Lionel Messi vowed to extend his international career after yet another bid to win a major title with Argentina ended in failure at the Copa America on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Barcelona star, who infamously quit international football after Argentina’s defeat in the 2016 Copa America Centenario final, said he had …
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Nigeria’s Toyin Ojih Odutola sells artwork for N215m
Nigerian-American artist, Toyin Ojih Odutola speaking at her solo art exhibitions at SCAD Museum of Art. Georgia US. Source: Instagram/Toyinojihodutola Toyin Ojih Odutola has become the third highest-paid Nigerian artist of all time after her drawing ‘Compound Leaf’ sold at the Sotheby’s for £471,000 (roughly N215 million). News Agency of …
Read More »No land for Ruga settlement, Govs tell FG
Governors across the country have kicked against the proposed Ruga settlement for Fulani herdsmen by the federal government, saying they do not have lands to give. Samuel Ortom said Benue State had no land for the Federal Government proposed Ruga settlements for Fulani herdsmen. The governor, in a statement by …
Read More »Bristow Nigeria develops human capacity for the aviation industry
Bristow Helicopters (Nigeria) Limited (“Bristow”), the leading global provider of industrial aviation services has once again taken a significant step towards its ongoing initiatives and commitment to training and human capacity development in the Nigerian aviation industry. In an exclusive partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), …
Read More »Fani-Kayode reacts, blames Buhari over UK alerts of terror attacks in Nigeria
Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari over United Kingdom’s travel ban on 24 states in Nigeria It was reported that the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office on Tuesday warned its citizens against travelling to some Nigerian states. A statement on the UK government website said …
Read More »Rihanna opens New York pop-up shop for her Fenty label
Rolling out her concept of fashion that is not a slave to the seasons or the shackles of Fashion Week, Rihanna opened the second pop-up shop of her Fenty brand in New York Tuesday, a month after the launch of the new fashion house in Paris. Fenty, which the Barbados-born …
Read More »Gallant Falcons praised, as analysts condemn harsh VAR rules
The gallant falcons played their best game of the on-going FIFA Women World Cup in France, but at the end, the Super Falcons, reduced to 10 players in the second half, succumbed to the hosts via a debatable penalty kick on Monday. France’s reputation suggested they would take Nigeria to …
Read More »FBHigh – Stop Se Be (@fbhigh_dsm)
DSM entertainment Frontline act has just released a melodious and groovy tune titled ‘STOP SE BE’. The build up for “STOP SE BE” has shown that the fans want to enjoy more music from the young man who stormed the music industry by surprise few years back. FBHigh is an …
Read More »Nigerian-born British celebrity broadcaster, Ore Oduba, wins Strictly Come Dancing
Nigerian-born Ore Oduba is a versatile TV presenter who is described as being “comfortable presenting all manner of shows, including the World Athletics Championships on the BBC.” Ore was born in November 1986 to Nigerian parents and was raised with his brother and two sisters in Dorset, United Kingdom. He was privately …
Read More »Serena Williams Celebrates ’50s-Themed Baby Shower With Star-Studded Party
Serena Williams’ baby is almost here! The 35-year-old tennis star celebrated her baby shower with an adorable ’50s-themed party in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday. Williams was joined by her sister, Venus Williams, and closest friends, including Ciara, Kelly Rowland, La La Anthony, Eva Longoria and songwriter Angie Beyince. …
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