Guardian

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· May 26

Southeast lost N7.6tr to IPOB’s sit-at-home in four years – Report

A report by SBM Intelligence reveals that businesses in Nigeria’s southeastern region have lost N7.6 trillion over nearly four years due to weekly sit-at-home orders enforced by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The sit-at-home directive, observed every Monday since August 2021, is aimed at pressuring authorities to release IPOB...
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Business
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Guardian
· May 26

FG denies entry to eight foreigners without valid visas, warns airlines

The Nigerian government, through the Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, confirmed turning back eight foreigners who attempted to enter Nigeria without valid visas last week. The government has met with airline operators to enforce stricter immigration compliance, warning that airlines carrying undocumented passengers will face sanctions. The minister emphasized...
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Politics
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Guardian
· May 21

After N600m repair, Plateau railway breaks down during test-run

Plateau State Commissioner of Transport, Mr. Jatau Davou Gyang, reported that N600 million was spent on repairing the broken railway in the state, funded entirely by the government without levying individuals. Despite repairs conducted by experts from the Lagos railway corporation, the Jos railway broke down again during a test...
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Business
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Guardian
· May 21

Cultism: Edo residents now vet prospective tenants, says commissioner

The Edo State Commissioner for Communications and Information, Hon. Paul Ohonbamu, highlighted increased caution among residents when admitting tenants, including thorough background checks due to heightened security concerns. He commended Governor Monday Okpebholo’s strict enforcement of laws against kidnapping, cultism, and related crimes, contributing to peace and security in the...
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Crime
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Guardian
· May 18

How Lasisi Elenu helped my Career to take flight – Anthon Umeh

Anthon Umeh, known as Anthon Umeh and “Bandana Guy,” is a popular digital content creator with over one million YouTube subscribers and 700,000 Instagram followers. His career took off after fellow creator Lasisi Elenu reposted his videos; later, Don Jazzy’s support during #EndSARS further boosted his visibility. Originally inspired by...
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Entertainment
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Guardian
· May 18

Months after N8b budget, TCN rallies communities against tower vandalism

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has urged host communities to take ownership of protecting power transmission towers following rampant vandalism. Despite an N8 billion federal budget for awareness creation, over 18 transmission towers were vandalised within six days in states including Rivers, Abia, and Kano. TCN is actively re-erecting...
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Business
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Guardian
· May 17

Meet David Oke: The 16-year-old who co-hosted 2025 AMVCA with IK Osakioduwa

Sixteen-year-old David Oluwatumininu Oke co-hosted the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) alongside Nigerian media personality IK Osakioduwa. Born in the UK and raised in a musical family, David began performing at events early and gained attention from Flytime Fest and The Headies. His hosting opportunity came through Road...
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Career
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Guardian
· May 17

Over 13,000 aspiring teachers take professional exam – TRCN

More than 13,000 candidates sat for the Teachers’ Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) conducted by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) in May. The exam was monitored by TRCN officials and was conducted smoothly across various centers despite some scheduling adjustments due to the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). TRCN...
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Education
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Guardian
· May 14

UTME: 19-year-old commits suicide in Lagos over ‘low score’

Timilehin Faith Opesusi, a 19-year-old from Lagos, died by suicide after scoring 190 in the 2025 JAMB UTME, which she found disappointing compared to her previous year’s higher score. She ingested rodent poison and was rushed to the hospital but passed away before receiving the provisional admission notification she got...
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Crime
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Guardian
· May 10

Labour Party will expel Peter Obi, Otti — Factional leader

Abayomi Arabambi, factional Publicity Secretary of Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP), announced plans to expel 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, Governor Alex Otti, and other suspended members, blaming them for internal party conflicts. Arabambi claimed these figures were self-serving and insisted the party’s peace would be restored after a forthcoming national...
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Politics