THERE’S an unknown quantity of contaminated Sprite, 50cl glass bottles, circulating across the country, according to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). NAFDAC disclosed this in a statement released on Wednesday, June 28. The Agency has urged distributors, retailers and consumers to be cautious and avoid consumption. According to NAFDAC, … [Read more…]
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have issued health caution against possible outbreak of anthrax in the country. The two agencies said they were aware of a confirmed outbreak of anthrax both in humans and animals (involving cattle and mostly sheep) by Ghana Health … [Read more…]
The inventive spirit of Nigerians has continued to cushion the effect of continuous increases in prices of goods and services. Nigerians are known to be tough and adapt to changes easily, due to their ability to adapt or create other alternatives. The removal of fuel subsidy, which has resulted in over 100 per cent increase … [Read more…]
By Uche Anichukwu “Death closes all”, writes Alfred Lord Tennyson. And in that tradition of all mortals, the earthly chapter of Her Excellency, the late Lady Jane Udenwo Nnamani, came to a close on May 4, 2023, albeit unexpectedly. She was someone I was privileged to relate with very closely. Fate brought the family and … [Read more…]
After reviewing all the footage, Guinness World Records (GWR) announced Monday that Hilda Baci is the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon (individual). Although Hilda attempted to set a record of 100 hours, the Guinness World Records officials said a slight mistake on her part affected her set time goal. The 26-year-old Nigerian … [Read more…]
The World Health Organization is calling on the world to be ready for the emergence of a pathogen deadlier than the novel COVID-19. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, made the call on Monday during the 76th World Health Assembly in in Geneva, Switzerland. “The threat of another variant emerging that causes new surges of … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Ex-president of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Dr. Ken Nnamani, and family have fixed June 16, 2023 for the burial of his late Wife, Lady Jane Nnamani, who passed on some weeks ago. Nnamani said Thursday, June 15, 2023 will be for the service of songs, which will be followed by her interment … [Read more…]
By Enna Amobi A quick question – is it supposed to be called “porridge” or “pottage”? Some people may call it yam pottage while others call it yam porridge. Someone could wonder if these are exactly the same or are different dishes made of yam. Lol! They are actually the same thing in the Nigerian … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a five-day warning strike over the failure of the Federal Government to meet its demands. The resident doctors said the strike will commence on Wednesday, May 17, and end on Monday, May 22. The doctors made this known after their extraordinary National Executive Council (NEC) meeting … [Read more…]
The Guinness World Records says it will review the record attempt of Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci before confirming her as the titleholder for marathon cooking in the world. The acknowledgement was made after a Twitter user, @AlexanderDGreat tagged the Guinness World Records asking why Baci’s attempt is yet to be confirmed. As of 11:22am on … [Read more…]
Nigerian chef and entrepreneur, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual after cooking for more than 87 hours, 47 minutes. The record was held by India’s Lata Tondon in 2019. She will keep cooking to extend the record and set … [Read more…]
The wife of Nigeria’s former Senate President, Sen. Dr. Ken Nnamani, Lady (Mrs) Jane Udewo Amaechi Nnamani, is dead. The late Jane Nnamani passed on in Enugu on Thursday, May 4, 2023, after a brief illness. Confirming the incident on his known Facebook page, Sen. Dr. Ken Nnamani wrote; “It is with a heavy heart … [Read more…]