A Nigerian food vendor, Amoke Oge, has made history as a woman-led business to reach 500,000 deliveries on Chowdeck, one of Nigeria’s leading food delivery platforms. With an average order value of ₦4,600, the milestone translates to an estimated revenue of ₦2.3 billion. Chowdeck celebrated this feat by sharing a
Obiageli Ezekwesili, former Nigerian Minister of Education and CEO of Human Capital Africa, has been appointed advisor to the Club de Madrid, the world’s largest forum of democratic former presidents and prime ministers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Madrid, the Club de Madrid comprises over 100 former heads of
Actress Skai Jackson has been granted a temporary restraining order against the father of her child, Deondre “Yerkky Yerkky” Burgin. She reported multiple incidents of physical and emotional abuse, including a violent assault on Mother’s Day. In court documents filed on May 19, 2025, in Los Angeles County Superior Court,
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has opened up about her private health battle and the journey that led to her noticeable weight loss, which has recently sparked controversy on social media. In a candid conversation with veteran actress Joke Silva, the movie star revealed that she had a cancer scare, which
Udochi Amala, a 40-year-old man, set ablaze his wife, Amarachi Amala, and three children over alleged infidelity. The incident happened on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Onicha Ngwa community in Obingwa Local Government Area, Abia state. Despite confirmation from Udochi that his wife was never seen with another man, he
In a historic milestone for youth leadership and Nigerian representation in the diaspora, 29-year-old British-Nigerian Princess Opeyemi Bright has been inaugurated as the youngest Mayor in the United Kingdom. Princess Bright officially assumed office as the First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham on May 16, 2025,
Claim: On May 7, 2025, wherondaleswife made a tweet on X that “Just found out dads suffer from postpartum depression too.” The tweet has 13.6m views, 314 comments, 2.5k retweets, and 563 likes. With postpartum depression affecting one in seven women, NFM decided to clarify if the ailment affects men
Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili made history on May 17, 2025, at the Adidas Atlanta City Games. She smashed the world record in the women’s 150m with a lightning-fast time of 15.85 seconds (2.0m/s). Competing at Piedmont Park, the 22-year-old became the first woman in history to run the rarely
Albinism refers to a range of disorders that result from a reduction or absence of the melanin pigment. These disorders vary in severity and often cause white skin, light hair, and vision problems. The most common cause of albinism is an interruption in the functioning of the enzyme tyrosinase. An
Simbiat Bakare, investigative journalist and founder of Naija Feminists Media, has been named one of the Leaders Shaping Africa 2025. This prestigious recognition spotlights individuals driving transformative change across the continent. Selected as one of 52 women among 92 honourees, Simbiat Bakare is celebrated for her work in leveraging media
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced that the ban on sachet alcohol will be temporarily lifted until December 31, 2025, after which full enforcement will begin. This clarification comes in response to public confusion over a recent ministerial directive, which NAFDAC has emphasised
On May 14, 2025, the 2025 edition of the annual Leadership and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (LEVAWG) summit was successfully held at Hall 3, Kwara State College of Education. The impactful event gathered over 500 participants, including students, teachers, and volunteers from across the state. Now in its
Nollywood actress Grace-Charis Bassey, formerly Belinda Effah, has officially graduated from the United States Navy’s boot camp, earning the title of U.S. Navy Sailor. In addition, she has taken the oath of allegiance to become a citizen of the United States. The Cross River State-born star announced the major milestone
A Nigerian food vendor, Amoke Oge, has made history as a woman-led business to reach 500,000 deliveries on Chowdeck, one of Nigeria’s leading food delivery platforms. With an average order value of ₦4,600, the milestone translates to an estimated revenue of ₦2.3 billion. Chowdeck celebrated this feat by sharing a
Obiageli Ezekwesili, former Nigerian Minister of Education and CEO of Human Capital Africa, has been appointed advisor to the Club de Madrid, the world’s largest forum of democratic former presidents and prime ministers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Madrid, the Club de Madrid comprises over 100 former heads of
Actress Skai Jackson has been granted a temporary restraining order against the father of her child, Deondre “Yerkky Yerkky” Burgin. She reported multiple incidents of physical and emotional abuse, including a violent assault on Mother’s Day. In court documents filed on May 19, 2025, in Los Angeles County Superior Court,
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has opened up about her private health battle and the journey that led to her noticeable weight loss, which has recently sparked controversy on social media. In a candid conversation with veteran actress Joke Silva, the movie star revealed that she had a cancer scare, which
Udochi Amala, a 40-year-old man, set ablaze his wife, Amarachi Amala, and three children over alleged infidelity. The incident happened on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Onicha Ngwa community in Obingwa Local Government Area, Abia state. Despite confirmation from Udochi that his wife was never seen with another man, he
In a historic milestone for youth leadership and Nigerian representation in the diaspora, 29-year-old British-Nigerian Princess Opeyemi Bright has been inaugurated as the youngest Mayor in the United Kingdom. Princess Bright officially assumed office as the First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham on May 16, 2025,
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