“My joy is that I have access to half or more of his properties” – Nigerian woman writes as she shares photos from her court wedding A Nigerian lady, Mercedes Ekwutosim Okwukogu, took to Facebook on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, to share photos from her court wedding in Abuja. “So,…
5 popular masquerades in Yorubaland Different tribes across Nigeria have masquerades. Masquerades are popularly seen during traditional events such as festivals, rituals, ceremonies, and funerals where masked dancers are said to embody different spirits. For today, we will be listing five popular masquerades in Yoruba land: 1) Egungun masquerade The…
“Look Out For Ramadan Moon On Wednesday” – Sultan Asks Muslims Muslims across the country have been directed by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, to look out for the Ramadan moon after…
Strong earthquake felt in New Zealand capital New Zealand’s capital Wellington was swayed by a strong earthquake Wednesday, with residents reporting feeling a sudden jolt and buildings quivering. The US Geological Survey said the quake measured 5.7 on the moment magnitude scale, with an epicentre in the Cook Strait between the…
Gen Z slangs everyone should know (part 2) There’s only so little that can be compiled in this list; the best thing is always to try to update your Gen Z vocabulary once in a while; ask questions, stay active on Twitter and TikTok(most times, these apps are where they…
See the Tanzanian city project expected to provide 1000 jobs in over 200 industries The development of this industrial province in the Kwala Area, Kibaha District, in the Coast Region is anticipated to benefit more than one million people. This project is one of the initiatives of the Tanzanian President,…
MTN Nigeria to allot free shares to investors MTN Nigeria Communications Plc is concluding arrangements to allot free shares to shareholders who bought into the company during its December 2021 public offer for sale. In a regulatory filing at the weekend, MTN Nigeria stated that it was concluding arrangements to…
Why native doctors use white chalk on their eyes The major thing that made them really identifiable was their mode of dressing that included a red attire or animal skin attire, accessories and most importantly, their eyes and bodies were decorated with white native chalk. Native chalk is also known…
’25 million Nigerians at high risk of hunger’ Nearly 25 million Nigerians are at risk of facing hunger between June and August 2023 (lean season) if urgent action is not taken, according to the October 2022 Cadre Harmonisé, a Government led and UN-supported food and nutrition analysis carried out…
The powers of positive thinking Positive thinking has the power to affect our lives in many ways. It can benefit our mental and physical health, improve our relationships, increase our resilience in difficult times, and help us to achieve our goals. Positive thinking helps us to focus on the good…