A Nigerian, Itunu Babalola, who was wrongfully convicted in Côte d’Ivoire, is dead. Investigative journalist David Hundeyin confirmed her death on Sunday, November 14, in a thread on his Twitter page. Hundeyin had brought her case to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, in March 2021. Babalola was said to have contracted an infection in prison, which led to her...
The ELOY Awards governing body is excited to announce the release of the nominees for the Exquisite Ladies of the Year (ELOY) Awards 2021. The list features 16 categories, with ladies who have largely impacted society through their commitment and leadership. Voting has officially begun and can be done on the ELOY website www.eloyawards.com. It closes Friday, November 19th 2021. Exquisite Magazine...
The Board of Trustees of Pan Atlantic University has appointed Professor Enase Okonedo as the new vice-chancellor of the university. With her appointment, she became the first female vice-chancellor of the university. She will officially resume on January 1st, 2022. Professor Okonedo, who is currently the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the university, previously served as the Dean of Lagos Business School....
The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) will host its members and distinguished guests to its Presidential Inauguration Dinner on Friday, December, 3 2021 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Annual Presidential Dinner is the premier event of the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce held to celebrate excellence in the Nigerian Business Sector and to promote Anglo-Nigerian business...
Media Personality, Toke Makinwa has announced the launch of her talk show, Talk with Toke Makinwa. Sharing the news via Instagram, she revealed it had been her dream for the last 12 years to be a talk show host like Oprah Winfrey. She wrote: Dear @oprah I know the chances of you reading this is second to none but I just wanted...
Actress and entrepreneur, Lilian Afegbai is celebrating her arrival on the 3rd floor with sultry photos today, November 11. She shared a variety of breathtaking outfits via her Instagram page. Captioning a set of photos, she wrote: 30yrs today and all I can say is thank you lord. Grateful for life, God thank you for sparing my life even when...
The Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Nigeria has found a prima facie case of professional misconduct against three Premier Specialist Hospital doctors over the death of celebrity chef, Adepeju Ugboma. The doctors are Akiseku Adeniyi Kazeem, Kelechi Kingsley Renner and Motunrayo Amadu of Premier Specialist Hospital. The indictment was the outcome of an investigative panel set up by the...
Tolu Odukoya-Ijogun has called Nomthi Odukoya a fighter as she mourned her death. Nomthi passed on after a two-year battle with cancer on November 9 at age 47. Tolu who is the first child of Pastor Taiwo and Late Bimbo Odukoya wrote: Aunty Nom… You were such a beautiful light, an authentic Christian and a Woman that truly loved God....
Google.org announced the 34 funding recipients of the Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls. The $25M global philanthropy challenge was launched in March 2021 and called for gender equity-focused organizations to submit their boldest and most innovative ideas to create a more equitable economic reality for women and girls. Google.org partnered with a women-led panel of experts – including...
Adaora and Ekene, daughters of Charles Soludo, the governor-elect of Anambra State have sent congratulatory messages to him. Prof. Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, was declared winner of the Anambra Governorship election which was held on Saturday, November 6. Taking to Instagram, one of them, Adaora wrote: Congratulations dad @ccsoludo! Words cannot express how proud of you I am. I know...