Gunmen Attacks US Embassy Convoy in Anambra State, Killing Four

Gunmen have attacked Staff of the US Embassy in their convoy, in Ogbaru local government area of Anambra state, on Tuesday afternoon, killing four people and abducting at least three others. The attack which left two US Embassy staff and two security personnel attached to the convoy dead, is only one of the many attacks across the Southeast by gangs of armed bandits. The attackers also set the US Consulate vehicle as well as the...

Ooni of Ife welcomes sixth wife to the palace on Saturday

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, will on Saturday, May 20, officially welcome his sixth wife, Opeoluwa Akinmuda into his royal palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Akinmuda tied the knot with the monarch last year but has been out of the country. Hence, the upcoming traditional rites to make her part of the royal family. Channels Television quoted a source, Moses Olafare as saying, “What is happening this weekend is a thanksgiving ceremony...

Setting New Guinness World Record: Abutex hails Hilda Bassey

Abuchi Vincent Iloanya, the Chief Executive Officer of Abutex Food Equipment has congratulated Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, for setting a new Guinness World Record. Recall that Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, recently embarked on a mission to break the longest cooking time by an individual. Bassey embarked on the competition on Thursday after she turned on her cooker at 4pm and has now surpassed the current Guinness World Record holder. According...

Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci ends cooking marathon after 100hrs

At 8:00 p.m. yesterday, Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, completed 100 hours of marathon cooking in her quest to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time by an individual. The 27-year-old started the cook-a-thon on Thursday, May 11, 2023, and by 08:32 a.m. on Monday, she had cooked for 88 hours and 32 minutes, beating the 87 hours 45 minutes record set by Lata Tondon, an Indian chef in 2019....

Anambra State Speaker Uche Okafor, Involved in a Ghastly Accident

The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uche Okafor, was involved in a frightening accident, at Agu-Awka junction in Awka, Anambra State capital on Saturday night. The accident which left his car damaged beyond recognition was the second accident that happened at that junction on Saturday night. Earlier, the former Managing Director of Anambra Signage, Chief Jude Emecheta, had an accident at the same junction that left him unconscious, while his car...

Seun Kuti to be arrested for attacking a police officer

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, has authorised the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to arrest Seun Kuti, the son of the late musician and political activist, Fela Kuti. The order was disclosed in a statement released yesterday by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force. Adejobi said the order was owing to a viral video of the singer assaulting a police officer in uniform. Full video...

Drama as pastor attempts to heal a mad woman

A drama ensued when a pastor tried to heal a mentally deranged woman in the streets of Lagos State. In the video, the pastor was determined to make the woman regain her senses but his efforts were strongly rebuffed by her. As the pastor prayed, the woman kept on hauling insults at him to the amazement of onlookers. The scene captured on camera and shared on TikTok happened at Oyingbo market in Lagos. Read how...

Nollywood loses veteran actor Saint Obi

Obinna Nwafor, the thespian better known as Saint Obi, has passed away. Nwafor, 57, reportedly died on Sunday, May 7, 2023, due to an unspecified illness that has lingered for months. His death is yet to be made public by his family and the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN. According to multiple reports, the actor’s remains have been deposited at the Jos University Teaching Hospital’s, JUTH, morgue.

Boat Mishap Claim 22 Lives In Sokoto, Zamfara

A boat capsized in Shagari Dam near Lambara village in Shagari LGA of Sokoto state, resulting in the death of 15 persons. According to an eyewitness, the boat was trying to cross to Mashayan Dundee Village to collect firewood. The political administrator of the council, Aliyu Abubakar, who confirmed the incident said more than 15 children drowned, and another 25 are still missing. “Fifteen bodies, 13 girls and two boys were recovered by local rescue...

IMNHC2023: Over 50,000 Nigerian women die yearly for maternal issues – UN report

…makes urgent call for increased investment in health, social sectors At the ongoing International Maternal Newborn Health Conference’ (IMNHC2023) in Cape Town, South Africa, United Nations report indicate that Nigeria accounts for one in seven global maternal deaths, implying that over 50,000 Nigerian women die yearly, making the country rank as second among 10 others responsible for 60 percent of women and newborn deaths, worldwide. According to report, the latest estimate was contained in the...

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