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Hilda Baci Moves To Set Another Record, Aims To Cook The Largest Pot Of Jollof Rice Ever

Nigerian culinary superstar, Hilda Baci is gearing up for another ambitious feat—an attempt to cook the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice.

In an Instagram post on Friday, the chef revealed that the endeavour will utilise a colossal pot measuring six meters in width and six meters in height.

The chef said the feat has been a dream two years in the making. She expressed profound joy that the vision is finally coming to fruition.

Baci emphasised that the event is designed to be more than just a culinary challenge; it is a vibrant festival celebrating Nigerian culture, music, and community spirit.

The cook-off is scheduled to take place on September 12, 2025, at Muri Okunola Park in Victoria Island, Lagos.

“In 2023, the Hilda Baci cookathon took the world by storm. This year, it is Jollof, the heartbeat of West Africa,” she wrote.

“A taste that tells our story. It is more than cooking, it is a celebration of our food, our culture, our music, and us. We are making history again, and I want you to be there when it happens.

“Two years ago, I imagined the largest pot of Nigerian Jollof rice the world had ever seen. Today, with Gino, a brand we all grew up with, my dream is becoming a reality.

“Hi, I am Hilda Baci, and on September 12, 2025 I will be making the largest pot of Nigerian Jollof rice the world has ever seen in this six meters by six meters pot, of course with my Gino and you. Because what is my Gino without you to enjoy it?”

Baci first gained fame in May 2023. She set a new Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

However, Irish chef Alan Fisher later surpassed her record in November of the same year.

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How I Got Skepta to Feature on My New Single “On The Low” – Tiwa Savage

Popular singer, Tiwa Savage has opened up on how she got British-Nigerian rapper Skepta to feature in her new single.
Savage spoke during an interview with the BBC Radio 1.
She revealed that she casually reached out to Skepta and was surprised by how quickly things clicked.
“So, ladies, I want to say that it does work sometimes when you slide into that dm. But I did slide into the dm and I was like, hey, big smoke. I didn’t really tell him up front what I wanted. Kind of was just like, I’m in London.
 
What you doing? He’s like, yo, I’m in the studio. I’m like, oh, cool. So I went over and played him the record, and he loved it. I particularly loved shooting the visuals for this. So if you haven’t seen it, make sure you check it out.” she narrated.
The track, titled “On The Low,” dropped on July 30, 2025, and has been receiving massive love from fans across Nigeria and the UK.
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Wizkid Is Married – DJ Tunez Reveals

Wizkid’s personal disc jokey, DJ Tunez has made a shocking revelation.
He revealed that the singer is married.
DJ Tunez made the disclosure while speaking about Wizkid’s love for his family during a recent joint livestream with popular TikToker, Peller.
“You’ve been saying Wizkid has a family, is he married?” Peller asked.
 
“Something like that,” DJ Tunez replied.
He described Wizkid’s manager and third baby mama, Jada Pollock as “Chairlady of the house.”
Wizkid and Jada has three children together, two boys and a girl.
However, the couple did not announce any wedding or engagement.
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Tinubu Unveils Personal Income Tax Calculator for Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has announced the launch of the personal income tax calculator.
The tax calculator was launched on Thursday to help Nigerians estimate their tax liabilities under the new tax regime that takes effect in January 2026.
In a post on X, Tinubu said the tool was developed to simplify compliance, ensure fairness, and protect low-income earners.
“With the new tax laws I recently signed, taking effect from January 2026, we have lifted this burden and created a path of equity, fairness, and true redistribution in our economy,” he wrote.
According to him, the calculator allows individuals to compare their estimated tax under the new laws with what they currently pay, highlighting the reforms’ progressivity and transparency.
The president urged citizens to try the tool at fiscalreforms.ng, while calling on Nigerians to have faith in the country’s future.
Recall that Tinubu recently signed four tax reform bills into law: the Nigeria Tax (Fair Taxation) Law, the Nigeria Tax Administration Law, the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Law, and the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Law.
The laws will come into effect on January 1, 2026, and are aimed at restoring fairness in the tax system and boosting inclusive economic growth.
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Music Earnings Couldn’t Have Sponsored My Wedding to Otedola’s Daughter – Mr Eazi

Nigerian singer and entrepreneur, Mr Eazi has replied an X user who claimed he’s looking for ways to recover money he spent to wed Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola.
It all started after an X user claimed that Mr Eazi was trying to recoup his wedding expenses by releasing his new single, ‘Cassanova.’
Reacting, Mr Easy said, “U think sey music go fit pay for that wedding my G? lol”.
However, another X user stated that Mr Eazi’s earnings from 2018 could have sponsored the wedding.
Responding, the singer explained that he had a successful hit-run in 2017-2018, but it was his most financially challenging year in the past decade.
 
