Style & Fashion

With its trendy innovations, style, quality of creative staff and show of confidence, Konga has been described by compere on the night, IK Osakioduwa as a company to watch closely as a pride to Nigerian corporates. Konga, Nigeria’s e-commerce giant, was the centre of attention at the Africa Magic Viewer’s …

Fondly referred to as the gentle giant, Reverend Father Longinus Ugwuegbulem, Ph.D, on July 21, 2018 was the cynosure of all eyes as he celebrated the 25th Anniversary of his ordination as a Priest and his graduation with a Doctorate Degree. Rev. Fr. Ugwuegbulem was showered with commendations by relatives, …

Time flies fast. It is incredible how it flutters. It has been a year since I started walking   with Governor MA Abubakar of Bauchi state. August 1st precisely marked a year since I left my comfort zone in the newsroom where I was lord of the manor. Where I was a …

Eighty-four youths have become the latest batch of trainees to emerge from Nigeria LNG (NLNG)’s skills acquisition and capacity building programme,Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES). A statement by Andy Odeh, Manager, Communications and Public Affairs, NLNG, said that YES is one of NLNG’s numerous initiatives designed to make youths in its host …

 Union Bank, one of Nigeria’s most trusted financial institutions, has announced its partnership with TEDxLagos for the upcoming TEDxLagos event scheduled for Saturday, August 18, 2018. This is part of the Bank’s efforts to leverage partnerships and initiatives that support and promote Nigeria’s development and growth. TEDx is a global …

David Amusa, Port Harcourt A new album has been launched in Port Harcourt. It is entitled, ‘Alpha and Omega’ and is a 10 track gospel and worship songs album. Speaking at the launch, which took place at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Living Spring zonal headquarters in Port …

 Breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way to ensuring child health, proper growth and development. In support of this year’s World Breastfeeding Week themed “Breastfeeding: Foundation for Life” Nestlé launches the second edition of its campaign “Breastfeeding, it takes all of us” campaign.. The campaign encourages mothers to breastfeed and …

In realization of the Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3), which focuses on promoting good health and well-being, leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has partnered with St. Cyril Cancer Treatment Foundation, to offer better care and support to cancer patients.   At a formal ceremony held at St. Cyril’s headquarters …

By Prudence Arobani Angelic five-year-old Jare from Nigeria has been dubbed the world’s “most beautiful girl” as snaps of her sent the  social media into a frenzy after a photographer shared  her portraits on Instagram. Wedding photographer Mofe Bamuyiwa, who is based in Lagos, posted  series of striking snaps of the little …

A group, League of Young Professionals, has condemned attacks on the Senior Special Assistant, Media & Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Malam Garba Shehu, by  a media aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, saying that the attacks are unwarranted and diversionary. In a statement by Yemi Ojumu, National Publicity …

Dr. Muiz Adeyemi Banire, SAN, recently nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari to occupy the office of Chairman of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, has lashed out at the three Senators representing Lagos State in the upper chamber of the National Assembly for objecting to his nomination. In a …

By Jessica Onyegbula  Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Tuesday took the campaign against human trafficking to students of the University of Abuja. The campaign, which was well attended by several other celebrities, is aimed at increasing the conversation …

Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, turns six this month. In line with efforts to commemorate its numerous outstanding strides and innovations in the Nigerian e-commerce eco-system, the company is celebrating customers with a mega promotion tagged- The Big 6. The week-long promotion scheduled to run from Monday July 23rd till …

 The Delta State Government has commended sons and daughters of Ubulu Uku, in the diaspora in the Aniocha South area of the state for their support for the government’s developmental efforts in making life more meaningful for the people of the area. The government’s commendation came in the wake of …

The Bayelsa State Government says its multi billion naira international airport is one of the legacy projects that will change the economic fortunes of the state and bring about prosperity for the people.   The airport which is over 95 percent complete will be commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari next …

“The great difficulty is first to win a reputation;  the next to keep it while you live;  and the next to preserve it after you die”.  ■ Benjamin Haydon, 1786-1846.  The leadership manifestations in Nigeria since the attainment of political independence have been sadly weighted towards mediocrity, ineptitude, gross abuses and the inevitable poor performance. As millions of hapless …

The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has counselled students of secondary and tertiary institutions to shun the craze for celebration of birthdays and similar social events now and concentrate on their studies. He gave this advice during his interaction with the students of Holy Rosary College, Nsugbe – one of the schools slated to share from his 57th birthday …

By Philip Yatai  Mrs Blessing Achu, founder, 360 Creative Innovation Hub, Lagos, says Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is revolutionising fashion industry and urged fashion designers to use it or lose out. Achu said this on the sidelines of a six weeks digital entrepreneurship training for women in Kaduna, organised …

Professor Edward Omi Ujuanbi is the current President of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma Alumni Association. Ujuanbi, who has grown from being a student of the first state-owned university in Nigeria to a lecturer in the 37 year old former Bendel, later Edo State Univeristy, has great ideas concerning the …

 Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday handed over mantle of the World Cup host to the emir of Qatar whose country will stage the 2022 edition of the tournament. The ceremony marked a handover from the world’s largest country by landmass to one of the smallest. Qatar has a population …

It was a lot of fun, glamour and intellectual feast as the maiden edition of the Nigerian Online Merit Award (NiOMA) held Friday night, July 13, at the Function Suite of Lagos Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja. The event, chaired by former Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Ernest …

In its resolve to establish a strategic point of sale location that appeals to customers and provides easy access and better customer service for existing and prospective high net worth clients in Lagos, MB Automobile Services Limited – one of the authorized passenger cars dealers of Westar Associates Limited has …

  By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma  Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc on Tuesday said that the company did not plan to go into refinery business in the nearest future. Mr Austin Avuru, Seplat Chief Executive Officer, said this at the company’s “Facts behind the figures’’ held at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) …

  A former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has advised students of Crowther Memorial College, Umuikwu Anam on the virtues of persistence and staying focused always even in times of great odds. He spoke during his visit to the school, which highpoint was the presentation of a cheque …