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The Guinness World Records (GWR) has disclosed that they have received approximately 1,500 applications from Nigerians. According to the body, the recent surge in record-breaking attempts came after Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci clinched the award for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. The record body said that the attention and excitement that Hilda Baci’s cooking marathon gained was certainly an incentive for many Nigerians to consider attempting a Guinness World Records title. “Since her record attempt, there has been a spike in applications from Nigeria, particularly for marathon records.” “We have received over 1,500 record applications from Nigeria since…

Rami Malek, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Cillian Murphy, Christopher Nolan, and Robert Downey Jr pose for photos Christopher Nolan’s much-hyped movie tells the story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, known for developing the atomic bomb. Rami Malek, Florence Pugh and Robert Downey Jr are also among its big names. But several stars left the premiere early, because of strike action called on Thursday evening. Director Nolan told the audience before the screening of the film that “unfortunately they’ve left to write their picket signs”. Hollywood actors began their strike after talks between their union and major studios…

In Kylian Mbappé’s defense his comment that Pairs Saint-Germain is “a divisive team, a divisive club” is the brutal truth. Even the most ardent PSG fan would be hard-pushed to suggest the Parisians do not split opinions. But, even still, expressing this sentiment to the world whilst also being the team’s talisman is unwise. His words came in an explosive interview with L’Equipe which has already generated drama at Paris Saint-Germain, six players are reportedly so annoyed by what was said they have complained to the club’s hierarchy. In fairness to Mbappé, the abbreviated form his quotes have been reduced…

Around the world, industrialized economies are looking to undergo green transitions. Countries across Europe and North America particularly are seeking to reduce their dependence on carbon and fossil fuels by investing in new technologies and sources of renewable energy, such as green hydrogen. Namibia is also looking to develop its green hydrogen space, but under rather different circumstances, as James Mnyupe, Economic Advisor to the President of Namibia, explains. “People think about green hydrogen from an energy transition perspective,” Mnyupe says, “but it’s the exact opposite for us. Lots of highly industrialized countries are consuming huge amounts of carbon and…

President Biden was in London Monday morning for a whistlestop, 24-hour visit to the United Kingdom before heading for a NATO leaders summit in Lithuania. The first meeting on Mr. Biden’s agenda after his Sunday night arrival was a sit-down with U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at his residence at No. 10 Downing Street. It was the president’s first in-person discussion with a fellow world leader on the European trip as the U.S. and its NATO allies look to maintain a unified voice in support of Ukraine as it battles Russia’s ongoing invasion. Mr. Biden was heard saying as he…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The decision was reached during the organisation’s 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community in Bissau, capital of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau on Sunday. The development comes 41 days after the swearing-in ceremony of the President. Speaking at the meeting, Tinubu emphasized the need to protect democratic culture in the sub-region, saying: “We will take democracy seriously. Democracy is very tough but it is the best form of government.” As Chairman, Tinubu will play a…

The European Union and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement on Sunday which, according to Brussels, should lead to a 30% increase in bilateral trade within a decade. Referring to the agreement, which will be concluded in June 2022 after four years of tough negotiations, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed the text as ‘ambitious’ and ‘very balanced’. “New Zealand is a key partner for us in the Indo-Pacific region, and this free trade agreement will bring us even closer together,” she added in a statement from Brussels. For his part, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins…

From Melvin Tejan Mansaray, Freetown The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Dr. Sidie Mohamed Tunis is part of ongoing talks with the main opposition All Peoples Congress (APC) over the post June 24, 2023 elections dispute in Sierra Leone. It could be recalled that APC rejected the outcome of the June polls citing lack of transparency by the Electoral Commission Sierra Leone (ECSL). The party has consequently called for the reversal of the results and the sacking of the Chief Electoral Commissioner among other government officials. Tunis who doubles as a ranking member in the National Assembly of Sierra…

Within a period of one week, Canada has invited 2,000 healthcare workers from other countries including Nigeria to migrate into the country. On June 28, 2023, the country invited 500 workers to apply for its Permanent Residency (PR) under its Express Entry (EE) healthcare category-based selection draws. On July 6, 1,500 workers were also invited. “We are bringing more health care workers to Canada. We’ve changed the approach to immigration by bringing an additional focus on certain sectors facing serious labour shortages,”Sean Fraser, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, tweeted via his Twitter handle last week. He said the…

Naturally, I’m not one to flaunt personal wealth or openly discuss my financial standing as a dancer and creative entrepreneur despite my long-lasting successful career. However, I want to particularly highlight our newly acquired properties in Lagos as a way to speak about the economic potential of dance. It may come across as self-indulgence, but let’s address it upfront. Recently, my partner Haji and I acquired a magnificent mansion in the serene neighbourhood of Lekki upon our return to Lagos in May. After four years of being a research professor at the University of Florida, doubling as the Maker in…