Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has officially been recognized by the Guinness World Records for preparing the largest serving of jollof rice, a feat that showcases the rich culinary heritage of West Africa. The confirmation was made on Monday, highlighting Baci’s dedication to promoting Nigerian cuisine globally. During her record-breaking attempt earlier this year, Baci and…
A pedestrian lost his life on Sunday after being struck by a Nissan Jeep on the Ogudu flyover bridge, inward Ifako, Lagos. The driver, who attempted to flee the scene, was swiftly apprehended by operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). Confirming the incident in a statement, LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki,…
The United States has committed $32.5 million in new humanitarian aid to Nigeria, in a bid to curb rising hunger across the Country. The announcement, made by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), comes as millions of Nigerians struggle with food shortages driven by insecurity, climate disasters, and soaring inflation. The funds will focus…
The mystery surrounding the death of a Taraba State University student has taken a shocking turn after the prime suspect in the case was discovered dead in Tudiri community, Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State. His sudden passing, confirmed on Friday, has deepened the tragedy and raised fresh questions about justice and accountability. The…
The Federal Government has directed Secondary Schools in Nigeria to ensure their teachers are properly certified, warning that non-compliant schools will lose their accreditation to serve as examination centers for national exams like WAEC and NECO. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced this directive in a memo issued on Thursday, September 11, 2025, to…
The Southern Summit of Former Legislators has formally adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. The former Legislators made the adoption in a communiqué issued at the end of the Southern Summit of former Legislators, held on Saturday at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The former Legislators…
In a landmark ruling that resonates beyond decades, Choi Mal-ja, a South Korean woman convicted more than 60 years ago for biting off part of her attacker’s tongue, has finally been acquitted. At age 18 in 1964, Choi was brutally assaulted in Gimhae by a 21-year-old man, who forcibly pinned her down, blocked her nose,…
A devastating road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has claimed one life and left nine others injured. The tragic incident occurred at New Garage, inward Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, at approximately 6:55 a.m. on Saturday. According to the Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Route Commander Oluwadamilola Jayeola, the crash involved a white Iveco…
A devastating building collapse occurred in the Alagomeji area of Yaba, Lagos State, on Friday night, September 12, 2025, claiming one life and trapping several others. The three-storey building, located at 333 Borno Street, collapsed around 8:30 pm, prompting a massive rescue operation. Details of the Incident: Emergency responders from NEMA, LASEMA, Fire Services, Police,…
In a passionate plea for unity and progress, the First Lady of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, Chief Mrs. Titilayo Odunnoiki, has urged women in the Council Area to support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, and her husband, Hon. AbdulGaniyu Odunnoiki, for rapid and meaningful…
