Behind every nation’s industrial and infrastructural progress lies an underreported story – one that rarely makes headlines or sparks national conversation. It’s the story of the men and women who rise at dawn, suit up in grease-stained overalls, and spend their days operating heavy-duty machinery. These workers form the silent backbone of development—powering industries from […]

The Kano Concerned Citizens Movement (KCCM), a non-partisan group of intellectuals and professionals dedicated to promoting good governance and social development, has awarded its prestigious Leadership Excellence Award to Abdulsalam Abdulkarim Zaura, popularly known as AA Zaura, a prominent philanthropist The post Kano philanthropist honoured with leadership excellence award appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

As the 2025 Local Government elections approach, Hon. Taiwo Olasunkanmi Samuel, popularly known as TOS, has officially declared his candidacy for the Chairmanship of Agege Local Government.  As convener of the Agege Renewed Hope Movement, TOS has become a voice for the voiceless, championing policies that place the welfare of residents at the center of […]

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a thundery weather outlook from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja envisaged chances of localised thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa and southern Kaduna States The post NiMet forecast three-day thunderstorms from Sunday appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

He described the incident, which claimed one life and left three others injured, as unfortunate and avoidable. The post Karu Bridge Crash: FRSC Corps Marshal expresses concern, orders investigation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Oke-Osanyintolu assured the public that all first responders remained on-site, working tirelessly to continue search and rescue efforts.

JP2025 couple Priscy and Juma Jux trended over their massive white wedding cake which was said to be 15 feet. The couple climbed inside the huge cake in videos.

Thousands of trans and non-binary people thronged Parliament Square, alongside families and supporters on Saturday to protest the Supreme Court ruling that recognised only biological and not scientific women. The British court on Wednesday ruled that the definition of a woman under the country’s equality law refers to biological sex. According to the Supreme Court, […] Transgender: Protesters take over UK streets over Supreme Court’s ruling

As the world grapples with economic uncertainty, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) are set to convene for their highly anticipated Spring Meetings in 2025. The meetings will take place from April 21–26 in Washington, D.C., under the theme: “Jobs – The Path to Prosperity,” aimed at exploring international cooperation on the future of job creation.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Sunday morning confirmed that three fatalities have so far been recorded The post Three confirmed dead, 11 rescued at Ojodu Berger building collapse site appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

 Today is a day of Joy! It is a day of celebration and jubilation. Today, the impossible has become possible. Today Light has conquered darkness. Today death has been swallowed up in victory. Today the yoke of premature death has been broken. Untimely death has been destroyed. Even accidental death will no longer have power […]

This may be the shortest-lasting revolution in history. Just one week after U.S. President Don­ald Trump imposed so-called reciprocal tariffs on the world as part of a plan to replace a global trading sys­tem based on most-favored-nation status and national treatment with individual­ly negotiated bilateral arrangements, he has effectively called off the experi­ment. Yes, there […]

 It is pertinent to remind people of the world, Christians, religion sects and the government of this country (state, local and federal) something. What is missing in the hands of the people? Truth is the thing that is missing. If truth is missing in a person’s hand, his or her life cannot be balance again, […]

A civil society organisation, Save Democracy Vanguard, has petitioned the United Nations regarding the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. In a letter addressed to the UN Secretary-General and The post Pro-democracy group petitions UN over emergency rule in Rivers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The parents' body of students of Ekiti State College of Nursing Sciences, Ado Ekiti has appealed to Governor Biodun Oyebanji, the state House of Assembly... The post Ekiti State College of Nursing Sciences, parents at war over hostel fees hike appeared first on Vanguard News.

 Bukky met a guy on a train and quickly fell in love. They kept in touch after arriving in Lagos, and soon started dating. Bukky was the one putting in most of the effort to build the relationship but she didn’t mind—he treated her well, and she loved him more every day. For six months, […]

 In a country where more than 3,100 Christians were killed in 2024, the testimony of a Nigerian priest sheds light on the daily trials and deep faith of Christians in the southeast region. “Those who threaten us with death make us stronger.” In one of the most dangerous countries in the world to be a […]

In an emotional account, an eyewitness described how a man became trapped in his car when a three-story building collapsed at 10, Oremeta street, Berger, Lagos, on Saturday, April 19. The post Wife, son escape death as husband trapped in Lagos building collapse appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

 Christians in the Holy Land are prepared for the Easter celebrations with a mixture of anguish, frustration and hope for peace with talks of a new possible ceasefire to release 10 Israeli hostages. For the second running year, Christians in the Holy Land celebrate Easter amid ongoing violence and conflict along with increasing restrictions on […]

