Meet Nigerian Man Who Makes Michelle Obama's Dresses

Nigerians are no doubt very creative and artistic, with skills that become recognized all over the world. Such is the peculiar case of Nigerian-born fashion designer Duro Olowu, who was enlisted by the First lady of the United States of America, Michelle Obama, to decorate the White House in preparation for the 2015 Christmas celebrations.

According to Ventures Africa, Olowu, along with other fashion designers such as Caroline Herrera, Humberto Leon, Carol Lim and Kenzo, was brought into

Miss Nigeria Crowned Miss Universe 2015 (PHOTOS)

History was made on Wednesday, December 9, as Nigeria’s Collete Nwadike became first black queen to win Miss Universe.

                

                   Collete Nwadike

The top 10 finalists were Ghana, USA, Brazil, Aruba, Angola, Ghana, Cape Verde, Germany, Sudan, Sao Tome & Principe and the winner of the crown, Nigeria.

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Collete Nwadike, who was crowned winner, beat the first runner-up Miss Germany, second runner-up Miss Angola, third runner-up Miss Aruba, and fourth runner-up and the contestant from the host country Miss Sao Tome and Principe.
Collete, who succeeded Miss Dominican Republic, Susan Castano, put up a stellar performance to outshine the other contestants, bagging the award for the Best Evening Gown.
On winning, Collette said: “It’s like a dream come true. I have always dreamt of winning an international pageant and here I am, living my dream. I thank God for making this possible and

Alhaji Orezi Acquires New Home

Popular Nigerian musician, Esegine Allen better known by his stage name Orezi has a surprise for his fans.

Alhaji Orezi took to his Instagram page to show his new acquired home and his car garage.
He shared the joy in a post he captioned “ALAYE DOUBLE YOUR HUSTLE IF

Al-Qaeda affiliated Al-Mourabitun releases photos of the 2 gunmen who attacked hotel in Mali

Last month, two gunmen held 170 guests and staff hostage at Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako, Mali. 22 people were killed and 14 wounded in the nine-hour siege.

Photos: Petrol tanker explodes in Ojuelegba this morning

                             

A petrol tanker fell and went up in flames early this morning along Ojuelegba road. Fire service agents are currently trying to contain the fire...the building above is located at Abimbola Shodipe by Western Avenue, Ojuelegba and has been completely razed by the fire. More photos after the cut...

See the new Bugatti (photos)

                         

The Bugatti Veyron is currently the world's fastest street-legal car but it is about to be eclipsed by its new sibling, the Bugatti Chiron. The new Bugatti named after legendary race car, driver Louis Chiron will be the 'world's most powerful, fastest, most luxurious and most

Cameroon army kills 100 Boko Haram fighters, frees 900 hostages

                       
The Cameroon army claimed Wednesday to have dealt a major blow to Nigeria’s Boko Haram Islamists, killing around 100 fighters and freeing 900 hostages in a three-day operation last week.

The claim, which could not be independently confirmed, comes on the heels of twin suicide attacks the previous day in the far north of Cameroon, an area repeatedly targeted by the jihadists.
At least six people died in the attacks, according to a new toll.
“A special clean-up operation from November 26 to 28” against Boko Haram in

Nine dead, over 8 injured as Taskforce open fire on protesting IPOB members in Onitsha

                             
The peaceful protest embarked upon on Tuesday by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, against the continued incarceration of Mr. Nnamdi Kalu the Radio Biafra Director, turned bloody at about 1.30 am early hours of Wednesday, after an alleged encounter by the Joint Military Taskforce comprising, Army, Navy, Police and Civil Defense, who clashed at Niger Bridge Head with some members of the IPOB who vowed to continue their blockage of the bridge for three days until Kanu is released.
The encounter left about nine people dead, five at Niger Bridge Head, three at

Woman allegedly killed by her husband's brothers...they butchered her (Very graphic photos)

I got this horror piece from Lind Ikeji that this woman was murdered by her husband's brothers who are on the run right now. His story below and the extremely graphic pics after the cut...*viewer discretion advised*. The big question is; where was her husband when this happened? Story below..

Nigeria Police Force releases numbers you can call to report erring policemen

If you feel any policeman passed their boundary, then you now have a number to call & report them. The numbers are also if you need the help of the police. Read their statement below...

