Registered dietician-nutritionists have urged Nigerians to stop boiling unpeeled eggs and rice together in the same pot, warning that the practice could increase the risk of cross-contamination and foodborne infections. The experts explained that Salmonella and E. coli may be present on eggshells and could contaminate rice as both foods cook together. They noted that bacteria may survive while the water is still warming before reaching boiling point. Speaking with PUNCH Healthwise, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist James Oloyede said rice begins absorbing water as soon as it is placed in the pot, meaning bacteria in contaminated water could be absorbed along with it. Oloyede said, “Cooking egg and rice together in the same pot has been found to be a risk factor in cross-contamination of certain bacteria, especially Salmonella, that can be found on the shell of the egg even after washing with the rice that is being cooked.” “The safest way of cooking egg and rice is to boil ...

A Special Criminal Court in Edo State has sentenced four  to de@th for their involvement in the k+dnapping of a woman at the Vegetable Market along Airport Road, Benin City. Justice Aigbona Momodu delivered the judgment on Tuesday in the court’s maiden k+dnapping case, sentencing Marvellous Isaac, Wisdom Michael, Rufus Emete Michael and Gift Raphael on an 11-count charge bordering on k+dnapping, conspiracy, armed ro%%ery, c¥ltism and unlawful possession of f+rearms. The case stemmed from the broad-daylight abd¥ction of a woman on June 14, 2026. Delivering the judgment, Justice Momodu said he had no discretion because the law prescribed the punishment for the offences. “My hands are tied under the law. I wish I have the law permit me to exercise my discretion. I would have, but my hands are tied. I will just impose the sentence as prescribed by the law,” he said. Isaac was sentenced to seven years imprisonment on count one, de@th by hanging or l+thal injection on counts ...

. The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to reinstate petroleum subsidy if elected president in 2027, saying his administration would first tackle corruption in the sector. Obi made the statement on Monday at a town hall meeting organised for the Obi/Kwankwaso presidential ticket in Sokoto. His latest position comes after previous statements in which he said he would not restore the subsidy but would instead ensure savings from its removal were deployed to meet Nigerians’ needs. Speaking at the meeting, the former Anambra State governor identified corruption as a major challenge confronting Nigeria and said his administration would tackle it across all sectors. “People are talking about subsidy but what is all about it is corruption. By removing the corruption, I assure you that we will bring back subsidy. “The problem of Nigeria is corruption, as such, if elected, we will stop all forms of corruption in every sector of t...

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has said Nigeria has one of the smallest national budgets among the world’s 10 most populous countries, despite its population and development needs. Bagudu made the remarks on Monday at the Senate Press Corps Capacity-Building Workshop in Abuja, where he called for a broader conversation on revenue mobilisation and expanding the country’s fiscal space. He said, “I would like to say that out of the top 10 most populous countries in the world, we have the smallest national budget. “Should we continue with a budget that leaves our populace with one of the smallest budgets, or should we consider how we can mobilise more resources?” The minister said the country’s budget conversation should begin with the question,“What is the national budget, and what should it be?” He urged journalists to scrutinise budget provisions thoroughly and avoid assuming that unfamiliar provisions were unlawful insertions without ...

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has declared his intention to lead what he described as a “reset” of Nigeria, saying his proposed RESET agenda can be achieved within four years if he becomes president in 2027. Speaking to supporters, Makinde described himself as a resetter and asked the audience whether they were also ready to reset the country, receiving an affirmative response. He said the country could be transformed within four years, citing the example of a former head of state who, according to him, spent 10 months in office and was able to end military rule and usher in the democratic system Nigeria currently operates. Makinde said his agenda would focus on security, education, the economy and the socio-political environment. “So, we can reset this country reset and give Nigeria a new security architecture, reset and give Nigeria a new path for education, reset our economy utilizing data, science, and logic, and reset our socio-political environment in four y...

A Ghanaian cleric, Prophet John Papa Jesus, has announced a new minimum offering of GH₵50 for members of his church, citing the recent increase in transport fares as part of the reason for the decision. The prophet made the announcement in a video shared on X on Monday, September 28, 2026, where he explained that he had increased the church’s offering rate by 20%. “I’ve increased the church offering rate to 20%. I will accept only offerings of GH₵50 and above,” he said. According to him, the decision was influenced by the recent increase in transport fares, noting that he would also adjust his church’s offering expectations in response. “I’m not the same as Mahama, so I will increase my offering by 20%. Because transport fares have been increased by 8%,” the prophet said. He further stressed that offerings below the newly announced GH₵50 minimum would not be accepted.

