Personality

US-based Nigerian, Dagogo–Jack Named Physician of the Year

Prof. Samuel Dagogo–Jack has been named as the Internal Medicine Section Physician of the year, by the U.S-based National Medical Association (NMA). Samuel Dagogo-Jack, MD is the A. C. Mullins Professor in Translational Research, Professor of Medicine, and Chief of

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Name Their Newborn George Alexander Louis

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and wife Catherine, have named their newborn son, George Alexander Louis, the office of the Duke has said. The baby, third in line to the British throne, will be known as His Royal

ITU Appoints Nigeria’s First Lady to Champion Child Online Protection

The First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan, has been appointed as the UN International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Child Online Protection Champion. “Dame Patience Jonathan has demonstrated deep interest in activities of children and young people,” said ITU Secretary-General Hamadoun

Happy Birthday: Nelson Mandela is 95 Today

Today, former South African President and Global Icon, Nelson Mandela celebrates his 95th birthday. He was born July, 18 1918, and led the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. He became President in 1994 and led the country for a

By December, Aig-Imoukhuede Says He Will Retire As MD of Access Bank

“In 2002, we believed in the robustness of our plan to be among the top 10 banks in Nigeria in five years. That we have since achieved along with rewarding our investors with a return of over 4,000%. Today, we

Mo Abudu: Giving Africa a Voice

Africa, tell me Africa, is this you, this back that is bent, this back that breaks under the weight of humiliation… but a grave voice answers me; impetuous child, that tree, young and strong, that tree over there splendidly alone

Nigerian-Born, David Alaba Makes History With Bayern Munich

By Arinze Ude Nigerian born defender, David Alaba made history with Bayern Munich when they defeated Stuttgart in the final of the German Cup on Saturday to become the first German side to do the treble. The German giants had

TuFace, Ice Prince Nominated for BET Awards

Now here’s something that usually brings Nigerians much joy; seeing our beloved artistes appreciated internationally. The acclaimed BET Awards recently released their 2013 nominees list, and our crooners, 2face (Innocent Idibia) and Ice Prince Zamani got nominated for the

Nigeria’s Omotola, International Influence and Why

Omotola is one of the most influential people in the world today, according to TIME Magazine, which recently published its annual list of 100 most influential for 2013. She made the Icons list that also featured Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Kate

How Rich Is Folorunsho Alakija?

When Ventures Africa broke the story — in November, that a Nigerian, Folorunsho Alakija, is the richest black woman in the world — worth $3.3 billion, the story was not taken too seriously, until it was reported in credible, international

Aliko Dangote is Worth $16.1 billion, Mike Adenuga, $4.7 billion, in Newly Released Forbes Rich-list

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, is the 43rd richest man on earth today, according to the 2013 list of world’s billionaires, compiled by Forbes Magazine. He is worth $16.1 billion, with assets from his cement, sugar, flour and other businesses. He is

Bill Clinton’s Handshake, Awards and Cash, as THISDAY Honours Outstanding Teachers

THISDAY group, owners of THISDAY Newspaper and organizers of the annual Thisday awards, yesterday honoured outstanding retired teachers in Nigeria. The organization gave awards, cash prizes and something of lifetime value; a handshake from a former US President, and one

Segun Odegbami’s Daughter, Funmi, Receives Double Women4africa Awards Nomination

Funmi Odegbami, CEO of MiNK London, founder of Makeup Show Live, a member of the Black Women in Europe Power List, an internationally renowned makeup artist, and daughter of ex-footballer, Segun Odegbami — has received nominations in the categories of

Congratulations! Osaze Odemwingie Is A Father!

By Arinze Ude. Peter Osaze Odemiwingie became a father in the early hours of Sunday after his wife, Sarah Fallon delivered a bouncing baby boy. This comes at the back of Osaze’s equaliser in the Midlands derby between his team,

How to Stop Living Salary to Salary

By Joy Ehonwa “Blessed are they who finish their December salary in December, for they shall discover the true meaning of endurance in January.”– Facebook Update. When I saw that status update I started chuckling, and then stopped abruptly when

Nigerian, Yewande Akinola wins Young Woman Engineer of the Year from IET UK

A Nigerian-born UK based woman, Yewande Akinola, has been named winner, for the Young Woman Engineer of the Year from the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) in London. She won, as one of the best female engineers under 30

Latest stories

Personality

Featured Events

Discover upcoming events and opportunities across Nigeria.

More stories on

Personality

Most Popular

Previous
Next
Previous
Next

Most Popular

Previous
Next