The total number of people recovered dead from the collapsed three-storey building has risen to five, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) revealed Sunday morning. Permanent Secretary (PS) Dr. The post Lagos building collapse: Death toll rises to five  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Founder of Club Quilox, Hon. Shina Peller, has shared insights on the pivotal role of the entertainment industry in propelling the Nigerian economy forward.  Peller made this known on Friday The post Peller stresses entertainment in Nigeria’s economy as Quilox reopens for season 12 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has reacted after his opponent at the weekend’s celebrity boxing match, Speed Darlington, accused him of using diabolical powers to influence the outcome. DAILY POST reported that Portable won the ‘Chaos in the Rings’ title after Speed Darlington failed to show up for the 2nd round after […] Portable ‘admits using juju’ to defeat Speed Darlington in celebrity boxing match

Every Eid, the North of Nigeria bursts into life as centuries-old traditions, Durbar festival, take centre stage and trumpets, guns, and galloping horses herald an extraordinary celebration of cultural pride and unity. Veiled women ululated as the blare of trumpets The post Trumpets, guns, horses: northern Nigeria’s Durbar ends Ramadan in style appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

 Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti presided over the solemn liturgy of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday in St. Peter’s Basilica, as Pope Francis’ delegate, and Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, the Preacher of the Pontifical Household, underscores in his sermon that ‘Christ is the anchor of our hope.’   As Pope Francis’ convalescence continues, Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, […]

 Bishop Dr Herbert Ekechukwu is the General Overseer of the Lord of Glory Ministries. In this piece, he adds to the celebration message of Easter   TEXT: John 11:1,11,21-26,40: “I am the Resurrection and the life…  Easter is the celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead. Easter brings to an end Jesus Christ’s journey to […]

Mr Akuneme said the Malians were escorted from the NIS headquarters in Abuja to Illela Border in Sokoto. The post Nigeria repatriates 62 Malians appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Abuja, a City under Threat Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, is a hotspot for the theft of manhole covers, leaving gaping holes on busy roads and streets. The post Abuja manholes of death appeared first on Vanguard News.

 BISHOP DR JOSEPH IGHALO EDORO, is the Presiding Bishop of ‘A Touch From Heaven International Ministries’ and President, ‘A Touch of Love Humanitarian Foundation’, in this piece for Sunday Independent, exhorts Nigerian Christians on how to mark the Easter in the midst of the current economic crisis:   Easter is here again! A time to celebrate […]

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has expressed concern and ordered an investigation into the Karu bridge crash in Abuja. The FRSC Spokesman, Olusegun Ogungbemide said this in an interview with the News Agency Of The post Karu bridge crash: FRSC marshal orders investigation appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A visionary entrepreneur and distinguished agrono­mist, Dr Emem Alban, the Chief Executive Officer of Emani Farms Giant Limited, has an insatiable thirst and unstint­ing commitment to agribusiness. Through the firm, she has success­fully nurtured an agro-value chain food procurement and distribution business, which has become a great contributor to the local economy. Coupled with a […]

Manchester United winger, Antony has insisted that the club is going through a difficult time under their manager Ruben Amorim. The Brazilian international said this while wishing Amorim the best of luck this season. He also labelled the Portuguese as a very good intelligent coach, adding that he has a good relationship with him. “I […] EPL: Man Utd going through difficult time – Antony sends message to Amorim

"In Nigeria, we are confronted with numerous issues that test our resolve and resilience. However, we must challenge the bad situations and defeat it."

 Sir Temple Ogueri Onyeukwu (FCA), a retired Military Officer and Director, Turning Point Youth Empowerment Initiative, and public affairs analyst, in this piece for SUNDAY INDEPENDENT, laments the current state of the nation, even as he stresses the need for the country’s restructuring.   As long as Nigerians continue to reinforce and encourage failure, and electoral […]

"Later in the day, localised thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Anambra, Oyo, Ondo, Edo, Imo, Abia, Ekiti, Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Delta States." The post NiMet forecasts three-day weather across Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Chairman of the agency, retired Brigadier-General Buba Marwa, said the plan is part of a wider strategy to catch drug use early and provide help before it's too late.

UNTIL the Ibe-Ebidouwei of the Ijaw nation and Chairman of the Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, spoke, last week,... The post Wike/Fubara row: Crack in Ijaw nation appeared first on Vanguard News.