Author: Prudence Makoge
If you’ve ever dreamed of a quick getaway to New York, attending school in California, or making business moves in Atlanta, there’s a big update you need to know about. The United States has just made some important changes to how Nigerian citizens are issued non-immigrant visas, and it’s already in effect. According to the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas for Nigerian passport holders will now be single-entry and valid for just three months. That’s a big shift from the longer, multiple-entry visas (sometimes valid for up to five years) many Nigerians are used to. “Most…
Thirteen-year-old Kutlwano Maremeni carries a Grand Slam dream that defies her years, and after a world-renowned tennis academy in Spain has extended an invitation, her journey to becoming a champion hinges on securing the necessary financial support. Maremeni says her goal to secure the much-needed financial backing has been a slow road, but she is not giving up hope. “It has been a challenge as I have not had any sponsors come forward as yet, as I embark on the journey to attend one of the best academies in Spain.” South Africa U14 Top-10 Tennis Talent, Kutlwano Maremeni “However, I am…
Moshood Abiola Obatula, known in creative circles as Director Mosh, is set to raise the bar for Nigerian cinema with his latest offering, Agemo. The film is said to have become a standout on both local and international platforms, earning multiple recognitions and sparking attention within the African film community and beyond. So far, Agemo boasts official selection status and a nomination at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF), coming on the heels of two nominations at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. The film had been spotlighted with a selection at the Red Movie Awards, an honourable…
Flyhalf Manie Libbok is looking forward to reigniting his halfback partnership with Grant Williams when the Springboks take on Italy in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Libbok will make his first Test appearance of the season after coming off the bench in the non-cap clash against the Barbarians in Cape Town. With double World Cup winner Handre Pollard and highly rated Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu also competing for the Bok No 10 jersey, Saturday’s match gives Libbok a golden opportunity to remind coach Rassie Erasmus of his value. “It will be the third game Grant and I play together, so I’m really looking…
By GARY LEMKE in Swakopmund Team SA’s swimmers had more than pride and joy to declare when they touched down at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International on Wednesday night after a hugely successful Region 5 Games campaign. There were 13 different swimmers who won medals, headed by Indiana de Villiers’ haul of 10, as they contributed 49 to the country’s cause at The Dome’s indoor facility in Swakopmund In a team gathering before the swimmers were to go on their separate ways, boys captain Tumelo Mahan said how proud he was of the group. “Our relays were great and the boys…
Yemi Alade is back with the visuals for her soulful track, “My Padi,” and it’s the kind of song that makes you want to text your closest friend just to say, “thank you for being you.” Performed in a brightly lit room with nothing but a mic hanging from the ceiling and Yemi’s voice carrying the emotion, the video keeps things simple, letting the lyrics do the talking. And they do. From “I dey for you” to “Your enemy na my enemy,” the song is all about showing up for the people who’ve always shown up for you. “My Padi”…
Tottenham are exploring a move for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa.BBC Sport understands Brentford have been made aware of their London rivals’ interest in the 28-year-old, in a deal that could reunite the forward with his former manager Thomas Frank, now in charge at Spurs.Sources have indicated that Wissa is open to a move across the capital. Wissa has courted major interest from Premier League clubs in recent months, Nottingham Forest failing to sign the DR Congo international in January.But Spurs now have an interest in the former Lorient player, who scored 20 goals last season.Wissa’s current deal expires next summer…
Photo Credit: JAMB The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and other stakeholders in Nigeria’s tertiary education system have agreed on the official cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 admissions, and there are a few changes students, parents, and institutions should be aware of. At this year’s policy meeting held in Abuja, 150 was adopted as the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) score for university admissions. For polytechnics and colleges of education, the benchmark remains 100, while colleges of nursing are now expected to admit students with scores from 140 and above. While institutions can choose to set their cut-off…
Willie le Roux reflects on his journey to 100 Test caps for the Springboks. READ: I got Willie wrong – Rassie The post Watch: ‘I just wanted to play one Test’ appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Source link
You know those moments that just radiate good vibes and leave you smiling from ear to ear? Michelle Williams gave us exactly that when she appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show, and her entrance was nothing short of glorious. Wearing a striped button-down shirt and sleek black wide-leg pants, the former Destiny’s Child star stepped into the show’s iconic purple-curtained hallway, famously known as the Spirit Tunnel, and what followed was pure, unfiltered joy. The moment she appeared, the room lit up. Cheers rang out. Applause echoed. People clapped like they were greeting royalty. Michelle’s reaction was priceless. She lit…