Nigerian celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has explained why she opted to cook 200 bags of rice instead of the initially announced 250 in her latest bid to set a world record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style Jollof rice. Baci, who shot to fame after her 2023 cook-a-thon, began the challenge on Friday at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, drawing a carnival-like crowd of food lovers, celebrities, and dignitaries. Among those in attendance were Nollywood actress Funke Akindele, dancer Kaffy, and Bamidele Abiodun, First Lady of Ogun State. Addressing journalists at the venue, Baci…
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The price of cement in Nigeria remains a major talking point for builders, contractors, and homeowners as construction costs continue to rise. A market review by Naija News shows that prices vary widely depending on the type of cement, its use, and the manufacturer. Dangote Cement – ₦10,200 per 50kg bag BUA Cement – ₦10,000 per 50kg bag Plaster of Paris (POP) Cement – ₦10,000 per bag White Cement – ₦16,000 per bag Refractory Solution Castable Cement (Fire Cement) – ₦33,000 per bag Dangote and BUA, the two dominant players in Nigeria’s cement industry, currently retail their standard 50kg bags…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has accused the Federal Government and the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, of undermine the rule of law. He claimed that the government and influential individuals were disregarding court judgement Speaking via a statement, Falana warned that such behaviour threatened the foundation of the rule of law. He faulted Akpabio for what he described as the notorious nature of the Senate. He said, “Judgments of courts are disobeyed by governments and powerful individuals. The most notorious institution is the Senate under the leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio. Some of the court orders that have been…
The Rivers State Government has announced the official transition from emergency rule to democratic governance. Naija News reports that this was announced in a statement on Saturday by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika. The Government announced that as part of the transition activities, the state would hold an interdenominational church thanksgiving service on Sunday, inviting all critical stakeholders for the service. The thanksgiving is to hold at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonima Wharf Road, Port Harcourt at 10 am with all guests asked to be seated by 9:30 am. Those invited are the permanent secretaries, local government…
Former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and formally join the APC. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television Politics on Friday, he asserted that the Minister’s move to the APC would allow other parties to build their structure without interference. He argued that once Wike’s position is certain, it would end confusion and division. He said, “No, it will not. And the reason being that the only person who has to make, who is…
A four-storey building under construction has collapsed at 333 Borno Way, Alagomeji, Ebute Metta, Lagos State. Naija News reports that the incident was confirmed in a statement on Saturday by the Deputy Controller General, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Ogabi Olajide. He disclosed that workers in the collapsed building have all been rescued. According to the Controller General, the four-storey building under construction gave way at about 19:46 hours on Friday night. His statement titled ‘Workers Rescued From Ebute-Meta Building Collapse (Video)’ read: “The building collapse at 333 Borno Way, Alagomeji, Ebute Metta, Lagos, has all relevant emergency responders,…
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has stated that former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, did not visit erstwhile president Goodluck Jonathan to seek political backing. Naija News reports that Obi recently had a closed-door meeting with Jonathan. However, Tanko, while speaking with Punch, clarified that the parley was not politically motivated but centred on national issues. He disclosed that the duo had been meeting without the public’s awareness. He said, “The relationship between Obi and Jonathan has been going on for a very long time. So it has nothing to do with the continuous engagement that…
Former gubernatorial candidate, Tonye Cole, has warned against allowing a monopoly to thrive in Nigeria. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Friday, he argued that competition is vital for the growth of the economy. The statement comes amid the trade dispute between the Dangote Refinery and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). Cole insisted that large-scale businesses like those owned by Aliko Dangote often tend toward monopolistic control across sectors such as sugar and cement. “Almost every business that comes up, especially at the scale of Dangote, would always want to move towards a monopoly.…
Market checks by Naija News reveal that the price of refilling Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, remains uneven across Nigeria. While some filling stations have slightly reduced their rates, others continue to charge higher depending on depot sourcing costs, logistics, and location. At the time of reporting, BOVAS filling stations and Ise-Olorun outlets are selling at ₦990 per kilogram, making them the most affordable providers in recent months. By comparison, Rainoil outlets maintain a selling price of ₦1,020/kg, while many independent distributors charge between ₦1,100 and ₦1,150/kg, depending on supply chain expenses. Price Breakdown by Cylinder…
Former governorship candidate, Tonye Cole, has advised the Federal Government to privatise all four of its refineries. He asserted that the government should privatise the refineries and hand them over to people who can make them work. Cole gave the advice on Friday, while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. He also advised the government to remain involved in the privatisation so that the people’s interests would still be represented. “If I were the federal government today, I would prioritise the privatisation of the four refineries with the government keeping a stake…