“You got a point tho, but 2017-18 is the brokest I’ve been in the last 9 years! But all the music I put out then enter like mad sha im really thankful,” he wrote.
Recall that Mr Eazi and Temi held their wedding in a private Iceland ceremony recently.
The couple got engaged in April 2022 in London, England.
Mr Eazi has previously revealed that he met Temi through her elder sister, DJ Cuppy, who was his friend.
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Singer Naira Marley Shares Relationship Advice

Singer Naira Marley has dished a relationship advice to his followers.
Taking to X on Friday, he asked people to ensure they are careful of who they date and marry as the toughest prison is a home devoid of peace.
He wrote: “Be careful who you date and marry, the toughest prison is a home without peace.”
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Ballon d’Or 2025: He Deserves It – Dembele’s France Team-Mate Backs Yamal To Win Award

Ousmane Dembele’s France teammate, Jules Kounde, has expressed support for his Barcelona colleague Lamine Yamal, backing him to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

Kounde said that Yamal, who is expected to compete with Dembele, deserves the Ballon d’Or.

Both Yamal and Dembele are among the 30 nominees shortlisted for the Ballon d’Or.

“Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d’Or? You’re putting me in a tricky situation, but I think he deserves it,” Kounde said (via Le10Sport).

“I have a very good relationship with him. He is a team player, he works a lot for the team. I understand him perfectly.”

Yamal, 18, recorded 18 goals for the LaLiga champions last term and produced brilliant display during the UEFA Champions League.

The Spain international was promoted to Barcelona’s first-team by former manager Xavi.

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Ayra Starr Replies Woman Who Accused Her of ‘Dancing With Devil’

Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr has given a reply to an American who accused her of “dancing with the devil.”
It all started after Ayra Starr had shared some photos on her X handle, lamenting about not knowing what to do with her breasts getting bigger.
Reacting, the woman insinuated that Starr’s post about her private parts was influenced by her recent deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation.
She claimed that it’s impossible to work with Jay-Z without dancing with the devil.
Sharing some photos of her breasts protruding out of her dress, Ayra Starr wrote, “Really dnt knw hw to act with these new tiddiesss.”
 
The woman then commented, “One thing about working with Jay Z you gotta dance with the devil baby…… Literally.”
Ayra Starr countered, “Back to sender babyyyy.”
Recall that since joining Jay-Z’s Roc Nation last month, Ayra Starr has been a target of conspiracy theories.
In July, rumours emerged that there’s a clause in Ayra Starr’s five-year contract with Roc Nation, barring her from having a boyfriend or starting a family during the duration of the contract.
The singer swiftly debunked the rumours via her X handle.
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NNPC profit crashes 80%, fall to ₦185bn from ₦905bn

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reported a massive decline in its profit after tax, which fell from ₦905 billion in June to ₦185 billion in July, marking a sharp 79.6% drop.

Details of the company’s monthly financial and operational report, released late Thursday, show that revenue in July stood at ₦4.41 trillion, lower than the ₦4.57 trillion recorded in June.

According to historical data, NNPC posted a profit of ₦926 billion in April and ₦1.05 trillion in May, before sliding to ₦905 billion in June. The July result represents the company’s weakest performance in recent months, despite a slight rise in production.

The report also highlighted statutory payments of ₦7.97 trillion between January and June 2025, underscoring the company’s continued contribution to government revenue.

On infrastructure, NNPC said the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) and Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) gas pipeline projects are progressing, with completion levels at 96% and 83% respectively.

The 113-kilometre portion of the OB3 pipeline has already been commissioned and is transporting about 300 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (mmscf/d) from producers including AHL (250 mmscf/d), Platform, Chorus, and Xenergi (50 mmscf/d).

Upstream operations were reported to be stable, with pipeline availability maintained at 100%.

The company also disclosed that additional subcontractors have been mobilised to speed up the mainline works on the AKK project, while a revised strategy has been adopted to fast-track completion of the OB3 River Niger Crossing.

Despite the profit slump, NNPC said it remains focused on sustaining crude oil and condensate production, enhancing facility uptime, and strengthening collaboration with stakeholders to improve operational efficiency.

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Student of GheGhe’s School of Wisdom and Understanding flaunts ‘school uniform’

A Nigerian man, who identified himself as a student of GheGhe’s School of Wisdom and Understanding, has shown off his newly acquired school uniform online.

The video, shared on TikTok by isaac_montez01, featured GheGhe’s voice in the background as the man proudly displayed the outfit, revealing he purchased it for ₦70,000.

This development comes just days after GheGhe held his first online class, which reportedly drew about 20,000 youths.

As the uniform display surfaced online, it sparked reactions from social media users who flooded the comment section to share their thoughts.

See some reactions below:

The Son Of Bello: “You first me geh uniform no mean say you senior me for School 😅😂.”

user7476945104175: “abeg make una reduce the price for we wey be broke guys😂😂😂.”

ÊLÏMÃÑ 💙⚽: “hope say u no make financial mistake I hear say na 70k🤨🤣😲😲.”

𝓖𝓱𝓸𝓭𝓞𝓯𝓓𝓱𝓸𝓹𝓮 🀄️👑: “Ah uniform don reach dis end just now.”

24_xing: “70k na the price if this boy tell you wetin pass am na office ooo😂.”

Sam Nelly Unji: “How can I get mine in Bamenda, Cameroon 🇨🇲, I’m a 400 level student in GehGeh University of wisdom and understanding, Cameroon 🇨🇲 Branch.”

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