The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest dining table, as part of the upcoming ‘Oriki: Taste of Culture’ Gastronomy Festival scheduled for December 6, 2025, in Abuja. According to Abisoye Fagade, Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), the record-breaking…
Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels has broken down in tears in a new video, expressing frustration and despair over ongoing family struggles, sharing a heartfelt post declaring, “I give up.” In the video shared via her Instagram Story in the early hours of Friday, the actress said she was struggling emotionally and mentally. The actress, who…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe, Lagos State, marking the end of a seven-year moratorium earlier imposed by the Federal Government on the creation of new tertiary institutions. The approval was formally announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary session, where he…
The Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, has reportedly reacted to the recent threat by President Donald Trump to launch military action in Nigeria. Trump, who had designated Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern, had also informed the US department of war to prepare for possible action in Nigeria over the alleged genocide against Christians…
Actress Regina Daniels’ brother, Sammy West, has been remanded in Keffi prison by a Dutse Magistrate. Sammy was reportedly remanded on Thursday without access to a legal representative. The actress’ eldest brother, @sweezzy1 announced the development in a post shared on his Instagram story on Thursday. While begging the public to help him ask what…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has called for deeper collaboration between security agencies, academic institutions, and local communities, describing citizens—not the military—as Nigeria’s primary line of defence. Egbetokun made the remark on Thursday while delivering a keynote address titled “Securing Nigeria Through the Town–Gown Partnership” at the Strategic Conference on…
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has pledged his country’s continued support for Nigeria’s fight against terrorism. Dunhai gave the assurance after a meeting with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, where both officials discussed ongoing security cooperation between the two nations. The Chinese ambassador said the Asian country “firmly supports” the Nigerian government…
The United States has arrested five fugitives — including a Nigerian — allegedly linked to a sprawling fraud network accused of defrauding thousands of victims of more than €300 million in Germany. The arrests were carried out in the Central District of California at the request of the German government, which is now seeking their…
Two people have been killed in an overnight attack in Rachi, Bachi District, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, residents and community leaders said. The victims, identified as Mr. Dalyop Dangyang, a youth leader, and another person, both of Berom ethnicity, were shot during the assault at about 8:00 p.m. on November 5,…
Lagos State has reaffirmed the enforcement of a rarely-discussed legal provision which mandates any man who impregnates a woman outside marriage to take full responsibility for her welfare until she gives birth. Under Section 277 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, men are legally required to provide food, shelter and cover medical expenses for…