Former Genevieve Magazine editor, stylist and Elle S.A contributor, Dimeji Alara, has been named the new Fashion Editor for the outfit. Prior to working at Genevieve magazine, from which he resigned in 2015, Alara was a founding editor at Style Mania magazine. The Paris-born celebrity stylist has experienced a steady rise in his career and was invited to join the American and South African co-production of The Blue Mauritius, in 2016. More grease to his elbow. Big congrats to him.
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The O’odua Nationalist Coalition (ONAC), a pan Yoruba group, has called for the creation of a separate nation for the indigenous Yoruba people. The coalition, made up of 18 Yoruba groups, issued a statement over the weekend, calling for a break away from the Nigerian republic to create a separate country for the Yoruba people called Oduduwa republic. The coalition’s statement is signed by Oluwole Suleiman, Michael Popoola, and Mrs Aduke Fadahunsi. “We advise them to begin to make alternative plans for the inevitable upheaval being promoted by the Fulani oligarchy. The North has always been the aggressor because of…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved joint venture agreement between the Federal Government and May&Baker plc to produce vaccines from 2017 to 2021. The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole Confirmed this development when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the Council’s meeting which was presided over by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. Adewole revealed that the federal government would own 49 per cent of the joint venture while May and Becker would own 51 per cent. “Between 1940 and1991, Nigeria was not only producing vaccines such as smallpox, yellow fever, and anti-rabies vaccines but we also…
Members of the Plateau House of Assembly on Tuesday in Jos decried the non-execution of constituency projects by the state government. The lawmakers, at a special plenary to mark the end of the first half of the 8th Assembly, regretted that no constituency project had been executed “in the last two years”. “This is our second year and nothing has been said about constituency project; this is not healthy for us. I have been a member of this House since 2007; this is the worst scenario,” Ibrahim Baba-Hassan (APC/Jos North) said. Baba-Hassan, who led the discussion, said that the non-execution…
They might have just celebrated Kanye West’s 40th birthday in the Bahamas earlier this month, but it seems the birthday festivities have continued, with Kim Kardashian and her rapper husband jetting off to Tokyo, Japan for a few days. Earlier this week, Kim showed off her travel wardrobe to her fans on Snapchat and revealed a pair of seriously high, see-through, pointed-toe heels (from West’s Yeezy 4 collection, no less) as she took a walk through the bustling city. During the pair’s trip away, the duo were spotted taking video of a pram full cats (standard), meeting fans and visiting…
God father of Nigerian comedy, Ali Baba has frowned at the current state of comedy business in Nigeria. He lamented the alarming rate at which quacks and amateurs are taking over the business. The humour merchant who is gearing up to mark his 30th years on stage as a stand-up comedian next year, noted that the comedy industry was now filled with non professionals as a result of unemployment, fuelled by the dire quest for an escape route. The veteran comedian explained that many quacks ventured into the comedy business with little or no sense of humour, all because of…
He’s been linked to Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and a bevvy of beauties. And Drake continued to exercise his reputations as a ladies’ man as he enjoyed a night out in West Hollywood on Sunday. The Canadian hitmaker, 30, was seen leaving popular eatery The Nice Guy with a very busty female companion, and his crew. Clad in a suave striped sweater, the One Love star was spotted exiting the restaurant and getting into a waiting car. Among his posse was a mystery woman, who certainly sent pulses racing in a plunging taupe body which framed her very curvaceous figure. Teaming…
The brother of want away Chelsea striker Diego Costa says the Spaniard is not short of options. Costa said publicly this week that Blues boss Antonio Conte had sent him a message to let him know he was not wanted at Stamford Bridge. The 28-year old has been linked with moves to AC Milan, Atletico Madrid and China. When asked about the possibility of his brother moving to his native Brazil and playing for Palmeiras, Jair Costa told Yahoo Esportes: “To be honest, now, I find it very difficult. Many friends called me in the last hours to ask about…
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly working on sealing three big-name transfers in the form of Kylian Mbappe, Alexandre Lacazette and Thomas Lemar as he looks to revamp his attack. The Gunners urgently need to strengthen after missing out on a top four place last season, and could be dealt the further blow of a number of high-profile departures. Arsenal are already sweating over the future of Alexis Sanchez, who is being strongly linked with rivals Manchester City with just a year to go on his current contract at the Emirates Stadium. Mesut Ozil is another who is yet to…
Manchester United will start their 2017/18 Premier League season with a home match against West Ham on August 12. Jose Mourinho’s side do not play another team that finished in last season’s top six until October 14, when they visit rivals Liverpool. That kicks off a challenging run with a visit to Huddersfield the next week followed by back-to-back games against Tottenham – at home on October 28 – and champions Chelsea on November 4. The first Manchester derby takes place at Old Trafford on December 9, with United set to face Burnley at home on Boxing Day. They open…
Efya has released visuals for her fresh, new reggae single titled, “Until The Dawn.” The song was produced by ace producer, Maleek Berry. The On Nation Entertainment and Starboy Worldwide’s first lady and Ghanaian diva always keeps things fresh when it comes to new sounds. Enjoy!
