Tag: Harvard University

Chimamanda
Editor May 26, 2018

As usual, Chimamanda is breaking glass ceilings, this time at Harvard University

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie just became the first African ever to deliver the Harvard University Class Day Speech which is a major feature of the university’s annual graduation events. Class Day…

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Oludolapo Adelana April 10, 2017

Nigerian teen accepted into 8 Ivy League schools

by Dolapo Adelana A 17-year-old Nigerian teenager, Jude Okonkwo, based in the United States, has been accepted into the eight Ivy League schools. Okonkwo's story comes a week after another Nigerian-born…

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Tolu April 4, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Runtown speaks at Harvard University, J.Lo officially introduces her new boyfriend to her mum | More stories

Catch up on all of yesterday's top entertainment stories and others that unraveled over the night - and are sure to buzz all day today. Runtown speaks at Harvard UniversitySurely,…

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Oludolapo Adelana March 22, 2017

‘Dino Melaye only attended a one-week seminar, not an alumnus – Harvard University’

by Dolapo Adelana Ivy league school Harvard University on Tuesday dismissed a claim by Senator Dino Melaye that he was once a student of the institution, according to online news…

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Tolu March 7, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Kemen’s family threaten to sue BBNaija organisers, Viola Davis receives Harvard award | More stories

Here are the top entertainment stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing today.   Kemen's family threaten to sue Big Brother Naija…

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Tolu March 2, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid signs major record deal with RCA Records + watch him re-introduce himself in ‘Sweet Love’ | More stories

Here are the biggest entertainment stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing today. Wizkid signs multi-album deal with RCA Records/ Sony International Starboy…

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Tolu December 9, 2016

Who is Adebayo Ogunlesi?

He's not Tolu Ogunlesi's father. That we know for sure... If you mentioned Adebayo Ogunlesi to an average Nigerian who has fair knowledge in economic and political matters months ago,…

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Oreoluwa Peters March 19, 2016

Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett to perform Hear Word at Harvard University

The cast of socially-conscious stage play, Hear Word, are billed to perform at Harvard University, Massachusetts. The critically acclaimed Nigerian production, which examines cultural and societal norms that limit the…

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Kolapo Olapoju May 7, 2015

#NigerianTwitter is unimpressed with The Cable’s apology to Wole Soyinka – Top 10 Reactions

by Kolapo Olapoju Online news platform, The Cable Newspaper, may have apologised to Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, over a report, stating that he belittled the Igbo ethnic group over their voting pattern…

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January 22, 2014

‘It promotes weight loss’: 12 (important) reasons why you should eat more watermelon

by Darrien Hezy Watermelon is low in calories and high in water content, hence it is a perfect snack for people looking to lose weight...Minerals such as potassium and magnesium help in…

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February 4, 2013

Still the King: M.I. set to release new single, scheduled to speak at Harvard University

by Akan Ido After a 3 year self-imposed hiatus multiple award winning rapper, MI Abaga will on February 21 drop the first single off his upcoming album which is slated…

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February 2, 2013

Rot in the Ivory Tower: 60 Harvard University students suspended over exam cheating scandal

by Rachel Ogbu About 60 students were forced to withdraw from classes in a cheating scandal at the Harvard University. According to reports, the university implicated as many as 125…

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