Njideka Nwosu-Iheme, the daughter of former Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili and Justice Mary Odili, has been sworn in as a Judge of the Federal High Court. She was among the 22 new judges sworn in by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad on Tuesday 23rd November 2021. A report shows that four of the newly-inaugurated judges are children of serving and retired judges in the country while one other is a sibling of a serving judge. Nwosu-Iheme was rejected last year by President Buhari following a petition from judicial reform advocates. She was appointed into the FCT Judiciary in March 2015 and…
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Sweden’s first-ever female prime minister, Magdalena Andersson has resigned just hours after she was appointed. She was announced as a leader on Wednesday but resigned after her coalition partner quit the government and her budget failed to pass. Instead, parliament voted for a budget drawn up by the opposition which includes the anti-immigrant far-right. “I have told the speaker that I wish to resign,” Ms Andersson told reporters. Her coalition partner, the Green Party said it could not accept a budget “drafted for the first time with the far-right”. Ms Andersson said that she hoped to try to become prime…
Movie producer and director, Bolanle Austen-Peters has gained the rights to produce a biopic on the legendary Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti. The film, titled “Funmilayo: The Lioness of Lisabi,” is scheduled to be released in 2022/23. The biopic, which will chronicle the life of the political activist, would include appearances from her grandchildren Femi Kuti, Yeni Kuti, and great-grandson Made Kuti. Expressing her excitement at producing the biopic, Austen-Peters said: “Having directed the stage version of the story of great women such as ‘Queen Moremi’, ‘Oluronbi’, and ‘Fela and the Kalakuta Queens’ (the story of the 27 women that danced and married Fela Anikulapo-Kuti),…
Eyebags are the last thing anyone wants to see on their faces. They reflect tiredness and add to premature aging. While it may be avoidable as one grows older, certain lifestyle habits can hasten the process of eyebags formation. If you notice your eyes are puffy, you should take precautions. You can treat it yourself without seeking medical attention. Here is how: 1. Apply tea bags Tea isn’t just for sipping. You can actually use caffeinated tea bags under your eyes to help with dark circles and bags. The caffeine in the tea contains powerful antioxidants and may increase blood…
Known for its versatility, the Ankara fabric has gone from a Fashion Friday wear to an everyday wear. From the boardrooms to the runways to social gatherings, you can spot several people rocking the Ankara wear. It has become widely accepted in all spheres, circles and corners. There are different ways to style your Ankara fabric to your taste. Check our style inspirations for cues: Ankara blazer and pants Ankara pants and top Ankara Skirt and top Ankara shirt dress Ankara Peplum blouse Ankara Kimono jacket outfit xosotin…
After UK singer, Adele made headlines with her 30 album for being the biggest seller in the United States, we are reminded of heartbreak songs. If you are a fan of Adele, you know she sings a lot about lost relationships and the likes. Her eleven tracks album is sure to have you crying hot tears if you are very emotional. One thing we do know is that we have Nigerian musicians that have sung about such love dilemmas, some may be personal experiences, others make-belief. Here are 5 dramatic Nigerian break-up songs from a heartbreak experience in the spirit…
Walt Disney will hold the African premiere of the new animated film ‘Encanto’ at the Africa Rising International Film Festival (ARIFF). According to the festival organisers, children from underprivileged backgrounds in Johannesburg will get a magical cinematic experience of the new Disney film on November 25, 2021 at its Film child social impact activation event in Sandton. “Film Child is ARIFF’s passion programme through which we hope to build a new generation of filmmakers, talent and audiences. Our dream is to really achieve this by giving underprivileged children from marginalised communities a memorable experience that can touch them for years…
Our Woman Crush Wednesday, Busola Bakinson, has carved for herself an important niche in the Nigerian legal world. Busola is among the foremost Intellectual Property (IP) lawyers in the country – providing individuals and corporations with the best legal advice to protect the fruits of their talents and hard work. Busola has over 10 years of experience in IP, with her expertise covering a broad range of topics including copyright matters, patents, trademarks, and industrial designs. She is also known for her focus on IP prosecution and enforcement in various African countries – a much-needed service given that this has…
UK singer, Adele’s 30 album is 2021’s biggest-selling in the Unites States after it sold over 500,000 copies in just three days. Billboard reports that Adele’s 30 album released on Friday after a six-year hiatus has already become 2021’s top-selling album in the US. Between November 19 and November 21, more than 500,000 copies of the album had been sold beating Taylor Swift’s Evermore (462,000 copies have sold in 2021, as of last week). The album passed the half-million mark on Sunday — topping the total sales of any album released over the past 11 months combined in three days. 30 has also recorded…
Nigerian singer-songwriter, Chinedu Okoli aka Flavour N’abania celebrated his 38th birthday yesterday, November 23rd. He shared a throwback photo from his days as a church drummer boy. Chinedu Okoli , better known by his stage name Flavour N’abania or simply Flavour, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, who began his musical career as a drummer for a local church. Flavour is popularly known across Africa and the world for his hit song “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)”. He is currently signed to 2nite Entertainment. In 2005, he released his self-titled debut album N’abania. In 2010, Flavour released his second studio…