Author: Prudence Makoge
As part of its unwavering commitment to community development and social responsibility, itel, a leading mobile phone and electronics brand, has brought a lasting solution to the water scarcity challenges facing residents of Brigade Gama (B) Kasuwar Takari, Nasarawa Local Government Area, Kano State. In a remarkable gesture to mark World Water Day 2025, itel commissioned an electric-powered borehole at Brigade Gama, providing clean and safe water to the community. For years, residents of Brigade Gama have battled with insufficient access to potable water, a challenge that has particularly affected the residents of the community. Pregnant women and nursing mothers,…
The Herconomy Wealth Building Summit 2025 successfully concluded its sixth iteration on March 28, 2025, achieving its stated objectives of empowering, educating, and inspiring women throughout Nigeria and in the wider global community. This year’s summit convened an impressive gathering of over 1,000 professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and influential figures, all united by a shared dedication to dismantling financial obstacles and promoting economic advancement for women. Held in Lagos as a hybrid experience, the 2025 summit delivered a truly transformative gathering. With dynamic panel sessions and powerful keynote addresses, the event brought together visionaries, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers all driven by…
The highly anticipated middleweight title fight between South Africa’s UFC champion Dricus du Plessis and undefeated contender Khamzat Chimaev may not happen as soon as fans hoped. According to veteran MMA reporter Kevin Iole, Du Plessis is reportedly injured, putting his UFC 317 main event slot in serious doubt. While the UFC hasn’t officially confirmed anything, the timing couldn’t be worse. The showdown was expected to headline International Fight Week this June in Las Vegas – a marquee event on the UFC calendar. Now, all signs point to the bout being pushed to later this year. “I’m hearing Dricus du…
The Springbok Women started the 2025 season with a comprehensive 48-26 victory over Spain, with their powerful pack laying the foundation for a strong performance at Campo de Rugby Amorós Palao in Alicante, Spain, on Saturday, 19 April, 2025. The South Africans scored five first-half tries, of which three were converted, as they built a deserving 31-5 lead over their hosts. The Bok Women added a further three tries to put them out of reach in the second half, but the Spanish side finished the stronger as they piled on the pressure and were rewarded with three well-deserved tries near…
Photo Credit: Priscilla Ojo/Instagram If Thursday’s traditional wedding was anything to go by, it was clear Priscilla Ojo and her husband Juma Jux had a lot more planned for the next chapter of their celebration. For their white wedding, the couple kept it classic and they looked amazing doing it. As expected, they both chose white for the big day, with Priscilla in a beautifully detailed long-sleeved gown. The dress featured sequins, lace and embellishments, with a high neckline, sheer yoke and a soft mermaid silhouette. Her hair was styled in an elegant updo, paired with simple stud earrings. Juma…
Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White praised his side’s “desire to win” during the final minutes of their 16-13 triumph against Munster on Saturday. The Bulls became the first South African team to win a Vodacom URC match at Thomond Park while completing a clean sweep of the four Irish provinces this season. “It’s massive and one of the biggest wins we’ve had as a group,” White said. “More importantly, the way we played … I knew it was going to be an 80-minute slog and one of those games that goes to the wire. We really wanted to win this…
Photo Credit: Priscilla Ojo/Instagram Elegant. Soft. Beautiful. Classy. Ethereal. Stunning. Perfect. We’ve run out of words trying to describe Priscilla Ojo’s white wedding dress, and at this point, we might just have to invent new ones to capture its full beauty. Designed by popular Nigerian designer Veekee James, Priscilla looked every bit the dream bride in a full white, lacy semi-mermaid gown, fully embellished and breathtaking from every angle. Her look was completed with a long veil and a delicate bouquet that matched the backdrop — white, cream and soft pink florals with dark feathery accents, set against classic white…
If you thought the ladies brought their A-game in green and pink lace at Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux’s traditional wedding on Thursday, just wait until you see today’s looks. It’s the white wedding, and the mood has taken a softer turn. The colours are calm and elegant: beige, champagne, light brown, soft gold, blush pink and dusty rose. Guests showed up in lovely dresses and fascinators, with some opting for subtle styles and others going for statement headpieces. The shift from bold to soft tones was beautiful to see, especially for the church setting. The ladies truly embraced the…
Manchester United are considering a swap deal involving Marcus Rashford and Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, Alexander Isak is set to stay at Newcastle United and Manchester City are planning a move for goalkeeper Diogo Costa.Manchester United are looking at a swap deal which would involve forward Marcus Rashford, 27, turning a loan move to Aston Villa into a permanent switch and his fellow England international Ollie Watkins, 29, moving the other way. (Star), externalCameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 29, will only be allowed to leave Manchester United if the club receive an offer in excess of £20m. (Mirror), externalAtletico Madrid…
Louise Lepront is the 2025 SA Open Surfing Champion after winning The Royal St Andrews SA Open Championships, presented by Rip Curl at East Beach in Port Alfred, the Eastern Cape, on Friday, 18 April, 2025. In surf not as big as the day before, with a fair share of onshore on it, the conditions were tricky but very contestable, with big scores pouring through for the final heats of the event. From the gsport Archives, August 2024 The women’s final was a close affair, with Van Greunen in the lead until the last minute, when Lepront picked up a…