Evangelist Linda Paul Rika sparked outrage online after recounting a disturbing spiritual revelation in which she claimed to see several prominent pastors and ministers crying and facing divine judgment. Rika shared the story in a viral video, claiming that she witnessed the revelation alongside Pastor Paul Enenche, Bishop David Oyedepo, the late Evangelist Uma Ukpai, and several other pastors. Rika stated that she initially did not recognize one of the men she saw because she could not recall his name. However, after waking up, she stated that she went to YouTube and discovered that the individual was the late Evangelist Uma Ukpai. Additionally, she reported seeing the General Overseer of Dunamis International Christian Center, Pastor Paul Enenche, and his spouse in red dresses. According to Rika, the revelation also included pastors, bishops wearing their caps, and individuals with various ministerial titles, many of whom were reportedly sobbing bitterly. According to Rik...

Political Activist Kenneth Okonkwo has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) formed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to lure Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, away from the African Democratic Congress (ADC).  Speaking on TVC News, Okonkwo claimed that the NDC was a “contraption” created by the APC and used to attract Obi away from the opposition coalition.  According to him, “APC give it to them. They formed a contraption called NDC and used it to lure Peter Obi, who likes free things.”  During the interview, the presenter also raised the issue of a prominent opposition leader in the National Assembly who was alleged to be doing the bidding of the APC, as well as the movement of some politicians from the ADC to the NDC at the closing time of nomination.  Okonkwo, in response, said, “The only thing I will tell you is that whoever is in NDC is a suspect as a surrogate of APC, because there was no reason for any of them ...

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of wanting to be addressed as “Mr President” despite never having occupied the office.  Lawal made the remarks while speaking on the JKD Media Podcast, where he also compared the length of Atiku’s convoy with that of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  “He is too full of himself. Atiku always wants people to call him Mr President, even though he will never be one, and Atiku’s convoy is longer than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s,” Lawal said.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has reaffirmed the commission’s neutrality ahead of the 2027 general election, stating that INEC has no candidate or political party to favour.  Amupitan made the statement during a visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, as part of INEC’s stakeholder engagement and preparations for the 2027 elections.  The INEC chairman described traditional institutions as key stakeholders in the electoral process, citing their influence and reach across communities. He also stressed the importance of public trust in strengthening democracy.  According to him, the commission began preparations early because of the scale and complexity of conducting elections across the country. He said INEC was testing, auditing and strengthening its systems ahead of the polls rather than waiting until the last minute.  Amupitan assured the Emir that the commission would remain...

The Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disqualify Kingsley Chinda as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State for the 2027 election. The group made the demand in a letter dated September 26 and signed by its Executive Secretary, Tonye Jaja. According to the association, its request is connected to a pending legal challenge over aspects of Chinda’s nomination as the APC governorship candidate. ALDRAP also urged INEC to convene an urgent meeting involving the association, the APC and Chinda, with a view to exploring an out-of-court settlement of the matter. The group said such a meeting would provide an opportunity for the parties to address the issues surrounding the nomination and potentially resolve the dispute without further litigation. The development comes against the backdrop of a recent Supreme Court judgment referenced b...

Dr. Fabeke Douglas has clarified that his recent engagement with Senator Olaka Nwogu should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the senator’s political ambition ahead of the 2027 Rivers South-East Senatorial election. In a statement, Dr. Douglas said the meeting with Senator Nwogu was focused on critical issues concerning the Ogoni people, including development, welfare, the future of the people and other matters of collective interest. He stressed that there is a clear distinction between engaging a political stakeholder on issues affecting the people and endorsing that individual’s political aspirations. According to him, his commitment to Ogoni development transcends partisan politics, adding that engaging political actors on matters affecting the people should not automatically be interpreted as a declaration of political support. “Let development remain development. Let endorsement remain endorsement. And let the truth remain the truth,” the statement said. Dr. Dou...

Ogoni State Creation: Deemor Says Constitutional Hurdles Make Immediate Creation Difficult, Urges Focus on Economic Opportunities. Lawyer, and practising engineer, Dr. Gideon Deemor, has called for a realistic assessment of the demand for the creation of Bori/Ogoni State, arguing that the constitutional requirements involved make the process highly demanding. Deemor, in a statement dated September 27, 2026, explained that the creation of a new state under Nigeria’s constitutional framework requires several stages of approval, including a referendum in the affected area, legislative approval at the federal level and concurrence by the State Houses of Assembly. According to him, the referendum must receive the required two-thirds support of voters in the affected area. The proposal must then secure the constitutionally prescribed majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, followed by approval from at least two-thirds of the State Houses of Assembly.  Th...