Rahama Sadau has released a short clip from the making of her upcoming movie “Rariya.” A Rahama Sadau movie, “Rariya” which will premiere on June 26, 2017, in Kano and Abuja, tells the story of some northern Nigerian school girls. The upcoming movie stars Rahama Sadau, Ali Nuhu, Hafsat Idris, Maryam Booth, Sadik Sani Sadik among others. It portrays how the rich and poor come to play the same game and how they fared. It depicts current trends in fashion, the tech-savvy young generation and various exploits in academics and vanity fair. “Rariya” is directed by Yaseen Auwal.
Reminisce’s LRR Entertainment drops dope visuals for ‘Chache’ by his protégé, Oladips. The single was previously released in April and has so far received rave reviews from fans and radio stations. Ace music video director, Unlimited LA was the brain behind the visuals which was shot in Lagos. Check it out.
Rahama Sadau has announced the official release date for her movie, “Rariya.” A Rahama Sadau movie, “Rariya” will premiere on June 26, 2017, in Kano and Abuja. Release dates for other locations are yet to be announced. The upcoming movie stars Rahama Sadau, Ali Nuhu, Hafsat Idris, Maryam Booth, Fati Washa, Sadik Sani Sadik among others. “Rariya” tells the story of some northern Nigerian school girls. It talks about life style, education and parenting. It portrays how the rich and poor come to play the same game and how they fared. It depicts current trends in fashion, the tech-savvy young…
‘Mad over you’ singer, Runtown has welcomed his first child, a baby boy with his girlfriend, Selena Leath. Barely seven days back, the music star, reportedly revealed the name of his child as Zamar after throwing a baby shower for Selena. The baby shower held on Sunday, May 7, 2017, in the US, with Runtown already looking forward to seeing his baby boy. Confirming the birth of his son, Runtown took to his Instagram page to announce Zamar’s arrival. With a short video of the young boy, he wrote: “May the good Lord place a shield of protection around you,keep…
Base One has dropped the visuals of his ‘Gbefun’ track featuring Small Doctor. The clip which was released under label, Aquila Records is a funny and well detailed video designed to help with the memorization of the song. Video directing credit goes to DJ Gabcos, who picked up the reins from Phantom, who produced the jam. Check it out.
Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, on Tuesday adjourned till June 22 hearing of the written addresses in the alleged N177 million fraud case at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T). The EFCC had in 2015 instituted the case against Prof. Benjamin Ogunbodede, the former Director of IAR&T, as well as Zaccheus Tejumola, Clement Adenose and 10 others. Ayo-Emmanuel adjourned the case based on the plea of the EFCC counsel, Mr Adeola Elumero, who said that the commission needed more time to complete its written address. “Anything worth doing at all is worth doing well…
The Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Prosecution, Okoi Obono-Obla has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will ‘be alive for 200 years’. Speaking at the presentation of his book entitled; “APC: The Making of a Change Agent,” to the APC chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun in Abuja on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, he said the party has performed impressively well in the last two years. Defending Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raid of The Sun newspaper, Obla noted that the agency was ‘carrying out its duty of fighting financial crimes.’ “I said in the next 200 years, APC…
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, granted Jide Omokore, an aide to Alison Diezani-Madueke, the former Petroleum Minister, permission to travel abroad. Justice Dimgba had on April 26, 2017, granted Omokore permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. Omokore was arraigned alongside Victor Briggs, Abiye Membere, and David Mbanefo, on an amended nine-count charge of diversion of money. The alleged diverted money was said to be part of the proceeds from the sale of petroleum products belonging to the Federal Government. Two of Omokore’s companies, Atlantic Energy Brass Development Limited, and Atlantic Energy Drilling Concepts…
The House of Representatives on Tuesday held closed door meeting with heads of security agencies with a view to addressing the numerous security challenges facing the nation. The House, presided by its Speaker, Mr Yakubu Dogara, went into the closed door meeting with the security chiefs after approving the votes and proceedings of Friday, June 9, 2017. The Security Chiefs who attended the meeting were: Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Gabriel Olonishakin, Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai and Chief of Air Staff Air Commodore Sadique Abubakar. Others were Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas and the…