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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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Police Arrest 65-Year-Old Man for Allegedly Parading as “Obi of Lagos”

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man, Chibuike Azubike, for allegedly impersonating a traditional authority by parading himself as the “Obi of Lagos.” Azubike was apprehended alongside three alleged accomplices—Chief Chibuzor Ani (57), Chief Martins Nwaodika (65), and Ikechukwu Franklin Nnadi (41)—while attempting to stage an unlawful unveiling ceremony. The arrest comes […]

Ghana Accepts U.S.-Deported West African Nationals Amid Nigeria’s Refusal

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Ghana has begun accepting West African nationals deported from the United States, including Nigerians, President John Dramani Mahama announced on Wednesday. According to Reuters, the first batch of 14 deportees — made up of Nigerians, a Gambian, and others — has already arrived in Accra, with Ghanaian authorities facilitating their return to their home countries. […]

Tinubu to Address World Leaders at UN General Assembly on September 24

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, is scheduled to speak at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) during the high-level General Debate at the UN headquarters in New York on Wednesday, September 24. According to a revised provisional list of speakers obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Tinubu will deliver […]

France Pushes for Social Media Ban for Children Under 15, Digital Curfew for Teens

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

A French parliamentary committee has recommended a sweeping crackdown on young people’s use of social media, urging a full ban for children under 15 and a nighttime “digital curfew” for those aged 15 to 18. The proposals follow months of hearings with families, social media executives, and influencers. Lawmakers argue that addictive algorithms and insufficient […]