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 –…