A woman, identified as Shobowale Balikis, has reportedly been arrested after attempting to sm¥ggle alcohol disguised as bottled drinking water to an inmate at the Ibara Custodial Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The incident occurred at about 3:50 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, when vigilant correctional officers intercepted the woman during a routine search and discovered eth@nol concealed inside a bottled water pack. Confirming the incident to DAILY POST, the Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Command, Odukoya Olayinka, said the officers’ swift action prevented the illicit substance from reaching the inmate population. At about 15:50 hours on September 26, 2026, officials at the facility intercepted Balikis while she attempted to sm¥ggle contraband into the custodial centre. “She was caught concealing eth@nol inside a bottled water pack, disguising it as drinking water intended for an inmate,” Olayinka said. The PRO disclosed that the suspect had since been ...

Europe-bound newlywed man excretes 72 wraps of c%caine at Enugu Airport as NDLEA intercepts over N3bn worth of op+oids at Lagos Airport, arrests Togolese tr@ffickers, others The National dr¥g Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 25-year-old newlywed businessman, Lovely Chukwulobelu, for attempting to traffic 72 wraps of coc@ine to Portugal, where he resides. Chukwulobelu was intercepted at the departure hall of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, on Thursday, September 25, 2026, while attempting to board an Ethiopian Airlines flight to Portugal via Addis Ababa. The suspect, who had the coc@ine in his stomach and his wedding ring on his finger, was placed under excretion observation and subsequently egested all 72 wraps of the Class A d. According to the NDLEA, Chukwulobelu said he previously operated a car decoration business at the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo, Lagos, before relocating to Portugal in May 2023. He returned to Nigeria and got married on Septemb...

Old Trafford, the iconic 74,000-capacity home of Manchester United, was transformed into a house of worship on Saturday, September 26, as Nigerian pastor Jerry Eze led the NSPPD UK Prayer Conference that drew thousands of believers. The event, hosted by Streams of Joy International, featured several well-known gospel ministers alongside Eze, including Sunmisola Agbebi, Mercy Chinwo, Dunsin Oyekan, and Kaestrings.  Together, they led attendees in prayer, worship, and fellowship, turning the football arena into a theatre of praise and worship. Prior to the event, local media reports say ticket demand for the event surpassed availability, with many turning to TikTok in search of spare tickets. The event is a physical manifestation of online influence exerted by Pastor Jerry Eze. Through his New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD) platform, Eze built a global following by hosting daily prayer streams that attracted millions of viewers across social media. What...

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has urged residents to continue supporting his administration, attributing the development projects being carried out in the state to financial support from President Bola Tinubu. Okpebholo made the remarks on Friday during a visit to traders at the Uwelu Spare Parts Market, where he assessed the challenges affecting their businesses and discussed ways to improve commercial activities. Describing Nigeria as a vehicle that needs a capable driver, the governor said, “Nigeria is big, and the country is like a vehicle that needs a good and qualified driver, and President Tinubu is the right driver to take the nation to the right destination.” He also said the president’s financial support had made it possible for his administration to carry out development projects in Edo, stating, “All the good things that are happening in Edo State are possible because of the money President Tinubu is giving to us in the state.” The governor promised to giv...

The Economic and Financial cr+mes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, the South-West zonal coordinator of the women wing of the City Boy Movement, over an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretence. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, spokesperson, confirmed to TheCable on Saturday that Tejuosho was arrested on September 8. “She is in our custody,” Oyewale said. The arrest comes months after the anti-graft agency declared the 41-year-old wanted over an ongoing investigation into alleged fra¥d. In April, the EFCC said Tejuosho, a Lagos indigene, was wanted forobtaining money by false pretence. The commission had also released her last known address as House A26, Aso Grove Estate, Maitama Extension, Abuja, and appealed to anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact its offices or the nearest security agency. Tejuosho had previously been investigated over allegations linked to an appointment and contract scam. In June 2025, she was interro...

President of the Port Harcourt Township United Pressure Group, Prince John Tamunokuro, has been honoured with an Ambassador for Peace Award by the Universal Peace Builders Association Global, Rivers State Chapter. The award was presented on Thursday, September 25, 2026, in recognition of his commitment to peace, leadership, community service and the promotion of peaceful coexistence in Rivers State and beyond. Receiving the honour, Tamunokuro described the recognition as a significant moment in his journey of service, stressing that it comes with greater responsibility to promote peace, unity, constructive dialogue and social cohesion. He said the award was not merely a personal celebration but an affirmation of the values of responsible leadership, community service, unity and peaceful coexistence which he has continued to uphold. Tamunokuro dedicated the honour first to God Almighty, whom he credited as the source of his strength, wisdom and accomplishments. He also dedic...

