Harvinder Singh won gold in the men’s individual recurve open competition, three years after earning India’s first Paralympic medal in Para archery. Three years after winning India’s first Paralympic archery medal, Harvinder Singh made more history by earning the country’s first gold in the sport. After the scoreboard showed that he won the final of the men’s individual…
When Mariam Eniola Bolaji defeated Oksana Kozyna to clinch bronze in the women’s Para badminton SL3 at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, she created history not just for herself and her country Nigeria, but also for an entire continent. Why? Because Bolaji is now the first African player, male or female, to win a badminton medal…
In a shocking turn of events, the internet has collectively remembered that Jay-Jay Okocha, the Nigerian football legend, has been born twice. This revelation comes on the heels of the ex-Paris Saint-Germain and Bolton Wanderers midfielder’s birthday celebration, proving that time really is a flat circle, especially when you’re a sports icon with an unforgettable…
The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has paid tribute to Mrs Magdalene Abang as she marked her 85th birthday, describing her as a true role model. Mrs Abang, who achieved the remarkable milestone, is the mother of Amb. Soni Abang, the former Nigerian Ambassador to Mali. Accompanied by members of the executive…
Born Oluwatobiloba Ayomide Amusan, Tobi Amusan was born on 23rd April 1997 on Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria, to Mr and Mrs Amusan, who are school teachers. Tobi or Tobi Expresd, as she is fondly called, is the youngest of three children. She attended Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School in her hometown. In May…
Early Life and Education Adebola Jumoke Raji, a distinguished fashion designer and Managing Director of Teekay Fashion, was born on March 4, 1983, in Oyo, Nigeria. Her journey into fashion began with her academic pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan. This academic foundation laid…
As the people of Anambra and Nigeria mourn late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, a politician, businessman, and entrepreneur who died on 27th July 2024 in London, let’s look briefly into his life while on earth. Below are the things you should know about the late senator: 1. Senator Ifeanyi was born on September 3, 1971, in…
Anne-Sophie Mutter’s children, son Richard Wunderlich and daughter Arabella Wunderlich, have grown up to be fine human beings despite being raised by a single mother. We know a lot about Anne’s career and her understanding of men, but we know a lot less about her children.
Prince Enobong Uwah is the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) of Akwa Ibom. Born on 15th January 1969, Prince Enobong Emmanuel Uwah is a native of Atan Offot village in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. This consummate public servant, pragmatic leader and tireless philanthropist obtained his First School Leaving Certificate from…
The Nigerian investment space has been hit by the surprise acquisition of the 86.5 per cent stake in Champions Breweries Plc by EnjoyCorp Limited, a four-month-old company registered in the UK with just one active director. Raysun Nigeria Limited, the owner of the shares that were acquired by EnjoyCorp is owned by Heineken B.V. The…
