Toyin Abraham seeks an end to alleged beef with colleague, Funke Akindele. After years of rivalry, actress Toyin Abraham is ready to bury the hatchet with colleague, Funke Akindele. In a previous post, she had also celebrated Mercy Aigbe. In the viral post, she shared via her Instagram page on Sunday, April 21, the ‘Alakada’ producer revealed that the unhealthy competition between them had led to fights and rivalry, especially in the Nollywood industry. She also took the opportunity to eulogize the actress over her success at the box office with A Tribe Called Judah. Read her full post below ..read more

Mandisa’s cause of death is still unknown. Contemporary singer Mandisa, a contestant on American Idol and a Grammy winner, is dead. She was 47 years old. A representative for the singer said that Mandisa was found dead in her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday. The representative said the cause of Mandisa’s death was not yet known. “At this time, we do not know the cause of death or any further details,” the statement reads. “We ask for your prayers for her family and a close-knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time. Officials with the Franklin Police Department have ..read more

A profile of Bisoye Coker-Odusote, the brilliant and astute NIMC Director-General. Engr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote was appointed as the Acting Director-General (DG) of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) by President Bola Tinubu in August 2023. NIMC is an organization responsible for operating the country’s national identity management systems including the National Identification Number (NIN). Her initial appointment was for 90 days, with effect from August 24, 2023, before her full term of four years took effect on November 24, 2023. Coker-Odusote is a professional tech enthusiast ..read more

Sa’adatu Hassan Liman joins the list of female vice-chancellors in Nigeria. Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, a professor of Islamic studies, has been appointed as the new vice chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK). With this appointment, Liman becomes the first female indigenous vice chancellor in the school’s 22-year history. She also joins the growing list of female vice-chancellors in Nigeria. In a statement on Thursday, Muhammed Ubandoma Aliyu, the secretary to the state government, confirmed the appointment, which takes effect on April 15, 2024. NSUK was established under Nasarawa ..read more

Should we be expecting something from Ayra Starr and Rihanna soon? A potential collaboration between Rihanna and Ayra Starr may just be in the works. This was evident as the two stars met at the launch of the Fenty x Puma Creeper Phatty Earth Tone shoe on April 17 in London where DJ Cuppy was also in attendance. The duo were spotted on camera as they hugged and conversed on the red carpet. The Barbadonian singer asked the 2024 Grammy nominee, “Do you have a song with Tems?” Ayra Starr replied, “That’s my sister. We do have songs but don’t have a song [out] yet. But soon..” Rihanna added, “You ..read more

A Nigerian media entrepreneur, Clara Chizoba Kronborg has achieved a significant feat by breaking the Guinness World Record for the Longest Interviewing Marathon. She is the host of the Women’s World Show based in Marbella, Spain, and set the record clocking an impressive time of 55 hours and 24 seconds. In a statement issued yesterday, Guinness World Record disclosed that the interview started on March 8, 2024, and was completed on March 10, 2024. Kronbong, who hails from Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, also doubles as a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion, deploy ..read more

Kosua ne Meko (Egg and pepper) is a popular street food that originates from Ghana. It is simply a hard-boiled egg cut in half and then topped with pepper, fresh tomato slices, and onions, also known as meko. In Ghana, meko is traditionally made in a clay grinding pot known as an asanka which comes with a wooden masher known as tapoli. A food processor can also be used in place of an asanka. Kosua ne meko can be eaten as an appetizer, as a snack, or as a side with other foods.  Looking for an easy snack to make, then this Ghanaian staple is a must-try. Ingredients 10 Eggs 1 Chopped o ..read more

Princess Owowoh becomes Nigeria’s first female officer to graduate from the UK’s Royal Military Academy. Princess Owowoh A female cadet officer, Princess Owowoh Oluchukwu, has made history by becoming the first Nigerian female officer to graduate from the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom. The 24-year-old was among the 135 officer cadets who graduated during the RMAS Sovereign’s Parade in London on Friday, April 12. The parade marked the culmination of 44 weeks of rigorous training for the Officer Cadets of Commissioning Course 232. At the ceremony, His Majesty ..read more

On the heels of her historic achievement, Pelumi Nubi has been named the new brand ambassador for tourism in Lagos State. She was also gifted a brand new house and car as the Lagos state governor, Governor Sanwoolu, hosted her to a warm reception. Recall that Pelumi embarked on a solo trip from London to Lagos and after 68 days, she arrived Nigeria on Sunday, April 7th. Taking to Instagram, she shared a video and wrote: This is getting too much Lagos my city Lord, how did we get here? Thank you Jesus Meet the newest Brand Ambassador of tourism in Lagos state Grateful to His Excellency, the ..read more

Aderounmu shot into prominence for her role in Jenifa’s Diary. Nollywood actress, Adejumoke Aderounmu has died. The actress rose to prominence for her role as ‘Esther’ in the popular Jenifa Diaries series. A Nigerian filmmaker, Seun Oloketuyi confirmed the news on his Instagram today, Monday, April 8, 2024. “A family member of the former star of the hit series Jenifa’s Diary, Jumoke Aderounmu has tweeted that the budding Actress is dead. Details are still sketchy. May she find peace with her maker,” his Instagram post said. The cause of her death was, however, not disclosed. Here ar ..read more