Summit: Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece call for regional stability
The summit highlighted the urgent need for regional cooperation to confront growing challenges to security, migration, and economic stability.Read More
FULL LIST: Japa, Agbero, Eba, Suya, 16 Other Nigerian Words Added To Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its repertoire with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update, showcasing the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Nigeria. Prominent additions include commonly used terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “Suya,” “419,” and “abi,” among others. These words reflect the growing global recognition of Nigerian Pidgin, street slang, and cultural expressions. Some terms, such as “japa” and “jand,” have been classified as both nouns and verbs in the…
Group wants police withdrawn from Abuja land dispute
The Initiative Against Human Rights Abuse and Torture (INAHURAT), on Wednesday, asked the Nigerian Police Force to withdraw from the ongoing investigation into the Abuja land dispute. Director of Legal of INAHURAT, Maxwell Opara, who made the call during a press briefing in Abuja, said the call became necessary in order to ensure diligent prosecution […] The post Group wants police withdrawn from Abuja land dispute appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and…
Police rescue 59 children from child trafficking syndicate
The FCT Police Command operatives have intercepted a J-5 Bus transporting 59 kids in a truck to Nassarawa State. FCT Police boss, CP Tunji Disu, who gave details of the arrest noted that the kids are aged between 4 to 12 years old. The CP noted that preliminary investigations revealed that the children, from different […] The post Police rescue 59 children from child trafficking syndicate appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and…
Zone 17: AIG decorates zonal spokesperson, nine senior officers
Mr. Abiodun Asabi, Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 17, in charge of Ondo and Ekiti States, has decorated the zonal Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Adeoye Akeem, and nine other newly promoted senior officers. Asabi decorated the zonal PPRO, who was promoted from Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) to Superintendent of Police (SP). and others […] The post Zone 17: AIG decorates zonal spokesperson, nine senior officers appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria…
Billboard names Drake ‘biggest rapper of 21st century’
Famous Canadian hip-hop star, Drake, has been named the “biggest rapper of the 21st century” by Billboard. The ‘Hotline Bling’ crooner topped the list of the top 10 biggest rappers of the 21st century recently released by the American magazine. Nick Minaj was the only female rapper on the list. Drake’s rival, Kendrick Lamar was ranked eight. Eminem ranked second, Kanye West claimed third, Nelly was fourth, and Jay-Z rounded out the top five. Full List:…
Don’t be known for evil, Oyo CP counsels newly promoted officers
The Oyo State Commissioner of Police (CP), Ayodele Sonubi, has advised newly promoted officers of the state command to avoid actions that would make the public tag them evil. Sonubi gave the advice while decorating the officers at the command’s headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that four officers […] The post Don’t be known for evil, Oyo CP counsels newly promoted officers appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News…
Romance Scam: Two US-based Nigerians face 40-year jail term
Two US-based Nigerians, Olutayo Sunday Ogunlaja and Abel Adeyi Daramola will face a combined 40-year jail term over their involvement in a romance scam. In a statement by the US Attorney, Alexander Uballez and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, through the Department of Justice, the duo were convicted after a four-day trial and less than three hours of deliberation. “According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, the…
Celebrations erupt in France following Jean-Marie Le Pen’s death
The demonstrators were seen setting off fireworks and chanting slogans in Republic Square on Tuesday.Read More
Civil society mobilizes citizens in Bukavu against M23 threat
In Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, a significant citizen march took place on Wednesday, orchestrated by the civil society organization Forces Vives.Read More







