My family’s surname, Ojukwu was changed during Biafran war – Stella Damasus

Popular Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus has disclosed that her family’s name was initially Ojukwu before the Nigerian civil war. She said this during an interview with popular media personality, Ebuka Obi Uchendu. While reacting to the mistake people make with her name, ‘Damasus’, she explained that her grandfather’s name ‘Ojukwu’ was changed during the civil war to avoid being attacked. The actress stated that her family’s name was assumed to be related to the late Biafran…

Rising waters of Lake Tanganyika devastate residents of Uvira in DRC

The city of Uvira in South Kivu is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as the waters of Lake Tanganyika continue to rise. The flooding has caused widespread destruction, with over 3,000 homes submerged and more than 36,000 people displaced.Read More

Oscar nominations delayed due to California wildfires

The Oscar nominations are being pushed back almost a week from their original date amid the ongoing California wildfiresRead More

Faithia Williams’ Son, Khalid, bags first class honours from UNILAG

Popular Nollywood actress, Faithia Williams, has joyfully announced that her son, Khalid Balogun, has graduated with first-class honours from the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The proud mother shared the news on her Instagram page, revealing that Khalid achieved this remarkable feat in the university’s Creative Arts Department. Expressing her gratitude and pride, she wrote:“Hmm, I’m […] The post Faithia Williams’ Son, Khalid, bags first class honours from UNILAG appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News –…

Ghana to investigate controversial $400m Cathedral project amid economic crisis

Despite promises that the cathedral would be privately funded, $58m in public funds has already been spent, with little progress beyond a large crater on a prime site in central Accra.Read More

Statue of Ghana’s former President Akufo-Addo destroyed amid controversy

The statue, erected in Ghana’s Western Region, faced backlash from its inception, with many criticizing it as a display of self-promotion.Read More

I will introduce attacking style to Super Eagles- Chelle

Éric Chelle, the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, says football is about scoring and he will introduce an attacking mentality to the senior men’s football national team. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chelle made the remarks during his official unveiling at a colourful ceremony inside the Media Conference Room of […] The post I will introduce attacking style to Super Eagles- Chelle appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria…

Police ask Amnesty to apologise, retract #EndBadGovernance protest report

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has demanded a retraction of Amnesty International’s report on the August 2024 #EndBadGovernance Protest report titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on and Bad Governance Protests”. The publication by Amnesty International alleged that police operatives exercised force against protesters, leading to at least 24 deaths in Borno, Kaduna, Kano, […] The post Police ask Amnesty to apologise, retract #EndBadGovernance protest report appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria…

Meek Mill offers to buy TikTok

American rapper Meek Mill has offered to buy TikTok amidst the app’s potential ban in the United States. Recall that President Joe Biden in April 2024, enacted a law mandating TikTok’s Chinese owner to either sell the platform or shut it down within a month by January 19. In December, TikTok appealed the law at the US Supreme Court shortly after CEO, Shou Zi Chew met with President-elect Donald Trump. Trump had revealed during a press…

Two arraigned over alleged theft of cell phone worth N120,000

Two men, Abdullateef Olasunkanmi and Sunday Morice, were on Tuesday arraigned before an Ota Magistrates’ Court, Ogun, over alleged theft of a cell phone worth N120,000. Olasunkanmi, 18, and Morice, 28, whose addresses were not provided, are being charged with stealing, assault, malicious damage and breach of peace. The Prosecutor, Insp E.O Adaraloye, told the […] The post Two arraigned over alleged theft of cell phone worth N120,000 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News –…

Business & Economy

Katsina state targets N140 billion IGR annually by 2026
Zenith Bank reports 9M profit of N917 billion as gross earnings rise by 16.29% 
UBA reports N537.5 billion profit for 9M 2025, up 2.33%, interest income fuels growth 
Fly Nigeria Act: Stakeholders Blame Government Officials for Non-implementation 
BUA Foods Declares  101% Increase in Profit After Tax  to N405.27bn 
How Ètò, Electronic Barrier Systems, Salvaged Apapa Traffic Gridlock 
Aviation Fuel Marketers Identify Operational Setbacks 
‘Over 140,000 Passengers Travelled to UK through Abuja in 2024’
Keyamo: Government Has Responsibility to Protect Domestic Airlines
NCAA May Adopt ‘No Pay No Service’ for Airlines Next Year
Experts Urge Africa to Deepen Policy Framework to Realise AfCFTA Full Potential
Sunbeth to Co-host Agriculture Summit Africa With Sterling Bank
Terra Cube Hosts BBNaija Season 10 Housemates
TotalEnergies Marketing posts N11.92bn loss as downstream pressure deepens
UACN reports pre-tax losses in Q3 2025, blames CHI acquisition cost
Custodian Investment reports N52.74 billion profit but misses forecast (2025 9 months)
MTN Nigeria 9 Months profits hit N1.12 trillion, declares first dividend in two years 
PenCom: NLC urges tougher penalties for pension defaulters
NNPC Limited seeks partnership to revamp struggling refineries
FG targets under-7-day cargo clearance at Nigerian ports by 2026 
U.S. ends automatic extension of work permits for immigrants, effective Oct 30
Sterling Bank reports N25.4 billion Q3 profit on higher interest income
Wema Bank grows pre-tax to N146.44 billion in 9 months of 2025  
IATA: African airlines see 5.3% rise in international passenger demand in September  
PenCom: Over 552,000 retirees now receive regular pensions 
The new gold: How the non-oil export sector is changing the narrative of the Nigerian economy
Tinubu approves 15% import duty on petrol, diesel
Redtech certified by FIRS as System Integrator and Access Point Provider for Nigeria’s National e-Invoicing Platform (MBS) 
Northern Nigeria Flour Mills profit drops 69.3% to N552.7 million in 6 month 2025 
Oando Plc stages rebound with N165.2 billion Q3 profit surge, trims costs 
NIPOST partners Paystack, Sendbox to digitize parcel payment process 
Top 5 Nigeria’s listed oil and gas companies by total assets as of June 2025 
Prestige Assurance Plc records N316 million pre-tax profit in Q3 2025, as PAT doubles 
Aradel Holdings reports pre-tax profit of N300.7 billion in 9M 2025, declares dividend 
Consumers to enjoy greater ease and global acceptance with Naira Visa cards for cross border transactions 
Kalabash54 launches multi-currency ‘Kalabash Cards’, offers cashback on travel and lifestyle spend