Photos from GEJ's 58th birthday get together

The former president turned a year older today, 20th Nov.,2015. His former spokesperson, Reuben Abati, shared the photos online. More when you continue...

Linda Ikeji Blogging Inside Her Room (pictured)

You can live your dream life! To be honest, it's all up to you! My private office in my bedroom!  no visitors allowed o! Just for my private use and close friends of course

 source https://www.instagram.com/p/-OKS1oBARW/?taken-by=officiallindaikeji

Photo: 27-year-old woman dies after acid attack in Benue State

The woman who was attacked with acid a few days ago died on Tuesday, November 10, at the Federal Medical Centre, Markudi, where she was receiving treatment for first degree burn. Ladi Moses, 27, a resident of the old Nigerian Prison Service Yard, Wadata, Makurdi was reportedly attacked with acid by a young man suspected to be a

Photos of Buhari, Tinubu, Saraki at Atiku's children's wedding

President Buhari, APC National leader Bola Tinubu, Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara were guests at the wedding of three daughters of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Continue to see more photos...

Photos: Buhari decorates 3 injured soldiers with purple heart ribbons

During his visit to Adamawa state earlier today, President Buhari visited soldiers in the state who are fighting Boko Haram. During his visit, Buhari honoured three soldiers who sustained serious injuries in the ongoing operations against the terrorists with the Purple Heart medal for gallantry. Buhari said that the

Photos: Buhari, Osinbajo, Saraki at the swearing-in ceremony of new INEC chairman and commissioners

President Buhari this morning performed the swearing-in ceremony of the new INEC Chairman Professor Mahmud Yakubu as well as five INEC Commissioners namely Antonla Taiye Okoosi Simbine for North-central, Alhaji Baba Shettima Arfo for North-east, Mohammed Mustafa Lecky for South-south, Amina Zakari for North East and Soyebi Adedeji Solomon for South-west. Continue to see more photos after the cut...

Bukola Saraki gets standing ovation in House of Reps (photos)

Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki got a standing ovation today from all members of the House of Representatives when he appeared in the Green Chambers of the National Assembly to give a speech as Special Guest of Honour at the inauguration of the Standing Committees of the House.

When Saraki was invited to give his speech, the chamber erupted in a loud applause that lasted for several minutes with all the members and guests standing. More photos after the cut...

Governor Fayose pictured buying Asun (goat meat) in Ado Ekiti

Governor Ayo Fayose was at Awedele market, Ado Ekiti to check on traders who relocated from the demolished Oja Oba as well as inspect the level of work done on Awedele road dualisation today and as he was about getting to the tail end of the road, young guys preparing asun (goat meat), delicacy greeted him, and the governor got down to buy some and served himself. More photos after the cut...

Don Jazzy storms Rome for ‘Gentleman’s Wager II’

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MULTIPLE award-winning producer and founder of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy recently signed a deal as Johnnie Walker Joy Ambassador for Nigeria. He attended the premiere of the ‘Gentleman’s Wager II’ movie premiere in Rome, with global joy ambassador and Oscar-nominee Jude Law, as well as highly influential media professionals from different parts of the world.

*Don Jazzy

Don Jazzy was treated to a luxury welcome dinner hosted by Oscar-nominee, Giancarlo Giannini and veteran Grammy Award winning artist, Tom Jones and a

How I lost my virginity— Adediwura Blackgold

Sexy Yoruba actress, Adediwura ‘Blackgold’ Adesegha has long been separated from her husband whom she bore a cute son.

 

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Recalling her most unforgettable romantic experience, Adediwura revealed that the most indelible in her mind was the one spent with father of her only son, couple of years back that led to her losing her virginity as a woman....

Cristiano Ronaldo poses with friends on the wing of his private jet

The footballer shared the photo on Twitter...it shows him posing on the wing of his private jet as he prepared to fly back to Spain after captaining Portugal to a place at Euro 2016 after beating Denmark.

Behold Oyo robbers that steal women underwear

Scores of people who besieged the Oyo State Police Command headquarters, Eleyele Ibadan where some robbery suspects and others were paraded, could not believe their eyes seeing women’s underwear and other personal effects being displayed