THE Republic of Seychelles has reportedly imposed a ban on Nigerian passport holders applying for short-term visas or holiday purposes, causing protests among Nigerian Twitter users. The travel ban was confirmed when a travel content creator shared a screenshot of a rejection email received from the Seychelles immigration authorities. The rejection email shared by Twitter … [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…]
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 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…]
On 8th April 2022, famous Nigerian Gospel artiste Osinachi Nwachukwu died at a hospital in Abuja. Osinachi, as she was fondly called, gained popularity for her vocal rendition of ‘Ekueme’, a 2016 song by Prospa Ochimana. Her death was greeted with the usual outcry but with more intensity as the victim was considered a high-profile … [Read more…]
Fomer governor of Anambra State, Chinwoke Mbadinuju has died at the age of 78. Cheta Chinwoke Mbadinuju, his first son, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday titled ‘Notification of the transition of Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju (Odera)’. “With heavy hearts but utmost gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of … [Read more…]
He was a former president of Nigerian Bar Association, a former High Commissioners to the UK, one time judge at the International Court of Justice at the Hague, and erstwhile Attorney-General of the Federation. A torrent of tributes poured in from prominent Nigerians in honour of one of Nigeria’s foremost legal mights, a former president … [Read more…]