When Rena Wakama took over the reins of Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, it didn’t come with a parade. There were no loud predictions or attention-grabbing declarations. But she arrived with a quiet conviction, a mind sharpened by experience, and a clear blueprint for what it would take to keep the winning culture alive. Two years later, she has […]
A huge history was cemented in Kigali on Sunday night as Nigeria’s D’Tigress clinched their fifth consecutive AfroBasket Women’s Championship title after outplaying a determined Malian side in a fierce and emotionally charged final. The victory makes them the first team, male or female, to win the continental trophy five times in a row. The final whistle triggered more […]
There’s something arresting about the way Ashleigh Plumptre walks onto the pitch, sharp, assured, unapologetically grounded. Her name might once have been whispered through English football academies, but today, it rings loud in Nigerian households. In her decision to wear the green and white of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Plumptre did more than switch national allegiance. She made a declaration. […]
Abdul Samad Rabiu, the quietly strategic billionaire behind Nigeria’s BUA Group, has seen his net worth surge to an estimated $6 billion, following strong performances in his cement and food manufacturing businesses. The new valuation, tracked by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, reaffirms Rabiu’s position as one of Africa’s most influential industrialists and a central player in West Africa’s production […]
Nigeria is the most successful nation in the history of WAFCON When it comes to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), the Super Falcons of Nigeria are not just participants or contenders. They are history’s most dominant force. Since the tournament evolved into its current full-scale format in 1998, no nation has come close to Nigeria’s record. Out […]
Dr Fene Osakwe, a Nigerian-born cybersecurity expert, was honoured with the Technology Impact Award at the African Achievers Awards held at the Palace of Westminster, UK Parliament. His recognition marked the inaugural inclusion of a Technology category at the ceremony and solidified his standing as a global leader in digital security. This award builds on his historic win as the first […]
As Nigeria reflects on the life and passing of one of its most consequential modern leaders, tributes are pouring in for President Muhammadu Buhari, the nation’s 15th Head of State and immediate past president. A man who divided opinion in life continues to inspire reflection in death, this time, with reverence, gratitude and a clearer view of his legacy. […]
Known across the Nigerian polo circuit for her daring precision and formidable composure, Aisha Ahmad Suleiman has quietly but emphatically built a legacy that is rewriting gender expectations in one of the country’s most exclusive sporting circles. She has carved out a space that is entirely her own as one of Nigeria’s very few female polo players, she is […]
Africa’s largest refinery, operated by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, is taking a bold leap towards transforming the country’s energy and logistics sectors. In a strategic move to curb soaring fuel transport expenses, the Dangote Refinery has announced a $467 million investment to roll out 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks across Nigeria. The initiative is part of a broader […]
When Tochukwu Ojogwu, better known as Odumodublvck, started rapping in Abuja a few years ago, few would have predicted he would soon become the soundtrack to one of English football’s biggest moments. Yet today, he stands as the embodiment of what grit and creative reinvention can achieve. Born in Lagos and raised in Abuja, Odumodublvck first hesitated between managing […]
