Africa’s first reward-based platform where creatives receive support and build direct relationships with their fans has announced Mikano Motors Limited as one of the sponsors of Trendupp Awards 2023. Also, the winner of the ‘Force of Influence’ headline category would be walking away with a brand-new car, courtesy of Mikano Motors. Now in its third edition, the pioneer award to...
Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of President Bola Tinibu, has officially assumed office as Nigeria’s First Lady on Monday in Abuja, Mrs Tinubu who arrived at the First Lady’s wing was accompanied by her security aides. The first lady on arrival, was received by the Permanent Secretary of the State House, Mr Tijjani Umar, and other Heads of Units in...
What are the chances of meeting a female truck driver in Nigeria? Not just that, she is unable to drive a car. That’s the story of Ademola Omolade, a 22-year-old truck driver from Ogbomosho, Oyo State. In an interview with Punch, Omolade revealed that she cannot drive a car despite driving trucks. Stating how she began to drive trucks, the...
The federal government has banned underage children from participating in the National Common Entrance Examination for admission into unity schools across the country. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Andrew Adejoh, made this known in Abuja on Saturday while monitoring the 2023 common entrance examinations into Unity Schools. The examination was organised by the National Examination Council. A total...
In recent years, there has been a rising controversy in Nigeria and around the world about the ethics and legality of eating dog meat. Concerns have been raised by animal rights activists and organizations regarding animal suffering as well as the potential risk of disease transmission related to the consumption of dog meat. Jackie Idimogu, an animal rights activist had...
Khafi has opened up about her fears about motherhood, especially as a mother of two. The reality star said her major fear was being recognized as a mother and losing her identity. Sharing a photo of herself sleeping with her boys, she wrote: Long caption alert!! Hey everyone, it has been a while, again lol. We are six months into...
The immediate former Minister for Women Affairs and Social Development, Pauline Tallen, is currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over allegations of money laundering. Sources privy to the development confirmed that Tallen was quizzed by operatives of the EFCC at its Zonal Headquarters, in Wuse, Abuja. Though details of the allegations against the ex-minister...
Beauty Tukura speaks on the toxicity of BBNaija and the lessons learnt after her disqualification. Beauty Tukura has detailed her experience in the Big Brother reality show disclosing that the show is toxic. She claims that the atmosphere on the show is “extremely toxic,” and she thinks that even the viewers contribute to this unfavorable environment. The former beauty queen,...
MoMo PSB on Friday, May 19, 2023 organized a forum in partnership with MTN Foundation’s Y’ellopreneurs, at the Lagos Continental Hotel Lagos. The forum had female business owners, MoMo agents and industry experts in attendance. It also included a fireside chat with MTN Foundation Executive Secretary, Odunayo Sanya, Group Chief Operating Officer RedSlate Group, Nkiru Oguadinma, and the Chief...
A Biography on Ama Ata Aidoo Ama Ata Aidoo was a Ghanaian author, poet, playwright, and academic. She died on May 31 at the age of 81 after a brief illness. Here are some facts to know about her. 1. Christina Ama Ata Aidoo was born on 23 March 1942 in Abeadzi Kyiakor in Ghana. 2. She had a twin...