The Met Gala 2019 is arguably the biggest event on the fashion calendar, so it is expected that a statement needs to be made on the red carpet.
And this year's event at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art saw the Keeping Up With The Kardashians stars top the entrances of many others that have walked before them.
With a theme of Camp: Notes on Fashion, the fundraiser for the Costume Institute at the museum had the prospect of letting the imaginations of the Kardashian-Jenners running wild.
It turned out that they had their fashion thoughts switched to tasteful and it saw the family take the plaudits on the red carpet.
While Lady Gaga grabbed headlines by stripping off three times at the Met Gala - it was Katie Price and Jamie Foxx who stole the show by finally confirming their relationship.
The couple - who are believed to have been dating since 2013 - made their red carpet debut at the glitzy New York fashion event last night, happily posing for photographs as they wrapped their arms around each other.
Katie looked stunning in a purple tulle dress by designer Zac Posen, which featured striking pink feather detailing at the shoulders.
While Lady Gaga grabbed headlines by stripping off three times at the Met Gala - it was Katie Price and Jamie Foxx who stole the show by finally confirming their relationship.
The couple - who are believed to have been dating since 2013 - made their red carpet debut at the glitzy New York fashion event last night, happily posing for photographs as they wrapped their arms around each other.
Katie looked stunning in a purple tulle dress by designer Zac Posen, which featured striking pink feather detailing at the shoulders.
In a nod to his girlfriend, Jamie embraced the art of couple's dressing by pairing his sharp black suit with a snazzy pair of grape-coloured shoes.
In a nod to his girlfriend, Jamie embraced the art of couple's dressing by pairing his sharp black suit with a snazzy pair of grape-coloured shoes.
On a night full of over-the-top ensembles and even bigger price tags, Kanye West chose to rock a different look at the 2019 Met Gala.
While posing alongside his wife Kim Kardashian West, who donned a bronze, custom Thierry Mugler dress, Kanye opted for a more affordable, but equally memorable outfit choice for fashion's biggest night.
As he arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for this year's "Camp: Notes on Fashion" event, the "I Love It" singer made us do a double take thanks to his reasonably priced jacket. The rapper wore a simple and understated black Dickies zip-up jacket, according to Vogue.
The easy-to replicate jacket is called "The Eisenhower Jacket" and is inspired by General Dwight D. Eisenhower's "favorite WWII jacket," the brand's website reveals.
It gives off retro and rugged vibes, but is also lightweight and easy to wear no matter what the occasion. Case and point: Kanye at the Met Gala!
The best part however, is that it costs $43! Seriously, it's less than $50 which is just insane.
The Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has blamed the internal crisis in the All Progressives Congress in the build-up to the 2019 general elections on the desperation of some members who are positioning themselves ahead of the 2023 presidential election.
El-Rufai, while regretting that the APC lost some states to the opposition on account of the inordinate ambitions of some members of the party, argued that it was wrong for the APC members to be scheming ahead of 2023, when President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term had not even taken off.
He said Buhari must be firm and deal decisively with those ambitious members who might make his second term in office difficult for him.
El-Rufai spoke in Ikoyi, Lagos on Saturday during an interactive session with members of The Bridge Club, who are mainly businessmen and captains of industries.
He said, “There were a lot of internal crises in the APC; those crises had nothing to do with the 2019 elections; they were all about positioning for 2023. You know politicians can be very strategic; as illiterate as some of them can be, they are very strategic, they can think far ahead of you.
“So, those 2023 aspirations had been busy at work, creating pockets of support that had unintended consequences. I can mention a few states that we lost because of these kinds of aspirations. Some of the things led to unintended consequences and we paid for it. It is my view that President Muhammadu Buhari must be firm and decisive in dealing with these overambitious elements that will make his second term difficult from day one unless curtailed. The President has to be very decisive in dealing with such people.”
He argued that until the political elite, across party lines, had a conversation and agreed on the country’s ideology and goal, Nigeria would not make any progress.
Former governor of Anambra state, Mr. Peter Obi is sick. He went to Queen of the Rosary Hospital, Waterside, Onitsha, dropped samples for a test and received treatments.
