Meet The Three Women Behind Nigeria’s Independence

In the years that led to Nigeria’s independence from Britain in 1960, there were women whose contributions not only defined how Nigerians stood up to the colonialists then but also led active political and socio-economic movements that culminated into Nigeria’s independence. But most often than not, when the likes of Anthony Enahoro, Nnamdi Azikiwe and Remi Fani-Kayode are mentioned, names …

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20 Nigerian Female Celebrities Born In The Month Of September

Birthdays are a good time to show love to and appreciate the people that are dear to you. These Nigerian celebrities born in September have through their own means impacted our lives in one way or the other. Their birthdays will be a good time to wish them all the best that life has to offer. Here is a list of …

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14 Things You Didn’t Know About Scarlet Gomez, The Actress Who Managed Laycon’s Instagram Page

A few days ago, the day of the BBNaija 2020 finale precisely, a lady revealed herself as the person managing Laycon’s Instagram page. The unveiling caught many by surprise especially as it was a celebrity and also, the gender. Her name is Scarlet Gomez and she is an actress, ex-beauty queen, video vixen, and singer. Here are all the things to know …

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Nigerian Doctor Funmi Adewara Selected For World Bank SDG Award

Funmi Adewara, a Nigerian medical doctor has been selected as one of the seven winners of the 2020 World Bank’s Global SDGs and Her Competition. Adewara is the CEO of Mobihealth International, an innovative telemedicine and digital healthcare platform. She was picked from a pool of 2,400 inspirational women worldwide alongside six other female entrepreneurs, who entered the competition. 33-Year-Old Becomes First Woman …

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Togo Appoints Victoire Tomégah Dogbé Appointed As It’s First Female Prime Minister

Togo has appointed Victoire Tomégah Dogbé as its first female Prime Minister. Her appointment follows the resignation of the government of Prime Minister Komi Selom Klassou on Friday. Tomegah-Dogbe has held several ministerial positions since 2008, including recently that of development minister, and also chief of staff of the president’s office. Born December 1959, Victoire Sidémèho Tomegah-Dogbé, is originally from …

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7 Ways To Keep Your Heart Healthy As The World Marks #Heart Day

Sept 28 is celebrated globally as World Heart day to spread awareness about cardiovascular and heart diseases and their prevention. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) claim the lives of around 17.9 million people each year, as per data collected by the World Health Organisation (WHO), and it results in 31% of all global deaths. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death …

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33-Year-old Becomes First Woman To Bear Lagos Assembly Mace After 41 Years Of Male Domination

  Oyindamola Olorogun made history on Monday, Sept 28 when she became the first woman to bear the Mace ( a symbol of authority) in the Lagos Assembly after 41 years of male domination. The 33-year-old was the focus of all eyes at the plenary session as she shouted “Order! Mr Speaker,” signaling the entrance of Hon. Mudashiru Obasa into the …

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BBNaija Star, Mercy Eke Celebrates 27th Birthday In Grand Style, Spoils Herself With A Brand New Range Rover Velar

It’s the 27th birthday of the Queen of Highlights, Mercy Eke and she has spared no cost in celebrating it. The Queen of highlights not only set the internet on fire with eye-popping photos but she has also spoiled herself with a brand new Range Rover. Taking to social media, she wrote: I want it, I got it, I want …

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Actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus Bags Federal Appointment

Actress, Stephanie Linus has been appointed as the National OPS-WASH Ambassador. Her appointment was done at a special decoration ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, 24th September by the Honourable Minister of Water Resources Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu. This appointment is the highest form of recognition given by OPS-WASH (Organized Private Sector in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) to any member of …

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Singer Yemi Alade Stays Winning, Named UNDP Goodwill Ambassador

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Wednesday announced Nigerian Afrobeats singer-songwriter, Yemi Alade as its goodwill ambassador. The singer shared the news on her Instagram page. I am excited to join the global @undp family as a #GoodwillAmbassador! In this new role, I will be a champion ?? for the #sustainabledevelopmentgoals & will shine a light on the impacts of #COVID19 on the poorest & most vulnerable communities. …

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