Queen Elizabeth II passed on at age 96 on September 8, 2022, after ruling for 70 years. She is known for her quotes, speeches, and words of wisdom which inspired thousands during her lifetime. Here are 15 of her most inspiring quotes. 1. “Each day is a new beginning, I know that the only way to live my life is...
Reactions have trailed Tope Alabi’s eulogy to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth died on September 8, 202 at age 96, and tributes the world over have been pouring in. Sharing a short video with a soundtrack, she wrote: REST IN PEACE THE QUEEN. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tope Alabi (@tope_alabi_)...
Uju Anya is a Nigerian professor and researcher known for her views on feminism, sexuality, and activism on Twitter. On September 8, 2022, her views on Queen Elizabeth made her the topic of discussion on the microblogging platform. Here is a biography of Uju Anya. Early Life Uju Anya was born on August 4, 1976. She was born to a...
Tobi Amusan has won the women’s 100 meters hurdles at this year’s Diamond League in Zurich breaking a 22-year-old record. She finished in 12.29s to successfully defend her Diamond League title. The Nigerian sprinter clinched the trophy on Thursday evening after she got to the finish line in 12.29 seconds to successfully defend her Diamond League title. Tia Jones of USA came second in 12.40s...
Nigerian-US professor and activist, Uju Anya has come under fire on Twitter over her controversial tweets relating to Queen Elizabeth. Anya, an associate professor of second language acquisition at Carnegie Mellon University, criticized the late monarch in a series of tweets. In one of the tweets that has been deleted because it violated Twitter rules, Anya had wished the queen...
Queen Elizabeth II has died at 96, the palace confirmed on Thursday. She died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland surrounded by her immediate family according to a statement by the royal family. The queen who was UK’s longest reigning monarch took the throne in 1953 at the age of 27. She was also the second-longest serving sovereign in world history. Reports...
Tiwa Savage stays securing the bags and we are hear for it. The singer has announced her collaboration with makeup giant MAC cosmetics to unveil a limited matte bright red lipstick collaboration. More interesting is the fact that she is the first Nigerian to represent the brand on an international level. Savage shared that the partnership has been two years...
Abimbola Craig has shared her struggle with Body Dysmorphia. The filmmaker revealed the importance of self-love as we all deal with one form of insecurity or the other. She wrote: BODY DYSMORPHIA This disorder is characterized by an obsession with a perceived flaw or defect in one’s body. BDD can be about any part of your body, and contrary to...
Amazon Studios has appointed Nollywood actress and producer, Kemi Lala Akindoju as one of its four-member local Originals development team. Ned Mitchell, the Head of Originals, Africa & Middle East, Amazon Studios, made this announcement on his LinkedIn page, revealing the three other new executives that will drive the expansion of the streaming service across the continent. They are Kaye Ann Williams(Head...
UK prime minister, Liz Truss has appointed British-Nigerian politician, Kemi Badenoch as the new UK trade secretary. She takes over from Anne-Marie Trevelyan, who has been appointed as secretary of state for transport. Badenoch was the equalities and local government minister prior to resigning from Johnson’s cabinet in July along with some other government officials over the former prime minister’s handling...