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It’s UK-based African designer,  Jason Boateng .  Known for his signature and clean aesthetics that his followers have come to love, Jason Boateng presents a collection for Spring/Summer 2016. The collection has been titled “ A Woman’s Desire ” and is his sophomore collection which entails the fusing together of elegance and attitude. Pieces are contemporary statement items inspired by the designer’s love of travel. The collection consists of men’s style cut blazers, flare cut trousers, jumpsuits, form fitted dresses, highly detailed skirts and evening gowns and loads of staples for every fashionista’s wardrobe. By incorporating hand embroidery techniques from Africa and employing beading styles from Asia, the collection encompasses one of a kind dazzling arrangements on the clothing which further emphasizes luxury and truly celebrates the female form. View the full collection below; To find out more on the brand & collection, visit their  JasonBoateng...

Oscar winner Anne Hathaway is  pregnant. According to E!, two sources have confirmed to them exclusively. This will be the first child for the actress and producer hubby Adam Shulman.

Heads of various government were treated to a dinner hosted by Queen Elizabeth II as part of activities to mark the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Malta.  More photos below...

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of 30 new federal high court judges who were recommended by the National Judicial Council. According to a statement by the Council yesterday, the names of the new judges are: Hon. Justice Yellin S. Bogoro (Bauchi State) Rosemary O. Dugbo Oghoghorie (Delta State) Taiwo Obayomi Taiwo (Ogun State) Ibrahim Watila (Borno State) Mallong Peter Hoommuk (Plateau State) Isa Hamma Adama Dashen (Adamawa State) Hassan Dikko (Kebbi State) Jude Kanyioh Dagat (Kaduna State) Olayinka Olusegun Tokode (Osun State) Simon Akpah Amobeda (Kogi State) Jane Egienanwan Inyang (Cross River State) Daniel Emeka Osiagor (Rivers State) Prof. Chuka Austine Obiozor (Anambra State), Iniekenimi Nicholas Oweib (Bayelsa State) Hassan Muslim Sule (Zamfara State) Hadiza Rabiu Shagari (Sokoto State) Saleh Kogo Idrissa (Yobe State) Joyce Obehi Abdulmalik (Edo State) Hillary Ide Osho Oshomah (Edo State) Fadima Murtala Aminu (Adamawa State) Toyin Bolaji Adegoke (Kwar...

Earlier this week both of them were seen enjoying lunch together without the kids, he spent thanksgiving with the family for Khloe’s extravagant dinner.  On Friday both them were spotted once again as they made their way into a furniture shop in Beverly Hills along with their five-year-old son Mason. More photos after the cut..

Lagos State Governor  Akinwunmi Ambode  has just commissioned N4.765 Billion worth of new security vehicles and equipment to improve security operations in the state. Ambode took to Twitter to share the news and photos: Photo Credit:   Twitter/Ambode

Rita Ora  is the latest star to cover  Wonderland Magazine , and her beauty shots for the editorial are absolutely lovely! The British singer, who just turned 25, looked to  Marilyn Monroe  and other classic bombshells to channel her fabulous look which showcases retro curls, glossy red lips and flawless skin. In her interview with the magazine, she talks about familiar topics – working on her nee album and her split from DJ and ex-boyfriend,  Calvin Harris . In one of her statements, she says – “ At the time I couldn't. I just wanted to crawl in my bed and die. But I got out of it the other side, I’m surviving. After “I Will Never Let You Down”, I kind of saw the light at the end of the tunnel and I just wanted to change the vibe of the whole album. “ “It was initially a really love-y dove-y album because that’s where I was, but then I obviously didn't feel like that. I was like, ‘okay, I need to get back in the studio and write ...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday nominated Alhaji Yahaya Bello as the party’s new candidate to replace late Audu for Kogi governorship supplementary poll. Bello will replace Abubakar Audu, who was leading the polls with 41,000 but died suddenly last weekend after  It was also learnt that the APC has retained Hon. James Abiodun Faleke as the party’s deputy governorship candidate. Mohammed Audu, the son of the late governorship candidate, Abubakar Audu, who was earlier fielded to replace his dad was dumped by the party.

Nollywood actress  Genevieve Nnaji  is on the cover of the latest issue of  Vanguard Allure  alongside British-Nigerian actor  Oris Erhuero . The two stars are in  Ishaya Bako ’s movie  “Road to Yesterday ”. Genevieve Nnaji speaks candidly about her childhood, closing AFRIFF 2015; working with talented director, Ishaya Bako; creating artistry; staying relevant in Nollywood and playing a Super Hero! The interview also introduces Nigeria to the movie’s co-lead, a well-travelled thespian and self-proclaimed  “citizen of the world, emboldened by strong roots” Oris Erhuero.

Nollywood actress  Omoni Oboli  looked absolutely stunning at the London premiere of her movie “First Lady”. For the premiere she went with a floor length dress by  Luxury by Feyi  from the fashion brand’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection. Omoni styled her hair herself and also did her own makeup, very lovely. She looks so gorgeous. Photo Credit : Sync PHOTOS/ Slick

Yemi Alade  launched her collection in collaboration with online jewelry atelier  www.bland2glam.com.ng . The music star has released the look book for the collection and we love it! Inspired by the Afropolitan and eclectic fashion leanings of Yemi Alade, the collection includes distinctively and ingeniously crafted pieces all done in antique brass, antique gold, gun metal black, leather, antique silver and more. Christened the Yemi Alade Collection, it is targeted at today’s urban, fearless and fun-loving stylistas . According to the Creative Director of Bland2Glam,  “With this collection, there is a touch of the dynamic, high-spirited woman Yemi Alade is. From the fearless Kingpin set to the cupid-like romantic ‘Stay Smitten’ set, you will find pieces that reflect the inimitable dynamism of today’s African woman” The collection includes a piece inspired by Yemi’s breakthrough hit single; ‘Johnny’ and her signature word #HOHA. Take a look! Photo Credits ...