Nigerian powerlifter Onyinyechi Mark has won the gold medal in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category at the ongoing 2024 Paris Paralympics in France, lifting an impressive 150kg. The 23-year-old triumphed on Friday, defeating China’s Cui Jianjin, who claimed silver with a lift of 140kg, and Mexico’s Amelia Perez, who took the bronze medal with a…
Nigerian Disc jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has announced her latest academic achievement. She revealed that she has obtained a degree from the London School of Economics in England, United Kingdom. DJ Cuppy, daughter of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, disclosed this on her Instagram account on Friday. In her post, Cuppy expressed…
No woman should ever have to face violence or harm, but being prepared can make a huge difference if the worst happens. It’s heartbreaking to hear stories of women being kidnapped, harmed, or even killed. Such events remind us of the importance of safety and self-protection, especially in a world where danger can come unexpectedly….
Digestion depends on the type of food you eat. Food digestion is a natural process that our body uses to break down the food we eat into nutrients, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream to fuel our body. Digestion begins the moment food enters our mouth. Our teeth chew and break down the food…
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, appeared in person at a meeting of Ukraine’s international backers in Germany on Friday to rally support for Kyiv days after one of the deadliest Russian strikes of the war. He will also meet German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, and then head to Italy, following the meeting at Ramstein Air Base, which…
The recent hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petroleum has been described as the height of insensitivity and elevation of poverty by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government. The government was also warned that the hike could further lead to collapse of the economy, which had been down…
After Cristiano Ronaldo reached his milestone of 900 career goals, Guinness World Records acknowledged him in the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) by responding to debate on social media posts with a GOAT emoji. This subtle recognition further emphasised his legendary status in football, following this historic achievement. Ronaldo’s 900th goal solidified his standing in…
A magistrate court in Akure, Ondo state capital, has remanded Oluwasegun Victor, a pastor of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, for allegedly raping and impregnating a 15-year-old girl. The 31-year-old cleric was said to have raped the minor on July 24 in the Oba-Ile area of the state. Victor is also accused of impregnating five…
Two vehicles travelling along Ife/Osu highway have been attacked by armed robbers, who allegedly shot a driver and raped a female passenger. A passenger in one of the two vehicles involved, who spoke on Thursday on the condition of anonymity for security reasons, said the incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday between Ife…
Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died after being set on fire by her ex-boyfriend in Kenya, Uganda’s Olympic Committee chief said on Thursday. “We have learnt of the sad passing on of our Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei… following a vicious attack by her boyfriend,” Donald Rukare said in a post on X. Cheptegei, 33,…
