Why Dele Farotimi’s Case Matters!
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 Born Dauda Wins 2024 Mr. Olympia
Samson Dauda, a Nigerian-born bodybuilder, has clinched the most coveted title of Mr. Olympia in the just-concluded bodybuilding competition. The event, held at the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas, saw Dauda emerging victorious with a remarkable performance that secured him the top spot in the Men’s Open division. Dauda’s triumph comes after an intense […]
Nigerian Born Anita Becomes Oxford University’s First Black Woman Student Union President
Anita Okunde, a 20-year-old student of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at Oxford University, has registered herself as the first-ever Black woman to be elected as the Student Union President at the prestigious institution. At a young age, Anita has already established herself as an award-winning activist, an I Will Ambassador, and a public speaker, […]
Chidinma Becomes Africa’s First Ever First- Runner Up in the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant
Chidinma Adetshina, the Nigerian representative at the 73rd Miss Universe Beauty Pageant held in Mexico City, made history by becoming the first-ever African to finish as first runner-up in the competition. Although she narrowly missed the top spot, Chidinma’s remarkable achievement was a significant milestone for Africa, as she lost to Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer […]
Temitope Emerges LASU’s first Ever First-Class Graduate In History and International Studies
Temitope Ayeobasan, a 21-year-old graduate of History and International Studies from Lagos State University (LASU), has made history as the first-ever student to graduate with First Class honours from the department. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant milestone in LASU’s history, as it is the first time in 40 years since the university’s establishment in […]
UNILAG Undergraduate , Doko, emerges youngest African Scrabble Champion
Oluwatimilehin Doko, a 24-year-old pharmacy student at the University of Lagos, has etched his name in history by becoming the youngest-ever winner of the African Scrabble Championship. He clinched the title at the 15th edition of the tournament held in Kigali, Rwanda, from October 24 to 27, 2024 . Competing against 87 players from eight […]
Nigerian Born Kemi Badenoch Is Now the UK Conservative Party Leader
Kemi Badenoch, a UK politician and Member of Parliament for North Essex, is now the leader of the UK’s Conservative Party. She replaced Rishi Sunak as the leader of the opposition party after defeating her closest rival, Robert Jenrick, by polling 53,806 votes to his 41,388. Badenoch’s election makes her the first Black woman to […]
Nigerian Footballer, Lookman, Is the Only Ranked African in 2024 Ballon D’or
Ademola Lookman, a Nigerian footballer who represents the Super Eagles and plays for the Italian-based club Atalanta, has achieved the remarkable feat of being the only player of African descent to make the final 30-man shortlist for the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Lookman’s nomination comes on the heels of a stellar 2024 calendar year, where he […]
Prof Yemi Osibanjo’s Keynote Speech at TNCG2024
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY PROF. YEMI OSIBANJO AT #TNCG2024 Technology: The present and future of political action. I think the organizers of the Technology, New Media, Citizens, and Governance Conference 2024, deserve our commendation for providing the platform for this important discussion on technology, and the present and the future of political action. And I […]