Author: Prudence Makoge
Beryl Lodewyk has been passionate about sports since childhood, attending cricket and rugby matches at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town with her father. By 2025, she has built an impressive broadcasting career, working with SuperSport, the Indian Premier League, and serving as a Director’s Assistant for several ICC World Cups. Lodewyk shared how she, as she puts it, ‘became hooked’ on cricket, despite the segregation laws then in place in South Africa. “Growing up in the years of apartheid, it was difficult to enjoy a good sporting event, as all non-whites were restricted to one certain area of the stadium,…
Sunday, October 26th, 2025, marked a significant moment for the Nigerian fashion industry as the documentary ‘Model Citizen’ premiered in Lagos. Hosted by Aniyota Media, the private screening brought together models, fashion creatives, and non-models from across the city, all eager to witness a documentary that promised to shed light on an often-overlooked aspect of the fashion ecosystem: the lives of models themselves. What began as a beautiful gathering, people taking pictures, exchanging hugs, and sipping mocktails, soon transformed into something deeper. After the screening, conversations began to flow both onsite and online, with attendees sharing shock, empathy, and solidarity…
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus believes Boan Venter will make the most of his big opportunity against France in Paris on Saturday. Venter replaces the injured Ox Nche at loosehead prop in one of six changes to the side that beat Japan last week. Erasmus says the Edinburgh-based prop had earned his shot. TEAM: Siya hits 100 for Boks, Gaza returns “A guy like Boan has already played five Test matches for us, and again, to put him there with Malcolm [Marx] and Thomas [du Toit], we’d rather have him swim in this tough river,” Erasmus explained. “Like I said with…
If you’ve ever gone to that “must-visit” restaurant everyone on Instagram swore was the best thing ever only to find mid food, chaotic service, and prices that don’t match the hype; you’re not alone. Nigerians are catching what we can call “hype fatigue.” Everywhere you look, influencers are promoting the “next big thing,” and every business seems to have glowing five-star reviews. But after a few disappointing experiences, many of us have learned the hard way that online ratings don’t always reflect reality. From hair salons that ruin your edges to lounges that look nothing like their filtered pictures, the…
The World Club Challenge will return to being played when Super League champions Hull KR host NRL title holders Brisbane Broncos on 19 February next year.The match did not take place in 2025 because the Penrith Panthers could not agree a date to play Wigan Warriors.Hull KR, whose Craven Park home holds 11,000 fans, have said the game against the Broncos will take place at Hull FC’s 25,000-capacity MKM Stadium to “allow as many fans [as possible to] be there to see it unfold live”.”With offers from around the world to host the game, we are delighted to bring the…
The Aurora International Charity Foundation (AICF), in partnership with the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), is set to host the 2nd Edition of the Catch Them Young Environmental Awareness Convention on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in Lagos.This year’s theme “Our Lagos, Our Future: Inspiring Young Minds for Sustainable Change”, is a bold call to action focused on building a generation of environmentally-conscious young leaders equipped with the knowledge, creativity and civic responsibility to safeguard Lagos’ long-term sustainability.The Convention will convene 1,500 public secondary school students, alongside teachers, eco-advocates, youth leaders, celebrities, influencers and policymakers for a day of knowledge-sharing,…
Robbie Fleck and John Dobson have paid tribute to Springbok captain Siya Kolisi as a player ahead of his 100th Test in the green and gold. Kolisi will become just the ninth Springbok centurion, joining Percy Montgomery, John Smit, Victor Matfield, Bryan Habana, Jean de Villiers, Beast Mtawarira, Eben Etzebeth and Willie le Roux on that elite list. But for those who have coached him through every stage of his remarkable journey – from a raw schoolboy talent to a two-time World Cup-winning captain – the milestone is about more than numbers. HEYNEKE: I realised Siya could become a statesman…
The vibrant city of Jakarta once again became the center of economic dialogue and international cooperation as the Nigerian–Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) hosted the fourth edition of the Nigerian–Indonesian Investment and Trade Forum (NIITF 2025). The annual event, now a fixture in the diplomatic and business calendar of both nations, brought together an elite assembly of policymakers, investors, diplomats, and corporate executives, all united by a common goal to strengthen economic ties and chart a sustainable path of shared prosperity between Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria and Southeast Asia’s leading industrial powerhouse, Indonesia. The forum commenced with a…
Match of the Day’s Leon Osman and Stephen Warnock analyse how Phil Foden shone in Manchester City’s Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad.WATCH MORE: Foden nets twice to help Man City thrash DortmundAvailable to UK users only. Source link
It’s that time of the year again. It’s the Detty December. Flights are full, WhatsApp groups are buzzing, and “I Just Got Back” (IJGB) folks are already selecting places to explore in Lagos and Abuja. First things first, congratulations on securing that peak ticket. That must have hurt your bank account, but hey, you can’t stop the oblee or ka kashe season! Whether you’re back to flex, reconnect, or just experience home in December, there are essential guides to surviving Nigeria this festive season, especially if you’re staying in a shortlet and not with family or a hotel. While Naija is…