Natasha Akpoti is a barrister, social entrepreneur, and politician. Her loss at 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...
Controversial media personality, Daddy Freeze married his long-time partner, Benedicta Elechi years after the crash of his first marriage. Photos from the quiet wedding which was held in the UK circulated online on Tuesday. His marriage to Opeyemi had crashed in 2014 over allegations of adultery and domestic violence. The couple had two children together. Elechi, on the other hand,...
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...
British-Nigerian Kemi Badenoch has announced her intention to become the next British Prime Minister. Badenoch resigned from government as equalities minister on July 6, 2022, and two days later, launched a bid to replace Boris Johnson as the new Conservative leader. Here are a few facts about her. 1. Kemi Badenoch was born Olukemi Olufunto Adegoke on January 2,...
Genoveva Umeh is a British-Nigerian actress who rose to prominence for her role as ‘Timileyin’ in the Netflix series, ‘Blood Sisters. Blood Sisters primarily tells the story of Sarah, a young woman who is set to marry a physically abusive man. Despite her best friend, Kemi’s objection, she goes ahead with the wedding, which leads to a series...