Hilda Baci Sets Record For Largest Serving Of Nigerian-Style Jollof Rice — Guinness Confirms
The Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, who ignited excitement across Africa in 2023, has once again made her way into the record books, Guinnes World Records has confirmed. This time, her mission is to secure Nigeria’s edge in the long-running Jollof rivalry. In a statement on Monday, the GWR confirmed that Hilda, who teamed up with…
‘’No Second Chance After This’’ Ibas Urges Rivers’ Political Actors To Sheathe Swords
Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has called on political actors in the state to sheathe their swords, saying the progress and prosperity of Rivers State must be placed above personal or partisan interest. This is as Ibas said his administration has planted the seed for reconciliation, but said it’s the people who nurture…
SPL: Iheanacho Inspires Celtic To Dramatic Win On Debut
Kelechi Iheanacho scored on his debut as Celtic defeated Kilmarnock 2-1 at the Rugby Park on Sunday. Iheanacho, who joined Brendan Rodgers’ side on a free transfer two weeks ago was named among the the substitutes. Celtic took the lead 10 minutes into the second half through Daizen Maeda. DMaeda nodded home from inside the…
Man City Humiliate Woeful Man United As Pressure Mounts On Amorim
Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City inflicted another damaging defeat on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim with a comprehensive 3-0 win on Sunday. Phil Foden opened the scoring before Haaland took centre stage with a second-half double, either side of an incredible miss from the Norwegian, as City bounced back from two consecutive Premier…
Flooding: Move To Safer Places, Ogun Tells Residents Of Isheri, Akute, Others
The Ogun State Government has warned residents of communities adjoining Ogun, Ilo, Iju, Owa, Yemule, Rivers, such as Isheri, Warewa, Akute, parts of Abeokuta, Ayetoro, Itele, Iju, and those of the coastline of Makun, Oni, Iwopin, Igele, Ifaara (Ogun Waterside), Ebute-Imobi (Ijebu East), Tungeji Island, and Agosasa in Ipokia Local Government Area (LGA), to relocate…
UN General Assembly Votes For Hamas-Free Palestinian State
The UN General Assembly voted Friday to back a resolution which seeks to breathe new life into the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine — without the involvement of Hamas. The text was adopted by 142 votes in favor, 10 against — including Israel and key ally the United States — and 12 abstentions. It…
Albania Appoints AI-Generated Minister To Tackle Corruption
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has appointed the world’s first AI-generated government minister to oversee public tenders, promising its artificial intelligence would make it “corruption-free”. Presenting his new cabinet at a meeting of his Socialist Party following a big May election victory, Rama introduced the new “member”, named “Diella” — “sun” in Albanian. “Diella is…
Manchester United Keeper Onana Joins Trabzonspor
Manchester United’s Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana has completed a season-long loan move to Turkish side Trabzonspor. Onana’s future at Old Trafford was in doubt after United signed Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens for 21 million euros (£18.2 million) plus add-ons. The 29-year-old Onana joined United from Inter Milan in 2023 for an initial 51 million euros…
‘All Eyes On Hilda’ As Chef Attempts World Record For Biggest Pot Of Jollof Rice
Two years after her historic Guinness World Record for marathon cooking, Chef Hilda Baci is chasing yet another feat. This time, the celebrity chef is set to cook what she calls the ”world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice.” The free event, tagged Gino World Jollof Festival with Hilda Baci, kicked off on Friday at…
2027: We Must Save Nigerians From Tinubu – Kenneth Okonkwo
Lawyer and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has criticized Bola Tinubu for vacationing in Paris while Nigerians face worsening hardship, insecurity, and failing public services. Speaking on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, Okonkwo described Nigeria as “a country in distress,” citing widespread instability across critical sectors. “People are dying in Zamfara, people are dying in Katsina,…