Fendi Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi made use of ruffles and waves with Fendi’s fall-winter 2016 collectio…
Max Mara After last season’s nautical jaunt, Max Mara looked to 1930s Berlin for inspiration with its fall-winter 201…
Emillo Pucci After presenting a resort collection called the ‘Pilot Episode’, newly named Emilio Pucci creative dire…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) has charged the Ekiti state government to issue an unreserved apology to the Department of State Services (DSS) for alleging that Akanni Afolabi, a member of the Ekiti State House of Assembly was killed in its custody. Following the alarm raised by the Ekiti state government after the... Read More
Missoni Angela Missoni unveiled her fall-winter 2016 collection with slouchy and soft knits that celebrated daywear t…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cancelled results of the rerun elections held in Etche and Asaritoru Local Government Areas of Rivers State. Resident Electoral Commissioner, Aniedi Ikoiwak, who announced the cancellation, cited series of irregularities at the affected Local Government Areas, as the reason for the decision. Ikoiwak stated that- violence, snatching of... Read More
Dolce & Gabbana Inspired by fairy tales, Dolce & Gabbana’s fall-winter 2016 made references to Disney’s ver…
Following the massive public outcry against the secret recruitment of hundreds of children and relatives of inflential political figures in the country by the Central Bank of Nigeria, an advocacy group- Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has requested the Bank to cancel the employments or face the consequences. SERAP, in an open letter to... Read More
It has been an intense couple of weeks for Africa’s famous duo- Psquare as both parties have thrown daggers at each other through various media platforms. However, it seems after a decade of providing a fantastic musical experience for its fans, Psquare is saying goodbye- at least from what Peter Okoye, who has been a... Read More
‘Only idiots will link me to Abacha loot’ | Obasanjo speaks on Jonathan, the economy and PDP (WATCH)
In a tell-all interview with Frisky Lar, former President Olusegun Obansanjo bared his mind on different issues from his personal life, his presidency and the problems bedeviling Nigeria. Relaxed, chatty and obviously in his element, Obasanjo commented on his love for exercise, particularly Squash and how the game has helped him stay healthy. The former... Read More
Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike and the Peoples Democratic Party have been accused of bringing ’embarrassment and national shame’ to the people of the state. According to the Rivers APC Chairman, Dr Davies Ikanya, the people of the state are now perceived as ‘barbarians that behead and burn fellow human beings’ over elections and political... Read More
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, says Nigeria must stop the practice of importing products that it has and can produce. Sanusi said the current economic crisis caused by the crash in global oil price, should serve as a warning that Nigeria must henceforth, utilise its resources judiciously. The Emir stated this on Saturday,... Read More
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said on Saturday, that there’s a lot to be fixed in Nigeria, and President Muhammadu Buhari is capable of reshaping the future of the country. Speaking in Sokoto on behalf of honorary doctorate degree awardees of the Usuman Dan Fodiyo University, Tinubu said: “We were... Read More
12 top army officers are being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the $2.1billion arms deal funds that were diverted during the last administration. Among the twelve officers are- 3 serving major generals, a retired major general, 3 brigadier generals, 4 colonels, and one lieutenant colonel. The top officers who are being... Read More
What Senator Biodun Olujimi (PDP, Ekiti South) did with her presentation of a bill on gender and equal opportunities on March 15, is the equivalent of trying one’s luck. But she deserves praise for her courage and progressive views, and for forcing the issue so well. The subject has generated useful debate and the Senate... Read More
Leader of the Nigerian Igbo Community in Europe, NICE, Chief Chris Ebede, has revealed that South-East Nigeria (Igboland) is perceived as a haven of criminals in the United Kingdom and some countries in Europe. Ebede while leading a delegation of NICE to Anambra, said the South East state in particular, is believed to be insecure... Read More
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of destroying former president Goodluck Jonathan’s legacy of ‘free, fair and transparent’ elections. Fayose said the discovery of fake Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) result sheets in some local government areas is indicative of what will happen in future and subsequent elections. In a statement... Read More
The Kano state executive committee of the All Progressives Congress has suspended party chairman, Umar Doguwa. Doguwa was reportedly suspended for being loyal to former Kano governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Party leaders including Ibrahim Karaye, chairman of Kano state’s 44 local governments, were among the participants at the meeting where Doguwa’s suspension was announced. The Chairman’s... Read More
Cyril Dum Nwite, an aide of Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has been arrested with fake police and military uniforms. Nwite, the Rivers governor’s Special Assistant for Special Projects for the governor, was arrested on Saturday- a few hours after voting commenced in the Rivers rerun election. According to Sahara Reporters, Wike’s aide was also... Read More
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has confirmed the postponement of the the three-week Batch A Orientation course. The orientation course was earlier scheduled to commence on Wednesday, March 30 but has been rescheduled to start Wednesday, April 27. NYSC director of press and public relations, Abosede Aderibigbe confirmed the postponement to TheCable. Aderibigbe did... Read More
Peter Okoye of Psquare has said he has no ‘issues’ with his brother- Paul, while noting that henceforth, they would have separate music-managers. Writing on his Instagram page on Saturday, he stressed that he would no longer have any dealings with elder brother, Jude Engees. In a post that’s a response to his brother’s pleas... Read More
Following reports of violence by youths in Rivers state under the sponsorship of some politicians, the Independent National Electoral Committee (INEC) has suspended the ongoing National Assembly election in the state. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Rivers state, Aniedi Ikoiwak, confirmed the cancellation of elections in four different local government area (LGAs) in the... Read More
An official of the Independent National Electoral Commission has been reported dead. The unnamed INEC official was killed on Saturday in the Abonnema area of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Rivers State. Vanguard reports that electoral officials on duty in the area, were attacked by political thugs. Meanwhile, Kenneth Kobani, the Secretary to the Rivers State... Read More
Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission, was unprepared for the rerun elections currently being held in the state. The state is having a rerun of the Federal and State House of Assembly election. Wike revealed this in his ward 9 unit 7 in Rumuepirikom community, Obio/Akpor Local... Read More
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 potential of Nigerian women, will be shown between April 15-17 in the world renowned institution. Featuring Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Ufuoma McDermott and... Read More
Professor Pat Utomi, renowned political-economist has urged politicians and stakeholders involved in the Rivers rerun election, to ‘remember that there is life after elections’. The hotly contested rerun elections across the state has lived up to the expectation that it would be violent- with abductions, deaths and electoral malpractices already recorded. In lieu of this,... Read More
Tambari Ntoti, a ward agent of the Peoples Democratic Party, has been ‘shot dead’. The PDP agent was killed on Saturday, while voting was ongoing in the Rivers state rerun elections, in ward 3 Nonwa, Tai local government area of Rivers. The PDP has alleged that thugs of the All Progressive Congress are behind the... Read More
Following the Chief Army Staff, Lt.-General Tukur Buratai’s disclosure that the army has set up a committee to investigate the alleged killing of pro-Biafra protesters in Aba, Abia state, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Friday, rejected the committee. IPOB said the committee is “is fundamentally riddled with conflict of interest and lacks the... Read More
Paul Okoye of Psquare has pleaded with his twin brother, Peter, to bury the hatchet and collaborate with him again, like it used to be- in the old days. The demure half of Psquare, who released a deeply emotional solo single- Call Heaven– during the week, has now penned an equally moving note on his... Read More
Its another weekend and round of super-exciting league matches are in the offing. There will be 7 league games this weekend because Enyimba, Nasarawa United and Warri Wolves are on continental duties. With the quality of teams on the road this weekend, expect at least, an away win. Here is my preview of the weekend:... Read More