Olori Atuwatse III, wife of the Olu of Warri, has opened up about her marriage, revealing her husband’s stance on polygamy and marrying multiple women. She said this while speaking in an interview with BBC Pidgin, adding that she is like three women and is more than enough for him. “First of all, His Majesty no go fit change im...
From globally celebrated novelists to emerging voices gaining international recognition, these female authors have taken Nigerian stories beyond the country’s borders and onto some of the world’s most prestigious literary platforms. Their books have won major awards, earned critical acclaim, and captivated readers across the globe. Here are eight Nigerian contemporary authors whose books have been groundbreaking in African...
A total of 123 women are seeking election to Nigeria’s 109 senatorial seats in the 2027 general elections, out of a total of 1,303 candidates. The figures are contained in the final list of candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 elections. The list shows that female candidates are contesting Senate seats across several...
Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has said she no longer desires to return to Nigeria following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. Adichie spoke during a recent interview with The New York Times, where she spoke about his death and the circumstances surrounding it. When asked whether Nigeria remained close to her heart, the award-winning writer said the tragedy...
Nollywood couple Blessing Obasi and her husband, Stan Nze, popularly known as The Nzes, have celebrated their 5th wedding anniversary with a heartwarming wedding vow renewal ceremony. The ceremony was attended by family and friends. The actress took to Instagram to share a video of the ceremony with the caption: This is 5!! What a ride. I have no words...
American singer Ciara has announced the pregnancy of her fifth child. This will be her fourth child with hubby, NFL star Russell Wilson. The pregnancy announcement also marks the apparent fulfillment of Wilson’s wish to have another child after their second daughter, Amora, was born in 2023. The couple announced the pregnancy on Sunday, in a joint Instagram post, with...
Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic has been crowned the winner of Miss World 2026 in Vietnam at the 73rd Miss World pageant, held on Saturday, September 5, in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Her victory marked the second time the Dominican Republic has produced a Miss World, 44 years after Mariasela Álvarez won the title in 1982. Spain’s Elisabeth Reynés...
Nollywood star and producer Toyin Abraham is making her return to movie theaters with a brand new film titled ‘Bestie,’ which is set for a nationwide cinema release on December 16, 2026. This comes just weeks after Funke Akindele also announced her upcoming movie, The Four: No One Fights Alone. Her last cinema outing, Oversabi Aunty, was a massive hit, crossing...
Folagade Banks’ much-anticipated movie Mama Deola Wedding Story premiered on Wednesday, September 2. The premiere was one for the books, with several celebrities arriving in inspired wedding gowns and outfits that matched the theme. From Kate Henshaw to Osas Ighodaro, here are some looks that stole the show on the premiere night. 1. Simi Sanya View this post on...
The Lagos State Government has warned husbands against forcing their wives into sex without their consent, stating that such conduct could attract life imprisonment under the state’s criminal laws. The warning was issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Dr. Babajide Martins, during a press briefing to announce the commencement of the Lagos State...