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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! At this point in the summer, we’re practically done with sundresses. We simply want to look polished with zero effort, and thankfully, Jennifer Lopez has the easiest formula. Her wide-leg pant style makes even a tank top look chic, and we found the look for only $40. Lopez turned a casual Parisian shopping trip into a full-blown style moment; she was caught wearing a white tank top, beige trousers and a matching handbag. The tank is cute, but her wide-leg…
Samuel Ogazi has set his sights on becoming the greatest athlete of all time after storming to a historic first senior gold medal in the men’s 400m at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 20-year-old lived up to his status as world number one, powering home in 44.25 seconds at Scotstoun Stadium to give Nigeria its first-ever gold in the event and surpass the bronze won by Sunday Bada at the 1994 Games. He finished 0.57 seconds clear of defending champion Jereem Richards of Trinidad and Tobago, who took silver in 44.82 seconds, while…
Nicole Kidman had a heart-to-heart with mother Janelle Ann Kidman about allowing the actress’ teenage daughter Sunday Rose to pursue a modeling career ahead of the matriarch’s death. “As a mother, I’m just, like, ‘OK.’ My mother let me do my passion that I wanted when I was 14,” Nicole, 59, told Entertainment Tonight in an interview published Friday, July 31, discussing Sunday, 18, recently slaying multiple couture catwalks and fashion campaigns. “Actually, before my mumma passed, she was there and I said, ‘Oh, should I let her? She wants to model.’” Nicole revealed that her mom simply replied, “Well,…
Team Nigeria continued its impressive athletics campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Saturday, with Ruth Usoro winning silver in the women’s long jump, while the men’s 4x100m relay team settled for bronze after a dramatic post-race appeal. The latest medals helped Nigeria maintain its position as Africa’s highest-ranked nation on the Commonwealth Games medals table and capped another productive day for the country’s athletics team in Glasgow. Usoro produced one of her best performances of the season to claim silver in the women’s long jump. The Nigerian took an early lead with a season’s best leap of 6.87 metres…
Fresh from defending her Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow, Nigerian weightlifting star Lawal reinforced her status as one of the country’s most consistent athletes on the international stage. The reigning champion not only retained her crown but also set a new Commonwealth Games record, underlining Nigeria’s growing dominance in weightlifting. In this interview in Glasgow, Lawal reflects on the atmosphere inside the arena, the demanding preparation that led to her success, the emotional support from teammates and fans, her ambitions of competing at the Olympic Games despite having to switch weight categories, and why she believes increased support from the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Saturday released the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections, ending months of political suspense. Several high-profile politicians, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, whom the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party claimed to have presented to INEC as its presidential candidate, did not make the list. Also missing from the list were the senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko; former Ogun State governor, Gbenga Daniel (Ogun East); former Gombe State governor, Danjuma Goje (Gombe Central); and the senator representing Kebbi South, Garba Maidoki. The development comes two months…
Antony Antoniou, Paul “PK” Kemsley’s friend, is detailing the reality TV star’s fractured relationship and financial hardships with his estranged wife, Dorit Kemsley. Antoniou claims he learned that the estranged couple were experiencing cash flow issues back in March 2022, per a new declaration regarding the potential sale of their Los Angeles mansion filed on Wednesday, July 29, and obtained exclusively by Us. In the docs, Antoniou claims he started to advance substantial sums of money to PK, describing the money transfers as loans meant to help PK and his family. Antoniou claims he was aware of the “fractured and…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the personal particulars, academic credentials and other supporting documents submitted by presidential candidates and their running mates for the 2027 general election. The documents, which were displayed at INEC offices across the country in line with the Electoral Act 2026, are yet to be uploaded to the commission’s website as of the time of filing this report. The publication was carried out in compliance with Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2026, which requires INEC to display the personal particulars and supporting documents submitted by candidates. “The Commission shall, within 21 days…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons demonstrated supreme resilience, tactical discipline, and relentless determination on Saturday night, defeating the Copper Queens of Zambia 1–0 in a thrilling WAFCON group-stage encounter in Rabat. An early clinical finish from star forward Asisat Oshoala proved to be the decisive goal, securing all three points for the 10-time African champions despite playing over half the contest with ten players. Nigeria’s early pressure paid off in the 8th minute when Oshoala latched onto a sharp pass inside the box, finishing past the keeper with composure to give the defending champions a well-deserved one-nil lead. The game took a…
Management consultant and organisational strategist, Michael Ugbewanko, has been admitted into the Forbes Human Resources Council, an invitation-only organisation for senior human resources executives, chief people officers, founders and business leaders. Ugbewanko, who is the lead consultant at Dmidaf Global Consult, joins a global network of senior professionals in human resources and organisational management from various industries and countries. According to a statement shared with Society Plus, members of the Forbes Human Resources Council have opportunities to contribute articles to the website, collaborate with fellow members and access professional development resources. Speaking on the development, Ugbewanko described the admission as…
