Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya has emerged as the 33rd president of the Nigerian Bar Association with her victory at the association’s 2026 national officers’ election, which was held between July 18 and 19, 2026. She becomes the second woman to lead the association, following the tenure of Priscilla Kuye, who served between 1991 and 1992. The Chairman of the Electoral Committee of...
Two women, Adetutu Loren Gomez and Chiamaka Happiness Modestus, have earned national recognition after emerging as the joint female best graduating students and joint second overall at the 2026 Nigerian Law School Call to Bar. The duo were honoured during the Call to Bar ceremonies held from July 7 to 10 at the Body of Benchers Complex in Abuja, where thousands...
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), Africa’s biggest reality television show, is making a highly anticipated return in 2026 for its 11th season, promising more drama, entertainment, romance, competition, gbas gbos, and unforgettable moments. Following the success of Season 10, which crowned Imisi as the winner, fans are eagerly counting down to another thrilling edition of the reality show. This season comes...
The death of Mary Habila, a physiotherapist, has sparked widespread public attention and calls for a thorough investigation after she was found dead at the country residence of Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, in Uburu, Ebonyi State. As details continue to emerge, many questions remain unanswered. Here is everything currently known about the incident. Who Was Mary Habila?...
Who Is Adesuwa Okunbo-Rhodes? 9 Things To Know About The Investment Expert Everyone Is Talking About
Adesuwa Okunbo-Rhodes recently shot into the limelight after clips from her interview with a US-based content creator went viral on social media Okunbo-Rhodes is one of Africa’s leading private equity investors and the founder of Aruwa Capital Management, a firm dedicated to investing in businesses that create both financial returns and social impact. In a follow-up interview on the Nigerian Audacity...
The three-year ban imposed on Anambra student Ejikeme Mmesoma by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is due to expire this July, making her eligible once again to sit the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, Punch reports. Recall that Mmesoma became the centre of national attention in July 2023 after she claimed to have scored 362 in the UTME, a...
Nollywood is preparing for a historic moment as the producers of the movie Black Market attempt to set a new Guinness World Record. The ambitious project is a heavyweight collaborative effort between Rixel Studios, FilmOne Studios, Signet Ring Studios, and Switch Visuals Production. Written by Abdul Tijani-Ahmed and Fatimah Binta Gimsay, it was shot in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Here are 4...
A Nigerian student, Dr. Dorcas Akanbi, has given her valedictory speech in the Russian language after graduating from Rostov State Medical University in Russia, with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.90 out of 5.00 and finishing among the institution’s best graduating students. Akanbi announced the achievement in a post on X, where she said she had been inducted...
Nigerian filmmaker and content creator Korty EO has been unveiled as the face of Adidas Nigeria‘s latest campaign, marking another significant milestone in her rapidly growing career. Known for her distinctive filmmaking style and compelling interviews, Korty EO has built a reputation for telling authentic stories that spotlight Nigerian youth culture, music, fashion, and everyday experiences. Over the years, she...
Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant, Osasere Okundaye, has revealed how her journey with the Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) began at age 13. The 16-year-old disclosed this while speaking on Saturday, July 4, during the Power Must Change Hands monthly programme at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries headquarters in Magboro, Ogun State. Her disclosure comes after she was announced...