Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Twelve years after her last novel, best-selling Nigerian author and feminist icon Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is making a highly anticipated return with "Dream Count". The story recounts the intertwined fates of four women from Nigeria who emigrate to the United States and then find out their lives do not work out as planned. At its…
4 days ago
A book titled ‘How Depression Saved My Life’ written by Chude Jideonwo, host of the viral talk show #WithChude set to be launched in August. The author took to his social media platforms to inform his fans and books readers of the new development. Jideonwo, who is gearing up for the release of his long…
6 Feb
Multiple award-winning Nigerian author and cultural icon, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been named to the prestigious host committee for the 2025 Met Gala, joining a distinguished group of global figures from various industries.
28 Sep 2024
The Lagos-based self-taught artist, Ronke Ladipo, is in a utopian romance with arty padlocks. But don’t blame her for this.
14 Sep 2024
American philanthropist and businesswoman, Melinda French Gates, has spotlighted Nigerian author and speaker, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, as one of six women harnessing the power of philanthropy in remarkable ways.
13 Sep 2024
American philanthropist and businesswoman, Melinda French Gates, has spotlighted Nigerian author and speaker, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, as one of six women harnessing the power of philanthropy in remarkable ways. The list includes Zimbabwean social entrepreneur, Tsitsi Masiyiwa; Spanx inventor, Sara Blakely; fashion model, Karlie Kloss; American nonprofit leader, Cari Tuna; and entrepreneur, Anne Wojcicki. French…
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Eid al-Fitr is a time of joy, feasting and family. But after 30 days of fasting, your body gets used to a certain eating pattern. Jumping straight into heavy meals can mess with your digestion, cause bloating, or leave you feeling uncomfortable. If you want to enjoy the celebration without hurting your stomach, here’s how…
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The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called on residents to properly bag and dispose of their waste, through their Private Sector Partnership (PSP) operators, during and after the Eid-el-Fitri festivities. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
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Akin Alabi, the member representing Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has congratulated the Oyo State Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Olayide Moshood Abas, on his appointment as the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kaduna. Alabi described this appointment as a recognition of Abas' dedication, leadership, and…
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The Federal Government says it will partner with relevant Turkish authorities to ensure that the endangered baby gorilla intercepted on Dec. 22, 2024 at Istanbul Airport, Turkey, returns safely to Nigeria. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, gave the assurance in a statement signed by Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of the ministry, on Saturday.…
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The Oyo State Government has announced plans to commence the 2025 agricultural loan scheme with a single-digit interest rate for farmers. The Chairman of the Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS), Sheik Taofeek Akeugbagold, disclosed this in a statement in Ibadan. He stated that preparations are underway for loan disbursement to enhance farmers' productivity.…
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The Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, on Saturday, congratulated President Bola Tinubu as he turns 73, saying that he is on the path of transforming Nigeria. This was contained in a birthday felicitation by the nonagenarian, who is also Asiwaju Yoruba, as indicated by the National Publicity Secretary of…
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The Kano State Police Command has dismissed a viral news circulating on social media claiming an attack on an 18-seater bus carrying Igbo passengers in Kano. Police spokesperson SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, in a statement on Saturday, insisted the story is false and misleading. The police statement came after the Edo Community in Kano condemned…
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has felicitated the Muslims across the state as they join their counterparts globally in observing the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. The statement was signed…
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Saudi Arabia on Saturday, announced that the crescent of Shawwal has been sighted. The country also added that Eid al-Fitr will now be held on Sunday, March 30, 2025, to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month. This disclosure was made on Haramin’s official Facebook page, an official platform for the Muslim community. “The…
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The House of Representatives has condemned the mob killing of 16 travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government of Edo. Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Rep. Akin Rotimi, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, said that such a horrific act was a grave violation of human rights and the rule of law.…