OKONJO-Iweala has been nominated by President Buhari for the position of director-general of the World Trade Organisation. The candidacy of Yonov Frederick Agah, Nigeria’s permanent representative to the WTO was withdrawn to make way for the ex-coordinating minister. The election is scheduled to hold in Geneva, Switzerland in 2021 for a four-year term that would run from 2021 to 2025 after Roberto Azevedo,...
Kudirat Abiola was the wife of Late MKO Abiola, the winner of the annulled June 12 election, and was also a pro-democracy campaigner. Here are some facts about her. 1. She was born in 1951 in Zaria. 2. She attended Muslin Girls High School Ijebu-Ode and was the Head Prefect. 3. She didn’t attend university but used her brideprice to...
‘I Was In Labour For About Seven Hours’ -Toolz Opens Up On Losing Her First Child In Emotional Video
OAP Toolz has revealed heartwrenching details on how she lost her first child. She revealed this in an interview with Betty Irabor’s Life Lessons series. Toolz who recently became Director of Programmes at Beat FM disclosed that she got pregnant a few months after her wedding and she began looking forward to having a baby. However, as the pregnancy approached...
Meghan Markle has lent her voice in support of the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement. The Duchess of Sussex said this while addressing the 2020 graduating class of her former school, the Immaculate Heart High school. Meghan, who was born and raised in LA where she now lives with Prince Harry and their son Archie, shared her memories of the...
Another rape case has emerged amidst the ongoing demand for justice for rape victims from Nigerians. Barakat Bello, A 19-year-old lady was gang-raped and murdered in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. The incident was reported to have occurred on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in the Akinyele area of Ibadan. Barakat’s death comes in the wake of the rape and murder...
Iyabo Ojo has signed an endorsement deal with popular hair brand, Wholesale Naija as an ambassador. She joins list of A-list actresses who have deals with hair brands. Taking to Instagram, she wrote: My beautiful people, I’m so excited to announce to you all that I am now the newest face & proud ambassador for @wholesalesnaija, , Ladies, Stay glued to...
Actress, Keke Palmer was seen lending her voice for a good cause on Tuesday during the protest as she beseeched members of the National Guard to march with Black Lives Matter protesters in Hollywood. The 26-year-old star made her plea with the National Guardsmen deployed on the streets and asked a group of them to march with the protesters....
The level of anxiety in the community regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic is currently high, as with every virus comes paranoia, hence, it’s no surprise a lot of people are concerned about the potential bump on pregnant women and their babies. However, If you feel anxious and worried about your own health and that of your family, you’re not alone....
Ondo Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has appointed Ngozi Ugochi-Igbo as his special assistant which has left many utterly disappointed. Ngozi, an indigene of Imo state was appointed as the Special Assistant on Gender, Research & Documentation. Reports say the 26-year-old who recently her Youth Service got the appointment because of her close ties to the governor’s wife. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu also hails from...
Despite being in a new era, women are expected to carry the whole blame of another man’s choice. Society has painted a picture of how “good women” never get raped. Over the years, women have moved on in silence for fear of being judged if they told their stories. The struggle to be heard continues as “rape” only has one...