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Sunday, 20th February 2022 < * Home * Nigeria * National * Metro * World * Africa * Asia * Europe * US * Politics * Sport * Football * Boxing * Athletics * Tennis * Other Sports * Opinion * Editorial * Columnists * Contributors * Cartoons * Business * Appointments * Business News * Business RoundUp * Industry * Aviation * Capital Market * Communications * Energy * DrillBytes * Maritime * Money * Technology * Gadgets * Telecoms * Social Media * Technology * Guardian Life * Beauty * Culture * Events * Features * Food * Film * Love and Relationships * Music * Odd News * On The Cover * Spotlight * Style * Travel and Places * Wellness * What's New * Guardian Arts * Arts * Art House * Artfolk * Revue * Literature * Theatre * Visual Arts * Features * Gender * BusinessAgro * Education * Executive Motoring * Executive Briefs * Focus * Friday Worship * Health * Law * Media * Science * Youth Speak * Guardian Woman * Entrepreneurship * GW Fiction * Personality * Issues * WIMBIZ * Guardian Angels * 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had never seen N5,000 met govt, by Humanitarian Affairs Minister 2 days ago Nigerians who had “never seen N5,000 in their lives” shed tears upon receipt of the money, Minister of Humanitarian Services, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouk, has said. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria ‘Abia cattle market attacked to instigate fight against South East’ 2 days ago Civil rights group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has blamed foreign mercenaries for executing the vicious attacks on the Abia State cattle market to instigate the killing of Igbos living in the North... * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria Worries over decomposing corpses in Obio-Akpor community of Rivers State 2 days ago Residents and commuters in Obio-Akpor Council of Rivers State have lamented the trend of decomposing corpses lying by the major roads in the state. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Features Motorists lose engines, pay more for repairs over dirty fuel purchase 2 days ago Motorists whose vehicles were affected by adulterated fuel imported by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, need to get new engines or incur higher costs to maintain the performance of their vehicles. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria Gunmen kill two travellers in Taraba community 2 days ago Suspected gunmen have reportedly two travellers along Tsokundi expressway in Wukari council of Taraba state. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria Police kill two terrorists, rescue eight kidnap victims 2 days ago Katsina State Police Command has killed two terrorists and rescued eight abducted persons, including four women and their babies. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Breaking News: * After Macron call, Ukraine leader urges immediate ceasefire * Oyetola declared winner of Osun APC primary Nigeria ‘N861b freight cost for 26 months enough to rehabilitate refineries’ 11 hours ago At least, N861b has been spent by the country in 26 months as freight cost for the importation of petroleum products, especially Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) totalling about 41 billion litres, as the nation’s four refineries remain comatose. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Business News I’ll fix decayed port infrastructure, says Bello-Koko 11 hours ago The newly confirmed Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko, has assured that his administration will pursue rehabilitation of decaying ports infrastructure. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Politics Why South should produce Buhari’s successor 11 hours ago The road to Aso Rock is long, expensive, and exhausting. It is chaotic, volatile and unpredictable. It also has a mind of its own. When micro-managed as in Ibrahim Babangida’s transition programme, it descends into chaos; when macro-managed as in Goodluck Jonathan’s 2015 election... * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Guardian Arts In Abuja Art Market, It’s marriage of culture, craft 11 hours ago The Abuja Arts and Crafts Market, Jabi, is one destination in the nation's capital, which residents may not know exist, but over the years, has become a port of call to tourists and holidaymakers. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Sport Real Madrid bounce back from PSG disappointment by beating Alaves 12 hours ago Real Madrid put their defeat by Paris Saint-Germain behind them on Saturday by beating Alaves 3-0 in La Liga as Marco Asensio's stunning goal helped send Carlo Ancelotti's side seven points clear at the top of the table. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS Nigeria Anambra owes LG retirees N14bn gratuities – NULGE 7 mins ago The Anambra Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) says that the state government is owing its retirees over N14 billion outstanding gratuities. