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Official: 400 bandits killed in airstrikes in Katsina, Zamfara
The Defence Headquarters says the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji has neutralised no fewer than 200 armed bandits in multiple air strikes in Katsina and Zamfara. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement released on Sunday in Abuja said the operations were in continuation of the offensive to rid the country of bandits and other criminal elements. Ene...
Tennis star risks three year jail for assaulting ex-wife
Nikoloz Basilashvili, Georgian tennis star, ranked 27th in the world, was charged on Sunday with physically assaulting his ex-wife. A court in the Georgian capital Tbilisi charged him with perpetrating violence against a family member. Worse of all, the offence was committed in the presence of a minor”. After he was charged, he was then released on bail at a cost of $30,000. Basilashvili faces up ...
Nigeria’s president urges farmers to increase food production
President Muhammadu Buhari has advised Nigerian farmers to increase their food production as Nigeria has ‘no money’ for food importation. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, Nigeria has restricted food importation as the country strived to produce a lot of the food it consumes. The country also shut its borders with neighbouring countries, largely to prevent the importation and smuggling of item...
Ayo Adebanjo: President Buhari not sincere about keeping Nigeria together
President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, John Nwodo, elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, and former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, have described Nigeria’s constitution as illegal. They spoke in a video conference organized by Governance Index titled: “Coronavirus Pandemic: Is it time to reevaluate the political structure of the country?” Opening the session, Nwodo ...
14 Redness-Reducing Products I Swear By Since Being Diagnosed With Rosacea
This year, I was diagnosed with two different types of rosacea. What does that mean? Even when I’m completely sensible with my diet, skincare, sleep—you name it—I’m always going to have a red face. Since making this discovery, I’ve made a conscious effort to share before-and-after makeup photos on my Instagram page as much as possible. I think we’ve become so desensitised to the airbrushed, filter...
Survival of the Chicest: The Versatile Staples to Buy Now and Wear Forever
As an editor of a fashion website, I spend a lot of time reporting on new trends, new labels and new ways to wear things. However, sometimes you really never can beat a classic, and it’s arguably more important to build a wardrobe that you’ll love for years, if not decades. Thinking of the longevity of your purchases not only is a way to have a more sustainable approach to fashion but ...
Gigi and Bella Hadid’s Stylist on the 5 Items Everyone Should Own
If you’ve ever looked at Gigi and Bella Hadid and been flawed by the sisters’ impeccable style, let us introduce you to Mimi Cuttrell. Cuttrell is a New York–based stylist who has been working with the supermodel siblings for years and is also the woman who can be credited for many of their noteworthy looks. Aside from the Hadid sisters, Cuttrell has also worked wit...
These Are the Only 3 Skincare Ingredients Experts Say We Actually Need
When it comes to shopping for skincare, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. First of all, the sheer amount of skincare products that all promise to do the same thing can make for difficult decisions. But before you even get to that stage, one of the most confusing things about shopping for skincare is trying to decipher exactly what sort of product your skin needs. We know that every personR...
Streaming this week: Space Force, Ramy and Hannah Gadsby: Douglas
One of the new streaming shows I’ve been looking forward to most, Netflix’s Space Force with Steve Carell, debuts this week. I definitely need something funny and smart in the lineup— I started watching I Know This Much is True and now catching up on Ozark, so a less morbid/bleak show will be a welcome change. Here are three shows on the lighter side (or at least, the less-dystopian side) coming t...
The ‘Knight Rider’ theme song played on the cello is the best kind of Gen-X nostalgia
The 1980s show Knight Rider was about a guy who drove a talking car and solved crimes. I think. I (sort of) remember watching a young(ish) David Hasselhoff argue with the car, a 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am named KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand), voiced by William Daniels. KITT had a Cylon-like red light on its (his?) front grill which made the car seem vaguely menacing. Knight Rider was am...
WATCH: A Tribute To Entertainment Legend Andre Harrell: “Mr. Champagne & Bubbles”
Source: Al Pereira / Getty The late, great Andre Harrell left us way too soon. Today (May 24), a special tribute is being aired in honor of “Mr. Champagne & Bubbles.” With an ear for beats, trends and a taste for the finer things in life, Harrell went from rapper to music mogul and continued to make his mark on the culture up until his untimely passing. Being the man that hired and had to fire...
Sloppy Schalke Get Punished by Gritty Augsburg
Schalke welcomed Augsburg to the Veltins-Arena in a clash between the two teams with the longest winless streaks in the Bundesliga, knowing that a win would take them back to 6th in the table. Schalke started well but Rami Khedira won a free kick for Augsburg early on, which Eduard Löwen converted with a thumping strike. The Royal Blues dominated possession throughout, but failed to create any cle...
