Lisa Sebogodi: Championing Women’s Empowerment Through Business and Pageantry

Lisa Sebogodi, the dynamic entrepreneur behind Batsumi Travel (Pty) Ltd, is not only revolutionizing South Africa’s travel industry but also emerging as a powerful advocate for women’s empowerment. Through her company, Sebogodi has played a key role in supporting platforms that inspire and elevate women, including sponsoring Mrs. World 2017 and Mrs. South Africa for three consecutive years.     …

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Los Angeles Fire Evacuees Face Price Gouging

Days after an inferno razed Pacific Palisades, Maya Lieberman is desperate to find somewhere to live. But unscrupulous landlords who are jacking up prices are making it hard. “The price gouging is going haywire, it’s obscene,” the 50-year-old stylist told AFP. “I can’t find anywhere for us to go.” Huge fires that have torn through Los Angeles since Tuesday have …

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How Tinubu will reduce inflation to 15 percent by December – Presidency

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has disclosed that the president is determined to reduce inflation to 15 percent by December 2025. Olusegun said the agricultural sector would be a major tool to achieve Tinubu’s ambition because the president is targeting food security. In a statement on X, he said several mechanisms have been …

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Ifa chose the new Alaafin because kingmakers were bribed – Prof. Abimbola

Prof. Wande Abimbola, born Ògúnwán̄dé Abím̄bọ́lá, a professor of Yoruba language and literature, and a former vice-chancellor of the University of Ife (formerly Obafemi Awolowo University), has revealed the process through which the Alaafin-elect, Prince Abimbola Owoade was chosen. According to the academic and elder statesman who once served as the Majority Leader of the Senate of the Federal Republic …

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Controversies trail Makinde’s selection of Owoade as Alaafin-designate

Controversies have continued to trail the approval of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as Alaafin-designate. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State had on Friday announced the approval of the 47-year old Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The Alaafin of Oyo stool became vacant over two years ago as a result of the transition of Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi …

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Billionaire status can’t be attained through music, sport alone – Anthony Joshua

Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua has shared advice on what it takes to become a billionaire, emphasising that sports, music, or entertainment alone are unlikely paths to such wealth. In a Snapchat post, Joshua urged individuals to prioritise sustainability, education, and sound business ethics over the allure of fame. “For any to reach billionaire status, it will not be through sports, …

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Aleke Community Petitions IGP Over Gunmen Attacks

The residents of Aleke community have cried out following the incessant attacks they have been experiencing since January 2, 2025. The attacks, according to them, have made several residents flee their homes and ignore their farms due to the fear of being killed. In a save our soul petition written to the Inspector General of Police dated 9th of January …

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Abimbola Owoade emerges new Alaafin of Oyo

Prince Abimbola Owoade was on Friday announced as the new Alaafin of Oyo by Governor Seyi Makinde led state government. He will replace the late Lamidi Adeyemi who passed on on April 22, 2022. “This decision has put to rest all the socio-legal controversies that have arisen since the transition of the late Oba Adeyemi. In an announcement of the …

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