Njideka Akunyili Crosby has achieved another remarkable milestone by creating the Obamas’ first official joint portrait for the newly opened Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Barack and Michelle Obama have their first-ever official portrait, and it was done by no other person than Nigerian-born Njideka Akunyili Crosby. The portrait, titled The Obamas: Springing Forth, 2026, was unveiled ahead of the...
On Monday, June 15, the founder of Anjy Luminee Couture, CEO Luminee, and actor Baba Ijesha unveiled their baby boy, sparking reactions online. Recall that the actor was sentenced to prison over allegations of sexual assault in July 2022 but was released in 2025 after just three years. The popular celebrity designer had previously announced the birth of her son...
Award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has alleged a cover-up over the death of her son, Nkanu, in January 2026. In a statement published on her Instagram account on Saturday, Adichie called for a judicial inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death. She said she decided to make public a letter she had previously sent to the chairman of the...
Despite a four-year absence from playing tennis, Serena Williams got off to a winning start in the doubles event at Queen’s. The 44-year-old tennis legend made her first appearance since the 2022 US Open, partnering Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko to a 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 victory. Williams was given a standing ovation as she walked onto the grass court at the...
Nollywood actress Adunni Ade left many fans and followers stunned after revealing that she secretly welcomed her daughter more than two years ago and kept the news away from the public. Sharing her baby bump photos, the actress made the surprise announcement in an emotional Instagram post on Sunday, June 7, 2026, which coincided with her birthday. Adunni disclosed that...
Tamunosoye Karibi-George has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026. She was crowned at a grand finale held at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, on Saturday night. The 26-year-old Rivers State indigene, representing Bayelsa State, emerged as the winner among 20 finalists in a competition themed “Pride, Power, and Purpose.” She will represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World...
Meet Dr. Esther Nkem Okereke, The Actress Who Just Made History As NRM’s 2027 Presidential Candidate
Dr. Esther Nkem Okereke emerged as the presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) ahead of the 2027 general election after securing victory at the party’s national convention held in Abuja on May 29. With this victory, she becomes the first woman to secure a presidential ticket from NRM. She is one of four women from the South East...
Tennis legend and 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams has officially announced her return to professional tennis, nearly four years after stepping away from the sport. The 44-year-old icon is set to make her competitive comeback at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club in London, where she will compete in the doubles event after receiving a wildcard entry. The tournament...
Actress Biodun Okeowo, popularly called Omoborty, has sent a word of advice to single parents as her son graduates from Concordia University, Edmonton, Canada. Sharing her story on her Instagram page, she revealed how she had to make several sacrifices in order to pay his school fees. She wrote: I’m sharing this story to encourage every single parent out there...
Olori Ivie Atuwatse III is known as the Queen of the Warri Kingdom and wife of Ogiame Atuwatse III, the current king of the Warri Kingdom and the 21st Olu of Warri. Beyond her title, she is a lawyer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a strong advocate for women’s empowerment. Here are some interesting things to know about her. 1. She...