NEWS

James Ibori Released From Uk Prison

The Cable reports that associates of the former governor said the court ruled that Ibori be released before his confiscation trial begins. Vanguard also confirms that the former governor was subsequently released from custody shortly after the ruling. (more…)

FASHION

The Duchess of Cambridge attends a London award ceremony in a £1580 Bardot dress

   The 34-year-old mother of two was at the Natural History Museum in London for an award ceremony and she flashed a little flesh in a pricey dress. The Duchess has been criticised for her safe fashion choices so she took things up a notch in a £1580 shoulder-baring dress by relatively unknown Brazilian-born, London-based designer Barbara Casasola. She completed the look with towering £140 pink suede heels which onlookers say were so high she wobbled in them. More photos after the cut... (more…)

FASHION

Fashion Alert! Beyoncé’s 2016 BET Awards Performance Custom Black Embellished Julien Macdonald Bodysuit

Beyoncé took to the stage and performed “Freedom” with Kendrick Lamar in a custom black embellished Julien Macdonald bodysuit. Marni Senofonte styled the ensemble, working together with King Bey after assembling a ton of looks for “Lemonade”. In an interview last month with W, Senofonte named Macdonald as one of her favorite designers, thus there was no surprise here. (more…)

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#Brexit: President Buhari Praises Cameron as Courageous Statesman

President Buhari at a Bilateral Meeting with U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron, in London during the Anti Corruption Summit. President Muhammadu Buhari has empathised with British Prime Minister David Cameron’s decision to resign in October. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by the president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. (more…)

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Court Denies Jacob Zuma Right to Appeal Corruption Ruling

South African President Jacob Zuma was on Friday denied the right to appeal a court ruling that said corruption charges against him should be reinstated. A ruling from Deputy Judge President of the North Gauteng High Court, Aubrey Ledwaba, said there was “no merit” in the arguments for an appeal made by Zuma and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). (more…)