Olamide Raheeda Okoya, the daughter of billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya and Folasade Okoya, got engaged to Imran Saro Gobir at the Okoyas’ family home in Lagos on Saturday, April 25. The groom is the son of the late Ambassador Abubakar Garba Gobir, a former Nigerian diplomat who served as Nigeria’s ambassador to Iraq. The ceremony, which combined a traditional introduction with a...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu as the new Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), effective April 16, 2026. The announcement was made on April 20 in a press statement signed by Chris Ugwuegbulam, Head of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation....
Congratulations are in order for Nollywood actress Ini-Dima Okojie, as she announces that she is pregnant and expecting her first child with her husband, Abasi Ene-Obong. The couple had their wedding in May 2022 across three ceremonies in Lagos. Ini-Dima made the announcement on Wednesday, April 22, via her Instagram page. Sharing a video of her embracing her baby bump,...
Bolaji Ogunmola is a popular Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. Currently one of the most sought-after producers on YouTube, Ogunmola has gradually become a household name in Nollywood. As she turns a year older, here are some things to know about her. 1. She was born on April 21, 1992, in Lagos State. 2. Bolaji is the first of three...
On April 14, 2026, Alexia Jayy made history by becoming the first Black woman to win The Voice since the show’s 15-year inception. The 31-year-old R&B singer from Alabama became the winner of The Voice Season 29, titled ‘Battle Of The Champions,’ marking an unforgettable moment in history. As the winner, Jayy receives $100,000 and a recording deal with Universal Music Group....
Nigerian-British singer-songwriter Sade Adu has been selected for induction into the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations list, marking her second nomination. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which functions as both a museum and an honorary body, celebrates artists who have shaped the direction of popular music across genres such as rock, pop, R&B, hip-hop, and...
Lagos and the creative industry came alive on Sunday, April 12, as beauty influencer and entrepreneur Adeola C. Adeyemi, better known as Diiadem, marked her 35th birthday in grand style. Tagged #DiiademAmazing35, the party drew some of the most recognizable names in Nigerian entertainment, from Osas Ighodaro and Hilda Baci to Mercy Eke, Priscilla Ojo, Bisola Aiyeola, Wumi Toriola, Tomike...
Adeola ‘Diiadem’ Adeyemi is a renowned beauty entrepreneur, influencer, and founder of Beauty by AD, a leading beauty and cosmetics brand in Nigeria. Over the years, she has cemented her name as a powerhouse in Nigeria’s beauty industry. As she marks her 35th birthday, here are some things to know about her. 1. She was born Adeola Chizoba Adeyemi on...
It is no news that Uche Montana has undoubtedly carved a space for herself in Nigeria’s film industry, becoming one of the top names in Nollywood on YouTube. In an era where digital platforms are redefining fame and audience reach, her movies have consistently drawn in sometimes millions of viewers. From emotionally charged roles to lighthearted romantic dramas, she has...
The news of the tragic death of Nancy Metayer Bowen, vice mayor of Coral Springs, on April 1, 2026, has again sparked widespread conversations globally around domestic violence, especially in the lives of powerful and ambitious women. Here are five key details about her death. 1. She was a rising political leader in Florida Nancy Metayer Bowen was the vice...