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Zanzibar Pizza: The Iconic Street Food of Tanzania
This flexibility is part of what makes it so popular. Zanzibar Pizza is a delicious representation of Zanzibar's diverse culinary heritage. Created from simple ingredients and prepared through a distinctive cooking method, it has grown into one of Tanzania's most recognizable street foods. From the lively food stalls of Stone Town to the famous evening atmosphere of Forodhani Gardens, Zanzibar Pizza offers more than just a tasty meal it offers a glimpse into the island's culture, creativity, hospitality, and history of cultural exchange.
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NASS to Translate Laws into Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba
accuracy, security and integrity of parliamentary records. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, also called for stronger measures to preserve and authenticate legislative documents, warning against the circulation of incomplete, outdated, altered or unauthorised copies of bills and Acts. Ogunlana stressed that Nigerians must be able to identify authentic and authoritative versions of laws, adding that greater collaboration among relevant government institutions would help improve access to accurate legislative information.
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TUNDE ONAKOYA MAKES A GOOD MOVE WITH NEW CHESS CLUB
Every move tells a story. On a chessboard, one wrong step can change the game. In life, however, the right move can open a door for someone else. Perhaps that is the thinking behind Good Move, a new social chess club launched in Lagos by Nigerian chess master and Guinness World Record holder Tunde Onakoya. The club held its first gathering on September 23 at PANU Lagos, bringing together chess lovers, beginners and curious minds. The plan is simple: meet every Tuesday, play chess, learn and connect. But for Onakoya, chess has always been bigger than the board.
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NOLLYWOOD MAKES HISTORY: BLACK MARKET SETS NEW WORLD RECORD
What happens when thousands of people come together for one story? For a few hours, everyone looks in the same direction, waiting for the screen to come alive. Sometimes, without even knowing it, the people in that crowd become part of history. That was the case at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Thousands of Nigerians gathered to watch Black Market, a Nollywood crime thriller directed by Fatimah Binta Gimsay. The screening attracted 51,000 qualifying viewers, earning the film a Guinness World Record for the largest audience at a film screening in a single location. The achievement surpassed the previous record of 43,624 viewers, set in 2015 during a screening of the Filipino film Felix Manalo in the Philippines. Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat also reported an overall attendance of about 64,000 people, although Guinness recognised 51,000 viewers who met the requirements for the record.
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Zanzibar Pizza: The Iconic Street Food of Tanzania
This flexibility is part of what makes it so popular. Zanzibar Pizza is a delicious representation of Zanzibar's diverse culinary heritage. Created from simple ingredients and prepared through a distinctive cooking method, it has grown into one of Tanzania's most recognizable street foods. From the lively food stalls of Stone Town to the famous evening atmosphere of Forodhani Gardens, Zanzibar Pizza offers more than just a tasty meal it offers a glimpse into the island's culture, creativity, hospitality, and history of cultural exchange.
NASS to Translate Laws into Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba
accuracy, security and integrity of parliamentary records. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, also called for stronger measures to preserve and authenticate legislative documents, warning against the circulation of incomplete, outdated, altered or unauthorised copies of bills and Acts. Ogunlana stressed that Nigerians must be able to identify authentic and authoritative versions of laws, adding that greater collaboration among relevant government institutions would help improve access to accurate legislative information.
TUNDE ONAKOYA MAKES A GOOD MOVE WITH NEW CHESS CLUB
Every move tells a story. On a chessboard, one wrong step can change the game. In life, however, the right move can open a door for someone else. Perhaps that is the thinking behind Good Move, a new social chess club launched in Lagos by Nigerian chess master and Guinness World Record holder Tunde Onakoya. The club held its first gathering on September 23 at PANU Lagos, bringing together chess lovers, beginners and curious minds. The plan is simple: meet every Tuesday, play chess, learn and connect. But for Onakoya, chess has always been bigger than the board.
NOLLYWOOD MAKES HISTORY: BLACK MARKET SETS NEW WORLD RECORD
What happens when thousands of people come together for one story? For a few hours, everyone looks in the same direction, waiting for the screen to come alive. Sometimes, without even knowing it, the people in that crowd become part of history. That was the case at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Thousands of Nigerians gathered to watch Black Market, a Nollywood crime thriller directed by Fatimah Binta Gimsay. The screening attracted 51,000 qualifying viewers, earning the film a Guinness World Record for the largest audience at a film screening in a single location. The achievement surpassed the previous record of 43,624 viewers, set in 2015 during a screening of the Filipino film Felix Manalo in the Philippines. Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat also reported an overall attendance of about 64,000 people, although Guinness recognised 51,000 viewers who met the requirements for the record.
Super Eagles Arrive in Guinea-Bissau Ahead of AFCON 2027 Qualifier
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived in Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying clash against Guinea-Bissau. The Nigerian contingent arrived at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport on Sunday evening aboard a chartered ValueJet flight, following their 2-1 comeback victory over Madagascar in Uyo. The team, led by head coach Eric Chelle, will face the Djurtus at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro on Tuesday, September 29, with kick-off scheduled for 5 p.m. Nigerian time. Nigeria opened their Group L campaign with a win over Madagascar, while Guinea-Bissau also secured three points after defeating Tanzania 2-0.
BREAKING: INEC Announces October 9 for PVC Collection Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced October 9, 2026, as the commencement date for the collection of newly issued Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) nationwide ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made on Monday, September 28, following an election readiness assessment visit by INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, and his team to Kaduna State. During the visit, Amupitan directed electoral officials to address operational gaps, maintain neutrality and ensure that avoidable weaknesses do not undermine the credibility of the forthcoming elections.
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