Nigeria FDA recalls Sprite glass bottles for possible contamination
Nigeria’s Food and Drug Regulator, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has issued a recall order for a batch of Sprite glass bottles in circulation due to possible contamination with particles. The recall was initiated following a consumer complaint, and subsequent investigations revealed that over five crates of the implicated […]
ILO Governing Body elects new chair
The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Governing Body, has elected Mr. Abiodun Richards Adejola from Nigeria as Chairperson for the period 2023-2024. He assumes his role as chair with immediate effect. Mr. Adejola had been the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations Office at Geneva since 2021 and was previously Deputy Head of Mission […]
Guinness World Records finally confirms Hilda Baci’s cooking record
By Seli Baisie Nigerian Chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records for breaking the record for the longest cooking marathon. Following a thorough review of the evidence, Guinness World Records confirmed that Hilda Baci achieved an astounding time of 93 hours 11 minutes. Hilda Baci […]
‘Sex for grades’ outlawed by Nigeria’s Parliament
Nigeria’s outgoing parliament has finally passed a bill that aims to prevent the sexual harassment of university students. Once it is signed into law by newly elected President Bola Tinubu it will be illegal for lecturers to make any sexual advances towards students. Those who do have sexual relationships with their students could face up […]
Bola Tinubu sworn in as Nigeria’s President, succeeds Buhari
Bola Tinubu, the former Lagos governor who is credited with helping increase the revenue base of the city-state, Nigeria’s commercial capital, has been sworn in as the country’s new president. He took the oath of office from Chief Justice Olukayode Ariwoola in a colourful ceremony attended by local and foreign dignitaries on Monday in Abuja, […]
Nigeria ambush: Four killed in attack on US convoy in Anambra
Gunmen in south-eastern Nigeria have attacked a US convoy, killing four people, local police say. They say two of the victims of Tuesday’s attack in the Anambra state were US consulate employees, while the other two were police officers. The attackers kidnapped three other people, and set their vehicle on fire. Washington says no US […]
Hilda Baci: Nigerian chef ready to poach world cooking record
A Nigerian chef has become a national sensation after cooking non-stop for more than 90 hours in an attempt to break the world record. Hilda Baci has used over 100 different dishes since turning on her cooker at 15:00 GMT on Thursday. Politicians and celebrities have been egging her on, as has the boisterous crowd […]
Nigeria soon to overtake America as World’s third most populous country
Nigeria has postponed a census due to take place next week. The census had been scheduled for May 3-7, but the Information Ministry said more time was needed to plan for it. It will now be conducted by in-coming Bola Tinubu administration. The results of the census affect the sharing of oil revenues and political representation […]
UK puts Ghana, 53 others on red list for health workers’ recruitment
The United Kingdom has included Ghana, Nigeria, Angola, and Cameroon among 54 countries that should not be actively targeted for recruitment by health and social care employers. This announcement was made by the UK government in its revised code of practice for international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, which was published […]
I’m being pressured to leave Nigeria – Peter Obi
SOURCE: BBC NEWS The third-placed candidate in Nigeria’s presidential election, Peter Obi, says he is being pressured to leave the country. He did not offer proof to back the claim but said it was part of government’s attempt to “divert attention” from a “blatantly stolen” elections. Mr Obi has already challenged the results of the […]
