A Nigerian woman has made history in faraway UAE after becoming the country’s first female delivery rider. 27-year-old Gift Solomon moved to the Emirates from Nigeria in 2015 to make money for her family. She works as an assistant manager for Freedom Pizza in Dubai and has chosen to also work on the delivery side of the business. She said she...
Renowned supermodel, Naomi Campbell has welcomed her first child. The 50-year-old took to Instagram to make the announcement that has now got people reacting. She shared what happens to be a photo of a newborn’s feet with the caption: “A beautiful little blessing has chosen me to be her mother,” Campbell wrote alongside her post. “So honoured to have this...
Mexico’s Andrea Meza has been crowned Miss Universe 2020. Brazil’s Julia Gama emerged first runner-up while Peru’s Janick Maceta was the second runner-up. She was presented the crown by her predecessor Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, United States on Sunday, May 16. During the question and answer round, the question asked...
Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala has become the first African player to win the women’s UEFA Champions League after Barcelona Femeni thrashed Chelsea 4-0. With this win, Barcelona also becomes the first Spanish team to win the trophy. Oshoala came off the bench in the 71st minute for Jennifer Hermoso. The Super Falcons captain scored in added time but the goal was ruled...
Ada Ameh is a popular actress and entertainer whose career spans over 20 years. Known for her comic role in movies, she is currently one of the most sought-after actresses in Nigeria. Here are some facts about her. 1. Ada Ameh was born on the 15th of May 1974 in the Ajegunle area of Lagos. 2. She is a native...
You can’t talk about the entertainment industry in Nigeria now without mentioning ‘Chigul.’ Known for her ability to switch between accents and for her versatility, this woman of many parts is not only a comedienne but also an actress, a singer, a TV presenter, and a video vixen. Here are some facts about her. 1. She was born Chioma Ijeoma...
YouTube Music today released a schedule of performances and music-industry-related events in celebration of Africa month. In the lead-up to its Africa Day concert, in partnership with MTV Base Africa, YouTube Music is celebrating the continent’s popular culture with performances by popular artists from Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. “For more than a decade now, YouTube has helped artists develop...
Bose Ogulu, manager and mum to Burna Boy, says she started managing him as a form of sacrifice and not ambition. The businesswoman spoke of her dealings with the Grammy-winning Afrofusion star in a chat with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, TV host. “Burna Boy started in 2010 from Port Harcourt. Even before he took the name, he asked me to manage him. So, I’ve...
Hadiza Bala Usman, the suspended managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), reacted to her suspension. In a statement signed by her on Sunday, May 9, 2021, Usman denied media reports she solely awarded ports contract during her tenure describing the reports as “irresponsible, mischievous and defamatory”. 1.On reports of solely awarding ports contract Bala Usman said the NPA...
The Lagos State Government has said it will launch an investigation into allegations of medical negligence against Premier Specialist Medical Centre, Victoria Island, leading to the death of Peju Ugboma. At least 3,000 people had signed an online petition, as of Sunday morning, calling on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Ministry of Health to investigate the death. The deceased, a popular...