Khloe Kardashian recently returned from a tropical holiday with her family. And Khloe Kardashian was certainly still reeling in the island vibes as she shared a photo of daughter True posing against a palm print background for a sweet snap shared to Instagram Tuesday morning. The 34-year-old fashionista gushed over her baby girl in the image posted for her nearly 79 million followers on the social networking site. Khloe captioned the adorable photo with the lyrics, ‘you are my sunshine! My only sunshine.’ The five-month-old little girl looked completely at ease wearing a sweet black onesie as she stuck out…
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Kim Kardashian has revealed her latest cherry blossom themed collection, which will include an eyeshadow palette, blush, lipstick and lip liners in different shades of “pink and pretty berries”. Sharing a nude photo of herself covered in cherry blossoms on Instagram, she wrote: “My new Cherry Blossom Collection is almost here and is inspired by my love for the pretty pink-colored trees (Chi’s baby shower was cherry blossom themed!) “The collection includes a 10-pan eyeshadow palette, 3 blushes, 8 lipsticks and 3 lip liners in shades of pretty pinks and berries, So excited for you guys to get this beautiful…
At only 21 Kylie Jenner has had a baby, become worth almost one billion dollars, admitted to cosmetic surgery and endured overwhelming pressure concerning everything from her looks to her business acumen. Thankfully, the youngest of Kris Jenner’s children, she has developed a thick skin, with a mature perspective. In an interview for British Glamour, the beauty mogul referenced back to a time where she was arguably under most scrutiny – when many had accused the then-teen of lip fillers, but she was yet to announce this personal choice. The new mother told the publication, ‘I was super insecure about…
Chimamanda Adichie says as even though men benefit from patriarchy, they also suffer from it. The award-winning author made this speech at Hubspot’s Annual Inbound Conference where she was one of the keynote speakers for 2018. According to her, the effects of patriarchy has a huge impact on both men and women but men tend to suffer from it more. “Both men and women suffer from the illnesses that lead to suicide but it is men that have a much higher rate of dying by suicide. Why? Because men are socialized to suppress so many human parts of themselves, men…
Lil Wayne and a promoter in South Carolina have reached an agreement in their ongoing lawsuit. It’s not uncommon for venues and arenas to have metal detector security checks for artists before they perform. However, Lil Wayne clearly isn’t a fan of this practice. The rapper refused to go into an arena in Columbia last year because he would have to go through a metal detector screening first. Although he was scheduled to perform, he never made it to the stage and ended up being sued by the promoter of the concert. However, it looks like both Lil Wayne and…
Lai Mohammed has said that President Buhari’s administration has reduced the killings arising from the Fulani herdsmen crisis in Nigeria. The minister made this known at a Special Town Hall meeting on security in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Monday, September 10, 2018. According to reports, he said the “drastic fall in the killings resulted from concerted and committed actions by the Federal Government to curtail the farmers-herders clashes, cattle rustling and other acts of banditry. ”Let me say straight away that the killings, resulting from farmers-herders clashes, cattle rustling, trans-border crimes and banditry, among others, have fallen drastically. Unfortunately, this…
West African governments should overhaul their drug laws to decriminalize personal use and prioritize treatment as a response to rising substance abuse in the region, former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo said on Tuesday. In an interview before he was due to present a model drug law to regional officials in Senegal, Obasanjo urged authorities to channel resources into fighting large-scale trafficking, which he said was undermining regional democracy. “The use of substances like cocaine, heroin and amphetamines is rising in West Africa despite strict drugs laws.Countries that once served primarily as transit points for trade between South America and Europe…
The Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, says President Muhammadu Buhari, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, which begins Sept. 18, 2018. The 73rd UNGA will begin Sept. 18 at the UN Headquarters, New York, while the General Debate will hold from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, 2018. Onyeama, who disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at a news conference on the 73 UNGA, said Mr President would use the opportunity to assert Nigeria’s position on global issues. “It an opportunity for him to assert Nigeria’s position globally and to put forward…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has condemned the refusal of President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill. The forum made the condemnation in a communiqué signed by its Chairman and Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, after the forum’s meeting in in Abuja on Monday. The governors said that the president’s decline of assent to the Bill was indicative that the All Progressives Congress (APC) was afraid of electronic voting or the introduction of technology into the electoral system. The forum also condemned what it said was “politicization of security agencies in the country’’.…
Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration will ensure judicious utilisation of recovered stolen public funds to address the nation’s socio-economic problems. He said that his administration would not allow the wanton diversion and embezzlement of public funds into private pockets. According to him, the Federal Government will continue to take all necessary measures to deprive looters of public assets access to the fruits of their crimes. “It is in keeping with the anti-corruption policy of this government, and in line with global best practices that this Committee was set-up to review our asset recovery and management practices in order to…
Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki joined other PDP Presidential Aspirants at a meeting with the party leadership and State Governors. Saraki made this known on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 on Twitter. He said: “We just concluded a successful meeting of PDP Presidential aspirants with the party leadership and State Governors. I am proud of the level of collaboration, commitment and camaraderie amongst all those in attendance. “There was a general determination and commitment to ensure that the party holds successful, credible and transparent presidential primaries that Nigeria will be proud of. We remain a happy family — flying the flag of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that it will not allow jailed former Governor of Plateau state, Joshua Dariye to run for any office. According to Daily Post, the APC spokesman, Yekini Nabena said this in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. The party said this following reports in the media on Monday, September 10, 2018, that Dariye had purchased and filled its nomination form. Nabena also said that he could not confirm if the former Governor actually bought the form as reported. He said “I have gone to the list for Plateau State, I…
Yakubu Dogara has said that he will heed the people’s call to run for office in 2019. Dogara said this on Twitter on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 while speaking to some of his supporters in Abuja. The Speaker said “It was a heartwarming moment today when I received hundreds of constituents who visited my Abuja home, imploring me to recontest in 2019. “Representing the people of Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa federal constituency has been a great honour and today, I saw many people who began this journey with me in 2007. “The voice of the people is the voice of God; even…
Adams Oshiomhole has blamed former president, Goodluck Jonathan, for introducing vote-buying into Nigerian politics during the 2015 general elections. According to him, Jonathan introduced the practice when he tried to buy the electorate in an attempt to win re-election in the 2015 presidential election. While speaking during an interview published on Channels Television on Monday, September 10, 2018, Oshiomhole said Jonathan engaged in massive vote-buying where he churned out dollars. He said, “I cannot be chairman of a party and celebrate anything that tends to distort the actual wishes of the electorate, but your recollection of history is not complete.…
Femi Otedola has accepted to contest for the Governorship of Lagos state on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This was made known by the owner of ovation magazine, Dele Momodu on Twitter. Momodu revealed that the PDP offered Otedola the ticket and he accepted. He said “Breaking news: Lagos 2019 promises to be interesting. PDP offers Femi Otedola governorship ticket. He’s accepted and personally confirmed to The Boss newspaper.” Otedola had earlier denied nursing plans to run for the office of Governor of Lagos State. He s aid “My attention has been drawn to a news piece…
Angel Gomes has refused to get carried away amid the hype of a promising future at Manchester United, saying that he knows maintaining his focus will help him succeed long-term at the club. The forward is among United’s top bracket of prospects, joining Tahith Chong, Ethan Laird, James Garner and Mason Greenwood. “I’ve got to put that [expectation] to one side,” Gomes said. “The best players get to the top because they have stayed level-headed. I’ve got to carry on working hard and keep putting everything in to training and games.” Speaking after United’s under-23s defeated Stoke City 1-0 at…
Manchester United will have to bide their time before discovering whether defender Luke Shaw will opt to sign a new contract amid continuing interest from Tottenham. Left-back Shaw, who has re-established himself in the first team this season, is out of contract at the end of the campaign, and the Sun says United “are keen to avoid losing him for nothing.” Although the 23-year-old England international will be offered a hefty increase on his current wages, “he is in no rush to make a decision.” Shaw was criticised by Jose Mourinho last season, but the Sun says the Old Trafford…
Kevin-Prince Boateng has said he understands why Mesut Ozil withdrew from international competition amid growing tensions in German society and football “because I have been there.” A German pundit said in 2009 that Boateng “was not able to be reintegrated into society” after a foul on Wolfsburg’s Makoto Hasebe, and after the Ballack incident, he was referred to as the “bad boy” of German football. Boateng switched allegiances to play for Ghana, the home country of his father, amid the backlash. “To be honest, I was shocked, because I never expected it,” Boateng told Bild when asked about Ozil’s withdrawal.…
Thibaut Courtois admitted he is saddened by the hostility he has experienced from Chelsea supporters since leaving Stamford Bridge to join Real Madrid. A large section of Chelsea fans turned against Courtois when he refused to report for preseason training in an attempt to force through the move, which in turn forced the Blues to scramble in search of a replacement No. 1 goalkeeper before the Premier League transfer deadline. Kepa Arrizabalaga’s arrival at Stamford Bridge as the world’s most expensive goalkeeper in a £71.5 million move from Athletic Bilbao eventually paved the way for Courtois to return to the…
Thomas Tuchel has emphasised his “love” for working with Adrien Rabiot but the Paris Saint-Germain coach also admitted that he has “no influence over the rest” as the midfielder is chased by Barcelona, Manchester City and Liverpool. Rabiot, 23, is into the final 12 months of his contract and sources have said that the France international’s mother and agent Veronique has been in contact with Liverpool as talks involving PSG sporting director Antero Henrique and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi are yet to prove fruitful. “I really like Adrien, really,” Tuchel told RMC. “I appreciate him. “There was a difficult situation after…