FULL LIST: Nigerians Who Have Won Guinness World Records From extraordinary feats of athleticism to unparalleled intellectual prowess, Nigerians have consistently pushed the boundaries of human achievement, earning their rightful place in the prestigious Guinness World Records. Weekend celebrates the remarkable Nigerians who have etched their names in the annals of history with record-breaking achievements that inspire and captivate the world.” 1. Hilda Baci in May 2023 Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, entered the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. Hilda Baci made Nigerians proud on May 15, 2023, in the cook-a-thon…
Author: Ibom Focus
BREAKING: Many Cheat Death As Ibom Air Narrowly Escaped Plane Crash Again “I boarded a 7am @ibomairlines flight in Lagos this morning, heading to Abuja. My brother @seunonigbinde was on the same flight and we had chatted briefly about work. Aircraft door was shut, phones switched off, ready for takeoff. As we were about to start taxiing, there was a loud knock on the aircraft door from outside. We all wondered what it could be. The knocking got more persistent. The flight attendant had to open the door again. As she did, a ground engineer came in and those of…
EXPOSED: How Tinubu Borrowed Over N3.8trillion In Six Months In the last six months of 2023, the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government received an additional N3.8trillion in what appeared to be a fresh Ways and Means borrowing. This was confirmed in a provisional data published in the latest statistics bulletin for the fourth quarter of the year recently released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This is despite claims by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, that the President Bola Tinubu government had not borrowed money from the CBN. The CBN’s provisional data showed…
BREAKING: Many Feared Killed As Multiple Explosions Rock Rivers No fewer than four persons were feared killed following a multiple explosions at the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Rivers State on Friday night. It was gathered that a tanker laden with petroleum products exploded, affecting other vehicles in the area known for its gridlock. The incident started arpind 9:15pm adjacent to the Indorama Petrochemical Company located along the Akpojo-Onne axis of the East-West Road leading to some critical national assets. A source living in Akpajo, Eleme Local Government Area, said he heard a deafening sound twice from his…
BREAKING: Bandit Leader Who Forced Community To Give Him Chieftaincy Title Killed Three bandit kingpins terrorizing Zamfara State, along with some of their fighters, have been killed by a joint security taskforce operating in the state. According to security expert and counter insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, the bandit kingpins included Kachalla Mati, Jammo Baki, and a former police officer, Kachalla Yada. In a post on X handle Saturday morning, Zagazola Makama said: “Update: Security Intelligence, in joint efforts with the Militia Joint Task Force, have neutralized 3 bandit kingpins in the North West on April 26, 2024. The kingpins included…
Enough Is Enough, Popular Nigerian Pastor Rejects Boy Dumped At His Residence The General Overseer of the Omega Power Ministry, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has rejected a child abandoned at his residence, stating that his house is filled up. Apostle Chibuzor who is also a traditional ruler, disclosed this in a post on his Instagram account on Thursday, stating that the mother should collect the child from the Abacha police station. He wrote, “Please, the mother of this boy should go to Abacha police station to go and claim her child. My house is already filled up. “The mother came this…
Nigerian Journalist, Dee Hails Wife At 2nd Birthday Nigerian journalist Dominic Edet Edem, also known as Dee, celebrated his wife Nnema Dominic Edet on her second birthday. Dee expressed his joy on Facebook and Twitter, stating that marrying his wife was not a mistake, and if he hadn’t married her, he wouldn’t have married anyone else. He emphasized the importance of having a good wife, mentioning that marrying a good wife can reduce about 95% of one’s problems. He expressed gratitude to God for choosing his wife for him, stating that she provided everything he needed including Joy, love, happiness,…
JUST IN: Ahead Of Saturday’s Elections, Makinde’s Vehicle Caught Carrying Sensitive Materials The African Action Congress (AAC) party on Friday exposed a vehicle with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde’s sticker conveying electoral materials meant for local government areas elections slated for tomorrow (Saturday). The party’s national publicity secretary made this known on his X profile, adding that the driver quickly sped off when he realised he had been caught. He wrote, “PICTURES: Updates from #OyoLGElections. AAC has raised alarm over a vehicle with @seyiamakinde sticker carrying sensitive materials for tomorrow’s elections. Immediately this was discovered and the alarm was raised,…
BREAKING: Tinubu To Sack Matawalle Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Tinubu To Sack Matawalle A Kaduna-based socio-political pressure group, APC Akida Forum, has petitioned President Bola Tinubu, alleging that one of his ministers is among the biggest beneficiaries of the $2.1 billion arms deal scandal. In a petition signed by its Chairman, Mallam Musa Mahmud, the group urged the President to consider dropping the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle over his alleged involvement in the arms deal that defrauded Nigeria of billions of dollars. Mahmud said the group considers it an obligation to call on the President…
Soldier Dies While ‘Rushing To Rescue Brother Arrested By Policemen’ Published 36 seconds ago on 26 April 2024By Tunde Adeleke Soldier dies while rushing to rescue brother arrested by policemen A soldier of the Nigerian Army, Lcpl Ojo Tope has died in an accident in Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State. According to report, multiple sources said the deceased attached to the 322 Artillery regiment in Benin City was on his way to meet policemen who had allegedly arrested his brother illegally. The incident occurred around 10 pm on Wednesday. The policemen attached to Ikere Area Command had reportedly illegally detained Ojo’s…