‘I look like Lil Wayne, not Asake’ – Portable reacts to facial tattoos comparisons
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has shut down comparisons of his facial tattoos to those of his colleague Asake. Recall that Asake sparked mixed reactions after showing off his new facial tattoos, which include dollar signs and “Believe” inscriptions, among others, in an Instagram post on Sunday. Some commentators had likened the ‘Terminator’ crooner’s new look to Portable’s because of their facial tattoos. This didn’t sit well with Portable, who frowned at the comparisons,…
Police arraign man for allegedly stealing grinding machine
A 20-year-old man, Yayah Oseni, on Tuesday appeared before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun for allegedly breaking into a shop and stealing a grinding machine worth N200,000. Oseni, whose address was provided, is charged with stealing and burglary but he pleaded not guilty to the two-count charge. The prosecutor, Insp E. O. Adaraloye, told […] The post Police arraign man for allegedly stealing grinding machine appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and…
Ex-Lagos lawmaker sets agenda for new Ohanaeze Ndigbo president-general
A former two-term Lagos lawmaker, Sir Jude Idimogu, has urged Sen. John Azuta-Mbata, the new President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide to make Igbo voice heard in Nigeria’s political circles. Idimogu, who represented Oshodi-Isolo Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly between 2015 and 2023, made the call in an interview with the News […] The post Ex-Lagos lawmaker sets agenda for new Ohanaeze Ndigbo president-general appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria…
Wike to honour FCT athletes, pledges support for sports
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has pledged to honour victorious athletes that recently represented the FCT in various sporting events. Wike made the pledge in a statement from the FCT sports department on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that a reception, scheduled for Thursday, is in recognition of athletes that […] The post Wike to honour FCT athletes, pledges support for sports appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria…
153 winners of Nobel and World Food prizes seek new ways to address hunger
More than 150 recipients of the Nobel and World Food prizes released an open letter Tuesday calling for a dramatic increase in research and a commitment to new food distribution efforts with a goal of producing more crops and avoiding a global hunger crisis in coming decades.Read More
Ugandan Military court to try opposition leader for treachery
Besigye, who has contested the presidency four times, went missing in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, on Nov. 16.Read More
Power generation increased by 30% in 2024 – Adelabu
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Monday said that power generation in the country increased by about 30 per cent in 2024. Adelabu made the disclosure during his ministry’s 2025 budget defence before the Senate Committee on Power at the National Assembly complex. He said that when he assumed the leadership of the ministry in […] The post Power generation increased by 30% in 2024 – Adelabu appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria…
Sierra Leone declares emergency after second Mpox case in 4 days
The health ministry said neither case had known recent contact with infected animals or other sick individuals.Read More
2025 Budget: Military expects bountiful harvest from NASS – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military expects bountiful harvest as they commence the 2025 budget defence before the National Assembly. Musa said this at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day 2025 Regimental and Award Night for Officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, on Monday in Abuja. He […] The post 2025 Budget: Military expects bountiful harvest from NASS – CDS appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News –…
N33.8bn fraud: EFCC presents four more witnesses against ex-power minister
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Monday, January 13, 2025, presented four more witnesses in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Mamman is being prosecuted by the EFCC on a 12-count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit money laundering […] The post N33.8bn fraud: EFCC presents four more witnesses against ex-power minister appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News –…




