Former Big Brother Nigeria housemate Anto Lecky has been appointed as Special Adviser on Tourism and Creative Economy by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo. Lecky previously served as Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Creative Economy before being elevated to the new role. The state government announced the appointment on Tuesday as part of its efforts to develop tourism and...
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu has emerged as president of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), thereby becoming the first African and Nigerian to lead the international organization. Her emergence for the 2026–2028 tenure marks a historic milestone for Nigeria and Africa, offering fresh opportunities to push the continent’s cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment challenges to the center of global health discussions,...
The final list of candidates for the 2027 presidential elections has been unveiled by INEC, and out of the 18 candidates, which include Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi, only two female candidates are on the list. The two female presidential candidates are Ada Okwori of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and Nkem Okereke of the National Rescue Movement...
Nollywood actress and producer Adunni Ade has lost her mother. Announcing the news via Instagram, the actress said her mother passed away on Sunday, October 18, after battling a prolonged illness. Sharing photos of her mother, she wrote, “Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.” Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return. “With a heavy heart and submission...
Olamide Mojigbotoluwa Adekunle has made history after being elevated to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), making her the youngest woman to attain the position at age 40. Adekunle was sworn in on October 12, 2026, by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. Alongside three other women, Soibi Ideriah Ovia, Igonikan Abiola Adekunle, and Olujoke...
Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has become the first African artist to headline a National Football League (NFL) International Games halftime show. The Afrobeats star performed during halftime of the NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday, Oct. 11. The Afrobeats star took center stage...
The real estate business in Nigeria has become one of the most lucrative and profitable businesses in recent times. It is a business that incurs huge returns; however, on the flip side, it has its challenges and difficulties, as it is a high-risk business. You will encounter stiff competition from both established and new players, but don’t let this deter...
Five African women, including two Nigerians, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Mo Abudu, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Lupita Nyong’o, and Angélique Kidjo, have been named among 15 personalities featured on Forbes Africa’s “The Icons” list for 2026. Published in the magazine’s October-November anniversary edition, which marks the 15th anniversary of Forbes Africa, the selection recognizes individuals whose ideas, innovations, and voices have influenced Africa’s...
Canadian poet, translator, and classical scholar Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy announced on Thursday, October 8. The Academy’s Secretary-General, Ingrid Carlberg, announced 76-year-old Carson as the winner of the prestigious prize on Thursday. She becomes the second Canadian to receive the prize, following Alice Munro’s win in 2013. Born in Toronto in 1950,...
Do you know that infections are the leading cause of cancer? Cancer, as we all know, has become a very common health issue, with millions of new cases springing up every day globally. According to a new study published in the journal The Lancet Oncology, about 1 in 8 cancer cases around the world may be linked to infections, many...