Claudette Colvin, a courageous figure whose early act of defiance helped ignite the modern American civil rights movement, has passed away at the age of 86. She became famous when she refused to relinquish her seat to a white passenger on a segregated Montgomery, Alabama, bus. This was a pivotal moment in the long struggle to end racial segregation. As...
Judith Amadi, who recently embarked on a solo trip from Lagos to France on her motorcycle, has relived her experience, describing the journey as highly challenging. Amadi began her journey on October 8, 2025, to raise ₦100 million to support cancer patients across Nigeria. Despite sustaining an injury to her finger in an accident in Burkina Faso, which required stitches,...
The phrase “mammy market” was recently added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in a January 2025 update, highlighting the influence of Nigerian English, Pidgin, and street slang on global vocabulary. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the term “mammy market” was recognized as “a market typically run by women, originally found in military barracks but later also in youth service...
Funke Akindele’s film, Behind the Scenes, has crossed the ₦2 billion mark at the box office, setting a new record in Nollywood cinema history. According to FilmOne Entertainment, the movie’s distributor, the film has grossed ₦2,103,039,706 since its release. The company announced the milestone in an Instagram post, describing the achievement as unprecedented for a Nollywood production. “Behind the...
MultiChoice Nigeria has approved the appointment of Kemi Omotosho as Chief Executive Officer. Effective January 2026, she will take over from John Ugbe. The company said the transition follows a structured succession process designed to ensure continuity in leadership and operations. Ugbe is stepping down after nearly 15 years in the role, a period during which MultiChoice Nigeria navigated shifts...
Mattel Inc. introduced a Barbie doll with autism on Monday as the newest member of its line, intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes a Barbie with Down syndrome, a blind Barbie, and a Barbie and a Ken with vitiligo, among other models the toymaker has added to make its fashion dolls more inclusive. Mattel says it developed the new Barbie in...
Teyana Taylor became one of the most talked-about moments of the 2026 Golden Globes following a speech that resonated widely with viewers and fans across social media. The American singer, actress, dancer, and director was emotional as she took the stage at the awards ceremony, which was held on January 11, to receive her award for ”Best Female Performance in...
Renowned Nigerian author and writer Chimamanda Adichie has issued a legal notice to Euracare, a private hospital in Lagos, accusing it of medical negligence and professional impropriety following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, after a series of medical procedures. In a detailed legal notice dated January 10, 2026, the solicitors acting for Ms. Adichie and her partner,...
Renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, have lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi. The death was confirmed on Wednesday by the Communications Team for Adichie in a statement signed by Omawumi Ogbe. The statement read, “We’re deeply saddened to confirm the passing of one of Ms. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege’s...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Olugbemisola Odusote as the new director-general of the Nigerian Law School. Her appointment takes effect on January 10, 2026, and spans a four-year term. Currently, the deputy director-general and head of the Lagos campus of the Nigerian Law School, her appointment makes her the first woman to lead the institution since...