Nigerian woman, Tito Daodu has been named the first black woman to become a pediatric surgeon in Canada. She currently works at Alberta’s Children’s Hospital Foundation. Born in Nigeria and raised in Winnipeg, Daodu attended medical school at the University of Manitoba. She completed her residency and fellowship in Calgary and is currently completing a Masters in Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Dr. Daodu has a passion for Global Health and promoting justice and equity in medicine. She is actively involved in Global and Public Health Research, focusing on improving surgical outcomes and making…
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Tennis superstar, Serena Williams wept at the Australian Open Press Conference after being defeated by Naomi Osaka in the semi-final. Serena Williams suffered a 6-3 6-4 defeat, as her hopes of equaling Margaret Court’s all-time major wins record were thwarted. After being asked a further question about unforced errors made in her defeat, she teared up and prematurely ended the press conference. ‘I don’t know. I’m done,’ She said before walking out. It was Williams’s first defeat in the semi-finals of the Australian Open and she lamented the ‘easy mistakes’ she made during the straight-sets defeat. She added: “The difference today…
It has been a debatable topic why women do skin lightening. Some schools of thought have classified skin lightening, toning, exfoliating, and skin cleansing as bleaching activities. Whatever be the case, every woman needs to pamper her skin, not to the detriment of destroying it. Besides if she doesn’t take care of her skin. no one will. For those craving skin lightening, because they feel it makes them more beautiful and attractive, there is more to the process. Skin Lightening is the practice of using substances, mixtures, or physical treatments to lighten skin color. Skin whitening treatments work by reducing…
Why is the hoodie so cool to wear? From the playing field to the runway to the streets, the hoodie has been everywhere. More than ever, the hoodie is enjoying a golden era of acceptance. This wonder garment is functional, comfortable, and stylish in equal measures. Hoodies have been associated with the streets and remain trendy. These are some notable hoodie brands to go for: Polo Ralph Lauren, Zara, Nike, Adidas, etc. When buying hoodies you should consider the following: 1. Fit They don’t usually come in a skinny fit, but if you want to wear a hoodie under a…
Maybe I wanted him from the very first time he said ‘ Tu es belle’ you are beautiful. It was the first thing he ever said to me, and till this day, there are no words he ever spoke that I remember more than ‘ Tu es belle’ and I remember every word he ever said to me, to my husband, to anybody, as long as I was there. His voice. His voice. There was nothing special about his face or the way he looked at first, but his voice, undid me from the very first time, every single time. …
Charles Polevich, a 70-year-old man has been arrested on Wednesday over the hit-and-run death of Nicki Minaj‘s father, Robert Maraj. The offender was detained after turning himself in, Detective Lieutenant Stephen Fitzpatrick of the New York City Police Department said on Wednesday. Robert Maraj was walking in the road when he was hit by a vehicle travelling in the same direction. According to the police, Polevich stopped briefly to ask the injured man if he was OK but didn’t call for help. Polevich faces charges of leaving the scene of an incident and tampering with physical evidence in connection with…
Aisha Halilu Buhari, The First Lady of Nigeria and wife of President Muhammadu Buhari is a trained cosmetologist, beauty therapist, women rights advocate, and author. She marked her 50th birthday today, 17 February 2021. Here are some facts about her: 1. Her grandfather, Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu was Nigeria’s first minister of defense. 2. Aisha’s father was a civil engineer, and her mother is a descendant of the Ankali family who are renowned farmers. 3. She had her primary and secondary school education in Adamawa State. 4. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, and…
If you are tech-savvy, there are certain destinations you need to visit once in a while. They are the best places to explore because they stand at the forefront of technology. Below are some of the four most advanced tech destinations you should visit: Silicon valley Silicon Valley is home to many of the world’s largest high-tech corporations, including the headquarters of thousands of high technology companies including Adobe Inc., Apple Inc., Cisco Systems, eBay, Facebook, Inc., HP Inc., Intel, Netflix, Tesla, Inc., Paypal, Twitter and a host of others. Some notable tourist destinations in and around Silicon Valley include…
Three influential #EndSARS campaigners Feyikemi ‘FK’ Abudu, Odunayo Eweniyi and Damilola Odufuwa made it to TIME magazine’s Next 100 list as emerging leaders shaping the future. The Time100 Next list which was released today is an annual list that serves as an extension to the Time100 list. The Time100 Next aims to highlight “the 100 individuals who are shaping the future of their fields and defining the next generation of leadership in business, entertainment, health and science, sports, activism, and more.” TIME wrote that the individuals on this year’s list provide “clear-eyed hope” amid a global pandemic, deepening inequality, systemic…
Celebrity couple, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s film production company, Westbrook Studios is partnering with Mo Abudu‘s EbonyLife Studios to co-produce a slate of film and television projects each connected to the African continent. According to Deadline, the deal is the first of its kind for Westbrook in Africa. Under the partnership, the companies will produce at least two series and one film, including the below projects: “Dada Safaris” is an ‘Afropolitan’ dramedy series. It follows four best friends who, after finding themselves at personal and career dead ends, take a leap to the wild side when one of them inherits…