Opobo Kingdom has witnessed another historic moment as Charles Douglas Macpepple Jaja, Jeki VI, was reportedly crowned the new King of Opobo. The grand coronation ceremony, held in Opobo Kingdom, Rivers State, attracted dignitaries and prominent personalities from across Nigeria and beyond. Among those in attendance were former President Goodluck Jonathan, former First Lady Patience Jonathan, Asari Dokubo, former Rivers State Commissioner Dakuku Peterside, the King of Bonny Kingdom, the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, and several other distinguished guests. The colourful ceremony marked a significant moment in the history and traditional institution of Opobo Kingdom. Below are highlights from the historic event.

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country is on the right path, saying the nation has finished making sacrifices and that peace and development will return. Tinubu made the statement in a message delivered by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, at a special prayer session marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary at the National Mosque, Abuja, on Friday. The President acknowledged the challenges Nigerians have faced over the years but said the country had matured through its journey since independence. “This anniversary the 66th by all accounts signifies Nigeria has come of age. The person of 66 years cannot be called a child anymore. Nigeria has become mature, even though when we reflect on the journey from independence to date, we may say it was a mixed journey. “Nigeria was bedevilled with a lot of issues in the past and opportunities as well. But we thank Almighty Allah for granting us the life and peace for us to witnes...

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has told the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to either join the All Progressives Congress or quit the Rainbow Coalition. Governor Lawal stated this in an interview on Friday.  The Zamfara State Governor insisted that Wike cannot support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election while backing candidates of other parties in the 2027 elections.  The governor said the position of APC governors on Wike’s cross-party political platform remained unchanged, despite the minister’s repeated defence of the coalition. He said Wike should make his political allegiance clear ahead of the 2027 elections.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could become powerful enough to cause catastrophic loss of life if it falls into the hands of people with h@rmful intentions. Speaking in an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, Gates said AI could potentially contribute to events resulting in up to a billion de@ths. He argued that the combination of advanced AI tools and people with malicious intentions could create d@ngers unlike those posed by previous technologies. Gates also said AI companies should not be left to regulate themselves. He called for governments, politicians and law enforcement agencies to establish mandatory safeguards and monitoring systems for the technology. His concerns come amid growing debate within the technology industry over the potential dangers of increasingly powerful AI. Some researchers and employees at leading AI companies have raised concerns that the race to develop more advanced systems could expose humanity to ser...

The Rivers State House of Assembly has resolved to issue a warrant of arrest against the Vice-Chancellor of PAMO University of Medical Sciences over his repeated failure to appear before the House Ad-hoc Committee investigating funds released to the institution under the state government’s scholarship scheme. The resolution was reached on Friday, September 25, 2026, during the 53rd Legislative Sitting of the House, following consideration of the report of the Ad-hoc Committee, presented by its Chairman and Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Dumle Maol  The House also called on the Rivers State Government to establish a committee to recover all funds found to be unaccounted for by PAMO University and return such funds to the Consolidated Revenue Account of the State. The Assembly had constituted the Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the disbursement and utilisation of funds released to PAMO University and establish the number of students covered under the scholarship arrangement. In...

Ogoni leader and political stakeholder, Victor Tombari Pidomson, has responded to growing calls for the creation of Ogoni State, describing the demand as a brilliant idea but noting that achieving state creation through Nigeria’s democratic system may be a difficult and lengthy process. Speaking with RwGBlog News, Pidomson commended Ogonis for advocating for the creation of an Ogoni State but urged them to first channel their efforts towards producing an Ogoni governor. According to him, securing the governorship would be a more immediate political objective, after which the agitation for state creation could be pursued more vigorously. He stressed that Ogonis should focus on what he described as an achievable political goal before pursuing the longer-term demand for state creation. “A bird at hand is worth more than one million in the bush. The Ogoni should demand for a governor for now,” he said.

The Ogoni Peoples' Assembly (OPA) has called on the Federal Government to halt any planned signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the resumption of oil production in Ogoniland until the Ogoni people have been given the opportunity to review and ratify the agreement. In a press statement issued in Port Harcourt and Bori on September 24, 2026, and signed by the Leader of OPA, Rev. Comr. Probel Williams, the group said any agreement concerning Ogoni land and resources must be subjected to broad consultation and approval through an Ogoni Congress. The Assembly also made the creation of Bori State a major condition for the resumption of oil production, urging the Federal Government to sponsor an Executive Bill to facilitate the creation of the proposed state. OPA said it supports the responsible and lawful resumption of oil production in Ogoniland but insisted that such resumption must be based on transparency, environmental safety, due process and meaningful part...

