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Barely days after Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record for the largest pot of jollof rice was officially confirmed, another Nigerian chef is gearing up for her own cooking feat. Rita Nnagbogu Ifeyinwa has announced plans to set a new Guinness World Record with the largest pot of Ukodo (yam pepper soup) and beans. The attempt is scheduled for September 17, 2025, in Asaba, Delta State, according to a Facebook post
Healthcare services across Federal Capital Territory (FCT) hospitals were significantly disrupted on Monday, September 15, 2025, as resident doctors launched an indefinite strike, following unresolved grievances with the FCT health authorities. The strike, officially declared by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), FCT chapter, was confirmed in a communiqué issued after an emergency general meeting held on September 14. The statement, signed by ARD-FCT President George Ebong and Secretary Agbor
The naira gained ground against the US dollar on Monday, breaking below the N1,500/$ barrier for the first time in over six months. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reported that the currency closed at N1,497.46/$ in the official market — an improvement from its previous closing rate of N1,501.49/$, reflecting a 0.27% appreciation. This marks the first time since late February to early March 2025 that the naira has
The naira gained ground against the US dollar on Monday, breaking below the N1,500/$ barrier for the first time in over six months. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reported that the currency closed at N1,497.46/$ in the official market — an improvement from its previous closing rate of N1,501.49/$, reflecting a 0.27% appreciation. This marks the first time since late February to early March 2025 that the
World record holder Tobi Amusan has secured a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships, clocking an impressive 12.29 seconds, just behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who set a new national record of 12.24 seconds to win gold. The bronze went to Grace Stark of the United States, who finished in 12.34 seconds. Amusan, Nigeria’s 2022 world champion, spoke openly about the emotional and
The World Bank has issued a stark warning about the escalating global sanitation crisis, highlighting that nearly 40% of the global population still lacks access to safe sanitation systems. The consequences, it said, are far-reaching — affecting public health, economic development, and environmental sustainability. In a report titled “The Global Sanitation Crisis: Pathways for Urgent Action,” the World Bank revealed that Africa alone loses an estimated $200 billion each year
Nigeria’s agricultural import bill rose to ₦2.22 trillion in the first half of 2025, sparking outrage among farmers, millers, and stakeholders who say Federal Government policies are worsening food insecurity and crippling local production. The backlash followed President Bola Tinubu’s recent directive to a Federal Executive Council committee to “further crash food prices” nationwide. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sabi Abdullahi, disclosed this in Abuja while
Tension has gripped residents of Lakowe and Sangotedo communities in Lagos following suspected cult clashes that reportedly claimed two lives over the weekend. The first incident occurred on Saturday at Orita Adeba, near Lakowe Bus Stop, where a young man was hacked to death in what residents believe was a reprisal attack. Witnesses said the assailants, suspected to be members of the Aye confraternity, used machetes on the victim and
The Lagos State Government has cut the minimum land size required for estate development from 10,000 square metres to 5,000 square metres. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, announced the policy shift during the ministry’s maiden Quarterly Media Parley at Alausa. According to him, the adjustment reflects current realities in Lagos, where rapid population growth and urbanisation are driving higher demand for housing. “Some of the
