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7 Jan
Join the journey of individuals who have embraced the beauty of their natural hair in "Roots Revealed", as we explore the motivations, challenges, and triumphs as they transition from chemically treated hair to proudly showcasing their authentic textures. Transitioned from chemically treated hair ESTHER I had spent years admiring what I thought was the ease…
31 Dec
Bold, Jeff Ugiomoh from Nigeria and daring Fatou Kebbeh from Gambia have emerged winners of Future Face Global 2023. The grand finale, held at the prestigious Royal Box at Cube 65 Mikano Building in Victoria Island, Lagos, saw Ugiomoh triumphing in the male category, while Kebbeh beat 14 other female contenders to be crowned the…
31 Dec
With the important announcement of the accession of United Nations to the nation’s request for the extension of the country’s Continental Shelf a few days ago, no one should be in doubt any longer about the rising capacities of Nigeria in the emerging geopolitical equation, globally.
24 Dec
Meet Eugene Konboye, a trailblazing artist making waves not just with his creativity, but also his commitment to environmental stewardship. Konboye’s passion for the environment has found a unique expression in his mesmerising artwork created from discarded plastic flip-flop sandals. His commitment to environmental consciousness is not only seen in his choice of material, but…
24 Dec
Former Governor of Kwara State and ex-President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, is an enigma in the political history of both Kwara State and Nigeria as a whole. He is undoubtedly loved by many Nigerians but overtly hated by numerous others
16 Dec
Quin Lian is a talented Afro fusion artist from Imo State, Nigeria. She is a proud Christian and a graduate of Social Works from the Federal University of Calabar.
10 Dec
Ibidunni Layade is a Chartered Accountant-turned Event Planner. After qualifying while still an undergraduate, on graduation, she had brief stints at PriceWaterHouseCoopers and United Bank for Africa (UBA) before quitting the profession for event planning, decoration and coordination, and much later catering. She is the Chief Executive at Dunnice Events, the parent company to Dunnice…
3 Dec
Oke Umurhohwo is an experienced professional in the marketing industry, and he has received recognition as one of Brandcom's 35 under 35 marketing executives. In addition to his professional work, Oke is actively involved in advocating for climate change and environmental sustainability through community engagement. He is also engaged in with a focus on improving…
3 Dec
Khamis Malami, a graduate of Business Information Technology from the Middlesex University, established a mainstream excellent hub (meHub), an IT hub and training centre in Jos North, North-Central Nigeria to tech young people; chiefly high school students, the technical know-how of Information and Communication Technology and link them to be part of digital world and…
26 Nov
Twenty years after releasing what was termed a love tune, Sola Allyson has remained one of the few Nigerian artistes across genres still consistent and evolving. In fact, aside from her signature head gear, age and forehead, as she jokingly mentioned, Allyson has evolved from being a backup singer to a full blown artiste. Sola…
26 Nov
Professor Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo is the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. The Professor of Medicine/ Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, spoke to SEYE OLUMIDE (Southwest Bureau Chief) and ROTIMI AGBOLUAJE on the 66th anniversary of the college, the achievements and challenges. What story would you say of UCH at 66?…
Helen Atim Sosu-Ezirim
26 Nov
Helen Atim Sosu-Ezirim is a youth empowerment advocate, entrepreneur and founder, The Street University Project (TSUP), a free entrepreneurial and empowerment programme for underprivileged youths from the slums and challenged backgrounds.

Guardian Life

2 hours ago
Iranian goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini has been banned by the Iranian Football federation for Hugging a female fan after a football game. The goalkeeper was banned and fined of approximately #6.2Million for his actions which is against the country's policy as far as both genders are concerned. The incident unfolded when a female supporter's hijab slipped,…
3 hours ago
Nigerian chess master and founder, ‘Chess in Slums Africa’, Tunde Onakoya has returned to Nigeria after he broke the Guinness World Record for the longest time playing chess without losing a game. Onakoya broke the record of Norwegian players, Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, who played for 56-hour, 9-minute in 2018. He made his…
5 hours ago
A recent study conducted by UCLA Health has discovered a significant link between feelings of loneliness and cravings for high-calorie, sugary foods. The study found that lonely women show heightened brain activity in areas linked to cravings for food. Specifically, when viewing images of high-calorie foods like sugary treats, these women displayed increased brain activity…
6 hours ago
Megan Thee Stallion, the Grammy-winning rapper, has been accused of harassment by her former cameraman, Emilio Garcia. Garcia, who has worked as a personal cameraman for the rapper from 2019 to 2023, has filed a lawsuit alleging a hostile work environment. Garcia alleges that he was trapped inside a moving vehicle with Megan Thee Stallion…
6 hours ago
Isabel Idibia, the daughter of Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, known professionally as 2Face, and actress Annie Idibia, has voiced her displeasure over the portrayal of her parents in the popular Netflix series “Young, Famous and African.” “The way my parents were portrayed in Young, Famous and African is so wrong, I don’t like it.…

Music

2 days ago
Sasi Entertainment has taken a significant step forward by signing the talented artist known as Finess, whose real name is Iseoluwa Friday Aruwayo. This move marks a pivotal moment for both the label and the artist, signaling the beginning of a promising outcome for the Nigerian music space. For years, Sasi Entertainment has been quietly…
4 days ago
The music at the opening day of The Fabric of Courage, Somi’s week-long exhibition of the remarkable archives of the World Black Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC), which held for the second time it occurred, back in 1977, was a marvel to listen to.
4 days ago
David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was born on November 21, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, to Nigerian parents Adedeji and Vero Adeleke. Davido is one of the most successful musician in Nigeria and Africa at large, with lot's of good Songs and…
4 days ago
As the 2024 edition of the music reality competition, Nigerian Idol, premieres tomorrow, ardent followers of the show are already buzzing with excitement and ready to root for their favourite contestants.
13 Apr
For decades, Port Harcourt city has nestled some of Afrobeats’ biggest stars. From Ajebo Hustlers to Omah Lay, Timaya, Burna Boy, Mercy Chinwo and many others, the garden city has become a birthplace of music stars renowned mostly for their unique artistries.

Film

2 days ago
After a successful 10-week training programme, the British Council Film Lab Africa programme has announced the selection of 20 grant recipients in the short film and microfilms categories for opportunities to get funding for their various film projects. Brenda Fashugba, British Council's Creative Economy Lead, Sub Saharan Africa and Head of Arts Nigeria made the…
19 Apr
Eniola Ajao's new movie "Ajakaju" has continued to smash box office records, crossing the N2OOmillion mark less than a month after its release. The indigenous epic film, co-produced by Anthills Studio and distributed by FilmoneNg, has captured the hearts of audiences across Nigeria, crossing the impressive N200 million mark in ticket sales, according to data…
16 Apr
Roy Madu, also known as the Towncrier is a man who loves his crafts so dearly. That is why, he never stops showing his creative side and telling African Stories through the art of filmmaking and making creative sounds. Madu's audacity to challenge norms and present authentic black African narrative in a most relatable manner…
6 Apr
They have been consistent as the ‘eastern stars’. Since they took the decision to venture into acting in 1999, the ever charming and delectable Chidinma and Chidebere Aneke, aka Aneke Twins, have not looked back.
6 Apr
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) and some non-governmental organisations have agreed to continue their collaboration to reduce the effects of tobacco and other harmful products towards achieving a ‘SmokefreeNollywood’.