On July 4, 2025, at Osun State University, Professor Adebooye, the Vice-Chancellor, presented the 2025 Leopold Sedar Senghor Award to Mr. Bolaji Amusan. The award was a joint decision by the Osun State University, the University of Texas at Austin, UNESCO partners, and the Board of TOFAC. This marked a glorious moment in the career…
As Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie took to the stage in a hall in the south-eastern Nigerian city of Enugu, dressed in a vibrant burnt orange African-print outfit, her hair styled in an elegant afro, the audience clapped and ululated in appreciation. “It’s always a homecoming when I return to the south-east,” the novelist, who was born in the…
Steve Ayorinde turns 55 today, and with it comes widespread recognition for a life spent shaping the narrative of Nigeria through journalism, public service and cultural advocacy. His name has long stood for integrity, creativity and vision. Ayorinde began his media journey in 1991 at The Guardian. He moved on to roles at The Comet…
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Obasa has declared unequivocally that Lagos State and, by extension, Nigeria’s economy have benefited immensely from the progressive, proactive, and productive legislature under his watch. Obasa made this declaration at The Expatriates Business Awards (TEBA) held Sunday, July 6, at the Grand Ballroom…
The highly anticipated Life After School (LAS) Program, a flagship initiative of JCI Eko, was successfully held at the 2025 JCI Nigeria Collegiate Conference at Ilaji Resort, Ibadan. With the powerful theme “Post-Grad Playbook,” the program attracted an impressive 150 registered participants, including undergraduates, fresh graduates, NYSC corps members, and newly employed professionals, all eager…
The Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria has expressed interest in fostering collaboration between Nigeria’s Afrobeat sound and traditional Korean music, using the global appeal of K-pop to deepen cross-cultural ties through music. This was revealed by the KCCN Director, Jeon Ju Ho, on Tuesday during the opening of the exhibition titled “K-pop Meets Korean Traditional…
Both Portugal and Spain recorded their hottest June ever as scorching temperatures continue to grip Europe. Spain’s national weather service Aemet said the country’s “extremely hot” June 2025 “has pulverised records”, surpassing the normal average for July and August. The Portuguese meteorological service said 46.6C was the highest temperature recorded in June. Elsewhere on the…
Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos tied the knot with TV presenter Lauren Sanchez in a lavish wedding in Venice on Friday. Reality stars, actors, royals and a whole host of A-listers were trailed by paparazzi in water taxis as they made their way to the three-day event. Oprah Winfrey, Orlando Bloom, Kylie Jenner and Ivanka…
Lagos, Nigeria – Forget your typical school reunion. The Corona Schools 70th Anniversary Black Tie Gala wasn’t just an event; it was a vibrant, high-octane celebration that flipped the script on what a diamond jubilee should be. From the moment the red carpet unfurled at the exquisite Jewel Aeida in Lekki, it was clear this…
The Executive Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has thrown his full support behind the upcoming edition of Laffmattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka and Friends, set to hold on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the FMT Events Center, Ala Quarters, Akure. Governor Aiyedatiwa gave his endorsement during a courtesy visit by the Grand Comedian…
