Hilda Baci to Cook Over 200 Bags of Rice for World’s Largest Jollof Pot Attempt
Celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has unveiled plans for another ambitious culinary feat — cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice. The Nigerian chef disclosed that the attempt will require 250 bags of basmati rice, weighing over 5,200 kilograms. According to Hilda, her initial calculation showed that 264 bags would […]
The Fear of Jonathan: At the Mention of His Name… – By Darlington Okpebholo Ray
Until recently, I stood firmly in the camp of those who believed that former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan should not consider a return to the Nigerian presidency in 2027. When prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, such as Professor Jerry Gana and Governor Bala Mohammed, began to encourage him earlier this year to […]
Teachers Are Not Employed As Gardeners, Rights Group Tells Edo Govt.
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A rights group, Edo State Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights, has asked the state government to employ the services of gardeners and janitors to take care of the clearing and maintenance of the schools and not to compel teachers to cut grasses in the public schools in the state. […]
Edo Govt To Conduct Maternity Test on Baby Infected with HIV, to Clear Suspicion Of Baby Swapping
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State government has revealed its plans to conduct a maternity test on a 19-month-old baby allegedly infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) at a private hospital in Benin City, saying that it will help clear suspicion of possiblity of baby swapping at birth. It was gathered that the test would be […]
Ohanaeze Refutes Report on 2027 Presidency, Affirms Igbos’ Right to Contest
The Apex Igbo Socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has refuted a press statement suggesting that the region should withdraw from contesting the nation’s 2027 presidency till 2035. Ohanaeze condemned the report and reaffirmed that any Igbo individual is free to contest the 2027 presidential election. The organization’s President General, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, in a […]
Leadership Beyond Partisanship: Choosing Dialogue Over Division in Edo’s LGAs – By Kelvin Uwaibi*
Across Edo State today, many citizens are deeply concerned by the calls for local government bye-elections that do not seem to conform with established law or the timelines of our democratic institutions. Democracy thrives not on shortcuts but on respect for due process, inclusiveness, and the voice of the people. Any exercise that appears to […]
Dryve Fleet Partnership With Beijing Henrey Automobile Technology Company To Create 2,000 Direct Jobs In Edo-Omusi
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Chief Executive Officer of Dryve Fleet, Ken Omusi has said partnering with the Beijing Henrey Automobile Technology Company Ltd will create over 2,000 direct jobs in Edo. He disclosed this in Benin after signing the contract deal with the company in Beijing, China. Mr. Omusi said the deal has led to the […]
Police Arrest 7 Suspected Cultists, Recover Fresh Human Skull, Firearms In Akwa Ibom
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police command have arrested seven suspected cultists and recovered a fresh human skull in their hideout in the state. The police also recovered one locally made gun, expended packs of cartridges and liquid substances in a bottle believed to have been used for […]
Rivers LG Elections, Rascality Taken Too Far, Says Obi
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi has described the just concluded Rivers State Local Government elections as rascality taken to the extreme. He also called it a “mockery of democracy”. Obi said in a post on his official X late on Sunday that the conduct was […]
Bayern Munich Strikes Loan Deal for Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson for Record Fee
FC Bayern Munich has reached a new agreement with Chelsea FC for striker Nicolas Jackson, securing the Senegalese forward on a loan deal that includes a buy clause and a possible obligation to purchase, as desired by the London club. The deal had initially been recalled by Chelsea after the Blues number 9, […]