It is the most anticipated time of the year: Detty December. From weddings to concerts, beach parties to brunches, December in Nigeria is an entire mood. Everyone wants a “soft life” after a long, stressful year, and to be honest, it is well deserved. But here’s the truth: while Detty December might be fun, January is waiting. And there’s nothing...

Kristen Foxen and Vanessa Selbst are just two of the fierce women taking high-stakes tournaments by storm. This article details the concrete records and profound influence of players who are actively writing poker’s next chapter, validating the appeal of skill-based betting. Professional poker is a continually shifting battlefield where skill meets intense psychological pressure. For years, the game felt inaccessible,...

Just days after turning 40, music icon Ciara made her debut in Nigeria, officially touching down in Lagos ahead of the 15th anniversary of Lagos Fashion Week 2025, which also marked her first-ever appearance at the continent’s biggest fashion showcase. The Grammy award-winning singer was received by the Lagos Commissioner for Tourism, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, and a team from the...

  From the pink ribbons and social media campaigns to the corporate walkathons, October is celebrated annually as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, beyond the slogans and ads, there is a more saddening reality that many women in Nigeria have to bear, which is the cost of breast cancer screening, which is still out of reach. When pink isn’t enough...

The sad story of Ochanya Ogbanje and what led to her death has resurfaced online seven years later, and now Nigerians are calling for justice and pushing for a reopening of the case. 13-year-old Ochanya, a junior secondary student of the Federal Government College, Gboko, Benue State, reportedly died on October 17, 2018, after months of illness attributed to vesicovaginal...

Lagos Fashion Week 2025 is officially here! Back for its 15th year, the highly anticipated fashion event is set to take over the city once again from October 29th to November 2nd, with runway shows, street style, and creative energy that celebrate the best of African design. If you’re attending this year, whether as a first-timer or a returning fashion...

Cosmetics giant Neutrogena has issued a recall of one of its popular makeup-removing wipes after laboratory testing revealed bacterial contamination. The recall covers the product Neutrogena Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes (50-count, 25-packs) from lot number 1835U6325A. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), approximately 1,312 cases of this lot were distributed to retail locations in four U.S. states:...

The business of crochet has seen a boom in recent years. From stylish tops and bags to swimwear, bucket hats, and home décor, many women, especially in Nigeria, are turning their love for crocheting into a profitable business. One such woman is Kolade Mayowa Bolade, popularly known as HookedbyLade, who has had several celebrities, e.g., Veekee James and Sola Sobowale, wear...

Akara Fish Tempura is one recipe you should try if you love experimenting or trying out new things with food. Inspired by two cultural cuisines, it is a delicious street food that combines beloved Nigerian bean fritters, popularly known as akara, with crispy Japanese tempura. The combination of these two creates a beautiful fusion that honors both cultures. Here’s what...

BB Naija star Ifuennada has revealed her battles with amnesia, mental breakdown, and spiritual attacks. The reality star and skincare entrepreneur, who has been off social media for the past year, took to Instagram to share her story. She disclosed how she had experienced a significant period of sickness on her birthday, but on her birthday this year (July 23),...