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    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

    Category: Special Report

    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

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