Twenty years. Two decades. It feels almost surreal to say it out loud, but BellaNaija is officially celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! To really understand what this milestone means, we have to take a nostalgic trip back to 2006. This was a time before smartphones took over our daily lives, long before Instagram existed, and well before African…
Nigeria’s automotive industry reached another important milestone. TIM Motors officially launched the premium new-energy vehicle brand Geely Galaxy of the Geely Auto Group at an exclusive unveiling event in Lagos, themed “Powering the Future”. The launch marked the official introduction of the Geely Galaxy brand into the Nigerian market with three new-energy vehicles: the Geely EX5, the Geely EX5…
I’ll be honest; when someone told me people had been standing in the rain just to buy perfume, I assumed they were exaggerating. Then I started hearing what actually happened in Maitama. Before the event even officially opened, there was already a queue outside Sarius Palmetum. By the time the doors opened, the shopping had started, and from then…
Nigerian world record holder Tobi Amusan sitting on a hurdle at a running track during a practice session. Photo Credit: Tobi Amusan/Instagram If you’ve been keeping an eye on the track this season, you’ll know that betting against Tobi Amusan is a fool’s errand. On Sunday, 28 June 2026, the Nigerian world record holder won the women’s 100m hurdles…
It was 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic break. I was at home, humbly accepting the tumble life has thrown at me, at us, and despite how caved-in I felt, it was creatively one of the best periods for me. I read more than I could ever imagine, and I wrote the wildest stories and pieces. While I did not…
Awardees posing for a group photo with Eyitayo Akanji, British Council Head of Market (Centre) The atmosphere was one of pride, inspiration and celebration as students, parents, educators, school leaders and distinguished guests gathered at the Civic Centre in Lagos for the 2026 British Council Recognition and Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards (BROCLA). Hosted by the British Council in partnership…
An AI-generated concept image portraying male and female Nigerian youth posing at an orientation camp, symbolising the Federal Executive Council’s landmark 2026 NYSC restructuring initiative. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a comprehensive overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Nigeria’s mandatory one-year national service programme for graduates, marking the first major reform of the scheme since…
Official cover artwork for the Afrobeats single “Uche Jumbo” by Nigerian artist Taves. Ever wondered what “Don’t Dull” would sound like filtered through new ears, a decade later, with a whole different generation’s pain and joy stitched into it? Taves just answered that question for you. The Ibadan-born singer-songwriter has released his latest single, “Uche Jumbo,” marking a major…
Tems performing her single “What You Need” live on stage at the 2026 BET Awards. Photo Credit: Tems/Instagram The 2026 BET Awards just wrapped up at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, and whilst the music was spectacular, we cannot stop talking about the fashion. Specifically, we need to talk about Tems. The Grammy-winning singer gave us a masterclass…
A white bowl filled with authentic Chinese chicken fried rice by Kikifoodies, showing fluffy, separate grains of day-old rice mixed with scrambled eggs, green peas, diced carrots, and chopped scallions. Leftover rice sitting in the fridge? Don’t let it go to waste just yet. Kikifoodies has the perfect solution: a quick Chinese Chicken Fried Rice loaded with juicy chicken,…
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