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A human rights group, the Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN), has criticised the deployment of troops in Kano State by the National Security Adviser (NSA) following the Emirship tussle, calling it unconstitutional. The group stated that the deployment of troops in any operation, even by the president, is subject to the provisions of…
1 day ago
The students' loan scheme has commenced in earnest, with 126 federal tertiary institutions set to benefit in the first phase. According to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), 1.2 million students from federal government-owned universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and technical colleges are expected to benefit from the first phase of the scheme, while those…
1 day ago
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sacked a large number of directors, a move that is part of the extensive reforms implemented by the CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, since he assumed office. Cardoso has been downsizing the workforce as part of his reforms. Initially, some senior staff who served during Godwin Emefiele’s tenure were…
Soyinka and Buhari when the latter was president
1 day ago
Irked by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's failure to address several pressing economic and security issues dragging the nation backwards when he was in power, renowned Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, has described the former President as a monumental disaster. In an exclusive interview with Noble Nigeria, Soyinka hinged his submission on Buhari's draconian economic policies, which, according…
Emir of Kano's palace
NOW
The brewing tension in Kano State over the emirship stool may soon escalate, as the deposed Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, defied the 48-hour ultimatum to vacate the Gidan Rumfa palace and returned to Kano yesterday.
2 mins ago
The Federal Government has been urged to reduce the lengthy and cumbersome procedures in the ports, through implementing and enforcing the Executive Order on the reduction of agencies within the ports.
Breaking News:
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When President Bola Tinubu commissioned the Red Rail Line project of the Lagos State government on Februry 29, 2024, the thinking of many residents, especially those living along the Iddo, Mushin, Oshodi, Agege and Agbado corridor
10 mins ago
The trio of Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos); Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and Seyi Makinde (Oyo) will mark the first year anniversaries of their second terms in office on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. While both Sanwo-Olu and Abiodun...
15 mins ago
Kemi Adesoji’s daughter, Jumoke, is a five-year old primary one pupil in one of the private schools in Surulere, Lagos. She closes from school daily by 4:00pm, except on Fridays.
12 mins ago
Christians, the believers in Christ, do more exploits when they are in high spirit because it is at that period that they are connected to God. It is at this stage that the ministrations of the Creator seamlessly come to them.
13 mins ago
The Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the forthcoming National Sports Festival, Ogun 2025, Chief Bukola Olopade, has made clarifications on why the fiesta is holding next year.


News

14 mins ago
As the world mourns the passing of the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Emeritus Professor Ladipo Ayodeji Banjo, he has been described as an indisputably man of integrity.
17 mins ago
Boko Haram commander and five other terrorists have surrendered to Sector 3 of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in Monguno, Borno State. Adamu Muhammad, a commander, surrendered to the army along with five other terrorists
22 mins ago
The member representing Igboeze South Constituency, Enugu State, Harrison Ogara, yesterday, lamented the demolition of shops at Ogige Nsukka Market without compensation and alternative allocations to the affected traders.
38 mins ago
Labour Party (LP) executives in Ward 3 Arue-Uromi, in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, have suspended the National Chairman of the Party, Julius Abure, over alleged high-handedness and anti-party activities.
FLOODING OF OUR EDO STATE HEADQUARTERS IN BENIN CITY
55 mins ago
A massive flood that hit Edo State, on Friday, has wrecked havoc on the Edo State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Benin City. 
55 mins ago
The Adamimogo Media Support Group has commended the newly appointed Zonal Superintendent, Grace Of Mercy Zone, and Overseer, Prophet Sam Olu-Alo for his philanthropy work and love for humanity.
Edwin Kiagbodo Clark
1 hour ago
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has congratulated elder statesman and Ijaw National Leader, Pa Edwin Clark, who turned 97, yesterday. Diri, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary , Daniel Alabrah
1 hour ago
Former Heads-of-State, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar have said the National Examinations Council (NECO) is crucial to the educational development of the country. 
1 hour ago
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, at the weekend, dedicated his victory at the legislative and governorship tribunal to God. The tribunal sitting in Abuja, upheld his November 11,2023 election victory.

Guardian TV

1 day 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.
2 days ago
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2 days ago
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.
1 day ago
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

46 mins ago
Schools and students who distinguished themselves at the season five of the yearly Dolphin Swimming League will be rewarded for their efforts at a ceremony scheduled for June 1 at St. Saviour’s School, Ikoyi, the organisers have said.
1 hour ago
Super Eagles fans are set for a feast as the forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 African Qualifiers will be broadcast live on AfroSport and NTA networks, in Nigeria.
1 hour ago
Sports Minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has vowed never to fall to blackmail by those trying to use unnecessary antics to distract him from achieving his goals, particularly, in the build up to the Paris 2024 Olympics.
2 hours ago
Delta State Government has terminated the contract for the rehabilitation of Warri Township Stadium due to non-performance by the contractor. The State Commissioner for Information, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza
1 day ago
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…
1 day 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…

Latest

NOW
The brewing tension in Kano State over the emirship stool may soon escalate, as the deposed Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, defied the 48-hour ultimatum to vacate the Gidan Rumfa palace and returned to Kano yesterday.
2 mins ago
The Federal Government has been urged to reduce the lengthy and cumbersome procedures in the ports, through implementing and enforcing the Executive Order on the reduction of agencies within the ports.
5 mins ago
When President Bola Tinubu commissioned the Red Rail Line project of the Lagos State government on Februry 29, 2024, the thinking of many residents, especially those living along the Iddo, Mushin, Oshodi, Agege and Agbado corridor
10 mins ago
The trio of Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos); Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and Seyi Makinde (Oyo) will mark the first year anniversaries of their second terms in office on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. While both Sanwo-Olu and Abiodun...

Editorial

20 mins ago
As landlords in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and other parts of the country reportedly increase their rents perhaps in response to the rising cost of living in the country, they should be considerate of their tenants who are also suffering the hardship

Features

55 mins ago
We are currently faced with enormous challenges frustrating us. This year’s Children’s Day should serve as a reminder to government at all levels to protect and nurture the potential of children and also highlight the importance of providing us

Stories of The Week

18 May
Tony Okocha, speaks on the feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom
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
4 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

24 mins ago
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and (CNL -NNPCL/CNL JV) has dismissed media reports falsely associating it to environmental degradation.
1 hour ago
The Nigeria Customs Service Special Wildlife Office and the gallant officers of Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone C, in a joint enforcement operation with the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) have apprehended the shipper of the 40 ft container of illegal wildlife
1 hour ago
The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Ltd), Mele Kyari, has described the ongoing reforms within the petroleum industry as a trigger for potential release of investments in the short term.

Columnists

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Unsurprisingly, the United States of America (USA) hatchet jobbers in their recently circulated report on the Nigerian elections in 2023 failed to acknowledge the air of despondency that engulfed the majority of Nigerians
2 days ago
Nigeria stands on the cusp of an education revolution. The Student Loan (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2024, not merely a piece of legis
2 days ago
Withdrawal from ECOWAS takes effect one year after notification of withdrawal to the secretariat, during which period the withdrawing member

Guardian Life

1 day ago
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…
1 day 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.…
1 day 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.
2 days ago
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

1 day 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).
4 days ago
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.
4 days ago
Nigeria’s $76 billion telecoms sector is currently under the weather and desires urgent medical attention from within and outside.
4 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.
4 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.
4 days ago
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.