Author: Prudence Makoge
Photo Credit: CAF/Instagram Nigeria opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2–1 victory over Tanzania at Fez Stadium, thanks to goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman. The Super Eagles came out firing, with Victor Osimhen and Lookman causing problems for the Tanzanian defence from the first whistle. Nigeria’s first real chance arrived in the 11th minute when Chukwueze’s corner found Akor Adams, but the shot was kept out by Tanzania’s goalkeeper. The deadlock was broken in the 36th minute. Alex Iwobi delivered a perfect cross, and Ajayi powered a header into the net to give Nigeria…
American billionaire Martha Stewart has become the latest celebrity to join Swansea City as a co-owner.Stewart has followed close friend Snoop Dogg and AC Milan playmaker Luka Modric in becoming a minority owner of the South Wales football club.The 84-year-old was in attendance as the Swans beat Wrexham 2-1 last Friday, having been invited to the game as a guest of the club.The businesswoman built her wealth in the homemaking and lifestyle industry, becoming the USA’s first self-made female billionaire.Swansea’s owners have previously made it clear that they want to raise the club’s profile in an attempt to generate greater…
Photo Credit: Frank Itom/Instagram Ifedayo Agoro and Frank Itom’s traditional wedding ceremony gave us plenty to take in. Culture led the way, starting with their Edo wedding looks. From the colours to the styling, everything spoke to the beauty and intention that come with a well-executed traditional celebration. The couple showed up, the guests showed up, and the fashion moments kept unfolding. Just when their Edo look had us fully locked in, another reveal followed, this time in shades of purple. A different mood, same level of attention. Ifedayo stepped out in a lavender Asooke gown shaped into a fitted…
The Vodacom Bulls have made a major shake-up to their coaching team following five consecutive defeats. On Tuesday morning, head coach Johan Ackermann’s assistant coaches, Chris Rossouw and Andries Bekker, were sacked. Rossouw was responsible for the Bulls backs, while Bekker oversaw the forwards. Both fell out with former head coach Jake White, and their relationship with Ackermann has also deteriorated. Rossouw, a former Western Province and Stormers flyhalf, had been with the Bulls since 2019 after joining from the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport. Bekker, also a WP stalwart and a 29-Test Springbok lock, arrived in Pretoria in 2023 on…
Lagos, Nigeria on December 10, Human Rights Day, Lagos became the setting for more than a celebration. It marked a moment of reflection on Nigeria’s democratic journey as Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria commemorated 15 years of sustained civic engagement and accountability advocacy. The milestone event, themed “Footprints and Frontlines,” brought together leaders from civil society, business, faith and culture to reflect on the power of sustained civic action and was hosted by media personalities Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Ayo Mairo-Ese.The gathering featured keynote remarks from the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Other influential leaders who spoke…
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The Slum2School Green Academy ,Saga ,Epe ,Lagos. On the calm waters of Saga, a riverine community in Epe, Lagos State, a school now stands where many believed one could never exist. Built from bamboo, powered by the sun, harvesting rainwater, and converting waste into clean energy, the Slum2School Green Academy is redefining what quality education can look like in underserved communities. More than a school, it is a living blueprint for how education, sustainability, and community can come together in powerful ways. A Journey That Began with a Simple Question For Slum2School Africa, the Green Academy represents the culmination of…
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is set to cut short his stay with the Sharks and head back to Cape Town. According News24, Kolisi has agreed to rejoin the Stormers at the end of the current Vodacom URC season. The Sharks initially insisted the 34-year-old honour his contract in Durban, but finally relented. Kolisi, who began his professional career with the Stormers before moving on to the Sharks and French club Racing 92, had been eager to return to Cape Town earlier to be closer to his children following his divorce from his ex-wife, Rachel. DOBBO: Collective effort helped keep Sacha The…
Love is one sweet spice of life. Whatever it lays its warm hands on becomes less bland, giving it more colour, taste and vibrance. In Gbenga’s case, what started as a dull, boring day ended up becoming the start of his forever chapter with Romoke. It was a truly uneventful Saturday for him as he lay bored on his university bed. Not until he saw a few colleagues going out for a music concert. Since he had no other plans, he decided to follow them, with no hope or excitement. Unknown to him, fate had other plans, and this random…
Photo Credit: Mercy Aigbe/Instagram You just have to believe us when we say Mercy Aigbe is a queen when it comes to fashion. Owambe, she is there. Weddings, she slays. Red carpets, premieres, film screenings — Aigbe has built a reputation around showing up fully formed, every single time. So when she arrived at the premiere of “Colours of Fire,” it felt less like a surprise and more like confirmation. Aigbe, who plays Efunsetan in the film, stepped out in a look that leaned into symbolism without softening its intent. The deep red gown hugged the body before giving way…