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Photos: President Buhari celebrates with his children on their graduation and call to bar

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President Buhari celebrated his children in the State House, Abuja on Thursday. His daughter Halima Buhari Sheriff was called to bar, while Zahra and Yusuf graduated from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom on July 12th.  More photos after the cut...

Elie Saab at Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Fall / Winter 2016

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The Fall/ Winter Haute Couture Fashion week in Paris began on the July, 3rd and ended on July 7th 2016 with the appearance of a few of our favourite bridal designer showcasing their new and beautiful collections with admirable bridal inspired styles. Lebanese fashion designer  Elie Saab  introduced  The Light of Now  collection offering 3-d floral appliques, statement necklines, enchanting embroidery with the colours ranging from the golden gates of heaven to midnight purple and blue and desirable statement pieces in noir. All outfits were accompanied with stunning jewellery enhancing the elegant, sophisticated theme with runway glam – including an appearance from Nigerian Elite Model Management Model  Mayowa Nicholas.

FG to Reimburse Zamfara with N57bn for Repair of Federal Roads

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The Federal Government says it will reimburse Zamfara State Government with N57 billion soon. President Muhammadu Buhari  made the promise in Wanke, Zamfara on Wednesday when he inaugurated some roads constructed by Zamfara Government. “I have known  Governor Abdulaziz Yari  as one of the performing governors who has made landmark achievements and l hope he will sustain this to bring more development to the state.” He said the state government had spent over N57 billion in the reconstruction of some federal roads in the state, assuring that modalities were being worked out to reimburse the state. He said the journey to fix Nigeria was still in earnest “which is why we will continue to execute the war against corruption and recover stolen public funds to be put to correct use,” the President said. He urged Nigerians to go into farming and animal-rearing to diversify the economy. The President, who described Zamfara as a fertile ground where solid minerals could be tapped, a

“On The Real” Star Nancy Isime is a Triple Threat, TV Personality, Actress & also a Model?

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Recently TV personality  Nancy Isime  made her debut as an actress with her role in reality series “ On The Real ”, her role in short film “ Hex ”, her role in movie “ Yes, I Don’t ” as well as a role in the movie “ Breathless ” and more. Nancy Isime has again showed her versatility by being the muse for designer Danielle Allen ’s  TIR Fashion House ’s new lookbook. For the “Red Sea Collection”, Nancy Isime strikes a number of poses and is styled in bold, alluring pieces. According to the designer, “The collection shows various ways in which a woman might want to portray herself. Sometimes she is the “boss” which is illustrated on the long sleeveless suit jacket, sometimes she is alluring, sometimes she is captivating but our closing piece is my favourite which shows that above all, she is always the queen of her own world” See the lookbook after the cut.

Genevieve Nnaji receives backlash from fans for praying for France

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Legendary actress Genevieve Nnaji took to her IG page to commiserate with the people of France in the wake of the terror attack they suffered yesterday, by posting the French flag and praying for them, but her fans didn't like that.  Read the comments after the cut...

DSS arrests Obanikoro’s wife over alleged N4.745b arms fraud

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Yesterday, DSS security agents arrested Hajiya Morufat Obanikoro, the wife of former Minister of Defence Musiliu Obanikoro’s wife following intelligence reports received from the Department of State Service (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). She was arrested over the current investigation on her husband, who is wanted for questioning over the N4.745billion funds from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) which was reportedly traced to Obanikoro and some other persons. However, Mrs. Obanikoro, was released on bail after she was transferred to the EFCC by DSS. Her international passport was confiscated . She was requested to return on Monday for interrogation.

Zuhair Murad at Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Fall / Winter 2016

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2016 Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture also invited the  Boho Rapture collection by Lebanese fashion designer  Zuhair Murad. The rustic, chic, bohemian beaded collection with funky cowboy hats and floral detail brought life to the runway with big and bold statement colours traditional gold, purple, red, multicolored black, burgundy, lime green and pink.

Kaduna Power Plant to be Inaugurated in June 2017 – Fashola

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Babatunde Fashola , Minister of Power, Works and Housing says the 215 MW Dual Fired Kaduna Power Plant will be completed in June 2017. Fashola gave the assurance on Wednesday in Kaduna after he inspected the Dual Fired Power Project. He said the contract was awarded in 2009 and it was expected to be completed within 36 months. According to him, the project cannot be completed as schedule due to inadequate budgetary allocation by the previous administration. The minister, however, said that work had since resumed at the site in Kudenden Area of Kaduna, adding that the project would be completed in the second quarter of 2017.

