement Outreach
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The police in Ogun State have arrested four members of the Eiye cult in Ifo Local Council. Police sources said the men were arrested on May
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Security operatives in Kaduna have neutralised two bandits during a gun duel and recovered guns and ammunition.
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A lawyer, Mr. Oluwole Kehinde has asked a Federal High Court, Abeokuta, Ogun State to order the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) G
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The federal government is in a dilemma on the economics and sustainability of the noble school feeding programme in the face of galloping in
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The labour unions under the auspices of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have threatened to embark on a mass
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The Director General of the Debt Management Office (DMO), Patience Oniha, said the federal government has so far raised N4.5 trillion out
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi
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Electricity workers, under the aegis of Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) and the National Union of Ele


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Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has expressed concern over what he described as the fiscal indiscipline of the
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The Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state will leverage its diplomatic and business ties with the Swedish Government to create more opportunities in education, cultural exchange and entrepreneurship for youths.
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Underdevelopment of agricultural research institutes across the country has been attributed to politics by the supervising Ministry of Agri
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After 14 years, the Federal Government has commenced the review of the syllabus of technical colleges in the country. To this end, the Nation
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Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria (SOFPON), Kwara State chapter, has urged Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq to reduce the ‘huge’ tax
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Hearing of an ex parte motion for stay of proceedings filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Ola Olukoyode,
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Professor of Law, Yemi Akinseye-George, has said the absolute powers enjoyed by state governors due to immunity remain a problem in the f
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Justice Rahman Oshodi of a Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja, has sentenced a man, Babatunde Odekunle, to 10 years i
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Justice Peter Lifu of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, sentenced a 39-year-old man, Obiorah Chigozie Samuel, to two years

Guardian TV

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The Nigeria Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero spoke with GuardianTV about why Labour is requesting a 650,000 minimum wage as he discusses economic issues and Labour's stand on them.
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A slew of announcements from OpenAI and Google this week brought us to the brink of human-like AI assistants. Generative artificial intelligence is getting faster, and being applied to an increasing number of tasks.
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A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and some other senior officials had a “hard landing” in northwestern East Azerbaijan province on Sunday, according to Iran’s state TV.

Sport

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The Federal Government, yesterday, identified sports as a cornerstone of the nation’s culture and fabric, saying it is determined to use it
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The 2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six contest entered its Match Day two, yesterday, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, with former
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The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a new arrangement aimed at ensuring the early conclusion of the 2023/24 season ahead
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No fewer than 180 golfers, both professional and amateur, would on June 15, compete for N35 million in cash prizes and other additional rewards at the Rowland Adewumi Classic Tournament. The tournament is in celebration of his 50th birthday. Mr Akabom Enebong, Chairman, organising committee, said this while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Abuja.…
Arne Slot. Photo: AFP
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Liverpool confirmed on Monday that Feyenoord coach Arne Slot will be the new manager of the Premier League club, 24 hours after Jurgen Klopp's emotional farewell at Anfield. Liverpool said in a statement that the Dutchman, 45, would take up the position of head coach on June 1, subject to a work permit. The club…
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France's sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera on Monday called for "the toughest sanctions" against Mohamed Camara and his club after the Monaco player taped over a badge in support of the LGBTQ community.

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Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has expressed concern over what he described as the fiscal indiscipline of the
3 mins ago
The Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state will leverage its diplomatic and business ties with the Swedish Government to create more opportunities in education, cultural exchange and entrepreneurship for youths.
1 hour ago
Underdevelopment of agricultural research institutes across the country has been attributed to politics by the supervising Ministry of Agri
1 hour ago
After 14 years, the Federal Government has commenced the review of the syllabus of technical colleges in the country. To this end, the Nation

Editorial

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Politicians who are found guilty of tax evasion have already presented themselves as lawbreakers and unpatriotic citizens sabotaging govern

Features

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A chartered accountant, Ms. Omafume Augustina Ayinuola, has asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to lift the freezing order placed by the po

