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The Oscars Red Carpet Declared the Crop Top the Quintessential Summer Fashion Item
We can’t be the only ones who have been itching for glamorous award-show fashion moments, and the 2021 Oscars delivered all that and more. Some of the most spectacular dresses from the Oscars red carpet shared a very summer-appropriate design detail — an exposed midriff, otherwise adorned by a showstopping, floor-length gown. Who would have expected that elevated crop tops and exposed midriffs would be the defining look of the 2021 Oscars red carpet? We certainly didn’t, but we love to see it. Crop tops and exposed midriffs are all about a carefree, body-positive summer, which is exactly what we need after such a long year indoors. For some, belly-baring tops are a bit intimidating or they can seem a bit too casual, but the stars of the 2021 Oscars red carpet offered examples f...
PDP wins all seats in Rivers council election
File Photo In line with expectation and trends in other parts of the country, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers has been declared the winner of all the chairpersons and councillorship seats contested for in the State local government election held on Saturday. The announcement that the PDP won all the seats contested for in the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers was made by the State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, in Port Harcourt on Sunday. However, one of the parties that participated in the election, the Social Democratic Party, SDP has described the poll as a ‘sham’ while calling for the resignation of Chairman of RSIEC, Justice George Omereji [rtd]. The party also called for cancellation of all the results of the election. The SDP councillorship candidate ...
Chike’s Boo of the Booless Album Tops Trend on TwitterNG, See Why
The debut “Boo of the Booless” album of Nigerian singer, Chike is currently atop the trends on TwitterNG. It was dredged up from it resting position to trend after a Twitter user @Genius had asked which album was a perfect one. The Boo of the Booless album by Chike was the first to fill the comment section of the tweet as more and more Nigerians trooped in to certify and grant the album an undisputed batch of “perfection”. Chike shot to stardom with that album, however he got his start from THE VOICE NIGERIA 2016 edition where he wowed the judges and spectators alike including Timi Dakolo who was part of the judges. The sensational singer released the said album on Valentine’s Day in 2020 housing 14 tracks and featuring singers like Ric Hassani and Zoro. No doubt, the album was a complete ...
CPN president: Digital technologies efficient in sustaining social, economic development
The President and Chairman of the Council of Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria), Professor Charles Uwadia, has disclosed that digital technologies have proven to be efficient in sustaining social and economic developments. According to him, during the COVID-19 pandemic, digital technologies played an indispensable role in sustaining social and economic activities. He said though challenges and risks also emerged in the course of embracing various digital innovations but its applicability were proven to be efficient. Uwadia, who spoke at a virtual press conference, to unveil activities lined up for the forthcoming 2020 IT Professionals’ Assembly, with the theme, “Harnessing Digital Technologies for Social and Economic Recovery”, said the assembly which is the 15th edit...
Senate considers bill to unbundle NIPOST
The Senate has commenced moves to unbundle the Nigerian Postal Service with the consideration of a bill to repeal and re-enact the Nigerian Postal Service Act 2004. The bill which scaled second reading on Tuesday was sponsored by Senator Oluremi Tinubu (APC, Lagos Central). Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill, Tinubu said the piece of legislation seeks a reform of the Postal Industry and to make Comprehensive Provisions for the Development and Regulation of Postal Services in Nigeria. According to the lawmaker, the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) which dates as far back as 1852, evolved from an exigency of the colonial administration to a Collection Office of the United Kingdom and eventually, to the NIPOST. She recalled that as at 1st of October, 1960, when Nigeria g...
Mariah Carey’s Favourite ’90s Fashion Trend Has Fluttered Back Into Our Wardrobes
Fashion just can’t get enough of the biggest trends of the ’90s, and neither can we. First slip dresses returned with a vengeance, then strappy sandals became the unofficial shoe of the summer, and now butterflies are surprisingly making a major comeback. This sweet detail was recently worn by Dua Lipa at the 2021 Grammy Awards. The Future Nostalgia singer wore a Versace dress featuring a crystal butterfly on the bodice that instantly took over our timelines. On the catwalks, butterflies were spotted all over Temperley London and Zimmerman’s spring/summer 2021 collections. But thanks to Instagram’s style set, butterflies have been making an appearance on all things clothes, and accessories, and even beauty. Who could forget those ubiquitous butterfly clips of the &#...
