North East : UN Launches First Resource Centre For Women In Politics
The United Nations UN Women in collaboration with Maryam Babangida Centre for Women Development have launched the first resource centre for the advancement of women in politics and governance in…
Nigerian Singer Tems Wins First Grammy
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has won her first Grammy Award in the 2023 “Best Melodic Rap Performance” category. Her contribution to the hit ‘Wait For U’…
Missy Elliott Becomes First Female Hip-Hop Artist Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2023 nominees on Feb. 1 with the rapper reaching a major milestone as the first female Hip Hop Artist achieve the honor.…
UNIMAID Holds First International Conference Of Mgt Sciences
The Vice Chancellor University of Maiduguri Professor Aliyu Shugaba has challenged academics and researchers to come up with robust innovation and strategies that will address the nation’s emerging challenges. Professor…
Uganda launches First Commercial Oil Production programme
Uganda will commission on Tuesday the first of its four planned oil drilling rigs and start drilling the first production well, its petroleum agency said, a key milestone as the…
First Female Pastor Ordained In Holy Land
On Sunday, a Palestinian from Jerusalem, Sally Azar, became its first woman pastor at an event at the Lutheran church in the heart of the Old City, attended by hundreds…
Rwandan Female Referee Makes History At World Cup
Rwandan referee Salima Mukansanga made history on Tuesday after becoming the first African female referee to officiate in a men’s World Cup match. The 34-year-old was the fourth official in…
Actress Anna May Wong Becomes First Asian American On US Currency
Actress Anna May Wong is set to become the first Asian American to be featured on US currency. She will appear as part of an effort to feature notable women…
Squid Game’s Lee Jung Becomes First Asian To Win Emmy’s Best Actor
Squid Game’s Lee Jung-jae has become the first Asian star to win the Emmy award for best male actor in a drama. He’s the first actor from a non-English show…
India Launches First Produced Aircraft Carrier
India has launched its first domestically produced aircraft carrier as it seeks to counter China’s growing naval power. The country wants to expand its manufacturing capabilities in manufacturing of military…