Nigeria’s Guinness Record Jollof Rice By Hilda Baci Costs ₦111m
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has set a new Guinness World Record by cooking the world’s largest pot of Jollof rice, a West African culinary staple, in a high-profile culinary event. The dish, prepared in a six-metre-wide steel pot, weighed an astonishing 8,780 kilograms and produced roughly 16,600 servings. The nine-hour cook, held in partnership with […]
Meta Launches $800 Smart Lenses With AI And Built-In Display
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled the company’s latest leap into wearable technology: a pair of AI-powered smart glasses equipped with an in-lens display. The new product was introduced during Meta’s annual Connect conference, where Zuckerberg outlined the company’s growing ambitions in augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI). The flagship device, called Ray-Ban Display, […]
Proven Steps: Pass USMLE and Secure U.S. Doctor Jobs
“Excellence knows no borders—medicine is humanity’s shared covenant.” By Prof. MarkAnthony NzeInvestigative Journalist | Public Intellectual | Global Governance Analyst | Health & Social Care Expert | International Business/Immigration Law Professional Executive Summary This work presents a comprehensive blueprint for internationally trained physicians—particularly African doctors—seeking to transform aspiration into achievement within the United…...
“He Told Me He’d Score” – Will Still on Hugo Ekitike’s Return
Will Still has always known Hugo Ekitike was a handful. The young French striker made his name at Reims under Still’s watch before sealing a £50 million move to Paris Saint-Germain. But even Still couldn’t help laughing at the predictability of their latest encounter. “He’s a funny lad,” Still said after the match. “We caught […]
Trump And Epstein ‘Bond’ Immortalized In DC Statue
A provocative bronze pop-up statue titled “Best Friends Forever” appeared early Tuesday on the east end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., depicting former President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands — a visual nod to their controversial past. The artwork, which stood roughly 12 feet tall and was permitted to remain until […]
Former First Lady Kim Keon-hee Faces Corruption Hearing
Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon-hee made her first court appearance on Wednesday in a high-profile corruption trial that has exposed the intricate ties between politics, business, and religious institutions in Seoul. Kim, 53, was brought before the Seoul Central District Court in handcuffs and wearing prisoner number 4398, having been in detention since […]
Israel, Syria Near De-escalation Pact, Says US Envoy
Israel and Syria appear to be edging closer to a “de-escalation” agreement that could mark a rare moment of cooperation between the long-time rivals. U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack confirmed on Tuesday that discussions are under way, describing the talks as being conducted “in good faith.” The proposed agreement would reportedly see Israel […]
CBN Declares 14 Banks Meet Capital Goal, Majority Still Behind
CBN says only 14 of the country’s banks have met tough new capital requirements, with the rest racing to comply ahead of a March 2026 deadline. The Governor of Central Bank Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso announced the figure on Tuesday in Abuja while presenting the outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The number represents […]
Ghana Mourns Bahubali: Boxer Ernest Akushey Dies After Fight
Ghana has been plunged into mourning following the death of popular boxer Ernest “Bahubali” Akushey, who passed away just days after suffering a heavy defeat in the ring. The 27-year-old fighter reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday, September 23, 2025, according to several Ghanaian media outlets. His final bout at the Bukom Boxing […]
Tinubu’s Wife Raises ₦20B For The Completion Of National Library
Oluremi Tinubu, the Nigeria’s First Lady, says more than ₦20.5 billion has been raised to complete the long-delayed National Library headquarters in Abuja, following an appeal she launched for her 65th birthday. The “Oluremi at 65 Education Fund” stood at ₦20,456,188,924.93 as of Tuesday, just two days after the First Lady’s subdued birthday observance. The […]
NEITI Endorses FG’s Revocation Of 1,263 Mining Licenses
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has thrown its weight behind the Federal Government’s decision to revoke 1,263 mineral licenses belonging to companies that defaulted on statutory fees and royalties. In a statement issued Monday, NEITI described the action as “bold, timely, and consistent” with its own audit findings. The revoked licenses include 584 […]
Eurozone Growth Reaches Highest Pace In 16 Months
Business activity across the eurozone picked up in September, reaching its fastest pace in more than a year, according to data released Tuesday. The S&P Global purchasing managers’ index, a closely watched gauge of economic health, registered 51.2 this month, edging up from 51 in August. It marks the ninth straight month of expansion and […]