Guinness World Records (GWR) has officially confirmed the new record for cooking the largest pot of jollof rice by Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci. Naija News reports that the feat held in Lagos, Nigeria, produced thousands of kilograms of rice. In a post on its official 𝕏 handle on Monday, GWR announced: “New record: Largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice, 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.” Recalls that Hilda Baci first gained global attention in May 2023, when she broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking…
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Award-winning Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has dismissed claims of being slapped during his visit to Warri, Delta state. Naija News reports that Davido was in Delta State over the weekend, where he performed at a wedding and later visited a club in the state. A video making the rounds online captured the moment Davido was hit on the head while leaving the club. A social media user who also shared the video claimed a fan slapped Davido. Setting the record straight, Davido, in a post via his 𝕏 handle, stated that it was one of his…
Team Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel announced himself in style on Monday with a commanding run in the men’s 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships, cruising to victory in his heat and booking a place in the semifinals. Ezekiel Nathaniel, 21, clocked an impressive 48.37 seconds, combining sheer speed with technical precision over the barriers. His performance not only secured him a win but also underlined his growing reputation as one of the rising stars of the event. Nathaniel’s flawless rhythm from the start to the finish line, coupled with his smooth hurdle clearance, left both fans and coaches nodding in…
Senator Suleiman Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila has raised alarm about widespread poverty and unemployment at the grassroot level in Nigeria. He lamented that despite the massive funds allocated to Local Governments across the country the grassroots still experience extreme poverty. Speaking during an interview with journalists, the Kano South senator said the 44 Local Government Areas in Kano State alone received ₦130.74 billion between January and June 2025, yet communities have seen little or no improvement in their living conditions. According to him, Kano Central’s 15 LGAs got ₦49.42 billion, Kano South’s 16 LGAs received ₦45.46 billion, while Kano North’s 13…
Nigeria’s inflation rate has declined for the fifth consecutive month, easing to 21.12% in August 2025 from 21.88% in July, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS Consumer Price Index, published on Monday, showed that the drop was primarily driven by a slowdown in food prices, which remain a key component of the inflation basket. On a month-to-month basis, inflation eased by 0.74 per cent, while food inflation slowed to 1.65 per cent. The bureau in a post on 𝕏 noted, “In August 2025, the headline inflation rate eased to 21.12 per…
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has clarified that the primary duties of the commission does not include deciding the fate of the Super Eagles’ head coach, Eric Chelle. He said the decision on whether Chelle stays as the National Team coach or not will be made by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ on Monday, the NSC Chairman explained that it is the duty of the NFF to evaluate Chelle’s performance and make a recommendation which they can then approve, disapprove or engage on to come to a final…
The UEFA Champions League returns on Tuesday, September 16, with the league phase promising drama, history, and high stakes from the very first whistle. Across three nights, 18 Champions League matches will unfold, offering heavyweight clashes, emotional reunions, and historic debuts. Three openers carry the weight of finals gone by: Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund revisits 1997, Ajax vs Inter brings echoes of 1972, while Bayern Munich vs Chelsea stirs memories of that unforgettable 2012 showdown in Munich. Real Madrid chase a historic 200th Champions League victory, Erling Haaland is closing in on his 50th goal, while Union Saint-Gilloise, Pafos, Bodø/Glimt,…
Former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Edward Onoja, has declared that he is no longer attached to his former principal and ex-Governor of the state, Yahaya Bello. According to him, since the end of their administration in Kogi State, he has chosen to step back and create space for himself. Speaking on Saturday during an interview on MiC On Podcast, Onoja said his focus is now on supporting the incumbent Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo and pleasing his new principal, President Bola Tinubu, as a Board member of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC). “I am free, looking forward to greater…
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has downplayed concerns raised by world record holder Tobi Amusan over the quality of kits supplied to Nigerian athletes at the ongoing 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Amusan had earlier criticised the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), alleging that the country’s representatives were given poorly packaged gear in nylon bags, unlike other nations, which presented their athletes’ kits in branded suitcases. She also pointed out that despite officials collecting shoe sizes, no footwear was included in the distribution. Reacting during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, September 15, Dikko insisted…
World record holder, Tobi Amusan, on Monday, secured silver in the women’s 100m hurdles at the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Amusan stormed to a time of 12.29 seconds, finishing behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who claimed gold with a new national record. Her performance marked Nigeria’s first medal at the championship and reaffirmed her status as one of the most consistent hurdlers in global athletics. The bronze medal went to Grace Stark of the United States, who clocked 12.34 seconds, while her compatriot Masai Russell narrowly missed the podium, placing fourth in 12.44 seconds. Poland’s Pia Skrzyszowska…
