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Nepal’s Grieving Families Demand Change After Deadly Anti-Corruption Protests

September 13, 2025September 13, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Families of those killed in Nepal’s anti-corruption demonstrations say they hope the sacrifices will not be in vain, as former chief justice Sushila Karki was sworn in Saturday as interim prime minister to lead a six-month transition to elections. Among the dead was 30-year-old Santosh Bishwakarma, one of at least 51 people killed during two […]

Nigeria’s Guinness World Record Trailblazers: From Jollof Rice to Global Feats

September 13, 2025September 13, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

After months of anticipation, Nigeria’s culinary star Hilda Baci set her sights on history Friday with an ambitious attempt to cook the world’s largest pot of jollof rice. Though Guinness World Records has yet to confirm the outcome, the spectacle reflects a growing trend in Nigeria—turning local passion and creativity into global recognition through extraordinary […]

Three-Storey Building Collapses in Yaba, Rescue Efforts Ongoing

September 13, 2025September 13, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

A three-storey building under construction collapsed on Friday night, September 12, 2025, at 333 Borno Street, Alagomeji, Yaba, Lagos State, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). In a statement posted on its X handle Saturday, NEMA confirmed the incident occurred around 8:30 pm, trapping several people under the rubble. While eyewitness reports differ—some […]

Nigeria Customs Appoints Comptroller Adebola Salawu as New Head of Lagos Industrial Area Command

September 13, 2025September 13, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has appointed Comptroller Adebola Salawu as the new head of its Lagos Industrial Area Command. The announcement, made on the Service’s official X handle (@CustomsNG) on Saturday, confirmed that Salawu succeeds Comptroller Sarah Wadinda, who retired recently after years of dedicated service. A statement released on Monday by the Command’s […]

NUJ Edo Urges Government to Boost Private Investment, Commends Ongoing Projects

September 13, 2025September 13, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, has urged the Edo State Government to intensify efforts toward creating a more conducive environment for private investment, describing the private sector as a critical driver of economic growth and sustainable development. This call was made during an emergency congress held at the NUJ Secretariat in […]

Kanayo O. Kanayo Slams Nollywood’s “Face-Selling” Culture, Vows to Champion Real Talent

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has voiced concern over what he calls a dangerous trend in the Nigerian film industry—prioritising “selling faces” over genuine acting skill, particularly in YouTube-driven productions. Kanayo, born Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, is one of Nollywood’s most revered pioneers, celebrated for his groundbreaking role in the 1992 classic Living in Bondage. […]

BBNaija S10: Rooboy, Dede, and Joanna Return After Shocking Red Phone Twist

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Three Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemates — Rooboy, Dede, and Joanna — who were evicted through the controversial red phone twist, have dramatically re-entered the house. The trio, who spent two days in a secret room with their activities televised to fans, made a surprise comeback on Wednesday night after the Travelbeta task. Their […]

Prince Harry and King Charles Reunite After Months of Estrangement

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Prince Harry met his father, King Charles III, at Clarence House in London on Wednesday in what is believed to be their first face-to-face meeting since February 2024, according to British media reports. The Duke of Sussex, who has been in the UK since Monday for a series of engagements, was seen arriving at the […]