Temi Otedola, fashion and beauty blogger made her runway debut in the Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris – Walk Your Worth Spring-Summer 2025 show. Recall that in June 2024, Otedola made history when she was appointed the first African Digital Ambassador for L’Oréal. Taking to Instagram to share the news, she wrote: “EMPOWERED. Still can’t believe I walked the @lorealparis...
Nigerian superstar DJ, philanthropist, and singer Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly called DJ Cuppy, has become the first Nigerian to host an opening session at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). She moderated the Youth Action Day at this year’s UNGA, themed “The Summit of the Future – Youth Actions Day.” Cuppy’s keynote session electrified the Assembly, with the entire room...
Before now, not much was known about encephalopathy until a popular Nigerian actress, Bisola Badmus opened up about her battle with the condition. Encephalopathy can be defined as a disease or injury that affects the brain. It usually occurs when there’s been a change in the way your brain works or a change in your body that affects your brain....
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu has launched the OneNigeriaUnityFabric which she described as a symbol of national unity. In her keynote address at the unveiling held at the State House in Abuja on Monday, Tinubu said the concept behind the national fabric was inspired by her visit to Zimbabwe in December 2023, where she saw a similar...
Team Nigeria’s exploits at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris ended on Sunday, September 8. Nigeria ended the competition across various categories with seven medals – two gold, three silver, and two bronze finishing 40th on the medal table. Out of the seven medals, six were worn by women. Here is a list of the Nigerian women who won medals at...
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales has revealed she has completed her chemotherapy treatment. This update comes months after she announced her diagnosis with cancer in March this year. In an emotional video she shared on Monday, September 10 which features herself, her husband, Prince William, and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, she revealed that she is on...
Onyinyechi Mark has won Nigeria’s first gold medal at the Paralympics in Paris in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category on Friday. She also set a new record lifting 145kg surpassing the previous record held by compatriot Lucy Ejike. Onyinyechi also shattered the Paralympic record with her historic performance at La Chapelle Arena. The 23-year-old’s gold medal becomes Nigeria’s third medal at...
Rebecca Cheptegei died in a Kenyan hospital four days after she was doused with petrol and set on fire by her ex-boyfriend. The Olympian was being treated for burns on 80% of her body after the attack at her home on Sunday. The 33-year-old Ugandan athlete participated in the recently concluded Paris Olympics, finishing in 44th position in the women’s...
Chidinma Adetshina has opened up on her Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 win. The newly crowned queen shared her experience about winning the crown in a recent interview with BBC Pidgin. When asked how she feels to be Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, she said: “I feel amazing, it is an honour to be wearing the sash, I am so excited and...
Dr. Olutoyin Akande-Ajala is a geriatrician, and the founder of JBS Gerontology Centre, Nigeria’s first private geriatric hospital and specialist center for the elderly. The hospital which was opened in February 2024 was borne out of a need to fill the vacuum in healthcare delivery for the aged in the country. Born to parents who were professors, her father, Professor...