Editorial

Editorial
High cost of cement and risi housi deficit
9 hours ago
It is clearer now that the higher the price of cement, the less affordable for housi and the more people in need of shelter. But to have a firm grip on cement rate will require more than an executive fiat or a casual appeal to market oligopoly.

Features

Features
Elon Goat ($EGT); the Elon Musk-inspired monumental meme token
3 hours ago
A new token, to celebrate and appreciate one of the great entrepreneurial innovators of the 21st century —Elon Musk has been launched. This is called Elon Goat Token ($EGT) and the creators are buildi a giant half-Elon Musk, half-goat statue to promote the token. Elon Goat Token is built from the small tax that its buyers are payi on each transaction. The plan is to tour the monument around the country and ask Musk to take ownership of it.

Editor's Pick

Nigeria
Umahi, deputy seek stay of execution on ouster order
9 hours ago
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi and his deputy, Dr. Kelechi Igwe, have prayed the Federal High Court for an order stayi the execution of its judgment directi them to vacate their offices as governor and deputy governor.
Nigeria
Over 900 doctors, nurses, others, may lose jobs as Garki Hospital concessionary agreement lapses
10 hours ago
Except for a last minute intervention, over 900 medical and health workers at the Garki Hospital in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) may be out of jobs.
Nigeria
Igboho urges supporters to embrace dialogue for self-determination
9 hours ago
The leader of the Yoruba nation separatist movement, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has urged his followers and kinsmen to embrace dialogue in the quest for self-determination.
Nigeria
Residents report fresh oil leak from Aiteo’s OML 29 in Nembe
9 hours ago
Residents of Nembe in Bayelsa have reported fresh oil leak, months after the November 5 spill at Oil Mini Lease (OML) 29. OML 29, which encompasses the 97km Nembe Creek Trunk Line connecti oilfields to the Bonny Export Terminal..

Business

Aviation
Air cargo records marginal growth amid economic constraints
9 hours ago
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air cargo markets showi slower growth in January 2022.
Business News
Computer professionals, others flay proposed NITDA Bill 2021
9 hours ago
Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) (CPN) has condemned the proposed NITDA Bill 2021 in its entirety. CPN delegates, led by the President and Chairman of Council, Kole Jagun..
Aviation
Cautious optimism as NASS moves aviation to concurrent list
9 hours ago
Ooi constitution amendment to move aviation from exclusive to concurrent legislative list has been received with cautious optimism in the air transport sector.

Columnists

Columnists
Asiwaju Tinubu and Osinbajo conundrum in 2023 elections
8 hours ago
The intensity of the conversation around and about the 2023 general elections as it is usual about elections in Nigeria always drift away from core issues relati to the fundamentals of the process.
Columnists
The moral imperatives of political leadership
8 hours ago
Justice Inya Ekwo of an Abuja Federal High Court, defrocked David Umahi and his deputy, Kelechi Igwe, as Ebonyi State Governor and Deputy Governor respectively.
Columnists
University as catalyst for national devt in post-COVID-19 era - Part 2
9 hours ago
The university must be the guardian of reason, inquiry, and philosophical openness, offeri rational and timely criticism in areas of public policy, social and economic life.

Guardian Life

Spotlight
Lilian Ikokwu: Breaki The Bias Of Upward Mobility For Women
42 mins ago
Lilian Ikokwu’s experience in growi and optimisi networks has increased the success rate of roles at the organisation she has worked in. The Chief Marketi Officer (CMO) of OVH Energy, speaks to Guardian Life about what it means to break the bias more than ever, the importance of mentorship and how shari stories can help…
Wellness
Is It Time to Leave Juice Cleanses Behind?
1 hour ago
The idea of cleani up your bowel and moppi up toxins with juice makes perfect sense. Organic foods and fruits provided by God will always trump man-made, half-plastic food options. Right? That may not always be true. Fruits and vegetables, GMO or not, will always be healthier than processed foods like canned beans, cereals, and…
Culture
The Spitti Tradition Amo The Maasai
1 hour ago
In many cultures, spitti is a sign of irritation, disregard or disagreement. This is the opposite amo the Maasai tribe of Kenya and northern Tanzania. Although this tribe makes only about 1% of the population, they are internationally recognised and have become a tourist attraction. Their unique cultural practices and authentic way of life has…
What's New
Akon's Business Partner Likens Akon City To A Ponzi
1 hour ago
The news have surfaced of US artiste, Akon, who has been accused by his former business partner of planni to run his city like a “Ponzi” scheme. In January 2020, we reported that his announcement of his new city, Akon City.This city, he explained, would sit on a 2,000-acre land, a gift to him by…

Guardian TV

Nigerians speak on Russia-Ukraine war
6 hours ago
On Monday, February 21, 2022, Russia's highest body, the Russian Federation Council unanimously authorised President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside the Russian borders. Days later, President Vladimir Putin launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine by announci a ‘special military operation’ in eastern Ukraine as missiles began to rain on hundred of locations across Ukraine, includi the capital, Kyiv. GuardianTV went to town to ask Nigerians their thoughts on the Russian invasion.
Nigerians speak on Russia-Ukraine war
6 hours ago
On Monday, February 21, 2022, Russia's highest body, the Russian Federation Council unanimously authorised President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside the Russian borders. Days later, President Vladimir Putin launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine by announci a ‘special military operation’ in eastern Ukraine as missiles began to rain on hundred of locations across Ukraine, includi the capital, Kyiv. GuardianTV went to town to ask Nigerians their thoughts on the Russian invasion.
Oluomo's suspension: Lagos CP orders security beef up, Gender Bill: Women Continue Protest At NASS
1 day ago
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Friday.
UK says Chelsea can keep playi after Abramovich sanction, sale halted
1 day ago
The British government imposed sanctions on Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine