A Brief Profile Of Aisha Al-Hassan ‘Mama Taraba’ As She Passes On At 61
Former governor and ex-women affairs minister, Aisha Al-Hassan ‘Mama Taraba’ has passed on at the age of 61. According to reports, she died in a hospital in Cairo, Egypt on Friday, May 7. Here are some facts to know about the lawyer and politician. 1. Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan was born on 16 September 1959 in Jalingo, Taraba State. 2. Her …
Continue Reading 13 Things To Know About The Suspended Nigerian Ports Authority MD, Hadiza Bala Usman
President Buhari on Thursday, May 7 suspended Hadiza Bala Usman, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). However, according to sources, her suspension may be reversed as top personalities are pressing buttons so that her suspension can be reversed. The official said the suspension was to allow a probe of allegations of improprieties against Ms. Usman to take …
Continue Reading Bride Creates World Record For Longest Wedding Veil (It Is Longer Than 63 Football Fields)
A bride from Cyprus, Maria Paraskeva, has bagged a Guinness World Record for the ‘longest wedding veil’, measuring 6,962.6 metres (22,843 ft 2.11 in). GWR shared the video of Paraskeva wearing the veil and further informed that it took six hours and 30 volunteers to deploy the lace veil to its full length. The caption quoted Paraskeva as well, which …
Continue Reading Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle Is Officially An Author
Meghan Markle has added a new feather to her name as she officially becomes an author. The Duchess of Sussex is set to release a children’s book titled ‘The Bench’ on June 8. The Bench talks about father-son relationships, as seen through the eyes of mothers. It is said to be inspired by the bond between her husband Prince Harry …
Continue Reading Nonuplets: 25-Year-Old Woman Welcomes Nine Babies In World Record
A woman gave birth to nine babies on Tuesday two more than doctors had detected inside her crowded womb. Halima Cisse joins the small group of mothers of nonuplets globally. The pregnancy of Halima Cisse, 25, fascinated Malians and attracted the attention of its leaders. When doctors in March said Cisse needed specialist care, authorities flew her to Morocco, where …
Continue Reading 13 Things To Know About Queen Of ‘Waka’ Music, Salawa Abeni As She Turns 60
Queen Salawa Abeni is a Nigerian singer known for promoting the ‘Waka’ genre of music in the 70’s.’ As she turns 60, here are some facts about her. 1.Salawa Abeni was born on May 5, 1961, in Lagos State. 2.She hails from Ijebu in Ogun State. 3.She only got up to the elementary school training because her father did not …
Continue Reading GT Bank Set To Announce Miriam Olusanya As New MD/CEO As Segun Agbaje Steps Down
A new management is set to take charge at Guaranty Trust Bank (Gtbank) as part of its restructuring plans. According to insider reports, Miriam Olusanya is set to be announced as the new MD/CEO of the bank as Segun Agbaje steps down. Agbaje is stepping down after completing a 10-year stipulated tenure at the bank. He would now take up the MD/CEO role …
Continue Reading ‘Nothing Broken, Nothing Missing’ – OAP Lolo Is Grateful As She & Children Survive Ghastly Accident
OAP and actress, Lolo is grateful to God after she and her children narrowly escaped death in an accident. The Jenifa’s Diary actress who recently marked her birthday took to Instagram on Monday to share the news. She wrote: For my treasures I give you thanks for preserving their lives for me Because I have a covenant of life and …
Continue Reading 17 Things You Should Know About Melinda Gates
Melinda Gates is the ex-wife of Microsoft CEO, Bill Gates, and a world-renowned businesswoman and philanthropist. The couple recently announced their divorce after 27 years of marriage. Here are some facts about her. 1. She was born Melinda Ann French on August 15, 1964. 2. She is the second of four children. 3. She attended St. Monica Catholic School, where …
Continue Reading Nigerian Teenager Wins 2020 Glasgow Times Young Scotswoman Award In Scotland
A Nigerian-Scottish teenager, Amanda Amaeshi, has emerged as the 2020 Glasgow Times young Scotswoman of the year. 16-year-old Amaeshi is from Dunfermline, Scotland, but of Nigerian descent. The Glasgow Times editor, Callum Baird, made the announcement in a ceremony that was held in collaboration with the St Enoch Centre. The editor described the Nigerian girl as one that is of immense …
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