Category: Special Report

Hilda Baci set to cook world’s largest pot of jollof rice starting today at Eko Hotel

September 12, 2025 (updated September 12, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Hilda Baci set to cook world’s largest pot of jollof rice starting today at Eko Hotel By Mary Akpan Lagos — Nigeria’s culinary sensation, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, is set to attempt another record-breaking feat as she prepares to cook the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, on... Read more

CVR: INEC Records Over 2.6m Registrants in Three Weeks

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Abuja — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says over 2.6 million Nigerians have so far registered in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, which is being conducted both online and in person. A statement issued on Tuesday by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, revealed that the figure covers the first... Read more

Category: Human Angle, Special Report

Customs Promotes 4 DCGs, 12 ACGs, 3,312 Officers, Reviews Operational Strategies

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved the appointment of four Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs), twelve Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs), and the promotion of 3,312 senior officers across various ranks. The decision was taken at the Board’s 63rd regular meeting held on Tuesday, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun. According to the... Read more

Category: Special Report

Police debunk viral video alleging ritual killings at Lagos restaurant

August 28, 2025 (updated August 28, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed as false and misleading a viral video alleging that criminal activities, including killings and the sale of human parts, were taking place at a restaurant located along Airport Road.The Command described the claims as “baseless and unfounded,” warning that such content was capable of inciting unnecessary fear and damaging the reputation of legitimate... Read more

Category: Law & Human Rights, Special Report, Top Stories

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