President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu as the new Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), effective April 16, 2026. The announcement was made on April 20 in a press statement signed by Chris Ugwuegbulam, Head of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation....
Bolaji Ogunmola is a popular Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. Currently one of the most sought-after producers on YouTube, Ogunmola has gradually become a household name in Nollywood. As she turns a year older, here are some things to know about her. 1. She was born on April 21, 1992, in Lagos State. 2. Bolaji is the first of three...
Adeola ‘Diiadem’ Adeyemi is a renowned beauty entrepreneur, influencer, and founder of Beauty by AD, a leading beauty and cosmetics brand in Nigeria. Over the years, she has cemented her name as a powerhouse in Nigeria’s beauty industry. As she marks her 35th birthday, here are some things to know about her. 1. She was born Adeola Chizoba Adeyemi on...
Victoria Orenze is widely regarded as a worship leader, singer, and minister of God whose songs are deeply spiritual and often described as “prophetic” and revival-driven. As she turns a year older, here are some interesting facts about her. 1. She was born in Benin City, Edo State Victoria Orenze was born on March 23, 1984, in Jos, where she...
Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history at the 98th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, as the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. The 46-year-old was recognized for her work on Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners.” Her victory also made her the first woman of colour to claim the prize in the category, which has existed for...
Nigerian-British actress Wunmi Mosaku won the “Best Supporting Actress” award for her role as Annie in the horror drama Sinners at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) held on February 22, 2026. She has cemented her place in history as one of the most celebrated Nigerian-born actresses in British television, as the first Black British winner of the supporting...
Bolanle Austen-Peters is an award-winning Nigerian film producer, director, and cultural entrepreneur. Dubbed the “Queen of Nigerian Theatre,” she has, over the years, been renowned for shaping Nigeria’s art industry, as well as her focus on bringing to life films that address social issues. As she turns a year older today, here are some things to know about this movie...
Gladys Mae West, an American mathematician known for her contributions to the development of satellite geodesy models, which were later incorporated into the Global Positioning System (GPS), has died at 95. West “passed peacefully alongside her family and friends and is now in heaven with her loved ones,” her family said as they announced her death. Often described as a “hidden figure,” West’s groundbreaking contributions...
One actress that Nigerians can’t get enough of at the moment is Teniola Aladese. Also a producer and casting director, here are some interesting facts to know about her. 1. Teniola Aladese was born on 18 September 1993 into a family of six in Agege, Lagos State. 2. She attended Raregift Nursery and Primary School, Ogba, Lagos, for her primary education...
History is about to be made as Spain is set to have its first queen in 150 years. Princess Leonor, the 20-year-old daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, is next in line to become the country’s first queen regnant since Isabella II, her fourth great-grandmother, who reigned from 1833 to 1868. While there is no official timeline for...