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Kizz Daniel Appears Online Smoking Three Months After Quitting Habit

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3 years ago

August 14, 2022

Three months after announcing that he had quit smoking, Popular Nigerian artiste, Kizz Daniel has returned to the habit.

Recall that in May, Kizz Daniel made this known in a video announcing that he took the decision for the sake of his children.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have uncovered some consignment concealed inside flood items exporting to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

The consignments, according to Director, Media & Advocacy NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, were exporting through the SAHCO shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos.

In a release on Sunday, NDLEA said on Friday, August 5, 442 parcels of Crystal Methamphetamine concealed in heads of fishes packed in cartons for export to Dubai brought to the airport by a freight agent, Adekunle Oluwapelumi Paul, 32, exporting to Dubai were uncovered.

The following day, Babafemi said 1.45kg cannabis concealed inside granulated melon and crayfish and packed among other food condiments going to Dubai, UAE brought to the airport by another freight agent, Lateef Ajisefini, 39, were also intercepted.

The freight agents, Paul and Ajisefini that presented the cargo for export at the SAHCO shed have been arrested.

Meanwhile, anti-narcotic officers at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu also arrested a 50-year-old Mgbeobuna, Victor Eberechukwu for ingesting 77 pellets of cocaine.

He was arrested on Saturday, August 6, following his arrival from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia onboard an Ethiopian airline flight.

The suspect who hails from Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra state passed out the 77 wraps of the illicit drug in eight excretions spanning four days, the statement said.

In Kaduna, three suspects: Saifullahi Sani, Salisu Nafi’u and Abdulrazaq Mamman, were arrested in Zaria on Thursday, August 11, with 1,112,350 tablets of Tramadol (225mg and 100mg) weighing 38.3kg, while in Kano, a female drug dealer, Saratu Abdullahi, 28, from Wurno council area of the state was nabbed at Hotoro with 541 blocks of cannabis weighing 245kg.

In Lagos, NDLEA operatives recovered a total of 1,773.25kg cannabis sativa at Ebutte-Meta and Akala in Mushin areas of the state in separate raid operations between 9th and 10th Aug. At the Tincan seaport in Lagos, 86 parcels of cannabis indica (Colorado) weighing 43kg were recovered from a 40ft container during a joint examination with Customs and other security agencies.

The illegal consignment seized on Friday 12th Aug came from Toronto via Montreal, Canada and concealed in two drums inside a Mercedes Benz SUV in the container.

In Abia, two suspects: Nnanna ljo, 58, and Orji Uguru, 29, While commending the officers and men of MMIA, AIIA, Tincan, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos and Abia Commands of the Agency for the seizures and arrests, Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa
(Retd) charged them and their compatriots across the country to always remain steps ahead of the drug cartels.

He said: “To celebrate my birthday and for the sake of my kids and people who genuinely love me, I quit smoking.”

However, in a new video on his Instagram page, the father of two was seen smoking a cigarette.

He captioned the video, “Ko easy’ meaning, “it is not easy.”

Meanwhile, Kizz Daniel was arrested in Tanzania last week, during his Afroclassic Tour after he did not show up for a show which he had been paid for.

The social media was agog after Kizz Daniel was seen escorted to a police station by policemen on the orders of the show promoter.

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VIDEO: ‘New Record’, Guinness World Record Confirms Hilda Baci’s Largest-serving Of Jollof Rice

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1 day ago

September 15, 2025

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Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has officially set a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, with a staggering total weight of 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz).

The feat was accomplished in partnership with food brand Gino at Victoria Island, Lagos, and has now been formally recognized by Guinness World Records.

Announcing the confirmation on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), Guinness World Records wrote:

— Guinness World Records (@GWR) September 15, 2025
“New record: Largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice – 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.”

Baci, who first rose to global fame with her headline-grabbing cook-a-thon in 2023, has once again placed Nigerian cuisine on the world stage with this remarkable achievement.

Ahead of the confirmation, Guinness World Records had sent her words of encouragement, reposting a video from the Friday event and writing:

“What’s cookin’?

Best of luck to @hildabacicooks who’s attempting a new record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice today.”

The record-breaking cooking event was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, attracting a massive crowd of supporters, celebrities, and food enthusiasts who gathered to witness history being made.

With this latest feat, Hilda Baci continues to solidify her place as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated chefs and cultural ambassadors.

Watch video below:

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Video: Davido Clarifies Viral Video Warri incident

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1 day ago

September 15, 2025

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Award-winning Nigerian singer, Davido has debunked social media claims suggesting he was slapped during a recent outing in Warri, Delta State.

A viral video that surfaced online showed the singer in the midst of security operatives and fans, with a brief moment where he appeared to be struck on the head.

This led an X user, #AsakyGRN, to post: “Warri people no get joy oo. See dem sl@p Davido for head.”

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Addressing the speculation on his official X handle on Monday, Davido clarified that it was his security aide who accidentally hit him, not an assault from the crowd.

“Mumu that was my security… hit me by mistake… saddist,” the singer wrote.

His response has since put an end to the rumors and clarified the misunderstanding surrounding the viral clip.

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Brazilian Jazz Legend, Hermeto Pascoal, Is Dead

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1 day ago

September 15, 2025

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Brazilian jazz legend Hermeto Pascoal has died at the age of 89, his family announced on Saturday.

Pascoal, known for his long white beard and hair, earned the nickname “The Sorcerer” for his ability to create music using a wide range of instruments and everyday objects.

In a statement on Instagram, his family said he died “with serenity and love,” surrounded by relatives and fellow musicians. They noted that at the moment of his passing, Pascoal’s band was performing on stage, “just as he would have wished: making sound and music.”

Born in Alagoas state in northeastern Brazil, Pascoal rose to international prominence through collaborations with jazz great Miles Davis and performances with other top musicians. Davis recorded some of Pascoal’s compositions, cementing his reputation as an innovative force in global jazz.

Pascoal was celebrated as a virtuoso who mastered multiple instruments and was renowned for his improvisational skill.

Brazilian singer Caetano Veloso paid tribute on Instagram, describing Pascoal as “one of the highest points in the history of music in Brazil.”