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It was all glitz and glamour at the 16th annual Afrik Fashion Week which took place this week in Côte d’Ivoire’s commercial capital, Abidjan. The major fashion event brought together 30 designers and 60 models from several African countries, around the theme “Youth, Fashion and Cultural Diversity”. “We think that Africa and even Côte d’Ivoire deserve to host a fashion week and for this edition, we tried to put our best foot forward by inviting African designers to share the stage with local designers,” said Isabelle Anoh, the event’s organiser. And it wasn’t just about clothing. Handbags, jewellery, shoes -…

The Gombe State governor, Yahaya, won the governorship election for a second term on Sunday. Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State won Saturday’s governorship election for a second term in office. Mr Yahaya of the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 342,821 votes to beat the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Muhammad Jibiri Barde, who scored 233,131 votes. The result declared by the Returning Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Maimuna Waziri, showed that the APC won the election with a margin of 74,493 votes. Ms Waziri, a professor and vice-chancellor of the Federal University of Gashua, said there…

Chelsea co-owner, Todd Boehly left Stamford Bridge a frustrated man following their 2-2 draw with Everton on Saturday. After winning their last three fixtures in all competitions, the Blues looked on course for another victory. Joao Felix gave the hosts the lead early in the second half, but the Toffees hit back through Abdoulaye Doucoure. Kai Havertz’s penalty 14 minutes from time looked to have sealed all three points for the Blues. However, Ellis Simms came off the bench to net an 89th minute equalizer for Everton. As Boehly left the stadium, he was asked by a fan for his…

Real Madrid midfielder, Toni Kroos has said he does not feel sorry for team-mate, Eden Hazard, amid his struggles in Spain. Hazard’s career with Los Blancos has been miserable since he arrived from Chelsea in 2019. The Belgium international has struggled with fitness issues in his first three seasons. Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has also left Hazard on the bench for most of the 2022/2023 campaign. But Kroos insists the 32-year-old has a lot to be thankful for. “Of course it’s a difficult situation, but pity is out of place in football. “I don’t think Eden has a bad life.…

Three Big Brother Titans housemates have been evicted from the reality show. The trio, Blue Aiva, Nana and Miracle Op, were evicted during the live show on Sunday. They had the least votes among eight, housemates nominated for eviction this week. On Monday, Kanaga Jnr, Nana, Thabang, Miracle Op, Tsatsii, Khosi, Yvonne, Blue Aiva were nominated for eviction. There are now nine housemates battling for the $100000 grand prize. Read the full article here

The House of Assembly Candidate for Ahaoda East Constituency 2, for the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Napoleon Ukalikpe has been kidnapped in Obelle community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. Report has it that Napoleon was kidnapped on his way to his polling unit on Saturday morning. It was gathered that there was sporadic shooting, to disperse people. A source from the victim’s family, Chima who confirmed the incident, said Ukalikpe was whisked away in the early hours of today and his whereabouts remain unknown. “It was around 8am in the morning that he was kidnapped.…

A member of Kano State House of Assembly, Isiyaku Ali Danja Gezawa and 164 persons were arrested by the Kano State Police Command for allegedly trying to set ablaze the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC and a police station. Ali Danja, of Gezawa Constituency, was alleged to have led a team of hoodlums to destroy the INEC collation centre in Gezawa. Already INEC had declared the House of Assembly result of the area inconclusive following the violence that trailed the elections. Speaking, the DIG in charge of election in Kano, Hafiz Muhammad Inuwa, on Sunday while parading…

Police have arrested 161 persons in Kano State for committing various offences during the governorship and House of Assembly elections of March 18. “A total of 161 suspects were arrested for vote buying, destruction of election materials, and possession of offensive weapons and drugs,’’ Commissioner of Police, Mr Mohammad Gumel, told newsmen in Kano on Sunday. “Notable among the suspects is Hon. Isyaku Ali Danja, a member of Kano State House of Assembly representing Gezawa Constituency. “He was arrested for leading thugs to attack INEC’s results collation centre at Gezawa Local Government Council headquarters and the Police Divisional Headquarters at…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Plateau, Mr Caleb Mutfwang, has won seven out of the 13 local governments so far declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda won the remaining six. The results were announced by Returning Officer of the governorship election held on March 18, Prof. Idris Amadi, Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Lafia. The local governments won by the PDP candidate include Mangu, Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Bassa, Langtang North, Langtang South and Mikang. Meanwhile the APC candidate led in Shendam, Kanke, Pankshin, Kanam, Jos East and…

The Labour Party governorship candidate in Enugu State, Barr. Chijioke Edeoga has rejected the result of the guber polls as announced by the collation officer from Nkanu East Local Government Area. Edeoga, who spoke at a press conference Sunday night, asked the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to cancel the result in line with its guidelines. He alleged that there were manipulations of the electoral process, especially over-voting and voter suppression. The LP candidate said: “In most parts of Enugu State, the election was marred by obvious irregularities, but I want to focus specifically on Nkanu East Local Government Area.…