Ashleigh Plumptre is one name that is currently on everyone’s lips. The Super Falcons defender has slowly become a fan favourite warming her way into the hearts of many due to her performance at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup. Here are some things to know about her. 1. She was born Ashleigh Meagan Plumptre on May 8, 1998, in...
Nouhaila Benzina makes history at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup by becoming the first player to wear a hijab. Moroccan defender, Nouhaila Benzina has made history by becoming the first hijab-wearing player at a World Cup. The 25-year-old wore a white Islamic headscarf as her team defeated South Korea 1-0 on Sunday in her debut appearance at the ongoing...
Adaora Umeoji re-appointed as Zenith Bank Deputy Managing Director Adaora Umeoji has been re-appointed as Zenith Bank’s Deputy Managing Director by the bank’s board. The announcement was contained in a notice filed with the Nigerian Exchange on Friday, July 28. The notice read: “Zenith Bank Plc “The Bank” hereby informs its shareholders, NGX, and the investing public that...
Three Nigerian sisters, Mopelola, Oluwaseun, and Oluwafunmilayo Makinde, who are pilots, have shown they have what it takes to challenge the status quo, especially in an industry that is typically male-dominated. The sisters’ journey into the world of aviation was significantly influenced by their father, Captain Wale Makinde, a seasoned helicopter pilot who has dedicated his life to the skies....
Asisat Oshoala has said her father is unhappy with her shirtless World Cup win celebration after Super Falcons beat co-hosts, Australia 3-2. Oshoala scored in the 72nd minute of the Falcons’ second game in Group B after coming in as a substitute at the Lang Park Stadium, Australia. While celebrating her goal, she removed her shirt, an act that has...
Huawei Technologies hosted the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) Fellows to an exciting day of the 5G demo experience and its penetration in Nigeria. The session, held on 19th July 2023 at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, aimed at fostering knowledge exchange and inspiring innovation among the Fellows. The MTN Media Innovation Programme is a fully funded 6-week...
Joy Bishara, one of the schoolgirls who escaped from the captivity of Boko Haram terrorists that invaded the Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, in 2014, recently got engaged in the United States. Bishara disclosed the engagement with her lover James coupled with pictures on her Instagram page, on Tuesday. On April 14, 2014, a total of 276 female students...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, July 27, 2023, officially unveiled his 28-man ministerial list after weeks of speculation. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read the names at Thursday’s plenary. The list was made up of expected names, while some surprise names also made the list. Among the ministerial list is the inclusion of seven women. Recall that Tinubu, in...
The Super Falcons came from a goal down to defeat World Cup co-hots Australia 3-2 on Thursday at Brisbane Stadium to claim their first victory in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Emily van Egmond had put the Matildas in front in the first minute of the first half added time. But just when it seemed like the Aussies were...
Eniola Badmus has slammed those criticising President Bola Tinubu over the increase in pump price caused by fuel subsidy. The price of fuel has skyrocketed to 617 per litre following the removal of subsidy in May 2023. This has caused an uproar in the country as its increase bites hard on citizens. In a recent chat with media personality, Daddy...