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Looking Back, Envisioning the Future

Looking Back, Envisioning the Future By Nafisa Atiku-Adejuwon     Since Nigeria transitioned to democratic rule in 1999, we have slowly progressed through democracy. Those of us born in the ’90s grew up either under General Abacha’s regime or just as democracy was taking hold in the late ’90s. Many of us have only known […]

Will You Show Up?

Get ready to be inspired by the true story of a woman who took on an entire system and won! We’re talking about the iconic Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the fearless leader of the Abeokuta Women’s Riot against colonial oppression in the 1940s. Her story is bringing the heat to the big screen, and we’re hosting a can’t-miss screening and panel discussion to decode what “people power” really means.

Celebrating Nigeria’s Everyday Heroes

Get ready to be inspired by the true story of a woman who took on an entire system and won! We’re talking about the iconic Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the fearless leader of the Abeokuta Women’s Riot against colonial oppression in the 1940s. Her story is bringing the heat to the big screen, and we’re hosting a can’t-miss screening and panel discussion to decode what “people power” really means.

Nigerian Lady, Islamiyat Ojelade Wins 7 PhD Scholarships in US Universities!

Islamiyat Ojelade

Islamiyat Ojelade, a talented Nigerian student, has achieved a remarkable academic milestone by securing PhD scholarships to seven top universities in the United States. What makes this accomplishment particularly impressive is that Ojelade obtained these scholarships without holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, instead relying on her Higher National Diploma (HND). Islamiyat graduated from the […]

Kelechi Ndukwe becomes the first person of Nigerian descent to command US Navy Warship!

Kelechi Ndukwe, a distinguished officer in the United States Navy

Kelechi Ndukwe, a distinguished officer in the United States Navy, has made history as the first person of Nigerian descent to command a US Navy warship. In April 2021, Commander Ndukwe assumed leadership of the USS Halsey (DDG-97), an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer. This significant milestone came after years of dedicated service, including a […]

Rena Wakama Named Best Female Basketball Coach in The Paris 2024 Olympics!

Rena Wakama, the trailblazing 32-year-old coach of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team

Rena Wakama, the trailblazing 32-year-old coach of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has been named the Best Coach of the Women’s Basketball Tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics by FIBA (International Basketball Federation). This recognition comes after she led the Nigerian team to a historic achievement—becoming the first African basketball team, male or female, to […]

Nigeria’s Female basketball Olympic team sets record!

Nigeria women’s basketball team

The Nigeria women’s basketball team, famously known as D’Tigress, has made history at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, held from July 26 to August 11, 2024. The team became the first African basketball team, male or female, to qualify for the Olympic quarterfinals, a feat that has never been accomplished by any other African team […]