One of the most significant moments of a wedding day is when the bride walks down the aisle. As accustomed to western tradition, the bride takes this step with her father by her side as she is officially given to her groom. This practice dates back to history where a father walking his daughter down the aisle represented a transfer...
Reactions have continued to pour in over Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open. This came after she declined to participate in a post-match press conference and was fined $15k hours after she won her opening match. Osaka was also threatened with disqualification. In a statement announcing her withdrawal, The four-time Grand Slam tournament winner opened up on her struggle...
Kenya’s Vice-President, William Ruto has admitted it was difficult to give his daughter to a Nigerian man. June Ruto and her Nigerian man, Dr. Alexander Ezenagu had their wedding last Thursday, May 27, in an invite-only ceremony held at the Kenyan Vice President’s private residence in Karen. Ruto expressed his anxiety about June Ruto marrying a Nigerian man of Igbo...
Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala has become the first African player to win the women’s UEFA Champions League after Barcelona Femeni thrashed Chelsea 4-0. With this win, Barcelona also becomes the first Spanish team to win the trophy. Oshoala came off the bench in the 71st minute for Jennifer Hermoso. The Super Falcons captain scored in added time but the goal was ruled...
YouTube Music today released a schedule of performances and music-industry-related events in celebration of Africa month. In the lead-up to its Africa Day concert, in partnership with MTV Base Africa, YouTube Music is celebrating the continent’s popular culture with performances by popular artists from Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. “For more than a decade now, YouTube has helped artists develop...
Iniobong Umoren, the slain job seeker has emerged as the best graduating student in her class. The 26-year-old who recently graduated from the Department of Philosophy at the University of Uyo finished with a G.PA of 4.12 grade (Second Class Upper). Iniobong is seventh among the top graduating students of her class according to the final result released by the...
The family of a Lagos-based chef and CEO of I Luv Desserts, Peju Ugboma want justice served. They accused Premier Specialist Medical Centre Lagos of what they termed ‘gross negligence which led to her untimely death. Read the full statement below An independent autopsy carried out by pathologists at LASUTH with credible observers and Premier hospital in attendance revealed that Peju...
A bride from Cyprus, Maria Paraskeva, has bagged a Guinness World Record for the ‘longest wedding veil,’ measuring 6,962.6 metres (22,843 ft 2.11 in), a feat she achieved on August 14, 2018. Guinness World Records shared the video of Paraskeva wearing the veil and further informed that it took six hours and 30 volunteers to deploy the lace veil to its...
The last has not been heard on Iniubong Umoren, the job seeker who was murdered in Uyo over the weekend. She was raped and murdered by Uduak Frank who lured her under the guise of granting her a job interview. Umoren was a graduate of the University of Uyo awaiting her NYSC call-up. Umoh Uduak, Ini’s friend who was at...
Nigerians have called for justice on social media over the rape and death of Iniobong Umoren in Uyo. Iniobong was confirmed dead on Sunday days after she was declared missing. Her friend Umoh Uduak had taken to Twitter on Thursday, April 29 to raise an alarm over Iniobong’s whereabouts after attending a job interview in the airport area of Uyo....