Queen Salawa Abeni is a Nigerian singer known for promoting the ‘Waka’ genre of music in the 70’s.’ As she turns 60, here are some facts about her. 1.Salawa Abeni was born on May 5, 1961, in Lagos State. 2.She hails from Ijebu in Ogun State. 3.She only got up to the elementary school training because her father did not...
A new management is set to take charge at Guaranty Trust Bank (Gtbank) as part of its restructuring plans. According to insider reports, Miriam Olusanya is set to be announced as the new MD/CEO of the bank as Segun Agbaje steps down. Agbaje is stepping down after completing a 10-year stipulated tenure at the bank. He would now take up the MD/CEO role...
OAP and actress Lolo is grateful to God after she and her children narrowly escaped death in an accident. The Jenifa’s Diary actress, who recently marked her birthday, took to Instagram on Monday to share the news. She wrote: For my treasures I give you thanks for preserving their lives for me Because I have a covenant of life and...
Melinda Gates is the ex-wife of Microsoft CEO, Bill Gates, and a world-renowned businesswoman and philanthropist. The couple recently announced their divorce after 27 years of marriage. Here are some facts about her. 1. She was born Melinda Ann French on August 15, 1964. 2. She is the second of four children. 3. She attended St. Monica Catholic School, where...
A Nigerian-Scottish teenager, Amanda Amaeshi, has emerged as the 2020 Glasgow Times Young Scotswoman of the Year. 16-year-old Amaeshi is from Dunfermline, Scotland, but of Nigerian descent. The Glasgow Times editor, Callum Baird, announced a ceremony that was held in collaboration with the St Enoch Centre. The editor described the Nigerian girl as one who is of immense inspiration, saying the...
Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda are ending their marriage after 27 years. The couple made the announcement via Twitter on Monday, May 3, saying “we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple”. “After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage,” the pair...
The last has not been heard on Iniubong Umoren, the job seeker who was murdered in Uyo over the weekend. She was raped and murdered by Uduak Frank who lured her under the guise of granting her a job interview. Umoren was a graduate of the University of Uyo awaiting her NYSC call-up. Umoh Uduak, Ini’s friend who was at...
The new Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport at Umueri was inaugurated by the state governor, Chief Willie Obiano, on Friday, 30th April 2021, and one name on everybody’s lips was that of Nwando Phina Okpalaeke. She is one of the pilots who landed an aircraft at the airport during the test run, which officially makes her the first female...
Singer, Chidinma Ekile has revealed that she is now a gospel singer. The ex-Project fame winner made the announcement via her Instagram page on Sunday, May 2 which also coincides with her 30th birthday. She wrote, “MY NAME IS MINISTER CHIDINMA EKILE. I’M A CRUSADER OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS. I’M A CRUSADER OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.” ...
Nigerians have called for justice on social media over the rape and death of Iniobong Umoren in Uyo. Iniobong was confirmed dead on Sunday days after she was declared missing. Her friend Umoh Uduak had taken to Twitter on Thursday, April 29 to raise an alarm over Iniobong’s whereabouts after attending a job interview in the airport area of Uyo....