(L-R) Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, Mr. Keith Heffern; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; with U.S. Consul General, Mr. Rick Swart, giving a toast during a reception commemorating the 250th U.S. Independence Anniversary in Lagos on Wednesday. “Good evening, everyone. I am Keith Heffern, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, and it is…
The Itsekiri Global Homecoming Organising Committee has officially launched its highly anticipated visual campaign, ‘I Am Part of the Iwere Story,‘ featuring a prestigious lineup of global Itsekiri personalities, including renowned business leader Tara Fela-Durotoye, culinary artist Chef Fregz, distinguished legal titan Ayuli Jemide, and actor & comedienne Tomama (DatWarriGirl). The landmark 7-day cultural and economic convergence is scheduled…
Lionnel Mpasi celebrates on the pitch with fans after an international match for the Leopards. If you watched the DR Congo versus England match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and found yourself perching on the edge of your seat, heart in your throat, wondering if you were witnessing one of the greatest upsets in football history, there is…
Culinary anthropologist Ozoz Sokoh, also known as Kitchen Butterfly, pictured with her cookbook. Photo Credit: Ozoz Sokoh/Instagram Nigerian food writer and culinary anthropologist Ozoz Sokoh, widely known as Kitchen Butterfly, has made history by winning the James Beard Foundation Award for Emerging Voice in Books 2026 for her debut cookbook, “Chop Chop: Cooking the Food of Nigeria.” This landmark…
Best dressed fashion highlights featuring Chloe Bailey, Doechii, and Kelly Rowland at the 2026 BET Awards. The women put beauty in black on Sunday, 28 June 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, and the 2026 BET Awards red carpet was the better for it. Between the bold silhouettes, the glamour, and a few looks that are going…
Book cover supplied by the author, Biodun Abudu. Growing up in Aguda, Surulere made me believe almost everything could be traced back to a family curse. If a marriage failed, it was a family curse. If someone struggled financially, it was a family curse. If a woman could not conceive, if a child fell sick repeatedly, if a student…
Toke Makinwa posing in a yellow Emagine By Bukola high-low gown, a red Weiz Dhurm Franklyn tweed mini dress, and a yellow Fiolakemi Atelier lace corset dress. You love colours, don’t you? What about some red and yellow for your colour inspiration for your next owambe, dinner, or even a high-fashion portrait session? When it comes to serving pure…
Nnabuike Chisom wearing traditional academic regalia during his viral 2026 master’s graduation speech in Wuhan, China. Ten years ago, Nnabuike Chisom did not know a single word of Mandarin. In July 2026, he stood at a wooden lectern in front of nearly 4,000 students at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL) in Wuhan, China, and delivered his master’s…
Principal cast members Mercy Aigbe, Odunlade Adekola, and Iyabo Ojo for EbonyLife Films’ 2026 adaptation of The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives. If you spent years recommending Lola Shoneyin’s 2010 book “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives” to everyone you know, it is time to check back in with the story. The novel is making its way…
Speakers at the SheCan Conference 7.0 urged women to define success on their own terms, embrace resilience, and pursue opportunities with clarity and courage. Across every session, the message was clear: women can achieve more when they recognise their value and act intentionally. On June 19, thousands of women gathered at The Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria…
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