Actress, Beverly Naya was born in London as the only child of her Nigerian parents. At 17, she began acting while studying philosophy, psychology, and sociology at Brunel University. She also studied script-writing and film-making at Roehampton University. In an interview, she once explained that she relocated to Nigeria because of the rapid growth of Nollywood, and the opportunities that...
This story is a perfect example of what true love should look like. A couple who went viral over the weekend during the dedication of their new-born baby have shared their love story. In an exclusive chat with BBC Pidgin, Rose John revealed how she was embarrassed by her family over her insistence on spending the rest of her life with...
Prof Nnenna Oti has been elected as the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) by the Governing Council of the institution. This appointment also makes her the first-ever female VC of the institution. Nnenna Oti until her new appointment, was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics will succeed the outgoing vice-chancellor, Prof. Francis Eze. She emerged top with 75.5 points to...
Popular TV presenter, actress, and humanitarian Rachel Bakam is dead. Reports say the 38-year-old, who had been ill for some days, died on Tuesday from anaemia. Here are some facts about her. 1. Rachel Bakam was born September 11, 1982, in Kaduna State, where she grew up. 2. She lost her father at age 12. 3. She played a lead...
Omawumi Megbele is a singer, actress, and movie producer. Here are some facts about her as she turns a year older. 1. Omawumi was born on 13 April 1982 in Warri, Delta State where she hails from. 2. She began her education at Nana Primary School and College of Education Demonstration Secondary School for her primary and secondary education respectively....
This is the tear-jerking story of Mary Daniel, an amputee who hawks on the streets of Oshodi in Lagos in a bid to make ends meet and earn a living. 26-year-old Daniel is a single mother to a two-year-old daughter. She shared her touching story in an exclusive with PUNCH. Born in Katsina, Daniel’s life changed at 11 when she...
Tomike Adeoye and her hubby are celebrating their second tradiversary with the best news ever. The couple are expecting their first child. In a post on her Instagram page, the TV host wrote: Happy Tradversary Baby! I’m filled with so many emotions because today is special for soooo many reasons!???Today’s celebration venue is our YouTube channel ?I have a special...
Meseret Dinke from Ethiopia has emerged as the first female to finish the 2021 edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon and she broke a record while at it. See photos from her win:...
There has been an increase in the election of female presidents the world over in a clamour for gender equality. A clear example is that of Vjosa Osmani who was recently elected by the country’s parliament as the new President of Kosovo with the backing of Prime Minister Albin Kurti and his Vetevendosje (Self-Determination) party. She won 71 of the votes from...
Your View Host, Morayo Brown has weighed in on the criticisms thrown at her co-host BeeCee Ugboh. BeeCee had slammed Chioma saying she was unwise for dropping out of school. This had sparked an outrage on social media. In her defence, Morayo took to her Instagram page on Thursday to react to the situation. She wrote: For those of you...