History in the Making! Hilda Baci Prepares to Break Guinness World Record with Largest Pot of Jollof Rice Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has unveiled the ingredients for her latest record-breaking attempt, cooking the largest pot of Nigerian Jollof Rice. Baci revealed that over 250 bags of rice will be used for the historic cookout, set…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has instructed the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) to expedite the release of the Federal Government’s ₦250 billion credit facility for smallholder farmers, offered at a single-digit interest rate. He issued this directive during the sixth meeting of the PFSCU Steering Committee held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The…
The fragile peace between the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery has broken down, sparking a heated industrial dispute that threatens fuel supply stability and challenges the Federal Government’s capacity to uphold labor agreements. The conflict arose after NUPENG accused the Dangote Group of reneging…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned the interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Senator David Mark, to appear on September 15. The court wants them to explain why the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should not be prevented from recognizing their authority. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order on…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 14 political associations have passed the initial stage of screening in their bid to become registered political parties, while 157 others were disqualified for failing to meet the necessary requirements. This decision was reached during INEC’s regular meeting on Thursday, where the commission also reviewed its…
Nigeria is on the brink of widespread power outages as gas suppliers begin cutting deliveries to power plants over an unpaid N5.6 trillion debt owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos). The growing crisis has heightened fears over the stability of the national grid and the country’s ability to maintain a consistent electricity supply. Dr. Joy…
