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Month: February 2025

8 food items Nigerians can’t bring to Canada or the UK

If you’re traveling to Canada or the UK, you may be tempted to bring along some of your favourite foods, but think twice! They might be banned. Canada and UK have strict regulations on food imports to protect public health, agriculture, and the environment. Here’s a list of foods you can’t carry into both countries,…

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Zagging: Going against the grain for Brand distinction

In today’s cluttered marketplace, where thousands of brands fight for consumer attention, blending in is not an option. To truly stand out, you have to “zag” while everyone else is “zigging.”  This means taking the less conventional route—using creative, bold, and often counterintuitive strategies to capture attention, connect with audiences, and differentiate your brand from…

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Actress Lolo cries out over harassment by police officials

Nollywood actress and media personality Lolo has accused police officers of harassment after a tense encounter in Lagos. The actress, who took to Instagram Live on February 26, 2025, to document the ordeal, claimed she was unfairly stopped and had her car keys confiscated by law enforcement officials. In an interview with News Central, Lolo…

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The 7 Best Electric Kettles for Your Kitchen

I never thought I’d be one of those people who raves about a kettle. I boiled water on the stove in an old kettle not too long ago. Fast-forward to today and I’m a convert—obsessed with electric kettles’ convenience and speed. They’ve become such an essential part of my morning routine (and my occasional late-night…

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P-square’s Jude Okoye remanded by EFCC over alleged ₦1.38 billion fraud

In a shocking new twist in the P-square beef saga, the twin’s older brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, has been arraigned on charges of laundering ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. According to reports by Channels Television, Jude was arraigned alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd., before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High…

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Ramadan 2025 moon sighting: Why some countries may see it before Mecca

The Muslim world is preparing for the start of Ramadan 2025, but the exact date will depend on the sighting of the new crescent moon. Fasting will begin on either Saturday, March 1, or Sunday, March 2, with different countries observing the holy month based on their own moon sighting traditions. This year, there is…

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Uncertainty over El-Rufai’s NEC membership fuels APC crisis

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has expressed uncertainty about whether former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is a member of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Morka stated, “By the way, let me not say this, because I don’t know how to…

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APC NEC reaches consensus on zoning of chairmanship seat

The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee (NEC) has officially ratified the zoning of its national chairmanship position to the North-West. This was disclosed on Wednesday, February 26, by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, while addressing journalists at the end of the NEC meeting. “The NEC has ratified the zoning of the…

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Igbos are significant contributors to Ibadan’s economy – Olubadan

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has lauded Oyo State residents of Igbo extraction for their significant contributions to the state’s economy. The monarch gave the commendation on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, when he hosted the state chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide in his palace. This was contained in a statement issued by his…

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They’re after my life – NAFDAC boss cries out amid fight against fake drug

Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has raised the alarm over threats to her life and the safety of the agency’s officials. Adeyeye made this known at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, where he provided updates on the agency’s ongoing…

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