There is an uproar on social media as the Federal government has reportedly suspended the operations of the microblogging platform, Twitter in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, disclosed this via a statement issued by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Segun Adeyemi on Friday. “The Federal Government has also directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to immediately commence...
Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, has called out Nike for releasing a sneaker in honor of her late daughter, Gianna “Gigi” Bryant, without her permission. Kobe and Gigi Bryant died in a helicopter crash in January 2020. Earlier this year, Vanessa took to social media to promote the Gigi sneaker, saying the shoe was set for release later this year. However, she revealed...
A Nigerian lady, Ola Sandra Ndukwe has bagged seven awards as she graduates with a distinction in Medicine. She couldn’t contain her joy as she shared the news via her Twitter page. She wrote: Seven awards bagged !!! Including DISTINCTION IN INTERNAL MEDICINE BEST IN PAEDIATRICS BEST IN BIOCHEMISTRY BEST IN PHYSIOLOGY I’m super grateful I can’t contain my Joy...
One of the most significant moments of a wedding day is when the bride walks down the aisle. As accustomed to western tradition, the bride takes this step with her father by her side as she is officially given to her groom. This practice dates back to history where a father walking his daughter down the aisle represented a transfer...
Rihanna has made history as she becomes the second singer after Madonna to have achieved the ‘Big Four’ Vogue history. The “Big Four” refers to the four most notable Vogue covers that include: American Vogue, British Vogue, Vogue Paris, and Vogue Italia. The Work hitmaker graces the cover of Vogue Italia’s June issue that she styled and photographed herself. For their “Do...
Kashe Quest is only two years old but has become the youngest member of Mensa, the largest and oldest IQ society in the world. The Los Angeles toddler has an IQ of 146 while the average IQ in America is 100. “We started to notice her memory was really great. She just picked up things really fast and she was...
Reactions have continued to pour in over Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open. This came after she declined to participate in a post-match press conference and was fined $15k hours after she won her opening match. Osaka was also threatened with disqualification. In a statement announcing her withdrawal, The four-time Grand Slam tournament winner opened up on her struggle...
Veteran actress, Eucharia Anunobi has been conferred with a Ph.D., the highest academic qualification to the admiration of fans and colleagues. Fellow actress, Maureen Solomon took to her Instagram page to share news of the huge feat. She wrote: Congratulations big sis on your conferment of a PhD degree . ???More grace and showers of blessings on your ministry. God...
Kenya’s Vice-President, William Ruto has admitted it was difficult to give his daughter to a Nigerian man. June Ruto and her Nigerian man, Dr. Alexander Ezenagu had their wedding last Thursday, May 27, in an invite-only ceremony held at the Kenyan Vice President’s private residence in Karen. Ruto expressed his anxiety about June Ruto marrying a Nigerian man of Igbo...
Asisat Oshoala finished the season with a historic treble with Barcelona in their 3-0 thrashing of Levante in the final of the 2021 Copa de la Reina on Sunday. While the Nigerian forward was on the bench, goals from Patricia Guijarro, Alexia Putellas, and Lieke Martens secured the title for the treble for the Luis Cortes ladies. Lieke Martens set up Patricia Guijarro for the opener five minutes into the match and in the 20th minute, she teed up with lexiaPutellas for the second goal. Martens completed...