Author: Ayobami Ogungbemi

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, have reaffirmed their dominance on the African basketball scene with a resounding 83-47 victory over Cameroon in the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. With this emphatic win, the six-time AfroBasket champions and current title holders move into the semi-final round, where they will face long-time rivals Senegal in what promises to be a fierce encounter. Cameroon Start Fast, but Nigeria Responds with Authority Cameroon opened the match with early momentum, taking a quick 4-0 lead. However, it didn’t take long for Nigeria to settle in and take…

As part of her 55th birthday celebration, the First Lady of Anambra State, Dr. Nonye Soludo, embarked on a state-wide medical outreach on Thursday, visiting major hospitals across the state to support patients and promote healthcare access. Her visits covered Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (Awka), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (Nnewi), and the newly-built General Hospital, Okpoko. The outreach, under her signature initiative, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, focused on offsetting medical bills, providing free surgeries, and offering eye care and health screenings for conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, malaria, and respiratory infections. A Longstanding Culture of Giving…

When most people think of tourism in Nigeria, destinations like Lagos, Abuja, and Calabar usually come to mind. However, Nigeria is dotted with hidden gems that offer rich history, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable experiences — all without the crowds. Here are five underrated places you should consider visiting: 1. Idanre Hills, Ondo StateLocated just outside Akure, the majestic Idanre Hills are a breathtaking fusion of nature and history. Visitors must climb over 600 steps to reach the ancient settlement, where you’ll find old houses, a palace, and mysterious footprints in stone. The view from the top is simply magical. 2.…

Looking good doesn’t always require expensive products or complicated routines. Sometimes, beauty lies in the simple, consistent habits you keep. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or a stay-at-home parent, here are 10 beauty tips to help you maintain that healthy, radiant glow: Keep these simple beauty tips in mind, and you’ll find your skin thanking you daily.

Over a decade after Boko Haram abducted 276 schoolgirls from Chibok, the Federal Government has restated its commitment to securing the release of the 87 girls still in captivity, as well as Leah Sharibu, the Dapchi schoolgirl kidnapped in 2018. Speaking in Abuja during a multi-agency anti-kidnapping meeting with the UK’s National Crime Agency, Maj Gen Adamu Laka, National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), said government efforts have not slowed. “We haven’t given up. Some girls have been rescued gradually over the years. Leah Sharibu is not forgotten either,” he stated. Laka noted that many rescue efforts,…

Victor Osimhen Opens Up About the Cost of Fame Super Eagles and Napoli star Victor Osimhen has spoken about the hidden burden of fame. In a recent interview posted by Instablog on X, he said fame has affected his freedom and personal life. Osimhen Missed Daughter’s First Outing Due to Public Attention Osimhen recalled a painful memory. When his family visited Italy, he wanted to take his daughter out for the first time. But the outing turned into a media scene. “I couldn’t do much with my daughter. I had to give her to my sister while I was taking…

Super Eagles star Ola Aina has revealed how a delayed signing meeting with Tottenham Hotspur in his early years changed the trajectory of his football career, leading him instead to join Chelsea. Speaking on the popular 90s Baby Show, the Nottingham Forest defender shared a shocking account of how he and his father were left waiting for nearly five hours at Spurs’ offices, only to walk away without a word from the North London club. “I was at Spurs, training and training. Then they told me they were going to sign me on a particular day after training,” Aina recalled.“The…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s rapidly growing debt, warning that the current borrowing trend is unsustainable and lacks accountability. His remarks follow the Senate’s approval of new foreign loans—$21 billion, €2.2 billion, ¥15 billion—and a ₦750.98 billion domestic bond for the 2025–2026 budget. Nigeria’s total debt, already at ₦149.39 trillion in Q1 2025, could climb past ₦200 trillion by year-end. “We’ve borrowed nearly 70% of our pre-rebased GDP and over 50% of our current GDP—the highest debt-to-GDP ratio in Nigeria’s history,” Obi said via X. He noted a year-on-year debt increase of…

Contrary to widespread belief, Nigeria is not immune to earthquakes or other climate change-induced disasters, according to Anietie Ikott, a Uyo-based scientist and Chief Executive Director of Anirich Nigeria Limited. Climate Change and Earthquake Risks in Nigeria While many Nigerians assume the country is outside global seismic zones, Ikott insists this assumption is outdated and dangerous. Speaking during a press briefing in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Ikott challenged claims by some scientists that Nigeria lies outside earthquake-prone regions. “Earthquakes can strike any country, anytime, anywhere. Nigeria is no exception,” he warned. Ikott cited recent tremors recorded in Abuja and parts…

Nigeria’s Naira notes continue to wear out rapidly, sparking concern among citizens and financial experts. According to Mr. Okechukwu Unegbu, former President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), the main culprit is poor production quality. “Our past CBN governors gave us low-quality notes. Two hand exchanges, and they’re already bad,” Unegbu said. He blamed unpatriotic practices in the printing process, contrasting the Naira’s fragility with the durability of currencies like the dollar and pound. Mishandling by the Public Banker Suleiman Aliu added that Nigerians often disrespect the Naira by squeezing or spraying it, while handling foreign currencies…