Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Hilda Baci Set To Break Guinness World Record With World’s Largest Pot Of Jollof Rice. Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci is preparing to make culinary history by cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice on 12 September 2025 at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos. The ambitious Guinness World Record attempt will feature a colossal six-metre-wide and six-metre-high pot, a project that has been in development for two years. Baci, renowned for her 2023 cook-a-thon where she smashed the record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, announced the event in collaboration with seasoning and culinary brand…

Tragic One As Man Commits Suicide In Imo Over Economic Struggles And Family Neglect. A heartbreaking incident has left the Amakpu Okuku community in Owerri West, Imo State, reeling after a middle-aged man, identified only as Odomma, took his own life in an uncompleted building near his home on Friday, 22 August 2025. The father of four, believed to be in his 50s, reportedly succumbed to the weight of prolonged financial hardship and alleged neglect by his family, according to local reports. Odomma, who earned a living selling water in jerry cans and buckets, had been grappling with…

Japan Designates Kisarazu As Hometown For Nigerians With New Visa Scheme. The Japanese government has named Kisarazu City as the official hometown for Nigerians wishing to live and work in Japan, introducing a special visa programme to facilitate this move. Announced on Thursday, 21 August 2025, during the 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD9), the initiative aims to deepen cultural diplomacy, boost economic growth, and address workforce needs, according to a statement by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information at Nigeria’s State House. Under the new partnership, Japan will offer a special visa category for highly skilled,…

Tinubu Unveils Personal Income Tax Calculator To Enhance Transparency. President Bola Tinubu has launched a Personal Income Tax Calculator, a new tool designed to help Nigerians understand the impact of his administration’s tax reforms, set to take effect in January 2026. Announced on Thursday, 21 August 2025, via a post on his official X account, the President described the calculator as a step towards a fairer and more transparent tax system. The calculator, accessible through the government’s fiscal reforms portal, allows individuals to compare their current tax obligations with estimated payments under the new regime. Tinubu emphasised that the…

EFCC Declares Atiku’s Son-in-Law Wanted Over Alleged Money Laundering. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Abdullahi Bashir Haske, a businessman and son-in-law of former Nigerian Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, wanted in connection with allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The announcement was made on Thursday, 21 August 2025, through a public notice issued by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale. According to the EFCC, Haske, aged 38, is being sought for his alleged involvement in serious financial crimes. The agency has urged the public to provide any information that could lead to his…

Jigawa’s Maigatari Set To Become Livestock Hub With BCDA And Chinese Investment. A transformative partnership has been announced to establish Maigatari, a border town in Jigawa State, Nigeria, as a pilot hub for livestock production and processing. The Jigawa State Government, in collaboration with the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA) and Chinese investors from the Yangpu Global Corporation Forum, unveiled the initiative during a courtesy visit to Governor Umar Namadi at the Government House in Dutse on Wednesday, 20 August 2025. The ambitious project aims to position Maigatari as a leading centre for livestock production and processing in Nigeria,…

NCAA Intensifies Probe Into Ibom Air Incident Involving Comfort Emmanson. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advanced its investigation into a highly publicised altercation involving passenger Comfort Emmanson on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos on 10 August 2025. The regulatory body met with Ms. Emmanson, accompanied by her lawyer, on Thursday, 21 August, as part of its ongoing efforts to uncover the facts surrounding the incident that sparked widespread debate across Nigeria. The confrontation, captured in viral videos, allegedly began when Ms. Emmanson refused to switch off her mobile phone before takeoff, leading to a…

Police Officers Arrested In Rivers State For Alleged Assault Over N1 Million Bribe Refusal. A disturbing incident has come to light in Rivers State, Nigeria, where police officers attached to the anti-kidnapping unit have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a man who refused to pay a N1 million bribe. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, centres on Cletus Emmanuel Onyekachi, who was reportedly targeted over an expired tinted glass permit. According to Mr. Onyekachi, the ordeal began when he and his brother were returning home after washing his car. They were stopped by officers along Igbo Ichie…

Enugu Community Celebrates Young Talent With Mathematics Competition. The Aku community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State, has launched an inspiring initiative to bolster human capital development through a mathematics competition aimed at nurturing young talent. Held on 20 August 2025, the event brought together students from secondary schools across the region to showcase their mathematical prowess and foster a culture of academic excellence. Organised by the Aku Development Association, the competition targeted junior and senior secondary students, offering them a platform to demonstrate problem-solving skills and critical thinking. The event, held at the community’s central school, saw…

FRSC Clarifies 2020 Viral Video Of Clash With Tricycle Rider. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has addressed a resurfaced viral video depicting a confrontation between its officers and a tricycle rider, clarifying that the incident occurred on 16 July 2020 along the Benin-Sapele road in Edo State. The video, which has recently regained traction on social media, prompted the FRSC to issue a statement on 20 August 2025 to counter misinformation and confirm that justice was served years ago. According to the FRSC’s Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, the video shows a tricycle rider, identified as Mr Adeshina…

NYSC Member Elohor Edema Recounts Traumatic Assault By Anambra Vigilantes. Jennifer Elohor Edema, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, has shared a harrowing account of her assault by operatives of the Agunechemba Vigilante Group, also known as Operation Udo Ga-Achi, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State. The incident, which occurred on 23 July 2025 and gained widespread attention after a video surfaced on 19 August, has sparked public outrage and calls for justice. In an interview with internet personality Aprokoking, Elohor described how she and eight other corps members were at their lodge around 5…

NELFUND Introduces New Policy Requiring Annual Reapplication For Student Upkeep Loans. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a significant policy change, requiring students in tertiary institutions to reapply for upkeep loans at the start of each academic session. The directive, effective from 21 August 2025, aims to enhance transparency and align loan disbursements with institutions’ academic calendars, ensuring funds are allocated only to active students. In a statement issued by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, the fund clarified that upkeep loans, currently set at ₦20,000 monthly, will be tied strictly to each institution’s academic…