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria No ban on religious activities in custodial centres – official 51 mins ago The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has said it had not banned religious activities of inmates in custodial centres across the country, as purportedly stated by those it described as ‘mischief makers’. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram World Queen Elizabeth catches 'mild' Covid 1 hour ago Britain's 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday, a fortnight after marking 70 years on the throne, but aides said her symptoms were "mild". * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram World After Macron call, Ukraine leader urges immediate ceasefire 1 hour ago Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, after a phone call Sunday with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, called for a resumption of talks with Russia under OSCE auspices and an immediate ceasefire... * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria 4,438 Kaduna State indigenes eye police constabulary job 2 hours ago Police spokesman in the state, ASP Mohammed Jalige, said on Sunday in Kaduna that the screening covered applicants’ physical statuses and credentials. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram World UK's PM denies end to Covid law is reckless 2 hours ago British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has denied throwing "caution to the wind" as he prepares to end all pandemic-related legal restrictions in England, amid a political backlash and scientific unease. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria Improper managerial skills, family sentiments responsible for airline failures – Pwajok 3 hours ago The Acting Managing Director, Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Mr Mathew Pwajok, says lack of proper management skills and family sentiments are responsible for the failure of the airline business in the past. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram World Passenger found alive on ferry ablaze off Greece 4 hours ago A passenger was on Sunday found alive aboard a ferry that has been ablaze off Greece for three days, coastguards said, with reports suggesting several more missing people have survived. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria Enugu State declares February 23 work-free day for LG polls 4 hours ago Enugu State Government on Sunday declared Wednesday, Feb. 23, as a public holiday to facilitate residents’ “fully and active’’ participation in the state’s local government elections. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPORTS Athletics China celebrates record Winter Olympics haul and beating US 4 hours ago China celebrated a record gold medal haul as the Beijing Winter Olympics concluded Sunday, narrowly beating out chief geopolitical rival the United States to rank third in the medal count. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Other Sports Maiden sales Mini-marathon event debuts in Lagos 14 hours ago The maiden Sales Mini-Marathon event organised for sales professionals in the country to keep themselves physically fit for their jobs debuted yesterday in Lagos.The exercise, organised by Vunlimited International, a subsidiary of Vindi Integrated Industries Limited, * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Football Weah’s son desires to play for AC Milan 14 hours ago Lille forward, Timothy Weah, hopes to play for Milan in the future because it is part of his “family history”. Weah’s father, George, spent five seasons at Milan in the 1990s, winning two Serie A titles and becoming the first – and still only – African player to win the Ballon d’Or. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Other Sports D’Warriors new Jerseys sparks excitement ahead of MSPL kickoff 14 hours ago With just few days to the start of this season’s Mindgames Scrabble Premier League (MSPL), Division B campaigners, D’Warriors, is optimistic of putting up a strong showing as hostilities on the board began yesterday in Lagos. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Football Nantes down PSG as Neymar scores, misses penalty 1 day ago Paris Saint-Germain were brought back down to earth after their Champions League win over Real Madrid as they slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Nantes in Ligue 1 on Saturday. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Football Man City rocked by Spurs as Liverpool ignite title race 1 day ago Harry Kane's dramatic double condemned Manchester City to a damaging 3-2 defeat against Tottenham as Mohamed Salah's 150th Liverpool goal inspired a 3-1 win over Norwich that ignited the Premier League title race on Saturday. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram LATEST Nigeria Anambra owes LG retirees N14bn gratuities – NULGE 7 mins ago The Anambra Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) says that the state government is owing its retirees over N14 billion outstanding gratuities. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria No ban on religious activities in custodial centres – official 51 mins ago The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has said it had not banned religious activities of inmates in custodial centres across the country, as purportedly stated by those it described as ‘mischief makers’. