For the umpteenth time, American singer Mariah Carey has broken the record for most Spotify streams in a single day on Christmas Eve. Her 1994 Christmas classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” was streamed 23,701,697 times in 2023. With the new streaming record, Mariah shattered the record she set on Christmas Eve last year when the song was...
Nigerian-born Dr. Oluwatosin Olateju was recently appointed by Governor Wes Moore of Maryland, making her the first black woman in the state’s history to serve as commissioner and co-chair of the newly established Commission on Public Health. The Commission will assess the foundational public health capabilities of the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and Local Health Departments (LHDs), and make...
A Princess Diana 1985 dress has sold for $1,148,000 at a Julien’s Auction, setting a new record for the most expensive dress the Duchess of Wales ever sold. The dress also sold for 11 times the original estimated price of $100,000. Diana originally wore the dress in Florence, Italy, on April 23, 1985, while she was on tour with...
Folorunsho Alakija has again achieved another huge milestone as her company is awarded six oil blocks by Sierra Leone. FA Oil Limited, a company owned by Africa’s richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija has successfully secured exploration rights for a substantial offshore acreage situated in Sierra Leone. The company has been awarded six offshore oil blocks by the Government of Sierra Leone...
Here is a detailed guide on how to prep your skin for makeup. Achieving a radiant and glowing makeup look begins with the canvas—your skin. Properly prepping your skin is the key to a flawless finish that lasts throughout the day. The journey to luminous makeup starts with a skincare routine that nourishes and hydrates your skin, creating a smooth...
Founder of FabWoman.ng, Anu Odubanjo has been recognized as one of the top inspiring 50 women in technology of 2023 by Inspiring Fifty Africa in collaboration with EQL:Her. The awards and gala night were held in Capetown, South Africa, on November 13th, 2023 saw a gathering of female entrepreneurs who were making an impact via technology across the African region....
Nigerians have hailed the late NAFDAC boss, Dora Akunyili, who, till her death, spearheaded the war against fake products. On Monday, December 18, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said the agency intercepted counterfeiters involved in the production of a variety of fake beverages, including wines, soft drinks, and other products, in the Eziukwu market...
Dr. Olusimbo Ige makes history with her appointment as Chicago’s Department of Public Health’s first black female commissioner. A Nigerian woman, Dr. Olusimbo Ige has been appointed as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). thus becoming the first black female to occupy the position. Dr. Ige received her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and her Master of Science...
From Ruth Benamaisa-Opia to Ronke Ayuba, this post highlights the popular NTA ladies of the 80’s and 90’s. In the ’70s, ’80s, and early ’90s, the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) held the forte as the nation’s leading television network, with stations in several parts of the country. It was widely viewed as the “authentic voice” of the Nigerian government. Back...
The University of Cambridge has named Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu, a specialist in pharmaceutical nanoscience, as the seventh president of Wolfson College, one of its 31 colleges. The announcement was made via a statement titled “Wolfson elects Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu as the College’s 7th President” on the university’s website. Uchegbu will assume office on October 1, 2024, succeeding the current...