History was made in Taiwan on Friday when two women became the first military officers to marry their same-sex civilian partners. Taiwan’s Defence Ministry called it an “open and progressive” move and gave its blessings to all 188 couples married during the annual mass wedding in Taiwan, marking another landmark for LGBTQ+ rights in Asia. Taiwan government became the first to...
Rahama Sadau has sparked reactions over recent photos she shared online. In the photos, the northern actress is seen wearing a backless flowing gown, an action which has been heavily criticised by the Arewa community on Twitter. Nigerians alike have also been sharing their thoughts on social media. If your threats and bullying are what would inspire Rahama Sadau...
Cassava leaf soup also known as saka saka or pondu is a simple, yet tasty and nutritious soup that is widely consumed in many parts of Central Africa especially in countries like Sierra Leone, and Liberia. This exotic, cassava leaf soup is not actually a soup but sort of a stew and can be prepared with any meat or fish. Most African countries use...
A Nigerian woman, Ekeng Njuare-Asandia Inyang from Cross River state, who conceived after battling with endometriosis, PID, and Ovarian Cyst has shared her experience. Sharing lovely photos of her baby bump along with her husband, Andrea Ekeng Inyang, she revealed how church members, certain friends, and other people mocked her throughout the trying period. Read her post below: This is to...
Buying a used car as a Nigerian has helped many become car owners, as having a personal car saves you a lot of stress with commuting daily. Who doesn’t like to cruise around in a comfortable vehicle rather than hopping from one rickety commercial vehicle to another? However, the true fact in Nigeria is that brand-new vehicles are far beyond...
A Nigerian couple who were married for 72 years, Pa Israel Akojede and his wife, Mama Esther have died hours apart. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that their demise occurred at Gbonagun Obantoko area of Abeokuta. Pa Akojede aged 103 years was reported dead around 3 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, while his wife, died a few hours...
An all-female squad has been deployed by the Nigerian Army to Anambra state on a peace-keeping mission. Willie Obiano, Governor of Anambra, confirmed the development in a tweet, adding that the deployment of the special squad is to ensure the safety of residents. “Earlier today, I received a Special Military Squad deployed to our dear State to aid in ensuring...
Sinach’s 2015 hit song ‘Waymaker’ has won yet another global award. WayMaker was adjudged ‘Song of the Year’, at the 2020 Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards in the United States. GMA celebrates outstanding achievements in the Christian music industry, Sinach toppled 12 other entries from global gospel singers to win the prize. Earlier in May 2020, two covers of ‘Way Maker’...
Activist, Aisha Yesufu, says it has come to her knowledge that people now finish their prayers in their mosques and then proceed to lay curses on her. Aisha revealed this on her Twitter handle on Friday morning, October 30. ”Heard I am being cursed in mosques! People finish praying and take time out to curse me in their prayers I...
The application portal for the N75bn Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) is officially opened for registration. The Personal Assistant on New Media to President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad shared the information on his verified Twitter handle on Thursday. Youths between (18-35 yrs) with business ideas that require funding can apply for N250,000 – N5,000,000. NYIF was set up as an initiative of the...