‘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 –…

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