Editor's Pick

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Only two per cent of the N19.67 trillion total pension assets, which amounts to N396.3 billion, is in cash as of the end of the first quarter, information provided by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) has disclosed.
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The cost of homes is now rising faster by as much as 25 per cent in major cities in the country, and exacerbating affordability challenges for buyers. Although the current trends are driving many prospective homeowners to the outskirts
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Stakeholders in agriculture sector have called on government to provide loans to smallholder farmers as a way of boosting food production in the country. They said, by investing in agriculture machinery, as part of commitment to the sector
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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

Business

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Platform Petroleum has announced its plans to invest a billion dollar in expanding its operations, targeting the production of 10,000 barrel
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Amidst efforts to increase revenue generation from tax, the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), yesterday, in Abuja insisted
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The United Bank of Africa (UBA) Plc has grown its pan-African and global operations more aggressively than any other Nigerian financial ins

Columnists

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Nearly one year before he eventually prevailed in the legal contest over the destination of the governorship election which occurred in Ekiti
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The much-awaited public presentation of the book, Leading From The Streets: Media Interventions by a Public Intellectual, 1999-2019, authore
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As oil production increased in Nigeria in the 1970s, Professor Aluko was still inclined to support the thought that the state can be an engi

Guardian Life

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Bedbugs are creepy creatures, they could destroy anything and everything if not handled with utmost importance. These bloodsucking animals have a long life span and can survive several months without any blood meal, that's how dangerous they are. Though pesticides and other insect destroyers can make them weak or reduce them, some of these pesticides…
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Sex during menstruation is a topic that has long been covered up in myths, stigmas, and misconceptions. Despite the taboo surrounding it, period sex is a natural and normal part of many individuals' intimate lives. This article aims to provide an exploration of the considerations, benefits, risks, and tips associated with having sex during your…
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Arthritis is a common condition affecting millions of Nigerians, causing joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. Nigerian Orthopaedic Association (NOA) estimates that 1.5 million Nigerians suffer from arthritis. While there's no cure, many strategies can significantly improve your quality of life. Here are five effective ways to prevent and even manage arthritis. Move your body, but…
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American rapper, 50 Cent has reacted to Sean Diddy combs apology on his “X” page. In what looks like his apology is not the right way to go. 50 Cent posted, “This is not going to work, who is advising him right now? SMH bad move" 👀This is not going to work, who is advising…

Technology

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella unveiled a new category of PC on Monday that features generative artificial intelligence tools built directly into Windows, the company's world leading operating system. The tech giant estimates that more than 50 million "AI PCs" will be sold over the next 12 months, given the appetite for devices powered by ChatGPT-style…
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Tosin Onanuga, a prominent figure in Nigeria's mobile technology sector, is leading the charge for digital inclusion, aiming to bridge the gap and empower disenfranchised children and youths through access to digital infrastructure. Recognizing the transformative power of technology in accelerating education and socioeconomic progress, Onanuga is dedicated to ensuring that all Nigerians have equal…
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Born in 1986 in Obudu, Cross River State, Ugi Augustine Ugi’s life was marked by the challenges of being diagnosed with sickle cell disease. Spending a significant portion of his childhood in and out of hospitals, he became acutely aware of the stark contrast between his fragile health and that of his siblings and schoolmates.…
15 May
Huawei has expressed satisfaction with the Nigerian government’s digital transformation agenda, even as the company has canvassed support for cloudification and decarbonisation among its partners and customers across the country.
15 May
Luxembourg-based satellite operator, SES has agreed to purchase rival Intelsat for €2.8 billion, after previous merger talks between the two firms fell through last year.
15 May
Nigerian start-ups are leading an epic AI innovation race with innovative digital solutions solving cross-continental challenges, as the very best from Africa’s largest economy take centre stage at the rising Silicon Valley’s largest tech and start-up event in Marrakech, Morocco, later this month.