A Florida judge has sentenced Aaron Glee, the killer of 19-year-old Black Lives Matter (BLM) activist, Oluwatoyin Salau and 75-year-old Victoria Sims to life in prison for the 2020 murders. Glee was supposed to plead guilty in January 2023 but decided to have a trial instead. In June, the 52-year-old Glee pleaded guilty to a first-degree murder and kidnapping charge....
MTN MIP-2 Fellows embark on one-week study trip to Johannesburg, South Africa The second cohort of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP-2) began their nine-day study trip to South Africa on Friday, September 15, 2023, as a part of their six-month fully funded fellowship on media innovation. Before their takeoff from Nigeria, the Fellows were treated to a premium experience...
It was a sight to behold when Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex hugged an athlete, Glory Essien, and described her as my ‘Nigerian sister’. The emotional scene took place at the 2023 Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany, where Markle also reunited with her husband, Prince Harry, after some months of living apart. According to Daily Mail, The Duchess took centre...
Super Falcons player Desire Oparanozie has announced her retirement from football at both the national and club levels. The 29-year-old forward was part of the squad that represented Nigeria at the recently concluded 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Making the announcement on X formerly Twitter, Desire Oparanozie wrote, “To my fans, family, and friends, thank you...
Moyo Lawal vows to take legal action regarding her sex video making the rounds. Moyo Lawal on Sunday broke her silence regarding her leaked sex video making the rounds. The embattled actress had got people talking after a video of herself making out with an unknown man went viral. In a statement shared via her Instagram page, she said the...
Ugochi Mitchel Ihezue representing Imo State has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2023. Hezue overcame fierce opposition to win the coveted Miss Universe crown, beating 36 other deserving competitors. The event was held at the Convention Center of the Eko Hotels & Suites on Sunday, September 10th. Not a stranger to beauty pageantry, Ihezue is a former Most Beautiful...
Kim Oprah and Doyin, Big Brother Naija All-Stars housemates, have been evicted from the reality TV show. Big Brother had introduced Kim Oprah, Prince Nelson, Omatshola, and Lucy as guests in the house about three weeks ago. Kim had also added some spice to the game with her love triangle with Cross and Pere. When asked on stage after her...
Coco Gauff has claimed her first Grand Slam title and etched her name in the history books as she wins the 2023 US Open. American teenager, Coco Gauff, came from behind to claim her first Grand Slam title with a win over Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the US Open. Gauff clinched a 2-6 6-3 6-2 win at a delirious...
The Bauchi First Lady, Aisha Bala Mohammed made headlines after she was forced to walk in muddy water after her convoy got trapped. According to reports on her way to commission a healthcare center in the Jamdan area of the state on Saturday. Photos on social media show the first lady walking through the water to reach her destination. Meanwhile,...
The family of a Nigerian student is seeking answers after she reportedly took ill and died aboard Egypt Air that was en route United Kingdom. Meshioye Remilekun Toyosi was said to have left Nigeria for London on board Egypt Air MS 876 flight to Cairo on Monday, September 4 through the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA), Lagos when she died...