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Daud Olatunji In a remarkable culinary feat, Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has officially been dethroned from her title as the Guinness World Record holder for the longest cooking marathon.  This momentous announcement was made by the Guinness World Records (GWR) on Tuesday, as it introduced Alan Fisher from Ireland as the new record-holder, taking the culinary world by storm. Alan Fisher, who is both an owner and chef of a restaurant in Japan, has accomplished a remarkable double win.  The GWR stated, “Alan Fisher (Ireland), an owner and chef of a restaurant in Japan,…

Daud Olatunji In a surprising turn of events, two siblings, Abraham Adeola (18) and Segun Adeola (25), found themselves in front of the Ekiti State Magistrates’ Court, Ado Ekiti District, after being accused of stealing chicken valued at N45,000.  The Ekiti State Police Command arraigned the brothers for their alleged involvement in the poultry pilfering incident that unfolded in the Oke Bola area of Ado Ekiti on November 4. The case, brought before the court by the police prosecutor, Celeb Leramo, details that the defendants are charged with conspiring to commit felony, namely, stealing.  Leramo stated that the brothers committed…

The Nigerian Technology Ignited Investment Conference & Exhibition, hosted by the Nigerian Global Economic Summit, marked a pivotal moment in bridging Nigeria’s technology sector and diverse economic domains.  The event showcased the essential role of technology in propelling Nigeria towards economic prosperity, as industry leaders and experts provided insights and strategies for growth. London, 27th October 2023 – The Nigerian Technology Ignited Investment Conference & Exhibition, hosted by the Nigerian Global Economic Summit, marked a pivotal moment in bridging Nigeria’s technology sector and diverse economic domains.  The event showcased the essential role of technology in propelling Nigeria towards economic prosperity,…

Daud Olatunji The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed a total of N1.80 trillion to the three tiers of government.  According to the National  Bureau of Statistics, the allocation was derived from the revenue generated in July 2023, serving as a crucial lifeline for the nation’s public services and projects. According to the recent report by the NBS, the  N1.80 trillion disbursement was broken down into various components, including: N1.15 trillion from the Statutory Account. N56.31 billion as Exchange Rate Differential. N283.91 billion sourced from Exchange Gain. N13.37 billion contributed by the Electronic Money Transfer Levy. N298.79 billion generated from…

Daud Olatunji In a remarkable financial resurgence, six of Nigeria’s leading banks have defied economic challenges to achieve a staggering 214% increase in their collective profits, totaling N2.06tn in the third quarter of 2023. According to a report, the  astounding growth was compared to N656.15bn recorded during the same period in 2022, illustrating the robust performance of these financial institutions despite the economic headwinds they faced. The six banks driving this financial revolution are Access Holdings Plc, Zenith Bank International, United Bank for Africa, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, FBN Holdings, and Stanbic IBTC Holdings.  Notably, each of these banks…

In a dramatic turn of events, an abducted resident doctor attached to the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State, Dr. Orockarrah Orock, has  managed to escape from his captors after they fell into a deep slumber due to the consumption of marijuana.  The incident occurred on Saturday night, November 4, 2023, within the hospital premises while Dr. Orock was on call duty. The Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Enugu State Chapter, Dr. Celestine Ugwoke, confirmed this astonishing development to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday, November 6. According to Dr. Ugwoke, Dr. Orock’s escape…

In a move that has ignited fresh debates in Nigerian politics, the Labour Party’s flagbearer, Peter Obi, has proposed a five-year single tenure for the presidential office, with a unique 30-year rotational system, aiming to enhance the country’s governance structure. Obi unveiled his visionary proposal during a press conference in Abuja, a fortnight after the Supreme Court confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s electoral victory on February 25, 2023, under the All Progressives Congress (APC).  This bold proposition sets him apart from his contemporaries in the political arena, notably former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured that it is 90 per cent ready for this weekend governorship election in Kogi. Kogi INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Gabriel Longpet, gave the assurance in Lokoja on Monday. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on telephone in Lokoja on Monday. Longpet also disclosed that the commission has recruited over 15,000 adhoc staff to help it in the smooth conduct of the polls. “We have 3,508 polling units and each of these units will be manned by four adhoc staff aside from the security personnel that will…

Women of the Ogwuaniocha community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra state have protested over the alleged abduction of their husbands and the killing of their sons by a militant group in the area. The women accused the group of daily invasion and attacked them in the various camps they were taking refuge in, calling for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s intervention. It was gathered that the protesters carried placards with varying inscriptions like, “Stop attacking us with naval personnel”, “Gov. Soludo come to our rescue” and “Release our abducted husbands, stop killing our sons, enough of this destruction of…

In a heartfelt appeal, Professor Adeniyi Olatunbisun, the Vice Chancellor of Ok KolaDaisi University in Ibadan, Oyo State, has urged the Federal Government to extend its student loan scheme to encompass students from private universities  This plea was made during a press conference held in the Senate Chamber of the institution as part of the 3rd Convocation activities. The call comes in the wake of President Bola Tinubu’s announcement regarding the initiation of interest-free student loans starting in January 2024, primarily aimed at Nigerians seeking tertiary education. Professor Olatunbisun emphasized that the benefits of the student loan program should not…