Baci Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has announced that she is now a three-time Guinness World Record holder, following confirmation that her September 2025 feat also earned her the title for the largest serving of rice overall. Baci, who had already broken the world record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice in September 2025, revealed on Tuesday via Instagram—and updated her bio to read “Chef X3 Guinness World Record Holder”—that her effort had also earned her the title for the largest serving of rice overall. “Woke up a three-time Guinness World Records holder and I’m still trying to…
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Makinde The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party escalated on Thursday following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s recognition of a caretaker committee backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The move triggered outrage within the camp loyal to the PDP governors, led by Tanimu Turaki (SAN) as national chairman of the party. On Thursday, the caretaker committee, led by Abdulrahman Mohammed and caretaker secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, were invited for the quarterly meeting of the political parties with the Independent National Electoral Commission. The PUNCH noted that Mohammed occupied a front-row seat designated “PDP Chairman,” while Anyanwu sat…
Ajara Nollywood actress Ajara Lasisi, popularly known as Aunty Ajara, is dead. On Thursday, her death was announced by Nollywood director, Tobi Oladele Teemony, also known as Tee Mony, in a statement shared on Instagram. “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved actress, Aunty Ajara. She passed on overnight after a long and courageous battle with illness,” the statement read. Teemony said the late actress received “immense love, prayers, and financial support from kind-hearted people across the world” during her illness. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who stood by her with prayers, contributions, encouragement, and compassion,”…
Omotola Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has addressed long-standing rumours of a feud between her and fellow actress Genevieve Nnaji, dismissing claims that they were ever at loggerheads. Speaking during an interview on Yanga FM, a clip of which was shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Omotola said the perceived rivalry was largely created by fans and media narratives, stressing that the two actresses were never enemies. According to her, competition narratives were imposed on them at the height of their careers, even when there was no personal conflict. Using a mix of English and Pidgin, Omotola blamed fans for…
Senate image On Thursday, The Senate Minority Caucus clarified that the Senate did not reject the electronic transmission of election results before the leadership passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, contrary to widespread media reports. The clarification came barely 24 hours after the upper chamber came under fire on Wednesday following reports that lawmakers rejected proposals for the electronic transmission of election results and a 10-year ban on vote-buyers and other electoral offenders. Shortly after the report went viral, Senate President Godswill Akpabio dismissed the claims as misleading. Akpabio also maintained that lawmakers retained electronic transmission as provided under the…
Image of terrorists Christian worshippers abducted from three churches in the Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State, have recounted harrowing experiences of hunger, beatings and strict confinement during their time in captivity. The 172 freed worshippers, who were abducted on January 18 from three churches during Sunday services, spoke on Thursday when they were received by Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, at the government house.While 83 victims escaped captivity and returned home on Sunday, the remaining 89 hostages were released in the early hours of Thursday.Some of the victims who spoke to journalists said they were fed once or twice…
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Hallos, formerly known as Aahbibi, has officially announced its rebrand alongside the launch of more than 5,000 self-paced courses aimed at strengthening knowledge transfer, accelerating skill acquisition, and improving literacy among everyday learners across Africa and beyond. The new identity signals a renewed commitment to building an inclusive, creator-driven learning ecosystem that equips individuals with practical, relevant skills for today’s economy. Positioned as a creator-economy engine, Hallos brings together education, entertainment, and commerce within a single digital platform. It integrates live classes hosted by creators, social commerce and merchandising, podcast-driven learning, and quiz-based gamification. This blended approach is designed to…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its commitment to supplying high quality petroleum products at competitive and affordable prices, urging marketers and policymakers to prioritise logistics choices that support price stability and consumer welfare. The refinery said its position is anchored on sustained investments in critical infrastructure, including a world class gantry facility with 91 loading bays capable of loading up to 2,900 tankers daily. Operating on a 24-hour basis, the facility can evacuate over 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit PMS, 14 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) and other refined products each day. While the refinery remains…
L-R: Mr. Gbenga Oyebode, MFR, Chairman, Lafarge Africa Plc; Fatima Murtala Muhammed, Daugther of the Late Gen. Murtala Muhammed; Dr. Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode, CEO, Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF); Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, Former Minister of External Affairs and Prof. Eghosa Osaghae, Director-General, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) at MMF/NIIA Strategic Policy Workshop organised in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the death of Gen. Murtala Muhammed yesterday in Lagos. African leaders have been urged to protect their sovereign autonomy, with warnings that failure to do so could leave the continent perpetually dependent despite its vast natural endowments. This admonition was given…