Escaped Chibok School Girl Bags Degree From Atiku’s American University of Nigeria
Mary Katambi, one of the 276 girls abducted by Boko Haram members in 2014, has just bagged a degree in Accounting from the American University of Nigeria (AUN). Recall that in April 2014, the sect members stormed the Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Chibok in Borno state, and abducted the female students. Mary was one of the lucky few who managed …
Continue Reading 9 Health Benefits Of Tapioca Also Known As ‘KpoKpo Garri’
Tapioca is a white starchy product extracted from cassava tuber. Popularly known as KpoKpo Garri in Nigeria, it is a staple food in many parts of the country. Its Starchy flesh is usually produced in various forms, including pearls, flakes, granules, and powders. Tapioca pearls are commonly used to make tapioca pudding and bubble teas. However, it also serves as a …
Continue Reading 14-Year-Old African American Makes History At Spelling Bee Finals
A 14-year-old has made history by becoming the first African-American to win the US Scripps National Spelling Bee. Zaila Avant-garde from New Orleans, Louisiana, cruised to victory with the word “murraya”, a type of tropical tree. To get to that point she had to spell out “querimonious” and “solidungulate”. Zaila saw off a field of 11 finalists on Thursday to win the …
Continue Reading ‘How UNILAG Lecturers Frustrated Me Because My Topic Was On Sexual Harassment’ -Blogger
A blogger named Osas has revealed her horrific experience in the hands of her lecturers because of her project topic. Osas who graduated from UNILAG on July 6 disclosed her choice of topic for her project stemmed from her experience in the hands of a lecturer. She revealed this made her get a carryover for two years because she didn’t …
Continue Reading 7 Warning Signs That Entrepreneurship is Not For You
In recent times, there has been a great desire for people to embrace entrepreneurship. When you think of successful people or read success stories, there are millions of others that have also failed. Building and running a business is one sure way to create wealth in any economy, however, not everyone has what it takes to excel as an entrepreneur …
Continue Reading Nigerian Lady Shares Inspiring Story Of How She Graduated With A First Class In Economics At 18
A Nigerian lady who graduated with a first-class at 18 shares her story as she turns a year older. Oluwateniola Shyllon finished from Babcock University with a degree in Economics. She also recounts how she emerged top of her class in the first semester. Sharing her story via LinkedIn, she wrote: At 18, I’m excited to announce that I am …
Continue Reading 10 Surprising Health Benefits Of Bay Leaf
Many women use the bay leaf for cooking and culinary purposes but are unaware of its many health benefits. Bay Leaf also known as tej patta or Laurus nobilis is an herb native to the Mediterranean region and an integral part of Indian cuisine thanks to its distinctive flavour. These leaves have been a part of the culinary and medicinal world for thousands of …
Continue Reading Prince Charles Appoints Nigerian, Eva Omaghomi As Royal Director
Prince Charles has appointed a British-Nigerian, Eva Omaghomi as director of community engagement. The newly created role is aimed at improving diversity in royal households. Omaghomi who is Prince Charles’s most senior black aide will help in boosting relations between the royal households and minority groups. The job will “help take forward Their Royal Highnesses’ work with minority groups in …
Continue Reading ‘A Woman Once Said I Look Like A Spirit ‘- Nigerian Model With Skin Condition Reveals
Ewawunmi Adelaja, a Nigerian lady with vitiligo, says the insult and rejection she gets over her condition inspired her modelling career. In an interview with BBC Pidgin, the 20-year-old spoke of the struggles and challenges she faces as a result of the skin condition. Vitiligo is a health condition that causes loss of skin colour in patches. She also has freckles …
Continue Reading Nigerian Immigrant Becomes First Black Woman To Be Elected Mayor in Ireland
A Nigerian immigrant, Uruemu Adejinmi has become the first black woman to be elected as a mayor in Ireland. She is also the first migrant and first African to become Mayor. Ms Adejinmi has been elected as cathaoirleach of the Longford Municipal District, where she currently sits as leas cathaoirleach. Adejinmi came to Longford from Nigeria in 2003 and her …
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