Njideka Akunyili Crosby has achieved another remarkable milestone by creating the Obamas’ first official joint portrait for the newly opened Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Barack and Michelle Obama have their first-ever official portrait, and it was done by no other person than Nigerian-born Njideka Akunyili Crosby. The portrait, titled The Obamas: Springing Forth, 2026, was unveiled ahead of the...

On Monday, June 15, the founder of Anjy Luminee Couture, CEO Luminee, and actor Baba Ijesha unveiled their baby boy, sparking reactions online. Recall that the actor was sentenced to prison over allegations of sexual assault in July 2022 but was released in 2025 after just three years. The popular celebrity designer had previously announced the birth of her son...

The emergence of ready-to-wear (RTW) has changed the game of fashion, with Nigeria taking top position as one of the largest and most vibrant in Africa. As women increasingly seek stylish, affordable, and convenient clothing options, RTW brands are filling the gap by offering ready-made outfits that can be purchased and worn immediately, unlike traditional tailoring, which often requires multiple...

Award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has alleged a cover-up over the death of her son, Nkanu, in January 2026. In a statement published on her Instagram account on Saturday, Adichie called for a judicial inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death. She said she decided to make public a letter she had previously sent to the chairman of the...

Despite a four-year absence from playing tennis, Serena Williams got off to a winning start in the doubles event at Queen’s. The 44-year-old tennis legend made her first appearance since the 2022 US Open, partnering Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko to a 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 victory. Williams was given a standing ovation as she walked onto the grass court at the...

Women’s football has become one of the sharpest places to study how a match can be won before the final score says anything at all. The best players do not only make highlight reels. They change how a team moves, how defenders react and how much pressure one side can create in dangerous areas, which shows fans who follow football...

Plantain empanadas, also called plantain pies, are a delicious twist on the traditional Nigerian meat pie. For the preparation of empanadas, instead of using flour dough, ripe plantains are mashed and used as the outer layer and filled with minced meat, chicken, fish, cheese, or vegetables, creating a naturally delicious snack. Here is how to make the perfect plantain empanadas....

Nollywood actress Adunni Ade left many fans and followers stunned after revealing that she secretly welcomed her daughter more than two years ago and kept the news away from the public. Sharing her baby bump photos, the actress made the surprise announcement in an emotional Instagram post on Sunday, June 7, 2026, which coincided with her birthday. Adunni disclosed that...

Tamunosoye Karibi-George has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026. She was crowned at a grand finale held at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, on Saturday night. The 26-year-old Rivers State indigene, representing Bayelsa State, emerged as the winner among 20 finalists in a competition themed “Pride, Power, and Purpose.” She will represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World...

Dr. Esther Nkem Okereke emerged as the presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) ahead of the 2027 general election after securing victory at the party’s national convention held in Abuja on May 29. With this victory, she becomes the first woman to secure a presidential ticket from NRM. She is one of four women from the South East...