The First Black Woman on the Board of Italy’s Top-Flight Football Club!
Eniola Aluko, a Nigerian-born British former sports director for Aston Villa and Angel City in England, has made history by becoming the first African female to join the board of FC Como Women, Italy’s top-flight women’s football club. This remarkable achievement places her at the forefront of a growing movement to elevate women’s football globally. […]
Christ the King College (CKC) Onitsha, Emerges Overall Winner at World Affairs Challenge (WAC) 2024!
Christ the King College (CKC), Onitsha, has made history by becoming the first Nigerian school to win the World Affairs Challenge (WAC), clinching the global first-place position in the 2024 competition. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Nigeria in the 32-year history of the WAC. Representing Nigeria, CKC Onitsha’s team, comprising Ekufu Ernest, Obuna […]
Super Falcons Soar Back to the Olympics After 16 Years!
The Super Falcons, Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team, have triumphantly secured their spot at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, marking their return to the Olympic stage after a 16-year hiatus. Their last appearance was at the Beijing 2008 Games. The Falcons clinched their Olympic berth by defeating South Africa’s Banyana Banyana 1-0 on […]
Pelumi Nubi Becomes the First Black Woman to Complete a Solo Road Trip from London to Lagos!
British-Nigerian travel content creator Pelumi Nubi has made history by becoming the first Black woman to drive solo from London, United Kingdom, to Lagos, Nigeria. Embarking on this ambitious journey on January 30, 2024, Pelumi traversed 17 countries over 68 days, covering approximately 6,213 miles (10,000 kilometers) in her trusty purple Peugeot 107, affectionately named […]
Adejoke Bakare Becomes First Black Female Michelin-Starred Chef in the UK!
Nigerian-born culinary talent Adejoke Bakare has made history as the first Black woman in the United Kingdom to receive a Michelin Star — one of the most prestigious awards in the culinary world. Her restaurant, Chishuru, was among 18 UK establishments honoured with a star in the 2024 Michelin Guide. Located in central London, Chishuru […]
Tunde Onakoya Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Chess Marathon
Nigerian chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, embarked on a chess marathon session, hoping to raise $1 million for children’s education across Africa through the record attempt. He had set out to play the royal game for 58 hours but continued until he reached 60 hours, surpassing the current chess […]
TRANSCORP HOTELS HITS N1 TRILLION IN MARKET CAPITALIZATION UNDER DUPE OLUSOLA’S LEADERSHIP
Dupe Olusola, the Managing Director of Transcorp Hotels has emerged as Nigeria’s first female CEO of a publicly quoted company with a trillion naira market capitalization. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant moment in Nigeria’s corporate landscape. Way to go, Dupe!
NIGERIAN ART STUDENT BREAKS GUINNESS WORLD RECORD WITH 100-HOUR PAINTING MARATHON!
Nigerian Art and Design student, Chancellor Ahaghotu, has broken a decade-old Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest painting marathon after painting for 100 consecutive hours. Over four days, Ahaghotu worked to produce 106 pieces depicting all manner of subjects, including celebrities, food items, plants, animals, and much more. GWR in a statement on their […]
A 13-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN WITH IQ IN THE TOP 1% GLOBALLY!
Nasara James Dabo, a 13-year-old from Kaduna State, has gained attention for her exceptional performance at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) by solving 34 mathematics problems in just 172 seconds, averaging an impressive 5 seconds per question and earning her a gold medal in the junior category. Outshining 150 competitors worldwide, Nasara secured a total […]
A TRIBE CALLED JUDAH BECOMES THE HIGHEST EARNING NIGERIAN FILM!
Funke Akindele’s blockbuster, ‘A Tribe Called Judah,’ shattered the box office records within 21 days of its cinema release. The movie was the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2023 and has become the highest-grossing Nollywood film ever at the box office. This historic feat seals Funke Akindele as Nollywood’s highest-grossing director. Congratulations to the whole crew!