Coming on the heels of her wedding, Sharon Ooja has penned the most heartfelt appreciation letter to her best friend, Bisola Aiyeola. One of the highlights of Sharon’s wedding was the role Aiyeola played in catering to her well-being which got lots of people swooning, Taking to her Instagram page on Thursday, she wrote: Friend after my own heart!!!! I...
Nigerian Sandie Okoro OBE has been appointed by the University of Birmingham as its new Chancellor. With her appointment, she becomes the first female to be appointed chancellor by the university since its establishment over 100 years ago. Okoro, a lawyer and diversity expert, is currently the Group General Counsel of Standard Chartered, where she leads the bank’s Legal, Group...
Ijeoma Akunyili, the first daughter of late Dora Akunyili has been elected an alumni board member at Harvard Kennedy School. This prestigious appointment recognizes her contributions and leadership in healthcare and academia. She was named alongside eight others from different countries. Recall that Akunyili was appointed the first black chief medical officer of Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJ Barnabas...
Tems Best Gospel Award win at the BET Awards has sparked criticism and backlash and here is everything you need to know about it. The 29-year-old Nigerian singer bagged the Best Gospel/Inspirational Award for her song ‘Me and U’ at the 2024 BET Awards held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, July 1. South African star, Tyla...
The wedding of actress Sharon Ooja is indeed one that will not be forgotten for a long time to come. The white wedding like the traditional wedding had an array of celebrities and stars in attendance. While there was no theme in sight, celebrities brought elegance and colours to the luxurious wedding. From Funke Akindele to Lilian Afegbai, here is...
Saturday was a total shutdown for the white wedding of Nollywood actress, Sharon Ooja to her hubby, Ugo Nwoke . The wedding took place at Harvesters International Christian Center Abuja officiated by Pastor Bolaji Idowu. Despite the allegations in the air about Nwoke being previously married three times, the actress beamed with joy, love, and excitement as she got joined...
Professor Aisha Maikudi has been announced as the acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja. At 41 years, she becomes the youngest ever acting VC of the institution. Maikudi succeeds Professor Abdulrasheed Na’allah, the institution’s sixth Vice Chancellor, whose tenure will end on June 30. The senate approved her appointment pending the selection of a substantive Vice Chancellor...
Princess Oluchukwu Owowoh, Nigeria’s first-ever female officer to graduate from the United Kingdom’s Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) has been promoted to the substantive rank of Lieutenant in the Nigerian military. Recall that the 24-year-old was one of the 135 officer cadets to graduate during RMAS’ sovereign’s parade in London in April. Owowoh began her journey at the Nigerian Defence...
Abuja stood standstill on Thursday, June 27, 2024, for the traditional wedding of Sharon Ooja to her billionaire heartthrob, Ugo Nwoke. Known for her roles in movies like Oloture, the Nollywood actress is one of Nigeria’s most loved actresses. The colour of the day was emerald green for the Asoebi ladies and mint green for the guests. As usual, celebrities...
A Nigerian, Chidinma Modupe Okafor has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest crocheting marathon with a time of 72 hours. With this feat, she surpassed the previous record of 34 hours and 7 minutes set by Alessandra Hayden (USA) in 2021. The 30-year-old created a white dinner gown during her 3-day crochet-a-thon. According to the records body, Chidinma...