A 27-year-old Nigerian, Samson Ajao, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest marathon reading aloud, clocking in at 215 hours—nearly nine full days. Ajao, from Osogbo in Osun State, surpassed the previous record of 124 hours set by Rysbai Isakov of Kyrgyzstan in 2022. During his record […]
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Chief Bode George And Alhaji Atiku Trade Words Over 2027 Election
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, has called on ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar to hold off on any presidential ambitions until 2031. In a statement on Wednesday, George emphasized that, after eight years of leadership under former President Muhammadu Buhari from the North, power […]
Nigerian Communications Commission Sets September 14 As Deadline For NIN-SIM Linkage
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set September 14, 2024, as the final deadline for linking the National Identification Number (NIN) with Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards. Reuben Muoka, NCC’s spokesperson, announced that all mobile network operators must complete this process by the deadline. As of now, over 153 million […]
Flooding Crisis in Nigeria Affects 28 States
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reports that heavy rains and flooding have devastated 28 states in Nigeria, affecting 526,703 people, displacing 207,902, and claiming 175 lives. The floods have also damaged 79,138 houses and 106,178 hectares of farmland. In response, NEMA has activated the National Emergency Operation Centre and […]
NAFDAC Didn’t Advise Nigerians To Avoid Bread – DG
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has refuted claims that it warned Nigerians against eating bread. In a statement made available on Tuesday by Prof. Christianah Adeyeye, the Director General of NAFDAC, the agency clarified that a recent video misrepresented the agency’s position. NAFDAC confirmed […]
The European Union Pledges Continuous Support Towards Nigeria’s Stronger Future
The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria, emphasizing that democratic governance remains the best path for the country’s progress. Speaking at a farewell event in Abuja, outgoing EU Head of Delegation to Nigeria, Samuela Isopi, highlighted the EU’s significant investments in Nigeria’s democracy and innovation sectors. Isopi […]
Service sector drives GDP growth to 3.19%
Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of recovery, with the National Bureau of Statistics reporting a GDP growth of 3.19% in Q2 2024. This marks an improvement from 2.51% in the same quarter last year and 2.98% in Q1 2024. The growth is largely driven by the services sector, which expanded […]
Chidimma Adetshina opens up about Identity struggles, challenges in pageantry
Nigerian-South African beauty queen, Chidimma Adetshina, has opened up about her struggles in the pageantry world during an interview on the Big Friday Show with Tacha. Adetshina shared how her dual citizenship led to an identity crisis and personal challenges. Despite these obstacles, Adetshina, who dreams of becoming Miss Universe, […]
Popular Nigerian Singer, Rema Set To Perform in A Homecoming Concert In Benin City
On Entertainment Afrobeats star Rema has arrived in Benin City, Edo State, ahead of his much-anticipated homecoming concert this weekend. The singer, who has been making waves with his latest hit song “Ozeba,” touched down in a private jet and was welcomed with a royal reception at the airport, complete […]
Canada, following US lead, to impose 100 percent tariff on Chinese EVs
On the Foreign Scene Canada announced on Tuesday that it will follow the United States’ lead in imposing a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles. The move, set to take effect on October 1st, also includes a 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum from China. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau […]