Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi Celebrity chef Hilda Baci on Saturday etched her name further into Nigeria’s culinary history after successfully cooking what is being celebrated as the world’s largest pot of jollof rice. The feat, carried out at the car park of Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, formed part of the Gino World Jollof Festival and was aimed at setting a new Guinness World Record. The 28-year-old chef prepared about 200 bags of rice in a custom-made pot measuring 22,619 litres, six metres wide and six metres tall, completing the massive dish in just under nine hours. Although she initially planned…

The future of Giorgio Armani’s fashion empire may soon take a new turn following the late designer’s will, which instructs heirs to either gradually sell stakes in the company or pursue a public stock listing. Armani, who died on September 4 at the age of 91, had long resisted external control, fiercely guarding the independence of the house he built into one of the world’s most recognizable luxury brands. His death, however, now paves the way for a possible ownership restructuring that could reshape the Italian fashion landscape. According to the will, heirs must sell an initial 15% stake in…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted counterfeit malaria medicines valued at over ₦1.2 billion during a raid on a warehouse in the Ilasa-Oshodi area of Lagos. The agency, in a statement released on Friday via its official X handle, said operatives uncovered 277 cartons of the fake Malamal Forte drugs, which had been smuggled into the country. According to NAFDAC, the unregistered products were disguised in cartons labelled as Diclofenac Potassium 50mg and illegally imported from Shanxi Tianyuan Pharmaceuticals Group in China. The consignment was allegedly declared as spare parts to evade detection.…

Tragedy struck in Ezi village, Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, when suspected armed cultists opened fire on mourners during a burial ceremony, leaving four people dead and 15 others with gunshot injuries. Police spokesperson in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, disclosing that it occurred late on September 11. According to him, a distress call alerted police operatives that armed men suspected to be cultists had invaded the ceremony and unleashed violence on attendees. “This resulted in the death of four persons, while 15 others sustained serious gunshot injuries,”…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has waded into the escalating face-off between Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), summoning both parties to an emergency meeting scheduled for Friday at 3 p.m. The meeting, which will also have in attendance representatives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and other key stakeholders, is aimed at dousing rising tension following allegations of a breach of a labour agreement signed earlier this week. On September 9, 2025, the management of Dangote Refinery and NUPENG signed a Memorandum of Understanding…

An Abuja-based lawyer, Ridwan Abdulwahab, has been ordered to be remanded in Kuje prison after being arraigned on charges of perjury and defamation of character. The ruling was issued by Magistrate Musa Sadiq of the Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone Six, Abuja. Abdulwahab, identified as the Head of Legal Department of EcoBank in the Northern Region, was arraigned on a First Information Report (FIR) filed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), accusing him of giving false information on oath and defaming the character of Justice Charles Agbaza of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. The FIR…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has embarked on a five-day warning strike starting today due to the government’s failure to address their grievances relating to unpaid allowances, salary arrears, and welfare issues. The decision to go on strike was announced in a message titled “Declaration of strike action” by the NARD Secretary-General, Dr. Oluwasola Odunbaku, who highlighted the association’s frustration with the government’s lack of response to their demands. The strike, which officially began at 8:00 am today, is a result of the prolonged inaction by the government on critical issues affecting the welfare of resident doctors in…

A woman has been apprehended by the Nasarawa State Police Command for allegedly leaving her newborn baby in a bush in Akwanga Local Government Area. The infant, swaddled in a piece of cloth, was found near a primary school on AA Koto Street in Akwanga and promptly reported to the authorities by vigilant residents. Police Public Relations Officer SP Ramhan Nansel confirmed the arrest to the press in Lafia on Thursday. The Commissioner of Police has directed that the matter be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a comprehensive investigation and legal action. The suspect, reported to be…

The Katsina State Police Command has apprehended a 28-year-old suspected notorious car snatcher in Katsina metropolis, marking a success in the ongoing efforts to combat car theft in the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, announced the arrest in a statement released on Thursday, detailing the effective tracking and recovery of a black Toyota Corolla 2019 model stolen from the residence of Sunday Solomon in Lugbe, Abuja. Following a tip-off to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, detectives swiftly located the stolen vehicle in the Kofar-Kwaya area of Katsina metropolis and arrested Muhammad Abdullahi, 28, of Kofar-Kaura quarters, in possession of the…

The Federal Government has scrapped the 5% excise duty tax that was previously imposed on telecommunications services, including voice calls and data usage. This decision was confirmed by the National Orientation Agency through its official social media account on Thursday. According to the announcement, Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, revealed that President Bola Tinubu had directed the removal of this tax during discussions surrounding the newly passed Finance Act. The goal of this action is to alleviate financial pressures for the millions of mobile users in the country. Maida emphasized that President Tinubu’s…