Reality TV star and comedian Deeone has expressed his disappointment with his experience at Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record attempt to cook the largest pot of jollof rice at Eko Hotel. Deeone paid ₦4,000 for parking but was shoved in the crowd and couldn’t taste the jollof rice. He jokingly asked Hilda Baci how long it would take her to cook beans, adding that if he doesn’t eat on time, it gives him a headache. Deeone described the attendees at the event as “Ratels,” implying they were desperate for food. He questioned the value of his experience, comparing it…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
The Oyo State Government has officially prohibited “sign out” celebrations by final-year students in both public and private secondary schools across the state. This decision was announced by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Olusegun Olayiwola, during the 2025/2026 pre-resumption meeting with public secondary school principals held at Lagelu Grammar School, Ibadan. The ban is in response to increasing reports of misconduct, violence, and public disturbances associated with such events. “Sign out” celebrations, which typically involve students marking their final day with processions, writing on uniforms, loud gatherings, and sometimes street displays, have become common in many Nigerian states.…
The Federal Government has applauded celebrity chef Hilda Baci for her bold attempt to cook the world’s largest pot of Jollof Rice. The feat was staged at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos, attracting over 20,000 registered participants. The custom-made pot, built over three months in South-West Nigeria, measures about six meters in width with a capacity of 22,619 liters. Despite some drama during the event, where the massive pot caved in during the weighing process due to structural stress caused by a crane, thousands of servings of Jollof rice were successfully distributed to attendees. The incident prompted safety…
The Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway project is a significant infrastructure development initiative in Nigeria, designed to boost trade and economic activities across West Africa. The project involves constructing a 1,068-kilometer superhighway that spans across several states, including Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, and Lagos, connecting to Badagry. This highway is expected to serve as a Trade, Transport, and Security (TTS) Greenfield corridor, promoting regional trade and cooperation with neighboring countries like Niger and Mali. The project is valued at over N1.8 trillion, making it the single largest project ever undertaken in Nigeria. Its massive scale underscores the government’s commitment to…
The Federal Government has announced a major initiative to transform 417 grazing reserves across Nigeria into modern mini-towns, aimed at boosting the livestock sector and addressing long-standing herder-farmer conflicts. This development was revealed by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Abuja. The partnership will see the deployment of solar-powered mini-grids to grazing reserves as part of a broader rehabilitation and resettlement programme. Maiha explained that many of the existing grazing reserves have been abandoned for decades, making nomadic livestock rearing increasingly unsustainable due…
The federal government has postponed the rollout of its new tax law, including a controversial 5% fuel surcharge, until January 2026. Officials explained that the move was necessary to ease the pressure of inflation and high living costs, which have stirred growing frustration among citizens. Analysts say the decision reflects not only economic realities but also the political pressure building against the Tinubu administration, as public patience with painful reforms continues to wear thin. The delay is seen by many observers as a calculated political step. With state and national elections approaching in the coming years, the ruling party faces…
Former Rivers State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tonye Cole, has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to publicly declare his political allegiance and officially join the APC. Tonye Cole emphasized the need for political clarity and party loyalty, stating that Wike should declare his allegiance and join the APC if that’s where his political interests lie. Cole argued that Wike’s continued claim of being a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member, despite working closely with the APC-led federal government, is sending mixed signals to Nigerians and the electorate in Rivers State. He described…
The Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) recent decision to officially recognise David Mark as the National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has brought a major shift in the party’s leadership crisis—but not an end to it. As the 2027 elections draw near, the new leadership must now prove they can unite the party and offer a viable national alternative in Nigeria’s deeply fractured political landscape. The ADC, once seen as a fringe political party, gained prominence earlier this year when opposition figures sought a unified front under its platform. The inclusion…
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has rolled out the second phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI), a nationwide program aimed at combating unemployment and boosting economic self-reliance. This phase targets 41,307 Nigerians drawn from all 8,809 electoral wards across the country, with a minimum of four beneficiaries selected from each ward. The scheme is part of broader efforts to empower citizens through skills development and job creation. Spanning over 30 skill areas, the program offers training in vocational trades, agriculture, information and communication technology (ICT), and entrepreneurship. Participants will not only gain practical skills to enhance their…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted counterfeit malaria drugs valued at over N1.2 billion in Lagos, intensifying its campaign against substandard and fake medicines nationwide. The agency seized 277 cartons of unregistered and counterfeit Malamal Forte malaria drugs stored in a warehouse located in the Ilasa-Oshodi area of Lagos State. These fake drugs were concealed in cartons labeled as Diclofenac Potassium 50mg, illegally imported from Shanxi Tianyuan Pharmaceuticals Group in China, and falsely declared as spare parts to evade detection. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday, NAFDAC reaffirmed…
The recent youth-led uprising in Nepal that led to the ouster of the country’s prime minister and widespread destruction of government property has ignited conversations in Nigeria about similar action. The movement in Nepal, driven by Generation Z protesters fed up with political corruption and economic hardship, has inspired some Nigerians to call for mass protests against their own political elite. Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), have seen growing calls for citizens to mobilize, with some users urging protesters to march on Aso Rock, the seat of power in Nigeria. Prominent activists and influencers, such as Juwon Sanyaolu…
Two crew members of Air Peace have strongly denied allegations by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) that they tested positive for alcohol and cannabis following a runway incursion incident involving the airline at Port Harcourt International Airport on July 13, 2025. The NSIB report, released this week, stated that toxicology tests conducted on the crew revealed alcohol in the co-pilot’s system and traces of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — the psychoactive compound in cannabis — in a cabin crew member. While all passengers on board the aircraft disembarked safely, the bureau’s findings raised safety concerns. However, the affected crew members —…