The Iyalode of Yoruba Land and former National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) Chief Alaba Lawson is dead. According to reports, she died in the early hours of Saturday. The news of her demise was contained in a statement signed by the Executive Secretary of Abeokuta Chambers of Commerce, Industry Mines and...
A Nigerian woman, Uzoma Asagwara, has made headlines after she was sworn in as the new Minister of Health and Deputy Premier of the Province of Manitoba in Canada. The 39-year-old becomes the first Black person to achieve this feat. Asagwara was sworn into the new office on Thursday following a tenure in the Manitoba Legislative Assembly. Here are some...
On Monday, October 16, 2023, the new Postmaster General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer, of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), Tola Odeyemi assumed office. With her appointment, she became the first female to hold the position since NIPOST came into existence in 1995. President Bola Tinubu relieved Adeyemi Adepoju as CEO/Post Master General of the agency last week...
The Life and Times of late Zoleka Mandela, a woman who journeyed through life through pain and personal struggles. News broke on Tuesday about the death of Zoleka Mandela, one of the granddaughters of anti-apartheid activist, late Nelson Mandela. Zoleka Mandela, an author and activist lost the battle with breast cancer on Monday, September 25, 2023, at age 43. The...
Natasha Akpoti is a barrister, social entrepreneur, and politician. Her loss in the February 25 senatorial elections to her APC counterpart made national headlines even when it was glaring that she was the winner. However, on September 6, about seven months after the election, she was declared the winner of the Kogi Central Senatorial elections by the Elections Petition Tribunal....
Anticipation is in the air as Nigerians await the final verdict by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. The judgment to decide President Bola Tinubu’s election fate is set to be delivered on Wednesday, September 6th. In May, the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal commenced its sitting with various justices presiding over the various petitions. Five political parties including the PDP, LP,...
Justice Dije Aboki has been sworn in as Kano’s first female Chief Judge by Gov. Abba Yusuf. Aboki was sworn in on Monday, August 7 at the government house weeks after her confirmation as Chief Judge. The governor emphasised the importance of cooperation between the judiciary and other arms of government, adding that the relationship between the three arms “is...
On Saturday, August 5, 2023, Nigeria’s D’Tigress became champions of the Women’s Afrobasket for the fourth consecutive time, however, everybody has been talking about none other than the history-making head coach of the team, Rena Wakama. D’Tigress defeated Senegal 84-74 in the final, making Nigeria the only the second country in history to win the women’s Afrobasket title four...
Ashleigh Plumptre is one name that is currently on everyone’s lips. The Super Falcons defender has slowly become a fan favourite warming her way into the hearts of many due to her performance at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup. Here are some things to know about her. 1. She was born Ashleigh Meagan Plumptre on May 8, 1998, in...
Here is a biography of actress Kehinde Bankole. Kehinde Bankole is an award-winning actress, model, singer, TV host, and entertainer. Since her acting debut about 17 years ago, she has become a household name. Early Life and Education Kehinde Bankole was born on March 27, 1985, as a twin in a family of six. She had her primary education at...