Author: Ayobami Ogungbemi

D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama says Nigeria’s reign over African women’s basketball is far from over following their record-extending seventh FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title in Abidjan. D’Tigress defeated Mali 78–64 in Sunday’s final, sealing their fifth consecutive AfroBasket crown and a 29-game unbeaten run, while booking their place at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. “We want to keep going,” Wakama said. “It’s hard to put a number on it, but hopefully for a long time.” Despite only having six training sessions before their opening game, Wakama praised the team’s mental toughness. “Other teams had months to prepare. We had…

Mahmood Adegbite, the Permanent Secretary of the Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources in Lagos State, has issued a serious health warning concerning untreated borehole water in the Lekki axis. He made the statement during a recent stakeholders meeting, stressing the urgent need for wastewater treatment in the area. “Lekki Residents May Be Drinking Contaminated Wastewater” – Adegbite Speaking candidly at the forum, Adegbite said, “Everyone digging boreholes within the Lekki axis is probably drinking what I will call ‘shit water.’” According to him, the lack of proper wastewater treatment facilities in Lekki has led to seepage and contamination…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched a full investigation into the suspected murder of a 45-year-old man, Mr. Udeme Sunday Uko, who was found dead inside a church where he had been sleeping overnight with his family. According to a press statement released late Tuesday night by the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, around 12:10 a.m. at Ikot Oku Usung village, located in Ukanafun Local Government Area of the state. “The preliminary report indicates that Mr. Udeme Uko, along with his wife…

UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has stirred new controversy after comparing her time at Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Sagamu to life in a prison. In a viral interview clip, she shared that students had to use machetes to cut grass and fetch water in buckets, likening it to a scene from Lord of the Flies. “It was like being in prison… That was the first time I was away from home. A dormitory with about 150 girls… The machete was for cutting grass.” The comment drew backlash, especially from Nigerians who view such experiences as part of growing up…

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…