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  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.   New record: Largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice – 8,780 kg […]

  Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 20.12 per cent in August 2025 when compared to the July 2025 rate, which stood at 21.88 per cent, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The NBS said the rate showed a decrease of 1.76 per cent, as against the July 2025 headline inflation […]

  The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has called on the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) to settle its outstanding electricity debt amounting to ₦949.88 million as of the end of August 2025, or face disconnection from the national grid. In an official statement released on Monday in Kano by the Head of Corporate Communications, […]

The United States announced Monday a “framework” deal with China to resolve their dispute over TikTok that calls for the Chinese-owned app to pass to US-controlled ownership. In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said — without directly naming the social media giant — that a deal was reached with a “certain company […]

South Sudan’s opposition called Monday for a mobilisation of its supporters to carry out regime change in response to plans to put their leader on trial for treason and crimes against humanity. A fragile power-sharing agreement from 2018 between President Salva Kiir and his long-time rival, Riek Machar, has been unravelling for months. (FILES) South […]

  Nigeria’s world record holder Tobi Amusan took silver in the women’s 100m hurdles at the world championships in Tokyo on Monday. Amusan clocked 12.29sec behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji who clocked a national record of 12.24sec to win a shock gold. American Grace Stark claimed bronze in 12.34sec, while Olympic champion Masai Russell finished fourth […]Read More

  Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Monday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe feels no anxiety to win the Champions League for the first time as Los Blancos prepare to face Marseille. Mbappe, 26, left Paris Saint-Germain last summer to join record 15-time winners Madrid, only to see his former club go on to lift the […]

  Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) star Conor McGregor announced Monday that he was withdrawing his candidacy for the country’s presidential election, but added that his “commitment to Ireland does not end here”. Nicknamed “The Notorious”, McGregor is a leading figure in the anti-immigration movement in Ireland and was hosted by US President Donald Trump […]

  DNA found at the scene of the murder of US conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has been matched to suspect Tyler Robinson, FBI director Kash Patel said Monday. Robinson, 22, was arrested Thursday after a 33-hour manhunt and is expected to be formally charged in the murder later this week. Authorities said the suspect used a […]

  Dangote Refinery’s newly acquired Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks, on Monday, began loading petroleum products at the facility for direct supply to filling stations nationwide. Our correspondent at the launch of the first batch of the trucks reported that the trucks have begun taking turns at the gantry to load products.     The […]

  Resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have begun an indefinite strike over what they described as the authorities’ failure to address their demands.  In a statement signed by the President of the association in the FCT, George Ebong, it said the decision was reached after its emergency general meeting held on Sunday. […]

Leaders from Arab and Muslim countries will gather in a show of unity in Doha on Monday, a week after Israel’s unprecedented strike on Hamas in Qatar prompted widespread anger. The joint Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation emergency summit seeks to pile pressure on Israel, which has been facing mounting calls to end […]