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram World Queen Elizabeth catches 'mild' Covid 1 hour ago Britain's 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday, a fortnight after marking 70 years on the throne, but aides said her symptoms were "mild". * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram World After Macron call, Ukraine leader urges immediate ceasefire 1 hour ago Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, after a phone call Sunday with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, called for a resumption of talks with Russia under OSCE auspices and an immediate ceasefire... * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get the latest news and analysis of issues from Nigeria, Africa and around the world, direct into your inbox, daily Subscribe Now EDITORIAL Editorial Promise of a new Lagos policing 12 hours ago The newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Abiodun Sylvester Alabi comes to his job with sufficient experience and reforms initiatives to make the difference that the people have been yeaning for in running a professional and ethical policing system. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram FEATURES BusinessAgro Steady decline of native goats in South West worries stakeholders 12 hours ago Goat farming plays a very important role in the economy of the traditional smallholder farming system in Nigeria. This is not unconnected to its huge domestic demand as one of the main meat and milk-producing animals. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STORIES OF THE WEEK Youth Magazine Why are degree holders poor? 19 Jan 2019 “If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity, but you are not sure you can do it, say yes- then learn how to do it later!”- Richard Branson SCHOOL rewards people for their memory. Life rewards people for their creativity and ability to solve problems. School rewards caution, life rewards daring. School hails those who live… * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria National Assembly , others to decide Osinbajo’s fate in 2023, says Zulum 14 Feb Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has said the Progressive Consolidation Group (PCG), National Assembly and other stakeholders will determine Vice President Yemi Osinbajo..... * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Sport Adesanya shuts down Usman super fight, says 'it's bigger than money' 11 Feb Israel Adesanya has ruled out a superfight with Kamaru Usman, claiming that he has 'nothing to gain' from a fight with the UFC welterweight champion. After Usman's UFC 268 victory over Colby Covington last November, a mouth-watering clash between the two, 32 and 35 years old, has been the talk of the internet for some… * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria FG has failed to review our salaries for over 13 years — ASUU 13 Feb The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said the Federal Government (FG) is yet to review its members’ salaries for the past 13 years, after 2009 agreement. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram BUSINESS Business News Eko Disco seeks improved allocation of power from national grid 11 hours ago The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has demanded for more allocation of power from the national grid to guarantee adequate supply to Lagosians. The new Chairman EKEDC, Oritsedere Otubu, made this request during his visitation to some stakeholders ... * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Business News MTN to wear new look, change tagline 12 hours ago MTN, Africa’s telecom giant, has embarked on a major rebrand and repositioning, scheduled to take place on February 27.The revamp exercise will see MTN’s logo refreshed and simplified with its “Everywhere You Go” tagline changed to ‘Yello’. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Business News Africa’s first All-natural foaming Sanitiser debuts 12 hours ago The Environmental Science Hygiene (ESH) Ltd, Nigeria, a subsidiary of Environmental Science Hygiene, United Kingdom, has launched its Palm Tree Hygiene foaming hand sanitiser. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram COLUMNISTS Columnists 20 years on, LCDAs yearn for good governance, development 11 hours ago Since it was created on May 27, 1967, by virtue of the States (Creation and Transitional Provisions) Decree No. 14 of 1967, which restructured the federation into 12 states, Lagos State has continued to grow on diverse fronts. