TIME has released its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world for the year 2020 and it features four Nigerians- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tomi Adeyemi, Tony Elumelu and Tunji Funsho. The entrants are recognized forst. their contribution to the world. Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Greek professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Antetokounmpo, whose surname is a Greek script rendition for “Adetokunbo” was in Greece to Nigerian parents in 1994. Antetokounmpo is a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player and was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in…
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The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) said it has immortalised the late Tolulope Arotile, Nigeria’s first female helicopter combatant pilot. NAF said it immortalised Arotile by naming a remodelled Pilots Crew Room at the 115 Special Operations Group in Port Harcourt, after her. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, announced this at the inauguration of the accommodation block at the NAF base in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Abubakar, who also inaugurated a newly-built Senior Non-Commissioned Officers’ quarters and a water project, praised Arotile for her remarkable achievement to country. He said: “The late Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile,…
Comedienne and media personality, Helen Paul is not resting on her oars as she set to take her career to the next level. According to reports, she is currently taking a postdoctoral study in an undisclosed university in America. A source close to the celebrity said, “Yes, Helen Paul has been shuttling between Nigerian and the US for some months now. While studying to become a Professor, she is also working as a lecturer in one of the institutions in the US. “She is really an inspiration to this generation because combining these academic feats with her comedy career in…
Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, is located in the centre of the country within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).Built mainly in the 1980s, it replaced Lagos as the capital on 12 December 1991. Abuja is regarded as one of the most expensive places to live in Nigeria with expensive accommodation, high taste and standards of living and other parameters, what do you think? However, if you go there, here are 5 things to and see to enjoy your stay: 1.Visit your park Abuja has several parks and green areas. The largest one is Millennium Park, which was designed by…
In a world where we are bombarded with how the ideal woman should look- long hair, fair skin, full breasts and wide hips, straight legs and good dentition, many women battle with low self-esteem. This is because they are trying to fit into a certain specification. When it comes to self identity, the media has promoted the use of long weaves. It is not unusual to find ladies wearing long weaves and attachments, covering their natural hair. However, more ladies are not conforming and joining the movement to go natural. They are our naturalistas, they rock their natural thick afro…
The beard gang is no more a new thing, it has been trending. If there is one thing that is appealing, it is the sight of dark nicely treated and groomed beards on a man. When the beards are unkempt, it becomes an eyesore and instant turn off. People only appreciate the beauty of bearded man but no one understands his struggles. The bearded man has a lot to contend with from food getting stuck in his beard to figuring the right beard regime to getting hair particles everywhere. How about the brushing of teeth after beard grooming? Then receiving…
Every Wednesday, we celebrate remarkable women and Nnenna Onyewuchi is not an exception. Nnenna, who is our Woman Crush Wednesday, is a marketing communications expert with over 20 years’ experience. Her career began at McCann Erickson, New York. She started out coordinating business development activities for the New York office and offices across the network for global pitches. From there she moved into Strategic Planning, where her exceptional abilities earned her the position of Vice President. While at McCann, she co-created Tag Ideation, a lifestyle marketing practice group within the agency. As part of her work on Tag, she pioneered…
Strappy shoes or sandals are trendy footwears. They come in flats, wedges and high heels with different designs and colours. Just because they are comfortable to wear, strappy shoes are the go-to option for the lady who is unashamed to let her femininity shine. They have a way of adding glamour to a lady’s appearance. She can wear them for all occasions be it formal, casual or traditional. Another thing lovable about strappy shoes is how they transform an ordinary look to extraordinary. The following goes well with strappy shoes or sandals: -They can go well with shorts, jeans, gowns,…
Governor Godwin Obaseki has received a certificate of return following his reelection in the Edo governorship race. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the 63-year-old winner of the September 19 election after concluding votes collation on Sunday, September 20, 2020. The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) beat Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and 12 other candidates. Obaseki received his certificate of return during a ceremony that took place at INEC’s Collation Centre, in Benin, Edo State capital, on Tuesday, September 22. The INEC National Commissioner in charge of Edo, Bayelsa and Rivers, May Agbamuche-Mbu, presented the…
Nigerian comedian and entertainer, Akpobome Ogude popularly known as Ogusbaba, has bought his wife a brand new Lexus SUV. Sharing a photo of the car on his Instagram page, he revealed it is his little way of appreciating his wife for standing by him even when the only thing he had was faith and his talent. He wrote: “A little gift for my darling wife,U have stood by me even when the only thing i had was faith,talent and Hope. I give God all the Glory for His Love & mercy upon Us.” Ogusbaba and his wife have been together since…