Nigerian star field and one of the nation’s recognised finest sprinters, Favour Ofili, has confirmed her official switch to Turkey. This act marked the end of her sports career with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). In the shared post on her X handle, the 22-year old sprinter stressed that
The pioneer Head of Civil Service of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Grace Adayilo, has died at the age of 69. She reportedly passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025. Grace Adayilo, a dedicated public servant, previously served as Education Secretary of the Abuja Municipal Area
The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has expressed displeasure over the reported assault of Comrade Ladi Balla, immediate past President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr. Kayode Opeifa. According to reports, Mr. Kayode reportedly intimidated, dehumanised,
“At the end of the day, your wife is not your relative,” said a young man from Oshogbo. “My father taught me that if I ever get married and have kids, I should never forget that in my home, my wife is the only one who isn’t my relative. As
In preparation for the anticipated Grand Finale of Nigeria’s first Albinism Advocacy Pageant, ten amazing finalists came together for a two-day boot camp on August 23 and 24, 2025. The boot camp sessions were designed to teach, prepare, and equip the contestants with the skills and confidence needed to step
Ammaye, a food vendor in Igwama community, was lynched and burned to death by a mob of young men in the same community. This brutal attack was reportedly sparked by an alleged blasphemy remark made against the Prophet Muhammad. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Mariga Local
Ms. Onyinyechi Basil, a 25-year-old native of Anambra State, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, 2025. At the national competition’s grand finale, held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, Ms. Onyinyechi outshone four finalist contestants to become the new Miss Universe Nigeria. Initially, 22 contestants were unveiled on August 26, 2025,
Ruth Otabor, the younger sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has passed away following injuries sustained in a road accident involving a Dangote truck. The family confirmed the development in a statement issued through their legal representatives, Eko Solicitors & Advocates, on
I felt triggered when the new national anthem was sung. This was the first time I really listened to it, and it reeked of religious and sexist undertones. Words like God and man made it clear that women and non-religious people don’t even exist in Nigeria’s imagination. Using “God” and
Seventeen-year-old Folake woke up one morning to her body exhibiting unfamiliar symptoms. Expected of a teenager, she panicked but could not gather enough confidence to ask questions. Raised a conservative girl child, speaking to her parents about the symptoms was not an option, she had just begun her menstrual period
Nigerian star field and one of the nation’s recognised finest sprinters, Favour Ofili, has confirmed her official switch to Turkey. This act marked the end of her sports career with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). In the shared post on her X handle, the 22-year old sprinter stressed that
The pioneer Head of Civil Service of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Grace Adayilo, has died at the age of 69. She reportedly passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025. Grace Adayilo, a dedicated public servant, previously served as Education Secretary of the Abuja Municipal Area
The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has expressed displeasure over the reported assault of Comrade Ladi Balla, immediate past President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr. Kayode Opeifa. According to reports, Mr. Kayode reportedly intimidated, dehumanised,
“At the end of the day, your wife is not your relative,” said a young man from Oshogbo. “My father taught me that if I ever get married and have kids, I should never forget that in my home, my wife is the only one who isn’t my relative. As
In preparation for the anticipated Grand Finale of Nigeria’s first Albinism Advocacy Pageant, ten amazing finalists came together for a two-day boot camp on August 23 and 24, 2025. The boot camp sessions were designed to teach, prepare, and equip the contestants with the skills and confidence needed to step
Ammaye, a food vendor in Igwama community, was lynched and burned to death by a mob of young men in the same community. This brutal attack was reportedly sparked by an alleged blasphemy remark made against the Prophet Muhammad. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Mariga Local
Ms. Onyinyechi Basil, a 25-year-old native of Anambra State, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, 2025. At the national competition’s grand finale, held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, Ms. Onyinyechi outshone four finalist contestants to become the new Miss Universe Nigeria. Initially, 22 contestants were unveiled on August 26, 2025,
Ruth Otabor, the younger sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has passed away following injuries sustained in a road accident involving a Dangote truck. The family confirmed the development in a statement issued through their legal representatives, Eko Solicitors & Advocates, on
I felt triggered when the new national anthem was sung. This was the first time I really listened to it, and it reeked of religious and sexist undertones. Words like God and man made it clear that women and non-religious people don’t even exist in Nigeria’s imagination. Using “God” and
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