Written by With more than five tonnes of rice, tomato concentrate, cooking oil and onions, Nigerian chef Hilda Baci attempted on Friday to conjure up the biggest rice jollof ever made. The popular Nigerian dish features rice simmered in a tomato sauce, accompanied by meat or fish. Thousands of people gathered to watch the latest record … Continue reading “IN PICTURES: Hilda Baci Takes A Shot At New Guinness World Record”
The first returnees under a UK-France deal aimed at stopping migrants from trying to cross the English Channel will take place next week, French sources told AFP Saturday. As part of the one-for-one agreement, inked in July, Britain will return its first migrants “at the beginning of next week”, said an airport source. France … Continue reading “First Returnees Under UK-France Migrant Deal Due This Week — French Sources”
Washington’s special envoy Adam Boehler made a rare visit on Saturday to Kabul, where he said the United States would move forward with a prisoner exchange, according to the Taliban government. “Adam Boehler, referring to the issue of detained citizens between Afghanistan and the United States, said that both countries will exchange prisoners,” deputy … Continue reading “US Envoy Agrees To Prisoner Swap —Taliban Govt”
Two presidents vying for a second term at Malawi’s elections next week drew hundreds of supporters to their final rallies Saturday ahead of what is expected to be a tight race to govern one of the world’s poorest countries. Tuesday’s presidential and parliamentary elections come with the southern African country in economic crisis, marked … Continue reading “Malawi Wraps Up Campaigning Ahead Of Tight Election Battle”
Japan has set a new record as the number of its citizens aged 100 or older has climbed to 99,763, according to fresh figures released by the countrys health ministry. According to Complex, the new milestone makes it the 55th year in a row Japan is breaking its own centenarian record. Women dominate the numbers, accounting … Continue reading “Japan sets new record with almost 100,000 centenarians”
Activist, Scott Igumma, has once again called out the Lagos state government over the state of healthcare in the state. In a video that he shared today September 13, Scott shared a video of a state owned bus used to transport Oxygen to government hospitals in the state. Scott pointed out that the rickety look of the … Continue reading “Activist, Scott Iguma, calls out Lagos state govt over the rickety govt bus used in transporting oxygen to hospitals”
Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, has cautioned Nigerians against promoting hate and violence when having conversations about the political climate in Nigeria. Keyamo said this on X while reflecting on the ass@ssination of US political activist, Charlie Kirk. The 32-year-old who was famous for holding strong political views in the US, was shot de@d at a school gathering … Continue reading “Let us eschew thre@ts of violence, bigotry in our contestations over political issues because anyone can end up as the victim – Festus Keyamo reflects on the assassination of Charlie Kirk”
North Korea has executed citizens for watching or distributing foreign television programmes, including popular South Korean dramas, according to a new United Nations human rights report released on Friday, September 12. The 14-page review, based on interviews with more than 300 witnesses and escapees, describes a worsening clampdown on personal freedoms since 2014. It highlights the … Continue reading “North Korea executes people for watching and sharing foreign films”
Kyivs military intelligence agency on Saturday, September 13, confirmed that a Ukrainian drone struck one of Russias largest oil refineries, located about 1,400 kilometres from the Ukraine border. The attack targeted Bashnefts oil refining complex on the outskirts of Ufa, the capital of Russias Bashkortostan region. Regional head Radiy Khabirov said on Telegram that one drone … Continue reading “Ukraine hits one of Russia’s largest oil refining complexes”
Charlie Kirks suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, was living with a transgender partner, it has emerged, as new details continue to surface about the 22-year-old accused of assassinating the conservative activist. The partner, who is said to be transitioning from male to female, is now fully cooperating with the FBI in its investigation. According to reports, text … Continue reading “Charlie Kirk hooter Tyler Robinson lived with transgender partner”