AT AKOKO, an upscale restaurant in central London, Nigerian staples such as moi-moi, stodgy bean pudding, and mosa, a savoury doughnut made from overripe plantain, become fine dining. Staff shuttle steaming bowls of jollof rice across the restaurant to clients paying 120 pounds for a tasting menu, plus another 95 pounds for a wine pairing….
The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had launched targeted raids against Hezbollah in South West Lebanon, expanding its ground operations along the country’s coastline after deploying more troops. On its Telegram channel, the military said its 146th Division began “limited, localised, targeted operational activities” against Hezbollah targets and infrastructure in southwestern Lebanon. While the…
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained a 32-year-old man, Wahaab Ibrahim, for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on Tuesday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the incident happened on September 3 in the Ibeju-Lekki area of the state. He said that a complaint…
Taylor Swift has officially become the world’s richest female musician, with an estimated net worth of $1.6billion (£1.2billion). Earlier this year, Swift appeared on Forbes‘ annual billionaires list for the first time ever, and on october 5, they updated her net worth to reflect its growth amid her ongoing, colossal ‘Eras Tour’ and the continued popularity of her catalogue….
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has announced Osun State as its South-West Zonal Head. The development was disclosed to the Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Technical and Vocational Education, Arch.Dapo Ademola-Adesina by the ITF management on Monday. Recall that Arch. Dapo had on the 30th of May 2024, during a courtesy visit to…
Iran warned Israel on Tuesday against attacking any of its infrastructure amid fears of a possible Israeli assault on oil or nuclear sites following Iran’s missile barrage last week. “Any attack against infrastructure in Iran will provoke an even stronger response,” state television quoted Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as saying. He spoke after Israel said…
Taylor Swift has officially become the world’s richest female musician, with an estimated net worth of $1.6billion (£1.2billion). Earlier this year, Swift appeared on Forbes‘ annual billionaires list for the first time ever, and on october 5, they updated her net worth to reflect its growth amid her ongoing, colossal ‘Eras Tour’ and the continued popularity of her catalogue….
The crisis in Rivers State snowballed into violence on Monday leading to the killing of a brother to Edison Ehie, Governor Siminialayi Fubara’s Chief of Staff, the father of a newly elected councillor, and about three others. Also, three local government secretariats were torched by suspected thugs shortly after the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun,…
The Federal Government has appointed Osun State as the coordinating point for the implementation of the Food System Transformation Pathways in the South West geopolitical zone, an initiative targeted at boosting nutritious and sufficient food production in Nigeria. The Food System Transformation Pathways was initiated by the United Nations to facilitate well-functioning food systems that…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it would take enforcement measures against satellite internet service, Starlink, for an unapproved price hike in Nigeria without the regulator’s approval. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, on Tuesday. Muoka said that Starlink’s actions violated Sections 108 and…
