This Nigerian Is The First Black Woman To Become A Practising Pediatric Surgeon In Canada

A Nigerian woman Tito Daodu has been named the first black woman to become a pediatric surgeon in Canada. She currently works at Alberta’s Children’s Hospital Foundation. Born in Nigeria and raised in Winnipeg, Daodu attended medical school at the University of Manitoba. She completed her residency and fellowship in Calgary and is currently completing a Masters in Public Health …

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Buhari Names Idu Railway Complex, Light Rail Station After Deputy Sec-General Of The UN, Amina Mohammed

The federal government has honoured Amina Mohammed, the deputy secretary-general of the United Nations by naming the Idu railway complex and the light rail station both in the federal capital territory (FCT) after her. This makes her the first living Nigerian woman to achieve such a feat. Mohammed is also a former environment minister. The announcement was made on Tuesday, …

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#BeLikeNgoziChallenge: Nigerians Recreate Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s Signature Ankara Look To Celebrate Her WTO DG Win

Nigerian women are celebrating Ngozi Okonjo Iweala’s win as WTO DG with the #BeLikeNgoziChallenge on Twitter. The challenge was aimed at celebrating the ex-finance minister with her signature Ankara and headtie look. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s tomorrow! #NoiGoesToWTO! We are giving away N100k to the best dressed! Dress up like NOI and send her a message of support as she …

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All The Things Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Has Achieved On Her Road To Becoming First Female WTO-DG

It is no news that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been appointed Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. Some of her three key tasks as WTO’s director-general include: 1. Broker international trade talks in the face of persistent US-China conflict 2. Respond to pressure to reform trade rules 3. Counter protectionism heightened by the COVID-19 Born 13 June 1954, Okonjo-Iweala studied Economics …

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Okonjo-Iweala Becomes First Female And First African to Become WTO DG

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s former finance minister has been appointed Director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Her appointment not only makes her the First African but also the first woman to lead the WTO. The news was announced on the official WTO’s Twitter page on Monday.   BREAKING: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala from Nigeria is appointed as the next WTO Director-General. Dr. …

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[VIDEO] ‘Man Na Man Whether Short Or Tall” – OAP Nkubi Wife Shares Love Story, Advices Women

Media personality Victor Nwaogu popularly known as Nkubi and his wife Nkeiru Nwaogu have shared their love story. Recall that dwarf-sized OAP shared his pre-wedding photos a few days ago, announcing that he was off the market. In a chat with BBC Pidgin, Nkeiru who is a fashion designer revealed that they met on Facebook. According to her, even though …

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14 Things To Know About Rosaline ‘Rosy’ Meurer As She Turns A Year Older

Rosaline Meurer fondly called ‘Rosy Meurer’ is a Nigerian model, actress, and brand ambassador. Her popularity soared when she was named the ‘other woman’ in the marriage saga between Tonto Dikeh and ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill. Here are some facts about her. Tonto Dikeh’s Ex, Olakunle Churchill Confirms Marriage To Rosy Meurer And It Has Got People Talking On Social Media …

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How 31-Year-Old CEO of dating App Bumble Became World’s Youngest Female Billionaire

Whitney Wolfe Herd, CEO and founder of dating app, Bumble has become the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire at age 31. Shares of Bumble Inc soared 67% in its trading debut to $72 at 1:03 pm on Thursday where her stake left her with a net worth of $1.5billion. According to Bumble’s prospectus, Wolfe Herd owns 21.54 million shares, equivalent …

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Tonto Dikeh’s Ex, Olakunle Churchill Confirms Marriage To Rosy Meurer And It Has Got People Talking On Social Media

Tonto Dikeh’s ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill has unveiled Rosy Meurer, his former P. A as his wife and it has got people talking on social media. Recall that Meurer was at the center of Tonto and Churchill’s crashed marriage in 2017. However in a post to celebrate her birthday, Churchill addressed her as ‘Mrs. Churchill’ to the surprise of many. In …

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24-Year-Old Daughter of Late Senator, Benjamin Uwajumogu Dies One Year After His Death

Jasmine Chidimma Uwajumogu, the daughter of late Imo Senator, Benjamin Uwajumogu, has passed away. Jasmine, 24, died on February 1, 2021, and was laid to rest on Friday, February 12, at Victoria Garden Cemetary, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos. Recall that Senator Uwajumogu, who represented Imo Senatorial District, slumped and died in his house while taking a bath in December 2019. Her …

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