Minister of Works Dave Umahi has challenged those who claim that former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi is superior to him, asking them to point out what Obi has done better than him. Umahi made the statement on Thursday in Benin City during the ‘Operation Rescue Benin-Asaba Road’ event, while responding to comments that Obi was not his “match.” He said he took time to consider whether Obi could be regarded as superior to him based on their family backgrounds, intellectual capacity and contributions to the South-East. “And when that guy says that Peter Obi is not my match, it took me ten minutes to think about it; is it in my larger family background that his is better than my own? Is it in intellectual capacity? Is it in what we have done for the people of South-East? Is it what we did when we were governors? “So, when you say he is not a match, put it side by side and tell me what Peter Obi is better than this Dave Umahi. You can’t be tackling counsel without knowledge,”...

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said the ₦70,000 national minimum wage is inadequate for Nigerian workers to cope with the current economic pressures. Keyamo spoke at the 2026 National Pre-Retirement Summit organised by XEM Consultants Limited, where he said the rising cost of living had eroded workers’ purchasing power and made an upward review of wages necessary. The minister urged the Federal Government to meet organised labour halfway in the ongoing wage discussions, noting that unions were demanding as much as ₦500,000. He recalled the negotiations that preceded the increase in the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000 in 2024, but said the current wage was still insufficient to absorb the economic shocks confronting workers. Keyamo also criticised the treatment of workers by some government agencies, particularly situations where employees are denied basic allowances while senior officials allegedly approve large sums for int...

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has compared the cost of petrol in Nigeria and England, saying a litre of fuel costs “about three thousand something” after conversion to naira. Speaking while addressing concerns about the cost of petrol, Okpebholo said he was in London the previous week when he told his friend, “let’s go and buy fuel,” so they could compare the cost of petrol between Nigeria and England. He said, “Let me tell you, after conversion, it’s about three thousand something for one liter of fuel.” The governor added, “We are doing very well here. The president is stabilizing the economy. He’s an economist.” Okpebholo also said, “I want to let them know that Edo is in a safe hand, Nigeria is also in a safe hand.” He further described President Tinubu as not being “a supermarket man,” adding, “The supermarket people, let them wait. When it is time for supermarket people to rule Nigeria, if technocrats is not here again, then they will come.” He made the remarks ...

The Presidential Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2027 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has called for the impeachment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his alleged failure to formally transfer power to Vice-President Kashim Shettima during his prolonged absence from Nigeria. Adebayo, through his campaign council, accused the President of violating the 1999 Constitution by remaining outside the country without transmitting a written declaration to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives. The council, in a statement signed by its Director of Communications, Comrade Mark Adebayo, cited Section 145(1) of the Constitution, which provides that when the President is on vacation or otherwise unable to perform his duties, he should formally transmit a declaration to the National Assembly. According to the council, such a declaration allows the Vice-President to perform the functions of President as Acting President until the P...

Minister of Regional Development Abubakar Momoh has said another term for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would give the administration an opportunity to deepen its programmes and further transform the country. Momoh spoke at Nomeh Unateze, Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, during the flag-off of a 200-hectare integrated agricultural development project by the South East Development Commission (SEDC), in partnership with the Enugu State Government. He said the project reflects the Tinubu administration’s focus on food security, regional development and economic transformation, adding that the Federal Government had introduced measures to improve Nigeria’s development prospects. “Another opportunity for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu means transformation. Another opportunity means complete transformation of all the things that have been happening,” Momoh said. He said the SEDC project aligns with Federal Government policies, particularly the priority on food security...

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has cautioned politicians and public office holders against using st%len or c+rrupt public funds to sponsor religious pilgrimages to Mecca and Jerusalem. The Sultan made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), themed Shared Sacred Flourishing in Nigeria. He said the spiritual purpose of a religious activity could not justify the use of c+rrupt funds to finance it, stressing that such acts would not be acceptable to God. “You cannot steal money and send people to Jerusalem or Mecca with c+rrupt funds and think God will accept your deeds. “God is not c+rrupt, so you cannot use c+rrupt money for Hajj or anything else,” he said. The Sultan also urged religious leaders to collaborate with anti c+rruption agencies in the fight against c+rruption and in promoting accountability across the country. He called on the Economic and Fina...