The Swarovski Foundation has announced a €20,000 (N35 million) prize for young innovators working towards sustainability through its “Creatives for Our Future” program.   The initiative, launched in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Partnership, aims to provide financial support, mentorship, and global networking opportunities to young creatives in fields such as fashion, architecture, design, and engineering.   The program seeks …

Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced a significant $50 billion financing package for Africa over the next three years, marking a new chapter in the China-Africa relationship. Speaking at the China-Africa forum in Beijing on Thursday, Xi emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation in infrastructure, industry, trade, and agriculture between the two regions. He described China’s relationship with Africa as …

Following Victor Osimhen’s loan move from Napoli to Turkish club Galatasaray, many Nigerians have expressed their displeasure with how the Italian club handled the star forward’s transfer saga. In response, a growing number of Nigerian fans have unfollowed Napoli on social media while flocking to follow Galatasaray, the new home of their national hero. The wave of support for Osimhen …

A WhatsApp conversation between Adeleye Ayomide, the suspected killer of 300-level Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) student Christianah Idowu, and her friends has surfaced online, shedding light on his deceptive behavior. Christianah, who had been abducted on August 19, 2024, while heading for her industrial training at the University of Lagos, was allegedly murdered by Ayomide, a close friend, …

Businesswoman Sonia Ighalo has responded to claims from Nigerians accusing her of attempting to get back with her ex-husband, footballer Jude Ighalo, following a recent post in which she praised him for his kindness toward her and their children.   Sonia’s post, shared on Wednesday, September 4, detailed how her ex-husband went out of his way to get her Kilishi, a …

Singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has voiced her outrage.  following the brutal murder of Idowu Christianah, a 300-level student from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB).   Christiana was allegedly killed by her close friend, Ayomide Adeleye, a suspected serial killer. Ayra Starr took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to demand justice, writing,   “Stop killing …

Former US President Donald Trump has accused ABC News of planning to help Vice President Kamala Harris cheat in their upcoming presidential debate. During a Fox News town hall on Wednesday, September 4, Trump claimed that the network would provide Harris with questions ahead of the debate set for Tuesday, September 10, in Philadelphia. “They’re going to get the questions; …

Italian Paralympian Alessandro Ossola may have missed out on the men’s T63 100m final in Paris, but he left the trackside with his heart full after proposing to his partner, Arianna, immediately after the race.   Despite his disappointment in not reaching the final, Ossola turned the moment into a celebration of love, asking Arianna to marry him in the stands …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has asserted that during his tenure, he effectively managed Nigeria’s affairs and made significant strides in the country’s economic health.   Speaking at a recent lecture in Lagos, Obasanjo reflected on his presidency from 1999 to 2007, proudly stating that he can “beat his chest” and declare that he did everything he needed to do for the …

The Presidency has strongly denied claims made by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu betrayed labor leaders by increasing the petrol pump price. Ajaero alleged that labor accepted the N70,000 national minimum wage based on an understanding that the Federal Government would not hike fuel prices. However, the Senior Special Assistant to the President …

Nigerian singer Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour N’abania, has expressed his outrage following the sentencing of Courage Ikpaka, who impersonated him to defraud an American woman of $53,000.   The Federal High Court in Lagos handed down a two-year prison sentence to Ikpaka after he pleaded guilty to charges of impersonation and fraud brought against him by the Economic and …

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, two of Hollywood’s most prominent figures, are currently facing challenges in their ongoing divorce, particularly regarding the division of their assets. Despite their wealth and success, the couple’s decision not to sign a prenuptial agreement has led to complications in determining the distribution of their joint properties and earnings. This includes their $60.8 million Beverly …

Sonia Ighalo, the ex-wife of footballer Jude Ighalo, has taken to social media to express her gratitude towards her former partner for being kind to her and their children despite their marriage ending.   In a heartwarming post, Sonia praised Jude for being a responsible father, saying,  “God bless all the responsible fathers out there… My ex sent me Kilishi by …

Dr. Uche Nworah, former Managing Director and CEO of Anambra Broadcasting Service, has expressed his frustration after spending £100 (approximately N200,000) to braid his teenage daughter’s hair in the UK.   The significant cost, which he describes as exorbitant, left him feeling as though he had been “robbed,” especially considering the hairstyle’s temporary nature that is not forever.   Nworah shared his …

Reality TV star Pere has stirred conversation on social media by shading women who, in his view, rely on “surgically manufactured” beauty instead of embracing their natural features.   In a recent post on X, the former BBNaija housemate praised women whose beauty he considered to be a true reflection of God’s creativity, contrasting them with those who have opted for …