Dr. Esther Nkem Okereke emerged as the presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) ahead of the 2027 general election after securing victory at the party’s national convention held in Abuja on May 29. With this victory, she becomes the first woman to secure a presidential ticket from NRM. She is one of four women from the South East...
Tennis legend and 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams has officially announced her return to professional tennis, nearly four years after stepping away from the sport. The 44-year-old icon is set to make her competitive comeback at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club in London, where she will compete in the doubles event after receiving a wildcard entry. The tournament...
Actress Biodun Okeowo, popularly called Omoborty, has sent a word of advice to single parents as her son graduates from Concordia University, Edmonton, Canada. Sharing her story on her Instagram page, she revealed how she had to make several sacrifices in order to pay his school fees. She wrote: I’m sharing this story to encourage every single parent out there...
Olori Ivie Atuwatse III is known as the Queen of the Warri Kingdom and wife of Ogiame Atuwatse III, the current king of the Warri Kingdom and the 21st Olu of Warri. Beyond her title, she is a lawyer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a strong advocate for women’s empowerment. Here are some interesting things to know about her. 1. She...
Kano State has been ranked the best state to raise a family in Nigeria ahead of Lagos and Abuja, according to a new report by SBM Intelligence. The report, published on May 26, titled Where Nigerian Families Actually Thrive, assessed eight states (Abuja, Anambra, Bauchi, Cross River, Kano, Lagos, Oyo, and Rivers) across 15 indicators, including income levels, healthcare access, electricity...
Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor has joined football icon Jay-Jay Okocha and Super Eagles stars Samuel Chukwueze and Tolu Arokodare in the latest campaign for Nike ahead of the 2026 football season. The campaign, created in collaboration with British-Nigerian artist Olaolu Slawn, celebrates Nigerian culture, football heritage, street fashion, and creativity through a bold new lifestyle collection inspired by the...
Tomatoes are a staple ingredient in many homes, especially in Nigeria; however, when they become rotten and moldy, eating them can pose serious dangers and health risks, exposing the body to harmful bacteria and toxins. Recently, the Lagos State Government warned residents against buying or consuming spoiled tomatoes, popularly known as “Ata Esha,” due to the health risks associated with...
Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, also known as ‘Ayra Starr,’ has revealed that she wrote her hit song “Beggie Beggie” during a random public bus ride home. Speaking during a recent episode on the Crea8torium podcast titled ’15 Honest Minutes With Ayra Starr’, the Mavin Records singer said she no longer relies on emotions before writing a song....
Tiwi, the wife of actor Kunle Remi, has revealed why she is not on social media. She shared this while speaking on her newly launched YouTube channel, Bare by Bko. She also revealed how stepping away made her fully find herself and her purpose. She said, “So the big response for why I was not on social media was that...
It’s definitely the season of babies. Barely 24 hours after actress Sharon Ooja announced the birth of her son, Temi Otedola, the daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, has revealed that she is expecting her first child with her husband, Mr. Eazi, as she debuts her baby bump. The actress and entrepreneur made the announcement on Thursday, May 21, in a...