NEWS

#BringBackOurSoldiers: Nigerians Grieve as 105 Soldiers go Missing after Boko Haram Battle in Borno

Premium Times exclusively reported this morning that 105 out of a 157 soldier battalion attached to the Multi-National Joint Task Force based in Baga, Borno state, went missing yesterday – on Wednesday November 18, 2015 – in Gudunbali, Borno. According to the paper, a T-72 battle tank, 105 soldiers, two officers, (including the CO – commanding officer), eight vehicles, a truck loaded with 60,000 rounds of AA ammunition and three artillery pieces were captured by Boko Haram. Another of their sources claims the tank was recovered after heavy fighting. (more…)

FASHION

Empire’s Jussie Smollett Fronts Sean John’s New Holiday Campaign!

Empire fans love him, and so does Sean Jean. A while ago Jussie Smollett, who plays Jamal on the popular series was announced as the new face of Diddy's brand – Sean John. And now the brand has released images of its holiday Fall/Winter campaign featuring the gay actor/singer. The shoot is part of the brand’s “Dream Big” campaign which shows Jussie standing beside other “young influencers living out their dreams far beyond limitation.” (more…)