A possible cure for the novel coronavirus may be in sight through the innovation of a 14-year-old. Indian American, Anika Chebrolu recently won 3M’s Young Scientist Challenge after discovering a drug that could provide a treatment for the coronavirus, according to the competition’s website. Using an in-silico methodology — an approach made through the use of a computer, according to Drug Discovery...
Ayodele, daughter of the late journalist, Dele-Giwa has lent her voice to the EndSars protest adding that her father would have been proud of the youth. She said this on the 34th anniversary of his gruesome murder via her Twitter page. The Newswatch co-founder was killed by a parcel bomb in his Lagos home on October 19, 1986, at just...
Since the EndSARS protest began in Nigeria over a week ago, some women have been at the forefront mobilising and making sure their voices are heard. A group of young Nigerian feminists formed in July 2020 known as Feminist Coalition (which most of the women on this list are a part of) also took it upon themselves to Feminist Coalition,...
Nigerians have come to the aid of a physically challenged lady named Jane who was spotted at the EndSars protest. A Twitter user, Jonathan Odoba had shared her photo on Saturday eulogising her for participating in the protest. My hero for today was this lady. She walked all through the protest #Endsars pic.twitter.com/JxRE4MaXvo — Jonathan Odoba jnr (@odobajnr) October...
Dolapo Badmus, a former Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command has reacted to reports of her alleged demotion and dismissal. 13 Things You didn’t Know About Popular Policewoman, Dolapo Badmus As She Turns A Year Older Reacting to the news, she described it as fake news. She tweeted, “Ignore Fake News. Ignore Fake News… — Dolapo Badmos (@Opetodolapo) October...
President Buhari has mourned the death of Tola Oyediran, the eldest daughter of the late Premier of the Western Region and nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Oyediran was the Chairman, Board of Directors of African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) publishers of Tribune newspapers reportedly died on Friday afternoon in her sleep at the age of 79. A statement signed by the family reads:...
Nollywood actress, Jumoke Odetola is known for her excellent way of interpreting her script in several Yoruba Indigenous movies. ALSO READ Nollywood Actress, Jumoke Odetola Is The Definition Of Beauty In Latest Birthday Photos Here are 11 interesting facts you didn’t know about the Nollywood star, Jumoke Odetola. 1. Jumoke Odetola was born on the 16th of October 1983. 2. She...
Feminist Coalition, a group of young Nigerian feminists formed in July 2020 is currently fighting against the injustice of SARS through peaceful protests, fundraising, and social media organisation. According to the group, the donation made would be used on first aid, masks, bail, hospital bills, food, water, glucose for protesters, and also for the provision of legal aid to protestors,...
No Bra Day is growing in popularity each passing year, even though it sounds controversial to some people, it is here to stay. The unique day is celebrated on the 13th of October every year just to commemorate breast cancer awareness month. The movement started in 2011 and largely takes place on social media, where women use the hashtag #nobraday....
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has thanked Nigerians for praying and supporting her bid to become the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. The ex-finance minister made it to the third and final selection process for the job on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Okonjo-Iweala Gets To Final Stage in Race For WTO DG While reacting to this via her Twitter handle on Thursday, October...