ITEM Development Association North America held its 2024 National Convention in Dallas. It was an elegant show of culture and tradition. Members of the social…
U.S. Secretary Blinken Visit to Nigeria
Secretary Antony J. Blinken was in Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria, January 23-24 where he met with President Bola Tinubu, Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar, and representatives…
ECOWAS Sets Up Committee to Engage Niger Junta on Democratic Transition
In a recent annual summit, West Africa’s regional bloc, ECOWAS, established a three-member committee comprising leaders from Togo, Sierra Leone, and Benin. The committee’s primary…
Folu Okunade Surprise 60th Birthday
Surprises usually come in different sizes and packages, but the 60th birthday surprise reception in honor of Princess Christianah Mofoluwake Okunade ‘Folu’ was one for…
Fun and pageantry as Philomena marks 50th
It was a great two days of exciting moments and worthy thanksgiving at the events marking the 50th birthday of delectable Lady Philomena Ughu. Her…
AfDB releases financial requirement for Green Growth and Climate Change in Africa
The African Development Bank Group – AfDB has launched Country Focus Reports (CFRs) ahead of the 28th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP 28)…
Graduation party at Chateau de Bellagio
All roads led to the City of Lucas in Texas for a garden themed graduation party. The scary clouds and high temperature did not dampen…
A breath of fresh air at Ikogosi warm Springs and resort
During a quick flight from Lagos to Akure, enroute Ikogosi warm springs and resort, one of Nigeria’s hidden treasures, I observed the lush green arable…
Chinonye Chukwu’s ‘Till’ receives a Gotham Award
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced the winners of the 32nd Annual Gotham Awards, which was held last night at Cipriani Wall Street…