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Panamanian lawyer Ramon Fonseca, one of the heads of the now-defunct law firm Mossack Fonseca that was at the epicenter of the global "Panama Papers" scandal, died while awaiting sentencing in his money-laundering trial, his lawyer said Thursday.
14 hours ago
The coming days will test the resolve of the Federal Government to contain growing agitations about the 0.5 per cent levy on all electronic transactions designed to contain growing threats of cybercrime in the financial system.
14 hours ago
The World Athletics’ decision to reward each gold medallist at the forthcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games with $50,000 has generated mixed reactions from the sporting world. GOWON AKPODONOR writes that while the International Olympics Committee (IOC) and some stakeholders are opposed to the move, others believe that it would bring out the best in athletes. When innovation meets time-tested tradition,…
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Describing the escape of Binance chief, Nadeem Anjarwalla, using a ‘smuggled passport’ from National Security Adviser (NSA) custody as most disappointing, embarrassing and disturbing, the House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the incident, noting that the development exposed the porosity of Nigeria’s security architecture to the world.
NOW
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday dismissed a suit seeking to restrain the Federal Government (FG) from securitising the sum of N22.7 trillion Ways and Means Loan support it got from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
News
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The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) said that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has no hand in the case of a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Daniel Ojukwu. Police spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this disclosure on Thursday while giving an update on the detention of Ojukwu. "The IGP has no hand in…
27 mins ago
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it has secured the conviction of a Commandant with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Christopher Oluchukwu, for his involvement in an employment scam. ICPC said this in a statement after Oluchukwu was sentenced to five years improvement. In the case filed…
44 mins ago
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Chukwuemeka Woke as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority.
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The Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Senator Shehu Umar Buba, has allayed the fears being entertained by Nigerians over the proposed implementation of the Cybersecurity levy by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). While giving tacit support to the Federal Government on the levy that has created bad blood among…
1 hour ago
The Senate on Thursday passed a bill which upgraded the maximum sentence of life imprisonment to the death penalty amidst controversy over the voice votes. The legislation titled the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act (Amendment Bill) 2024 had passed a third reading at the Senate on Thursday. The Bill sought to review penalties provision,…
2 hours ago
Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has sealed Regency Hotels, a school and three business premises in the capital city for tax evasion. Acting Director of the agency's , legal Services, Mr Festus Tsavsar, who led the enforcement team, explained that the closure of the premises was in line with a Court Order. The…
2 hours ago
At a ceremony held at the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Melissa Jones affirmed the U.S. government’s commitment to strengthen Nigeria’s health sector and private sector resilience with a new partnership agreement.
3 hours ago
No fewer than 80 birth attendants have been trained by the Ondo State Government on partographs towards preventing maternal morbidity and mortality in the state. According to the Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH), Dr. Oladiran Ayodeji, the training became imperative to boost the efficiency of the birth…
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has visited the residential quarters of members of the State House of Assembly, on Port Harcourt/Aba Road opposite Old Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) headquarters. The visit came barely 24 hours after the Martin Amaewhule-led lawmakers re-enacted the local government Bill. Sources close to the governor said he made a…
Guardian TV
2 hours ago
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.
8 hours ago
Barrister Oluwatodimu Ige, a legal practitioner spoke with GuardianTV about paternity fraud and when it becomes a crime according to the Nigerian legal framework.
14 hours ago
Nigeria has announced plans to delist the naira from all peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms. According to the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the move is to tackle the manipulation of the local currency’s value in the foreign exchange market.
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Sport
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Kylian Mbappe is set to play his last game for Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes when they host Toulouse on Sunday, in their first outing since being eliminated from the Champions League.
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Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has signed a contract extension, reportedly for one year, setting his sights on winning silverware with the Gunners.
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Football lovers planning to watch the UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund live at Wembley Stadium in London on June 1 will have to pay through their noses. This is because tickets could go for as high as £25,000, according to a Nigerian and Madrid fan, Olufunmilayo Ogunsanya, who is based…
7 hours ago
Italian tennis player Camila Giorgi, a four-time winner on the WTA circuit, has retired at the age of 32, Italy's tennis federation (FITP) has announced.
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Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface, is on the verge of leading Bayer Leverkusen to their second final of the season.
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Parents and students at the inaugural The Athletics Schools Games held at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) have commended the organisers of the competition, which featured 11 private primary and secondary schools from Lagos and its environs.