Disclosing this in a statement obtained by Vanguard, Valentine Obienyem his media aide opined that he has returned backed to his house and as usual went straight to work.
Bolanle Ninalowo’s wife has taken to her social media space to celebrate her husband, Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo. Writing about how blessed she is to have him as a partner, she wrote;
My KING 🙏Happy birthday baby! My world is you 🙏🙏🙏
I Love you baby. I bless God for the day he made me yours and yours i am till eternity. I love you omobolanlemi. May God continue to guide and protect you in all. Baba mi 👑👑👑❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻🙏’’
Fast rising Nollywood actress and singer ,Bukunmi Adeshina is a year older today and she has shared stunning photos of herself to celebrate her special day.
I have looked around me a lot of times. Times that I thought I was going to cry, but then I smiled.
I have made a lot of wrong decisions in life, you ignored my wrong, you focused on the right. You gave me no reason to call on you, cos you are always by my side. You were there with me in the womb too. How they saw a boy and got a girl, only you knew.
How you have always put all the manipulations of the wicked and turned their wisdom to foolishness, only you know
You practically watched over me from the womb, till now that I’m all grown
I came on the 7th. And on the 7th day, mama named me GRACE. And up till today, I have been living as a product and evidence of that name.
I’m grateful Lord😭❤️🙏🏼
For all those promises that you kept.
For this love of yours that never ends.
For constantly making me a winner without fighting.
I made it this far because your GRACE found me.🙏🏼
What if I slept and refused to wake up this MORNING or probably don’t feel alright???
What if all the wishes of the enemies had come to pass in my life?? If not for you, would I even be here typing now?
I’M A YEAR OLDER TODAY, AND I’M THANKFUL FOR THIS GIFT OF LIFE AND GRACE THAT IS NOT MINE🙏🏼❤️
#BukunmiIsSayingThankYouLord❤️, She wrote.
The police in Ogun State have arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his friend to death.
Oni Olohunwa was alleged to have stabbed Baraka Taiwo in the chest on Sunday evening, as they were returning from a party.
It was gathered that the deceased was drunk and was behaving abnormally, which led to an argument when Olohunwa was trying to control him.
A fight was said to have ensued and Olohunwa allegedly stabbed Taiwo with a knife in the chest and back.
Confirming the incident, police spokesman Abimbola Oyeyemi, a Deputy Superintendent (DSP), said a report was made at Ogijo Division by Mr. Wasiu Raheem, who brought Taiwo to the station.
“On the strength of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ogijo, Baba Muhammed, a Chief Superintendent (CSP), detailed his detectives to the scene where the suspect was arrested.
“The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, but died while receiving treatment. His body has been deposited at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu for autopsy.
“Police Commissioner Bashir Makama has ordered the transfer of the suspect to the homicide section for further investigation and prosecution,” he said.
Adele celebrated her 31st birthday by throwing a Great Gatsby-themed party at a £100 million mansion in Beverly Hills where The Godfather was filmed.
The pop superstar Adele invited all her celebrity mates to the blow-out bash on Saturday night.
On the guest list was Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who brought along his mum and step-dad David Ward.
David dished details about the glam event on his Instagram , page, comparing the lavish bash to the parties seen onscreen in Leo's movie adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald nodel.
He wrote: "Celebrated Adele’s 31st at the most amazing Gatsby esque and lavish gig last night.
"All cell phones were handed in by guests and no paparazzi present.
"Kinda like cowboys handing over there weapons to Wyatt Earp in Tombstone back in the Wild West days.
"Party held at the iconic Godfather mansion, home to the the horses head in the famed 1972 movie."
The bash was held at a 29-bedroom mega-mansion in the exclusive neighbourhood of Beverly Hills.
For her big bash, Adele wore a sparkly dress with her hair curled into a flapper style.
Pictures posted on her own Instagram page showed her with dancers wearing huge feathered head dresses.
From May 1 to July 31, business registration will cost only N5000, Vice-president Yemi Osinbajo has said. Spurred by the successes recorded in the first 50% discount window for business registration in Nigeria, the federal government has directed the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to extend by three months, the special window for MSMEs.
