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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Katie Holmes clearly knows that sometimes, the simplest wardrobe staples can be the most luxurious. At the Chanel Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner, the actress paired a beige top with sleek black trousers and two-toned heels, serving the effortless polish she’s known for. The good news is that a similar quiet-luxury top is on Amazon, and doesn’t cost more than $20! With its neutral palette, clean lines and slightly slouchy fit, this sleeveless summer knit is a celebrity-approved style that’s actually wearable.…
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, said the pace of infrastructure development under Governor Alex Otti has positioned Abia State as one of the states witnessing remarkable progress in critical sectors. Mr Dare stated this on Wednesday when he, alongside the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, led members of the Renewed Hope Presidential Media Team on the tour of key federal and state projects across Abia. He described the ongoing projects in the state under Governor Otti’s administration as “impressive, restorative and transformational”. This is contained…
The United Arab Emirates announced a social media ban for children under 15 on Thursday, joining a growing group of countries including Australia, Britain and Canada to take similar measures. Social media platforms will have to monitor and disable accounts created by under-15s or risk being blocked, a cabinet resolution said, giving them a 12-month transition period. “The resolution sets the minimum age for social media use at 15 years,” the official WAM news agency said, citing the cabinet resolution. “Children below this age are prohibited from creating, using, or operating personal accounts on social media platforms.” After Australia began…
A 23-year-old nursing student of the College of Nursing Sciences, Alor, in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, has been found dead in her apartment in Uruezeani, Alor. The deceased, identified as Chiamaka Chilaka, an ND II student of the institution and native of Isingu in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State, was discovered lifeless on Sunday after a church service. A viral video circulating on social media showed a cleric wailing uncontrollably as he lamented the death of the student, repeatedly shouting, “My daughter, my daughter,” in distress. In the video, accounts alleged that the…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has excluded its presidential candidate, Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, from a newly introduced party requirement mandating candidates to sign an anti-defection oath. The party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, disclosed this on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Enekweizu explained that the oath, which is intended to discourage elected officials from abandoning the party after elections, is grounded in the NDC constitution and reflects internal rules binding on all members. He argued that political parties operate as voluntary associations whose members are expected to abide by agreed rules and decisions…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Jennifer Adighije, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to delivering reliable and sustainable electricity across Nigeria, stressing that stable power supply remains critical to deepening democracy and driving economic growth. In her goodwill message to commemorate Democracy Day, Adighije said democracy thrives when citizens and businesses are empowered with the infrastructure needed to prosper, particularly dependable electricity. She noted that access to reliable power is essential for industrial expansion, job creation, improved productivity and stronger communities, adding that NDPHC remains focused on bridging electricity gaps across the…
The Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State branch, has expressed concern over the ongoing three-day warning strike by resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital. The NMA warned that the industrial action could escalate into a wider healthcare disruption if urgent steps are not taken. The strike, embarked upon by the Association of Resident Doctors, LASUTH, followed what the doctors described as the failure of the Lagos State Government and relevant authorities to address long-standing welfare issues affecting medical personnel in the hospital. In a statement issued by the NMA Lagos Chairman, Dr. Ewonowo Sunday, on Thursday, the association…
Forward Elye Wahi will miss Ivory Coast’s second World Cup match against Germany after he was denied a visa to enter Canada, the Ivorian federation said on Thursday. “The administrative authorisations necessary for his entry into Canadian territory have not been obtained at this stage,” the Ivorian federation said, adding that he would not be able to “travel with the delegation to Canada” for Saturday’s match in Toronto. The striker is the second World Cup player to be denied entry into Canada after Ghana’s Thomas Partey, who is facing rape charges in Britain. Recall that Wahi, currently representing the Elephants…
Anime collaborations are everywhere, from Gundam watches and Naruto nights at Major League ballparks to just about anything Evangelion. But these Ghost in the Shell keyboards from Iqunix are some of the coolest examples I’ve seen of anime-inspired everyday tech. They look sick and they type and play great. At $249 they’re a hefty upcharge over the regular $169 version, but that’s still a decent price for such excellent build quality and unique designs.The standard Iqunix EV63 that the Ghost in the Shell Edition is based on is a 65-percent Hall effect keyboard aimed at gamers. It’s got a compact…
Group of Seven (G7) leaders have renewed their call for joint action against North Korean cryptocurrency thefts and cybercrime.In a statement adopted at this week’s G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, the leaders expressed “deep concern” over North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. The United Nations and security researchers have linked North Korea’s crypto thefts to funding for the country’s weapons programs.The G7 leaders did not specify how members should act on the call, making no mention of measures such as exchange screening, sanctions or actions against mixing services often discussed in connection with North Korean crypto laundering.The G7 also…
