Not much was known about Captain Oluranti Ogoyi until August 5, 2025, when a Valuejet airline breached a safety protocol that could have led to a national tragedy. How It Started On August 5, 2025, an incident occurred during the boarding process of a ValueJet flight, VK 201 from the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, to Lagos, when Fuji singer...
Doyin Abiola, a renowned Nigerian journalist and the wife of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, is dead. She passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age of 82 after a prolonged illness. In addition to her pioneering journalism career, Dr. Abiola was a public speaker, mentor, and passionate advocate for democracy and media freedom. Born...
Hon. Mojisola Meranda has been elected and sworn in as the new speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly following the impeachment of Hon. Mudashiru Obasa due to misconduct and abuse of office. on Monday, Jan 13. With her appointment, she becomes the first-ever female speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly. Here are some facts to know about her....
Chief Adebisi Edionseri, popularly known as “Cash Madam,” was a renowned businesswoman and socialite in Nigeria who passed on at age 89. She was also said to be the wealthiest female socialite in Yoruba Land. Her early life and childhood stemmed from a strong family background and a keen interest in business. Early Life She was born Princess Khadijat Kuburat...
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as president of Namibia, making her the country’s fifth and first female president, BBC reports. The electoral commission had on Tuesday declared the 72-year-old winner of last week’s election with 57% of the vote, thereby extending the ruling South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) party’s grip on power since independence from South Africa in 1990....
Many know Deola Art-Alade as the beautiful wife of award-winning singer, Dare Art Alade. However, beyond that, she has stamped her name as a serial entrepreneur with a career spanning over two decades of creative versatility as a design expert, producer, marketing guru, interior decorator, record label executive, property expert, entertainment executive, and CEO. Here are a few things to...
Professor Olayinka David-West has been appointed as the new Dean of the Lagos Business School (LBS). Her appointment is effective from January 1, 2025. David-West is a Professor of Information Systems with almost three decades of experience in IT and financial services. Her research and practice engagements involve policy and strategic management interventions toward digitally transformed businesses and society. Here...
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria. Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office and signed the oath register at 11.40 am at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja on Friday. With her appointment, she becomes the second female Chief Justice in Nigeria’s history. Kekere-Ekun (CFR) was tipped to...
In this article, we dive into the biography of one of Nigeria’s top lifestyle influencers, Dimma Umeh. Dimma Umeh whose full name is Chidinma Uzoamaka Umeh is a beauty and lifestyle blogger, content creator, YouTuber, and brand influencer. Over the years, she has stamped her name on the content creation industry with her picturesque makeup, fashion and travel videos which...
A biography on BBNaija 2024 housemate, Rhuthee Rhuthee, the second half of the recently evicted Flourish pair definitely made her mark on the 2024 Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ show despite her short time there. Flourish was evicted last Sunday alongside the Streeze pair during the double eviction show to the shock of many. Just hours before their eviction,...