There are a number of Nigerian women who have shaped Nigeria’s history with their contributions and achievements. They have significantly contributed to the socio-political and economic development of the country. As part of the International Women’s Day celebrations, we are spotlighting Nigerian women who have made their marks in their different fields at different times with their ‘firsts.’ Here are...
Tessica Brown, the Gorilla Glue girl just announced her pregnancy. In an exclusive with TMZ, she is pregnant with her sixth child. The baby is going to be the first for Tessica and her fiancé, Dewitt Madison. She has 5 kids from a previous relationship, and he also has 4 kids. They’ve been together for a year now and got engaged...
Acclaimed Nigerian singer-songwriter Sinach, who is also one of the top 10 most subscribed artists in Africa on YouTube, will treat viewers to a celebration of joy and freedom during a 60-minute live stream on her YouTube channel on Easter Sunday. The virtual concert, Sinach Live: A Celebration of Joy, will be streamed exclusively on YouTube on Sunday, April 4...
A lady, Colette Offiong Bassey, has smashed a 44-year record of the Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies at the University of Calabar (UNICAL). Bassey graduated with a first-class degree in her department, breaking a record set in the department in 1977. Her feat, according to a release by the university she shared on her Instagram, breaks a record that had stood...
Titus fish also known as mackerel is a popular type of fish consumed worldwide. A favourite in Nigeria, the emergence of a ‘fake Titus’ in the market however has been a source of concern to lovers of the fish. Belonging to the family of Scombridae, there are over 30 different species of this fish. Food blogger and content creator, Tspices...
Seyi Shay is currently being dragged on Twitter and here is the full story. The ‘Right Now’ crooner who is currently a judge on the reality music show, Nigerian Idols gave her verdict to a singer at the audition on Sunday. Seyi Shay had told the singer, “Somebody lied to you and told you to come and audition, and that person,...
Sarah Obama, the grandmother of former US President Barack Obama, has died aged 99. Her death was confirmed by her daughter, Marsat Onyango, who revealed that her mother died at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu at 4.45am on Monday, March 29. Family spokesman Sheikh Musa Ismail said she had been unwell for a week but had tested...
While lots of people took the era of lockdown and quarantine to dress down, an 82-year old woman dressed up in her Sunday best for 52 weeks to attend virtual church. “The morning of March 29 (2020) was our first Sunday that we did not have church in the sanctuary,” Dr. Laverne Wimberly recalled of that first session while speaking with...
New Zealand’s parliament has passed a new law that would provide paid leave to families who have experienced a stillbirth or miscarriage. This makes them the second country to put this law into place. “The passing of this bill shows that once again New Zealand is leading the way for progressive and compassionate legislation, becoming only the second country in...
Rhoda Ebun is a Nigerian fashion entrepreneur, stylist and consultant. From styling TV projects, celebrities to personal clients, consulting for fashion brands, and even producing fashion TV content, she does it all. She is multi-talented and multi-faceted. She is a mum and most importantly a born-again Christian. In this exclusive interview, she speaks on how she got into the fashion...