Detty December in Lagos usually announces itself with noise, neon, music, and motion. But Oriki 11, the African-infused premium London Dry Gin, chose to begin the 2025 season with a quieter, more intentional gesture: an intimate dinner for Lagos’ art community at the upscale S.E.A Experience in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, recently. The evening, curated in partnership with A…
High above the glittering skyline of Victoria Island, where Lagos hums with restless energy even after sunset, love took on a softer, more deliberate rhythm. On the rooftop of Maison Fahrenheit, beneath a sky brushed with city lights and ocean breeze, Lord’s London Dry Gin staged a Valentine’s experience that felt less like an event and more like a…
Photo Credit: Michael B. Jordan via Instagram Ryan Coogler‘s Sinners was one of the bestselling films in 2025. It became an instant classic not only because it has Michael B. Jordan playing a twin character, but also because the film is made with the intention of brilliance. Many box elements score up what makes a good film; Sinners ticks…
A portrait of Michael B. Jordan, who won the 2026 Best Actor Oscar for his dual role as twins Smoke and Stack in the film Sinners. Photo Credit: Michael B. Jordan/Instagram Last night’s 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre proved to be a historic outing for Michael B. Jordan. After years of bringing memorable characters to life, he…
A stroke can occur in just a matter of seconds. It occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly cut off, either by a blocked blood vessel (ischaemic stroke) or a burst blood vessel (haemorrhagic stroke). Without a steady blood supply, brain cells begin to die within minutes. The brain controls everything: movement, speech, memory,…
Sleep is one of the most important foundations of good health. Yet in today’s fast-paced world, sleep is often the first thing people sacrifice. Busy schedules, long hours on screens, and daily stress make it easy to overlook how important quality rest truly is. Yet sleep remains one of the most important pillars of good health, just like proper…
The ARISE Africa Women of Impact Awards 2026 recognized and awarded 100 exceptional women whose work continues to shape Africa’s future. Organized by Arise News in celebration of International Women’s Day, the prestigious event brought together distinguished leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the continent. The awards awarded women whose contributions are influencing Africa’s social, economic, cultural, and political…
If you’ve been keeping up with the “Dear Ife Series Podcast,” then you know the conversations are always thoughtful, reflective and very real. On the latest episode, beauty entrepreneur and media personality Diiadem joins host Ifedayo Agoro for a conversation that moves through business, motherhood, faith and the personal experiences that shaped her journey. During the episode, Diiadem talks…
Photo Credit: The Academy/Instagram Tonight’s the night! The 98th Academy Awards are finally here, and if you’re planning to stay up (or set those early alarms) to catch the glamour, we’ve got the lowdown on everything you need to know. The red-haired legend Conan O’Brien is back to host for the second year running, and given how well he…
Over the past few days, unusual activity connected to OPay has been spotted in different parts of Lagos. It first appeared at Obalende Motor Park before attention shifted to Computer Village. Most recently, a similar setup was seen at Ikeja City Mall (ICM), prompting a common question among observers: What is OPay preparing to introduce? At each location, bright…
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