According to a statement by Laolu Akande, special assistant to the VP on media, Osinbajo gave the directive on Monday at the first quarter MSMEs stakeholder meeting held at the Presidential Villa.
The special business name registration window of 50% discount was granted by the Federal Government through the Corporate Affairs Commission to help to bring as many MSMEs to formalize their businesses.
The vice-president also directed the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to speedily harmonise issues relating to overlapping responsibilities for product registration.
In the same vein, Osinbajo directed relevant government agencies to speedily come up with better funding strategies for small businesses in the country.
OVER 100,000 BUSINESSES REGISTERED IN SIX MONTHS
The report also indicated that business registration increased from 54,000 to 163,000 within six months of introducing the special window for subsidized registration costs.
In his remark, Kayode Pitan, the managing director of the Bank of Industry (BOI), emphasized the need for MSMEs to establish a company to de-risk BOI loans to MSMEs.
He said the organization was working in partnership with the Development Bank of Nigeria to enhance access to finance for MSMEs by providing a guarantee for commercial banks.
Adele rang in her 31st birthday in style on Sunday as she partied with the A-listers in Beverly Hills.
The down-to-earth Brit chose a Gatsby-theme for her special day and chose the epic $135million iconic mansion used in the Godfather movie for the venue.
The 29-bedroom Mediterranean-inspired mansion was the setting of the famous scene with the severed, bloody horse head in the bed.
Leonardo DiCaprio's stepfather David Ward let slip some of the details on his Instagram that day, sharing a picture of himself and the moviestar's mother, Irmelin.
He wrote: 'Celebrated Adele’s 31st at the most amazing Gatsby esque and lavish gig last night. All cell phones were handed in by guests and no paparazzi present.
'Kinda like cowboys handing over there weapons to Wyatt Earp in Tombstone back in the Wild West days.
Liberian President George Weah on Monday suspended his junior press minister for stoking ethnic tensions in a country ravaged by tribalism and two civil wars which killed some 250,000 people.
Weah suspended Eugene Fahngon over comments that a call for a big anti-government demonstration on June 7 was engineered by the so-called “Congo Liberians,” or descendants of freed slaves who returned from the United States to found Africa’s first independent republic.
Weah, who overcame childhood poverty to become an international football legend, is not from this class, which has dominated politics in Liberia for 170 years.
Weah and his government were “committed to a ‘one country, one people’ policy with zero tolerance on divisive politicking or tribalism,” a statement said.
“I will not go for the June 7 demonstration,” Fahngon had said on Facebook. “It is the Congo people who are behind the June 7 demonstration.”
The US embassy on Monday said it was “concerned by recent comments made in various forums which could impede Liberia’s progress.
“Those who promote through their words or deeds a Congo-Country divide do not have Liberia’s best interests or that of their constituents at heart, but rather appear motivated by personal ambitions or fears,” a statement said.
Tiger Woods has officially added another award to his mantel.
On Monday, President Donald Trump awarded the legendary golfer, who recently secured his fifth Masters Tournament win, with Presidential Medal of FrThe medal — which is the nation’s highest civilian honor — is given to people who show “an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors,” according to the White House.
In his speech, Trump, 72, commended Woods, 43, for his talents on and off the green — something he could personally attest to.
The pair have been friends for quite some time (long before Trump took the Oath of Office) meeting first as business partners before continuing their friendship and going golfing together.
Speaking to Woods’ athleticism, the president referred to him as “one of the greatest athletes in the history of sports,” “a global symbol of American excellence,” and a “true legend.”
He then touched upon Woods’ previous injuries and surgeries, noting how the golfer had “inspired millions of young” from his “relentless will to win” and remarkable career, including his dramatic — and victorious — comeback at the Masters in mid-April.
Trump also praised Woods for being “a great person [and] great guy,” who has spent a considerable amount of time off the green as a “devoted philanthropist” giving back.
After presenting the honor to Woods, the golfer got emotional as he thanked his family and friends for their support through “the good and the bad, the highs and the lows” — seemingly a nod to the sex scandal that rocked his personal life and career in 2009.
