Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems nominated for 2025 NAACP Awards

Nigerian music stars, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Tems have been nominated for the 2025 NAACP Awards. Other Nigerian stars honored at this year’s award include Actress Ayo Edebiri. The 56th edition of the NAACP Awards event which is scheduled for February 22, will be held at the Pasadena Civic Centre, California. Wizkid who bagged two nominations for his song ‘Piece of My Heart’ featuring Brent Faiyaz, include Outstanding Duo or Collaboration and Outstanding International Song. Burna…

Court orders interim forfeiture of N228.4m traced to Theodore Orji

A Federal High Court in Abuja has made an order of interim freezing and forfeiture of the sum of over N228.4 million linked to former Gov. Theodore Orji of Abia to Federal Government on allegations of money laundering. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on an ex-parte motion moved by the Economic and Financial Crimes […] The post Court orders interim forfeiture of N228.4m traced to Theodore Orji appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News –…

Yusuf reads riot act to Kano commissioners, vows to punish disloyalty

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Wednesday issued a stern warning to members of the state executive council against disloyalty in his cabinet. The governor reminded the commissioners of the standing culture of loyalty, honesty, and mutual respect in the cabinet, vowing to take punitive measures against any council member who disregards the standard […] The post Yusuf reads riot act to Kano commissioners, vows to punish disloyalty appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News…

‘She Should Be Arrested’ – Lagos Teacher Caught On Video Assaulting 3-Year-Old Pupil Sparks Public Outcry

A disturbing video showing a teacher repeatedly slapping a three-year-old pupil at Christ-Mitots School, Isawo Road, Ikorodu, Lagos, has ignited widespread outrage and calls for her arrest. The two-minute footage, which emerged on Wednesday, captures the teacher striking the toddler five times during a lesson on writing numbers in the 60s. The child, whose identity remains undisclosed for protection, was subjected to physical punishment as the teacher attempted to instruct them on writing the numbers 61…

6 soldiers and 34 extremist rebels die in a clash in northeastern Nigeria, military says

The rebels, riding on motorcycles and gun trucks, launched a surprise attack on the troops, who resisted and engaged them in a gun battle,Read More

Man bags six months jail term for instigating mob against FRSC officials

A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State has convicted and sentenced one Mr Nuhu Isah to six months imprisonment for intimidating and instigating mob action against Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) officials on duty. The court presided over by His Worship, Mohammed Njidda on the 7th of January 2025, however, gave Isah […] The post Man bags six months jail term for instigating mob against FRSC officials appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria…

Police arrest ‘lovers’ who faked kidnap for N2m ransom in Delta

The Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber-Crime Squad attached to Delta State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old girl who faked her kidnap in Asaba, the state capital. The Police operatives also arrested her boyfriend, Prince Atigbi, after collecting a ransom of N2million. The command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, who confirmed the arrest, said on January 2, 2025, […] The post Police arrest ‘lovers’ who faked kidnap for N2m ransom in Delta appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News…

Court jails man seven years for robbing victim of N64,000 phone in Ekiti

An Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday sentenced one Omodara Dada to seven years imprisonment for burglary and stealing. The 26-year-old convict was arraigned before Justice Lekan Ogunmoye on the 19th of July, 2022 on a count charge of Armed Robbery contrary to section 312 (2) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti […] The post Court jails man seven years for robbing victim of N64,000 phone in Ekiti appeared first on The Guardian…

Court adjourns Oyo ex-NURTW chair’s murder, robbery trial

The prosecution, on Wednesday, called the seventh witness to give oral evidence in the ongoing trial of a former chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Oyo State, Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi, also known as ‘Auxiliary’. ‘Auxiliary’, who is also a former Chairman of the State Disciplinary Committee of the Park Management […] The post Court adjourns Oyo ex-NURTW chair’s murder, robbery trial appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and…

Trump’s appetite for Greenland: national security and benefits

President-elect Donald Trump reitarated his appetite for the ownership of Greenland for economic security of the United States.Read More

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