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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! We’ll soon be that in-between season when getting dressed feels unpredictable. Some days will call for layers, while others will hint at warmer weather ahead, making the whole process tricky. Thankfully, Amazon just dropped new matching sets that solve the dilemma with cozy fabrics, versatile silhouettes and easy-to-layer designs that work both in the snow and sunshine. If you’re ready to add new fashion finds to your rotation, you’re in luck with these sets. We rounded up the 13 very…
The deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese (APC, Benue), has rejected claims by Borno South Senator Ali Ndume that the recently enacted tax laws were falsified, describing the allegations as “sheer mischief.” In a statement on Sunday, Mr Agbese said the claims were misleading and capable of sowing unnecessary tension and distrust in the legislature. He emphasised that all due legislative processes were followed and that concerns over the laws have been addressed through established institutional mechanisms. Mr Ndume, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday, said there were discrepancies in the tax reform…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti following his posthumous recognition by the Recording Academy of America with a Lifetime Achievement Award. In a statement issued by the presidency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu described Fela as “more than a musician” a fearless voice for the people, a philosopher of freedom, and a revolutionary whose music confronted injustice and reshaped global sound. The President noted that Fela’s courage, creativity, and conviction defined a generation and continue to inspire people worldwide. He added that, in Yoruba mythology, Fela has transcended to a higher plane as an…
Ebonyi State Government on Saturday night imposed a daily curfew from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Amasiri communities, Afikpo local government Area of the state, following the killing and beheading of five persons in Okporojo village, Oso Edda, in Edda Local Government Area. The victims were allegedly murdered by suspected warlords from Amasiri communities. Governor Francis Nwifuru announced the measures during a high-level security meeting held at the New Government House, Abakaliki, shortly after an on-the-spot assessment visit to Okporojo village to ascertain the extent of destruction. As part of far-reaching security decisions, the governor ordered the immediate closure…
Bundesliga club VFL Wolfsburg have make a late move for Club Brugge star Raphael Onyedika, DAILY POST reports. Onyedika has constantly been linked with a move to Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray. Wolfsburg have now emerged as the new admirers of the Nigeria international. Club Brugge are keen to keep the 24-year-old until at the least until the end of the season. Onyedika has a contract with the Belgian Pro League side until 2027. Also, a Premier League club reportedly have the midfielder on their shortlist.
South Africa have moved to step in as hosts of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following Morocco’s reported withdrawal from staging the tournament with just 60 days to the scheduled kick-off. The 2026 WAFCON is billed to run from March 17 to April 3, 2026, under a compressed timetable that follows the delayed 2024 edition, which was impacted by global scheduling challenges, including the Paris Olympics. The development was announced on Sunday night by South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, who revealed that the Rainbow Nation would take over hosting duties after…
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has ordered the immediate closure of all schools in the Amasiri clan in the Afikpo Local Government Area and imposed a 20-hour daily curfew following a deadly attack allegedly carried out by assailants from the clan in Okporojo village, Edda Local Government Area. The attack led to the killing and beheading of four people and the burning of more than nine houses. The measures were part of resolutions reached at an emergency meeting of the Ebonyi State Security Council on Saturday night, convened in response to the mayhem in Okporojo village, Oso Edda…
As artificial intelligence steadily reshapes media practice across the world, Nigerian journalism stands at a defining moment. AI is no longer a distant or abstract concept in newsrooms. It is already influencing how stories are researched, written, edited, distributed, and consumed. Yet, while conversations about AI are gaining momentum, the readiness of Nigerian journalists and media institutions to fully and responsibly harness this technology remains uneven. The central issue today is no longer whether AI will become part of journalism. That question has been settled. The more pressing concern is whether journalists are adequately prepared to use these tools in…
Flourish Africa, a women-focused empowerment initiative founded by Apostle Folorunsho Alakija, has rolled out N300m in grants for women entrepreneurs across the country, following a rigorous national training and business pitch process. The grant announcement was made at Flourish Africa’s ninth annual conference in Lagos, held under the theme ‘She Champions’, which brought together entrepreneurs, regulators, development partners, and private-sector leaders. The grants were awarded under the fourth cycle of the Flourish Africa Grants Programme, during which 506 women entrepreneurs underwent intensive business training. Out of this number, 409 participants submitted business plans, 200 advanced to the pitch stage, and…
Pakistan will take part in this month’s men’s T20 World Cup but will not play their scheduled match against tournament co-hosts India. The country had been considering boycotting the competition after Bangladesh withdrew citing safety fears over travelling to India. Political tensions also mean Pakistan and India have not faced each other outside men’s major tournaments since 2013, while India have not played in Pakistan since 2008. The sides are scheduled to play in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in accordance with an agreement signed last year stating that the two countries will play at neutral venues whenever one of them hosts…
