A UK lawmaker has kicked against Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, barring Nigerians and other international students from bringing their families while on a Masters program. The lawmaker who spoke extensively on the contribution of international students to the UK economy said the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman’s new policy is misjudged. She asked what Braverman would do to counter the shock...
Legendary singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and author Tina Turner has passed on. She died on May 24, 2023, at the age of 83. Here are some remarkable facts about the queen of rock and roll. 1. Her real name is Anna Mae Bullock. 2. She and her sisters were separated as young children when their parents relocated to Knoxville, Tennessee,...
Veteran events entrepreneur, Funke Bucknor has revealed she was angry with God the day her sister, Tosin passed away barely one year after her father’s death. Tosin Bucknor, a media personality, died from sickle cell complications on 19 November 2018. She disclosed this in an interview with Chude Jideonwo. She said: “I cried, I think after Tosyn passed and I...
The Senate, on Tuesday May 23, confirmed the nomination of Abike Dabiri-Erewa for reappointment as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission for a second term. The PUNCH reports that the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), reappoints Dabiri and wrote to the Senate to confirm her appointment. In a letter addressed to the Senate on May...
Nigerian chef, Hilda Bassey popularly known as Hilda Baci, who set a new Guinness record for the longest cooking time by an individual, will enjoy an array of gifts and sponsorship for her tenacity. She cooked for 100 hours, 40 minutes (four days), surpassing an earlier record set by Lata Tandon, an Indian chef who cooked for over 87 hours....
In the world of mixed martial arts, quite a few outstanding women have contributed and proven that they can not only compete with men but also excel in this scene. Their stories and achievements inspire millions of people around the world. History of Women’s MMA The history of women’s MMA is an amazing journey of courage, perseverance, and the struggle...
Actress Georgina Onuoha has continued to lend her support to May Edochie over the death of her first son, Kambilichukwu in March 2023. Since the tragedy, Onuoha had shown her support for May. In a post on Instagram, she called for prayers for the grieving mother who said was dealing with principalities and powers. She wrote: My dearest May @mayyuledochie Today...
Every year, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCAs) honors a veteran talent with the Industry Merit Award, also called the Lifetime Achievement Award. The AMVCA Industry Merit Award is an honorary award presented by MultiChoice through Africa Magic for its lifetime contribution to the development of African cinema. Over the years, notable female celebrities have been honored with this prestigious award. Here are four of them....
Patience Ozokwo has penned a heartfelt tribute hours after winning the AMVCA Industry Merit Award. Taking to Instagram, she revealed how her children sacrificed for her career. She also took the opportunity to thank all those who had an impact on her career since its inception. She wrote: When we started in the industry there was no social media and...
The President, Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the appointment of Dr (Mrs) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein as the substantive Accountant-General of the Federation. Madein becomes Nigeria’s first-ever female Accountant General with her appointment. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yeti-Esan CFR, made this known on Friday, 19 May 2023, in Abuja, adding that the appointment is with...