A vibrant exhibition celebrating the life, music, and revolutionary spirit of Afrobeat icon Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is set to open in Lagos on October 12, promising to immerse visitors in the enduring legacy of the late pioneer. Titled “ _Fela Anikulapo-Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion,”_ the 10-week cultural program, running through December...
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In a vibrant celebration of Nigerian culture and culinary prowess, chef Hilda Baci has etched her name in the Guinness World Records once again, this time for cooking the largest pot of jollof rice ever recorded. The feat, accomplished on September 13, 2025, in Victoria Island, Lagos, saw Baci...
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, has ignited a firestorm of criticism following her comments on the successful security coverage of Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci’s record-breaking attempt to cook the world’s largest pot of jollof rice at Eko Hotel and Suites on Friday, September 12....
A tragic road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at New Garage claimed one life and left nine others injured, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The incident, which occurred around 6:55 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, involved a collision between a white Iveco truck (registration MEK...
In a sizzling display of culinary prowess and Nigerian pride, celebrity chef Hilda Baci has completed an extraordinary attempt to set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for cooking the largest pot of jollof rice. The vibrant event, held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the car park B...
On Friday, Lagos buzzed with excitement as celebrity chef Hilda Baci embarked on a bold mission to set a Guinness World Record for cooking the largest pot of jollof rice. The event, dubbed the ” _Gino World Jollof Festival,_ ” transformed into a vibrant celebration of Nigeria’s culinary and...
In a vibrant display of culinary ambition and cultural pride, Nigerian chef Hilda Baci captivated a massive crowd at Lagos’ Eko Hotels and Suites on Thursday, as she geared up to break the Guinness World Record for the largest pot of Jollof rice ever cooked. The event, buzzing with...
In a shocking incident that has rattled the Tozunkanmeh Ajara-Ajamathen community in Badagry, Lagos State, a 28-year-old woman, Chidinma Simeon, was arraigned on Friday before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly biting off her neighbour’s lip during a dispute. The violent altercation, which occurred on September 10, 2025,...
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and immediate past Governor of Katsina State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) Annual Conference. The confab is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the...
In a significant milestone, Wema Bank Plc has successfully completed its N150 billion Rights Issue, gaining full approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The bank announced this achievement in a statement released on Thursday in Lagos. The Rights Issue, which...
Federal Government has concluded that Carter Bridge in Lagos State is likely beyond salvage, with stakeholders largely in agreement on the need for a new structure. This was disclosed by the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, during a detailed inspection of the bridge’s underdeck on Wednesday in Lagos....
Lagos State Police Command has successfully reestablished order on the 3rd Mainland Bridge after a demonstration by Oworo residents disrupted traffic on Monday. The protest, sparked by local demolitions, saw residents block the bridge near Iyana Oworo Bus Stop, halting movement from the Island to the Mainland. This is...
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an international organized criminal group operating across Nigeria, the UK, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates, arresting three key leaders in a two-week intelligence-led operation in Lagos. The syndicate was busted after NDLEA operatives intercepted a large cocaine consignment hidden...
A total of 160,200 bottles of codeine-based syrup were discovered in a 40ft container during a joint examination of the shipment by NDLEA officers and men of Nigeria Customs and other security agencies at the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, Rivers state on Thursday...
Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, revealed his lifelong admiration for the military, sharing that he pursued a legal career only after failing to join the armed forces due to physical requirements. Speaking at the inauguration of the 1,200-seater Bola Tinubu Hall at Albalti Army Barracks in...
Lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Desmond Elliot, has called on residents to remain patient with President Bola Tinubu led administration, assuring them of significant progress and better days ahead. Speaking at the 10th Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting themed “ _Governance in Action:...
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has refuted claims that the state receives excessive favor from the Federal Government. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos, APC Spokesperson Mr. Seye Oladejo dismissed such notions, asserting that Lagos, as a former capital territory, rightfully deserves a special status....
A pan-Nigerian outfit, Prodiva, has started putting finishing touches on its high octave preparation to host its maiden Independent Day fiesta on October 1, 2025 to celebrate Nigeria’s prosperity in diversity. Prodiva, an outfit coined out of two words, prosperity and diversity, was floated by Bolatito Ajibode, a seasoned...
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), has announced that its 2025 Annual Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The conference, which is the 9th edition, is themed: Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects. A...
THE hope and aspiration of youngsters to eek a living and make a career out of the game of football, has been rekindled with the admission of more talents into the Agada United Football Club. According to the youthful coach and team manager of the Lagos-based football club, Emmanuel...