There is no plan to impeach Buhari –Nigerian Senate

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The Senate, yesterday, denied speculations of a plot to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that it was only a rumour. Members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, refused to speak on the alleged impeachment threats with its National chairman Senator Ahmed Makarfi, saying it was a situation embedded within the legislature. The United Peoples Party, UPP, led by Chief Chekwas Okorie described any impeachment plot as satanic and subversive. The Senate in a statement by its spokesperson, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi read:

See President Muhammadu Buhari Clothed in His Full Military Regalia

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President Muhammadu Buhari  was today clad in his full military uniform.  Buhari, a retired Major General in the Nigerian Army is currently in Zamfara state on a working visit. He is seen with the Chief of Army Staff,   Lt.-General Tukur Buratai   alongside other army chiefs. Buhari interacted with troops of HQ 1 BDE in Dansadau, Zamfara state as part of the 2016 Army Day Celebration. See more photos after the cut:

See Lilian Esoro & hubby Ubi’s Baby Shower

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Baby Boy Franklin is almost here! Lilian Esoro Franklin  and  Ubi Franklin  will be welcoming their baby boy any day now See more photos below

Graphic photo:Aftermath of the truck terror attack that left 80 people dead in France

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Fireworks were filling the night sky as the crowds enjoyed July 14th, which is French National Holiday when gunshots rang out in the air and a gun man mowed down several people. The total number of the dead is now 80, with 18 people in intensive care units and several hundreds injured. The identity documents belonging to a 31-year-old French Tunisian were later found in the bullet-riddled truck after the gunman was shot dead by police marksmen, while he was driving the truck and still tring to take more lives, security sources said. The security source said: 'The identification of the truck driver is still underway.' The recovered papers indicate the man is a resident of Nice. 

See Niyola’s Hot & Popping New Shoot

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Check Niyola out! Singer  Niyola  is killing it in her new photo shoot.

New Video: Sexy Steel – VIP

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Singer & actor  Sexy Steel  is out with a new single titled ‘VIP’. The video was directed by  Filmboy  and  Lucas Reid  and has stellar actress Rachel Oniga  playing a role in it. Watch it here:

Kylie Jenner is Allure Magazine’s August Cover Girl | Opens up about Fame and Her famous Lips

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Popular reality TV show star,  Kylie Jenner , is  Allure Magazine ‘s cover girl for their August issue. Inside, the magazine interviews the beauty entrepreneur on her life as part of the Kardashian klan, her popular lip kits that sell out in minutes and of course, her famous lips. See more photos from the issue and a few quotes from the interview after the cut..

Da Viva Unveils Limited Edition of Pure Silk Made In Tye & Dye Designs at AFWN 2016

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Da Viva , fashion brand of choice for any fashion conscious individual is proud to sponsor and support  Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2016 , Da Viva brand has been with AFWN right from the maiden edition in London UK 2011 because we, Da Viva believe AFWN share the same dream and Vision of  providing platform for upcoming and established designers to showcase their creative work to Nigerians and other parts of the world. This year, Da Viva sponsored 5 designers ( House of Salem, Mcstell, Eminence1129, Nipo Skin and Asake Oge ) each designer creates 10 fabulous and breathtaking outfits from casual, bridal, Haut couture to casual ready to wear on the runway worn by these beautiful models that their images are shown after the cut

2016 Genevieve Online Summer Party

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The  Genevieve Summer Party  was held on Sunday 3rd July at the Fahrenheit Loft in Victoria Island, Lagos. The dress code was  #SummerFly  and it was interesting to see the different interpretations on the red carpet. Cointreau kept the guests hydrated as  DJ Sose  kept everyone on their feet dancing. Guests in attendance included  Bovi, Elma Godwin, Rita Dominic, Toolz, Ufuoma Mcdermott, Chioma Chukwuka, Dakore Egbuson, Beverly Naya, Uti Nwachukwu, Linda Ejiofor, Sika Osei, Denola Grey, Deola Adebiyi, Liz Osho, Betty Irabor, Soni Irabor, Ndidi Obiora, Azuka Ogujiuba, Cassie Daves, Bidemi Zakariyau  and a host of others. More photos after the cut...