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NOW
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday dismissed a suit seeking to restrain the Federal Government (FG) from securitising the sum of N22.7 trillion Ways and Means Loan support it got from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
20 mins ago
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) said that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has no hand in the case of a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Daniel Ojukwu. Police spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this disclosure on Thursday while giving an update on the detention of Ojukwu. "The IGP has no hand in…
27 mins ago
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it has secured the conviction of a Commandant with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Christopher Oluchukwu, for his involvement in an employment scam. ICPC said this in a statement after Oluchukwu was sentenced to five years improvement. In the case filed…
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Editorial
15 hours ago
Pay rise for judicial officials is a welcome development, however, President Bola Tinubu dictating how much judges should take, leading to an 800 per cent increment in their salaries is discriminatory, antithetical to the principles of separation of powers and judicial impartiality, and could not have been in the national interest.
Features
15 hours ago
To equip teachers with the right tools and strategies to support their learners in the ever-changing world, the Lagos State government, in collaboration with Crescent Bearers 1939, a non-governmental organisation, has trained teachers in the state on modern teaching skills.
Editor's Pick
14 hours ago
Describing the escape of Binance chief, Nadeem Anjarwalla, using a ‘smuggled passport’ from National Security Adviser (NSA) custody as most disappointing, embarrassing and disturbing, the House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the incident, noting that the development exposed the porosity of Nigeria’s security architecture to the world.
13 hours ago
Nigeria’s U-17 girls football team, Flamingos, are expected to fly to Bamako, Mali, today ahead of Saturday’s FIFA Cadet Women’s World Cup African qualification series third round, first leg encounter against their counterparts from Burkina Faso.
11 hours ago
President Bola Tinubu returned to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in the early hours of yesterday after a two-week official trip out of the country.
10 hours ago
The chairman of the presidential committee on fiscal policy, Taiwo Oyedele, has highlighted reforms needed in Nigeria's Value Added Tax (VAT) system. Oyedele was quoted in a report to have said at an event on Monday that there is a need to increase Nigeria’s VAT rate which currently stands at 7.5 percent. However, Oyedele in…
Business
15 hours ago
AXA Mansard Insurance has revealed plans to pay back 100 per cent of the sum insured to policyholders at the end of tenure if the policyholder is still alive.
15 hours ago
Transaction on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed on a downturn yesterday, occasioned by profit-taking activities in 19 stocks, as the All-Share Index declined by 0.005 per cent.
15 hours ago
Zenith Bank Plc has announced a dividend payout of N125.59 billion for the 2023 financial year, with shareholders approving a final dividend of N3.50 per share, bringing the total payout for the year to N4.00 per share.
Columnists
15 hours ago
Recently, participants were vaccinated in a Phase two Lassa vaccine trial in Abuja, Nigeria. The trial, known as IAVI C105, is sponsored by the organisation I work for, IAVI, funded by CEPI, and designed in consultations with Nigerian health institutions.
15 hours ago
Another opportunity has beckoned for the judiciary to resolve the prolonged impasse in local government administration in Anambra State.
15 hours ago
As the 2024 governorship election approaches in Edo State, citizens are wondering if they will be able to exercise their fundamental right to vote without fear of intimidation, manipulation, or coercion.
Guardian Life
53 mins ago
Veteran actress Shan George has said that she has recovered the #3.6 Million stolen from her bank account. The 54-year-old actress appealed to Nigerians in an Instagram video on Friday, to assist her recover her money. George tagged the Zenith Bank, Opay, the EFCC, and the Nigerian police, to intervene and rectify the situation. "Someone…
2 hours ago
A 71-year-old man identified as Adesina has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for impregnating his tenant's 14-year-old child. Adesina was caught having sex with the minor in the bathroom of the house, around 10:15 pm on Tuesday. The septuagenarian was arrested by neighbours and community members who witnessed the scene and also…
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Cooking can sometimes feel like an overwhelming chore. And while the kitchen is the heart of the home, having the right tools can make all the difference. With the right tools at your disposal, whipping up delicious meals can become a breeze, allowing you more time to savour the pleasures of eating and less on…
2 hours ago
A Nigerian content creator identified as Young C has undergone the challenge of being buried alive in a coffin for 24 hours. The 26-year-old content creator shared this daring endeavour on his Instagram page, affirming that it was genuine and not a hoax. Based in Rivers State, Young C has tried various avenues for recognition.…
Technology
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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
1 day 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.
1 day 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.