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Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, Saturday, hailed President Muhammadu Buhari, acknowledging that he has remained focused and shown tremendous energy and vibrancy in running the affairs of Nigeria since 2015. President Buhari was born in Daura on 17 December, 1942 and after his early education in both Daura and Katsina, he joined the army in 1961, one year ahead of Babangida, who joined in 1962. Babangida, who recent has rated the performance of President Buhari low, also lauded the patriotism and commitment of the man he toppled in a coup d’etat in 1985 in serving the nation diligently with…

The Liverpool FC star player fended off competition from his Anfield teammate Sadio Mane and Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly to claim the prize. Juventus defender Mehdi Benatia and Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey were also in the running for the award. The 26-year-old Mohammed Salah finished his first season at Anfield as top scorer in the English Premier League after finding the net on 32 occasions. In total, the Egyptian scored 44 times in all competitions last season and has continued that form this campaign, where he currently leads the scoring charts alongside Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with 10 goals. A…

Kendall Jenner has topped Forbes’ list of the highest-paid models for the second year in a row. The 23-year-old reality TV star earned $US22.5 million in the 12 months with Forbes crediting Jenner’s huge earnings for her contracts with Estee Lauder, Adidas and Calvin Klein. Jenner out-earned her closest rivals Karlie Kloss, who earned $US13.5 million with Chrissy Teigen and Rosie Huntington-Whitely tied in the third position, earning $US11.5 million each while Cara Delevingne and catwalk veteran, Gisele Bundchen rounded out the top 5 with $US10 million each. Gigi Hadid and her sister, Bella Hadid, are next up, reaching  No.…

Every week, we scout the internet for fabulous styles made from our beautiful African prints fabric – Ankara, and this week is no different. We have gathered 9 of the most chic and beautiful styles we spotted with hopes that you will draw some inspiration from the versatile styles just in case you’re planning a visit to your tailor anytime soon. Angel Obasi in Style By Emerald Rhonkefella in a skirt from her collection Olar Slim in Ankara skirt by SGTC Ini Dima Okojie in SGTC Adina Thembi in Ometseye Lalla Hirayama in Stitch and Steel Nancy Isime in The…

Some governors serving on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are alleged to have joined their All Progressives Congress (APC) counterparts to declare support for the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari during the February 19, 2019 general election. Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State spoke Friday in Jos after returning from a meeting with the President in Abuja, said “We are now just waiting to swear-in Mr. President in 2019 from what I saw today.” President Buhari on Friday met behind closed doors with 36 state governors on the lingering disagreement between them and organised labour on…

The United States Government has raised alarm that the Nigeria’s general elections slated for 2019 are likely to be characterised by violence. It said the conduct of the elections could have significant consequences for the democratic trajectory of Nigeria, West Africa and the entire continent. Barring violence in any election, peace accord was arranged by the National Peace Committee in the country, calling for all political parties to be of good behaviour during elections. President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress, APC, was the first to put pen to paper on Tuesday, December 11. Buhari was followed by Alhaji…

Since Linda Ikeji, the famous Nigerian blogger, debutted her pregnancy bump, she has faced backlash for obvious reasons by mostly her fans. For years, most fans of Linda, 38, knew their model as a self-styled celibacy advocate known for her stance against premarital s3x. Linda would later clarify she was against “casual” not “premarital” s3x. During her infamous beef with the Nigerian superstar, Wizkid, in April 2016, the latter accused her of sleeping with his music video directors and in response, Linda said, she was living a ‘celibate life.’ And so when it became clear on May 20 that Linda…

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Nigerian Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment jointly entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop industrial parks and special economic zones worth $1.235 billion in Nigeria, bringing the approved amount to $2.235 billion. Moreover, Afreximbank has signed an agreement with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) and launched a $1-billion Nigeria-Africa Trade and Investment Promotion Programme (NATIPP) aimed at promoting and expanding trade and investments between Nigeria and the rest of Africa. The Nigerian Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, who led the Nigerian delegation to the…

The shortlists for the 2018 Confederation of African Football awards were announced on Friday: Player of the Year Alex Iwobi (Nigeria, Arsenal/ENG), Andre Onana (Cameroon, Ajax/NED), Anis Badri (Tunisia, Esperance), Denis Onyango (Uganda, Mamelodi Sundowns/RSA), Mehdi Benatia (Morocco, Juventus/ITA), Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool/ENG), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon,Arsenal/ENG), Riyad Mahrez (Algeria, Manchester City/ENG), Sadio Mane (Senegal, Liverpool/ENG), Walid Soliman (Egypt, Al Ahly) Women’s Player of the Year Abdulai Mukarama (Ghana), Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria), Bassira Toure (Mali), Chrestinah Kgatlana (South Africa), Elizabeth Addo (Ghana), Francisca Ordega (Nigeria), Gabrielle Onguene (Cameroon), Janine van Wyk (South Africa), Onome Ebi (Nigeria), Raissa Feudjio (Cameroon), Tabitha Chawinga…

Youths numbering about 5,000 in the state have rallied support for the continous stay of Musa Kimo, Akwa Ibom Commissioner of Police, pointing out that he is doing a good job in the state. Mr Iniobong John, the APC Youth Caucus Chairman in the state, who stated this on Thursday when they paid a solidarity visit on Kimo at Akwa Ibom Police Command Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia in Uyo, commended him for effective policing of the state. Recall that some weeks ago, some armed police personnel were alleged to have escorted the sacked five members of Akwa Ibom State House…