Chanel Is Designing the Most Gorgeous ’70s-Inspired Ski Outfits For Winter 2021
Chanel hosted its autumn/winter 2021 show in Paris’s restaurant Castel, which boasts many small rooms that models walked through like being filled in a tiny house. While the presentation itself was made in black and white, the collection was full of tweed textures, quilted outerwear, and pops of fuchsia, cobalt, yellow, and lilac. “This collection is a mix of two influences,” said Chanel creative director Virginie Viard in a press statement. “The ambiance of ski holidays, which I adore, and a certain idea of cool Parisian chic, from the 1970s to now.” Layers of jewellery, gorgeous tweed coats, embroidered quilted outerwear, and ski salopettes are the focus of Chanel’s autumn/winter collection. Viard continues to play with the neon colour palette of sprin...
6 Fresh Fashion Trends to Add to Your Autumn Wardrobe
London Fashion Week showed us how much the characters of our favourite series are inspiring the way we want to dress. London’s autumn 2021 season is filled with members fit for a royal court — harlequin jesters, modern debutantes, and ballerinas who are also very badass. We scanned 13 of our favourite collections from London’s most influential designers and picked six fresh fashion trends for updating your autumn wardrobe. Bridgerton recently collaborated with the British Fashion Council, and the modern period drama’s fashion influence is just getting started. At London Fashion Week February 2021, we saw so many fabulous characters of court, from corset-wearing punk debutantes at Vivienne Westwood, to Nigerian eclectics at Tolu Coker, and ballerina-pink bustiers at Marque...
19 Stylish Clothing Brands That Fashion People Are Loving in 2021
We all love musing over designer brands, but midluxury fashion is our true weakness. With the advent of social media, discovering unique independent clothing brands is easier than it’s ever been. Almost weekly, we discover an online shop selling a statement dress that captures exactly how we feel. So just in case you are wondering which brands are in style in 2021, we made a list of some of our favourites. Much of the beautiful clothes on our social feeds are designed by independent shops located here in the UK, with a few from the US, France, Spain, Sweden, and Denmark. Each of these small brands offer a unique take on the zeitgeist of the moment — including puff-sleeve dresses, oversize collars, patchwork pieces, sheer fits, and period drama-inspired silhouettes to fill every fashi...
19 Stylish Clothing Brands That Fashion Editors Are Loving in 2021
We all love musing over designer brands, but midluxury fashion is our true weakness. With the advent of social media, discovering unique independent clothing brands is easier than it’s ever been. Almost weekly, we discover an online shop selling a statement dress that captures exactly how we feel. So just in case you are wondering which brands are in style in 2021, we made a list of some of our favourites. Much of the beautiful clothes on our social feeds are designed by independent shops located here in the UK, with a few from the US, France, Spain, Sweden, and Denmark. Each of these small brands offer a unique take on the zeitgeist of the moment — including puff-sleeve dresses, oversize collars, patchwork pieces, sheer fits, and period drama-inspired silhouettes to fill every fashi...
Victoria Beckham Shares Her Love for the Canadian Tuxedo With New Autumn 2021 Collection
Victoria Beckham presented its autumn/winter 2021 fashion show at London’s Hayward Gallery, located in the Southbank Centre on Saturday, 13 Feb. Continuing the brand’s theme of strong tailoring paired with delicate dresses, VB’s new collection is about dressing for comfort and protection in uncertain times. There’s a militant approach to Victoria Beckham autumn 2021, with the theme explored in a palette of navy, red, black, and white with oversize suiting and gold-embossed military-style buttons. The utilitarian theme is meant to complement our need for protection, while also channeling our longing for comfort — as seen in loose-fitting paper bag trousers and more fluid pieces that connect to the delicate side of the VB woman. The bold red and bright pinks of the co...
Nigerian government approves new debt management strategy
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a new Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy for Nigeria (MTDS) for the period 2020-2023. With the approval, announced during Wednesday’s virtual FEC meeting, the DMO which is saddled with managing the nation’s debt matters, has promised full implementation to support economic development while ensuring that public debt is sustainable. The MTDS is a policy document which provides a guide to the borrowing activities of the government in the medium-term, usually four years. It is recognised as one of the best practices in public debt management and is recommended by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ensure that public debt management is driven by a well-articulated strategy that is structured to meet a country’s broader mac...