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Columnists Abba Kyari and collapse of public service 11 hours ago Although politicians and our political leaders have again begun to organise themselves on how to bamboozle us the way they did in 2015 when they imposed on the nation ‘a man of integrity’ whose body language alone was capable of catapulting Nigeria instantly from Third to First to Third World,... * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Columnists Sanwo-Olu lauds Nigerian Army for promoting culture, cohesion 12 hours ago The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended the leadership of the Nigeria Army, particularly the 15 Field Engineers Regiment, Badagry, Lagos, for its efforts towards enhancing national cohesion through the promotion of the nation’s rich cultural heritage... * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram GUARDIAN LIFE Features Black History Month-Honouring The Contributions Of Black Americans 3 hours ago The month of February every year has been set aside by the people of the United States to celebrate, honour the achievements, contributions and history of African-Americans from all periods of U.S. history- enslaved people brought from Africa to the African-Americans presently living in the United States. Black History Month began with its founding father… * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Travel and Places 5 Fascinating Egyptian Museums To Add To Your Bucketlist 5 hours ago For a span of the 20th century, the ideal museum for exhibition was the Egyptian Museum in the hub of Cairo along the Nile. This was mainly so because among the abundant nuggets inside were the glimmering death mask of Tutankhamun and all the different antiques excavated in the boy king’s tomb by archaeologist Howard… * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Culture The Melanesian: Dark-Skinned People With Blonde Hair 6 hours ago Have you ever seen black people with blond hair? Melanesians are the black island people in the south Pacific that migrated thousands of years ago. The original inhabitants of the group of islands now named Melanesia were likely the ancestors of the present-day Papuan people. They are a sub-region of Oceania, extending from the western… * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Spotlight Teezee: Man Of Many Talents 8 hours ago If you are a young adult in the city of Lagos or among the artistically liberated young creative crowd, the name Teezee shouldn’t be foreign to you. The Fresh Prince of Lasgidi as he is fondly called is a major player in the entertainment scene in his rights — from curating remarkable events with Nike,… * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram GUARDIAN TV Queen Elizabeth tests positive for coronavirus 2 hours ago Buckingham Palace has announced that Queen Elizabeth has tested positive for COVID-19 * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Queen Elizabeth tests positive for coronavirus 2 hours ago Buckingham Palace has announced that Queen Elizabeth has tested positive for COVID-19 * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Portrait of a 10-year-old African activist 2 hours ago In Durban, Romario Valentine, a young eco-warrior, dedicates his weekends to beach cleanups, environment classes and protecting the planet. Instead of opening gifts on his birthdays, he concentrates on crowdfunding. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram EU-AU summit: Ghana's Akufo-Addo calls for 12-month transition in Mali 5 hours ago In a interview with FRANCE 24 at the EU-African Union summit in Brussels, Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo said the French-led troop withdrawal from Mali required "new arrangements" in the regional fight against terrorism. Akufo-Addo, who is also the current chairman of West African bloc ECOWAS, demanded the departure of "foreign mercenaries" from the region and explained that negotiations are underway with the Malian junta on an election timetable. He called the junta's proposal of a four-year transition "clearly unacceptable" and said a 12-month transition period would be "an acceptable framework", while stressing that this was not official ECOWAS position. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram x * Home * Nigeria * National * Metro * World * Africa * Asia * Europe * US * Politics * Sport * Football * Boxing * Athletics * Tennis * Other Sports * Opinion * Editorial * Columnists * Contributors * Cartoons * Business * Appointments * Business News * Business RoundUp * Industry * Aviation * Capital Market * Communications * Energy * DrillBytes * Maritime * Money * Technology * Gadgets * Telecoms * Social Media * Technology * Guardian Life * Beauty * Culture * Events * Features * Food * Film * Love and Relationships * Music * Odd News * On The Cover * Spotlight * Style * Travel and Places * Wellness * What's New * Guardian Arts * Arts * Art House * Artfolk * Revue * Literature * Theatre * Visual Arts * Features * Gender * BusinessAgro * Education * Executive Motoring * Executive Briefs * Focus * Friday Worship * Health * Law * Media * Science * Youth Speak * Guardian Woman * Entrepreneurship * GW Fiction * Personality * Issues * WIMBIZ * Guardian Angels * Advocacy * Commentary * Corporate Social Responsibility * Philanthropy * Social Impact * Property * Environment * Mortgage Finance * Real Estate * Urban Development * Saturday Magazine * Youth Magazine * Just Human * Life & Style * Love & Life * Transition * Travel & Tourism * Celebrity * Brand Intelligence * Gardening * Weekend Beats * Sunday Magazine * Ibru Ecumenical Centre * Campus * CityFile * News Feature * Living Healthy Diet * Living Wellbeing * Newspeople * #EndSARS * Guardian TV Follow Us * Home * About Us * Flights * Advertise With Us * Terms © 2022 GUARDIAN Newspapers. 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