Over 150 Persons Infected With Skin Disease In Adamawa 

No fewer than 150 people have been infected with contagious skin disease (scabies) in Guyuk Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The disease, which causes severe itching and rashes, has sparked concern among locals. Abdul Garba Sheji, the Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer (DSNO) for Guyuk LGA said the disease spread across six wards to include Dukul, Bobini, Lokoro, Guyuk, Banjiram, and Purokayo. The outbreak was first detected earlier this month and continues to spread...

Imisi Crowned Winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10

Imisi Ayanwale has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, taking home a total prize worth ₦150 million, including ₦80 million in cash, after an electrifying finale held on Sunday night in Lagos. Imisi secured the title with 42.8 per cent of the total votes, far ahead of her closest rival, Dede, who garnered 15.94 per cent, and third-place finisher Koyin with 15.23 per cent. The full breakdown among the final nine...

‘The Grass Is Not Greener There’, Bright Chimezie Warns African Youths Eyeing the West

Veteran Nigerian highlife musician Bright Chimezie has implored young Africans to invest in the development of their own countries rather than seeking greener pastures abroad. Speaking recently on The Honest Bunch Podcast, he criticised what he described as Africa’s “misplaced dependence on the West,” saying many of the continent’s youth still hold the belief that genuine success is found outside Africa. “We Africans must find a way. Our problem is here. We are helping those...

National Commission for Persons with Disabilities launches Compliance Certificates

A compliance certificate aimed at enforcing the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018, has been launched by the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD). The unveiling ceremony marked a “significant milestone” in Nigeria’s journey toward inclusivity, held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Ayuba Burki Gufwan, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, while speaking at the event, said the certificates included the National Accessibility Compliance Certificate, National Disability Compliance Certificate, and Provisional...

Federal Govt Probes Strange Disease In Adamawa

Laboratory investigations to determine the exact cause of a strange flesh-eating disease that has killed seven people in Malabu of Fufore local government area of Adamawa State have begun. Adesigbin Olufemi, Acting National Coordinator of the National Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer and Leprosy Control Programme, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. “As of September 10, there were 67 confirmed cases, with eight patients undergoing surgical treatment...

Nurses, Midwives Embark On Indefinite Strike Over Minimum Wage

Nurses and midwives at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have begun an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of the new national minimum wage and long-standing welfare issues. The industrial action, which commenced on Friday, followed the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum earlier issued to the hospital management. Unit Chairman of the Association, Ojewumi Olutayo, and Secretary, Adedokun Foluwake, in a statement released in Ibadan, said no meaningful steps were...

Hilda Baci Back in Guinness World Records with Largest Serving of Jollof Rice

Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, has made a return to the Guinness World Records (GWR) after cooking the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice in Lagos. The feat, achieved in partnership with food brand Gino Nigeria, took place last Friday at Victoria Island and was officially confirmed by Guinness on Monday. The massive dish weighed 8,780 kilogrammes and was prepared in a pot with a capacity of 22,619 litres. According to GWR, Hilda used 4,000...

Hilda Baci Begins Quest to Cook World’s Largest Pot of Nigerian Jollof Rice

Chef and food influencer Hilda Baci has begun an attempt to cook the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice, as part of a Guinness World Records (GWR) challenge, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. The project has drawn huge interest, including from Gen Zs, millennials, celebrities and food lovers, all gathering to witness the event. Over 20,000 people had registered to attend. She said the custom-built pot has a capacity of 22,619 litres, with...

Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi Wed Across 3 Countries

…Femi Otedola Offers His Memoir as Wedding Gift Nigerian actress Temi Otedola and musician Olutosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, have tied the knot after a series of ceremonies held in Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland, drawing attention across social media and the entertainment industry. The couple began their journey with a civil wedding in Monaco on 9 May, followed by a traditional Yoruba ceremony at the Otedola family residence in Dubai in July, and...

Miss Anambra,  Onyinyechi Basil, Wins Miss Universe Nigeria 2025

Onyinyechi Basil, representing Anambra State, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 at the grand finale of the national pageant, held at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Basil triumphed over fierce competition, defeating the last remaining contender, Damilola Bolarinde (Miss Lagos), in the finale. In the final placements Bolarind was named first runner-up, Fortune Kurobo (Miss Bayelsa) finished as second runner-up,  and Irene Ikediashi (Miss Ogun) took the spot of...

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