THE outgoing governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel has extolled Miss Hilda Bassey popularly known as Hilda Baci for her passion and determination to break the Guinness World record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. Emmanuel, according to a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, …
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FEC Unveils 37 New Universities Days To Bowing Out Of Office
Despite complaints of proliferation of universities in Nigeria, the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has approved the licensing of 37 new universities in the country. Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, revealed the information after the extra-ordinary Council meeting on Monday. He noted that …
Read More »Woman, Daughter Rearraigned For Fighting Neighbour
A woman, Lami Sule, and her daughter, Rejoice Daniel, were on Monday re-arraigned in an area court for allegedly assaulting their neighbour. The prosecutor, Abdullahi Tanko, told the court that the case was starting afresh as a result of the transfer of the former judge. Tanko said that on June …
Read More »EFCC Re-arrests Mompha Over N6bn Money Laundering Allegations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday said the social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha (alias Mompha), charged with N6 billion money laundering had been re-arrested. The EFCC counsel, Mr Suleiman Suleiman, told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that the prosecution in collaboration with its international partners had secured …
Read More »BREAKING: Hilda Baci Completes 100 Hours Cook-a-thon
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has set a new world record of 100 hours cook-a-thon, making her the new record holder. The latest Guinness book record holder broke the record of 87 hours, 45 minutes, and 00 seconds set by Chef Lata Tondon in Rewa, India, in 2019. Hilda was initially …
Read More »2 Men Arrested For Kidnapping Couple In Delta State
The police in Delta State have arrested two men, Emmanuel James (32) and Ejiro Peter (25), for allegedly kidnapping a couple, Mr and Mrs Okutonye Efetobore, in Ejewu community in Udu LGA on April 27, and collecting a N1 million ransom. DSP Bright Edafe, the command’s spokesman, who disclosed this …
Read More »PDP Governorship Candidate, Ladi Adebutu Flees Nigeria, Alleges Threat To Life
THE governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 18 March election in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, says he has gone into hiding after an alleged threat to his life. Mr Adebutu disclosed this in an interview with Saturday Tribune, saying he was speaking from somewhere outside Nigeria. He …
Read More »C-Ronaldo’s Ex-Girlfriend Sparks Dating Rumours With Chelsea Star
NEW Ship Alert? Irina Shayk and Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek have been liking each other’s posts on social media for several weeks. Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Irina Shayk sparked rumours of a romance over their latest activity on social media. However, as of the time of this report, nothing is official …
Read More »Nigerian Man Arrested In Indonesia, Shows Signs Of Mental Illness (Video, Photos)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJfbrBMkSlk A Nigerian man arrested in Indonesia for yet to be confirmed offense, was heard yelling Ayes men . He could be heard muttering some Igbos word.
Read More »Court Bars NYSC From Publicly Speaking On Peter Mbah’s Certificate Saga
THE Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has issued an order of interim injunction restraining the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC and its Director, Corps Certification, Ibrahim A. Muhammad, from making further statements regarding the genuineness of the NYSC certificate in possession of the Enugu Governor-elect, Barrister Mbah Peter Ndubuisi. …
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