Late R&B singer, Aaliyah has been honoured with a Barbie doll. The Aaliyah Music Series Doll was created to honor the singer’s unforgettable contributions to the music industry and are enduring influence on music, fashion, and pop culture. It became available for pre-order on Thursday, January 16, on what would have been the late star’s 46th birthday. Dressed in an...
Medical doctor, entrepreneur, public speaker and influencer, Dr. Adanna Steinacker has been appointed as the new Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to President Bola Tinubu on Women’s Health. Making the announcement via her LinkedIn page on Tuesday, January 14, she wrote. It is with a profound sense of duty, humility, and gratitude that I announce my appointment as the Senior Special...
Hon. Mojisola Meranda has been elected and sworn in as the new speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly following the impeachment of Hon. Mudashiru Obasa due to misconduct and abuse of office. on Monday, Jan 13. With her appointment, she becomes the first-ever female speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly. Here are some facts to know about her....
In its latest update, the Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and slang. The newly added entries include popular terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi,” among others. These words, deeply rooted in the daily lives of Nigerians, highlight the influence of Pidgin English, street slang, and cultural expressions that are increasingly gaining global...
As China experiences an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), concerns about the outbreak of another widespread respiratory virus have grown. It is rapidly spreading, particularly among children under 14 in the northern region. While the situation has raised concerns, health officials emphasize that the virus is well-known and not a major threat like COVID-19 was. Here’s all you...
Chief Adebisi Edionseri, popularly known as “Cash Madam,” was a renowned businesswoman and socialite in Nigeria who passed on at age 89. She was also said to be the wealthiest female socialite in Yoruba Land. Her early life and childhood stemmed from a strong family background and a keen interest in business. Early Life She was born Princess Khadijat Kuburat...
British-Nigerian designer Liz Sanya has attempted to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest sandal in the world. She began her 72-hour journey on January 2, completing it on the 4th of January, 2025 at Pixel Park, Lekki, Lagos. Her Guinness World Record (GWR) attempt, which attracted a large crowd of supporters who came to witness the remarkable...
Transcorp Hotels Plc has announced the appointment of Uzo Oshogwe as its new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), effective January 1, 2025. She now succeeds Mrs. Dupe Olusola, who served as the MD/CEO until her recent exit. Recall that Dupe Olusola was appointed as the MD/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc, effective March 25, 2020. She was then the Group Head...
Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu has been named a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the UK New Year’s 2025 Honours list for her contributions to the chemical sciences and also for promoting inclusion and diversity. The DBE is a senior rank of the Order of the British Empire and is one of the highest honours that...
Over 133 Nigerian women and girls, including teenagers, were victims of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide-related cases between January 1 and December 31, 2024. This is according to a report by DOHS Cares Foundation, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to combating gender-based violence and monitoring cases of femicide. The data comes from the Foundation’s tracker dashboard, which monitors cases of femicide...