Wednesday 30 October 2019

Photos: Ladies & gentlemen, Nick Vujicic is in Dubai

Motivational speaker Nick Vujicic is in Dubai for the sixth time.
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UN appoints Nigerian, Damilola Ogunbiyi as Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for all

The Secretary-General of United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has announced the appointment of Nigeria’s Damilola Ogunbiyi as his Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of United Nations-Energy.

Tuesday 29 October 2019

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri resigns after weeks of anti-government protests

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri said he would submit his resignation on Tuesday, declaring he had hit a "dead end" in trying to resolve a crisis unleashed by huge protests against Lebanon's ruling elite.
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24 y.o Eric Tse given $3.8B by his parents, now one of the richest men alive

One of China’s richest families just gave their 24-year-old son a $3.8 billion gift.

Monday 28 October 2019

U.S based Nigerian, Olufolajimi Abegunde, 32, jailed for $15M cyber fraud

US Federal prosecutors said an Atlanta, Georgia-based Nigerian, Olufolajimi Abegunde has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for his role in an internet fraud scheme that stole an estimated $15m through computer and wire fraud.

Friday 25 October 2019

This African man tried to enter Dubai with a sheep's head in his luggage

A cooked sheep's head stuffed inside a bag caused quite a bit of commotion at an airport in Dubai recently, an Arabic newspaper reported.
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#Dubai: Nigeria's Burna Boy among other artists to perform at SOLE DXB

SOLE DXB, the annual festival that celebrates street culture, music, fresh kicks, sports, food and modern fashion, is back- and what a grand return!
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More than 10,000 taxis throughout Dubai now have surveillance cameras

More than 10,000 taxis throughout Dubai now have surveillance cameras, thanks to the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) plans and goal of Dubai Government’s Smart City initiative.
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Tuesday 22 October 2019

Monday 21 October 2019

VIDEO: Fireworks With Toyeen B debuts with an exclusive interview with the CEO of KIZA Dubai

Fireworks With Toyeen B is a platform that shines the spotlight on excellent individuals (Particular Africans in the UAE), who are influencing and disrupting the world of entrepreneurship, leadership, governance, pop culture, corporate world, arts, sports, entertainment, ETC.
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Wednesday 16 October 2019

Beyonce ranks 2nd as the Most Beautiful Woman in the World with 92.44%

Supermodel Bella Hadid has been declared the most beautiful woman in the world following science research into what constitutes the 'perfect face'.
Beyonce came in second place as she scored highly on her forehead and brow area

Tuesday 15 October 2019

Photo: R & B singer, Keke Wyatt expecting her 10th child

R & B singer, Keke Wyatt took to Instagram to announce that she and husband Zackariah Darring are expecting a child and they’re starting a new YouTube series.

Photos: The world’s most expensive shoes costing $20M, unveiled in Dubai

On Friday, the world’s most expensive shoe was unveiled in Dubai Marina.

Monday 14 October 2019

Kanye West's Sunday Service was so packed that many people took to the surrounding rooftops to join in

Kanye West has held a Sunday Service event in Salt Lake City over the weekend.
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Photos: Some Nigerians, Abdul Hakim Bashir & his team win the AI category at #GITEX2019 in Dubai

Congratulations to Abdul Hakim Bashir (from Nigeria) and his team who won a $10,000 prize in the AI (Artificial Intelligence) category at the just concluded annual global tech 2019 GITEX held in Dubai, UAE.
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Sunday 6 October 2019

UAE Public Holidays For 2020

The UAE Government has released the list of public holidays for 2020 for workers in the private and public sectors.
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Nigerian boxer, Israel Adesanya defeats Robert Whittaker to become the #UFC243 middleweight champ

The UFC returned to Melbourne, Australia this weekend for UFC 243 with a middleweight title unification fight between Robert Whittaker and interim gold holder Israel Adesanya closing off an eleven fight card.
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Abu Dhabi & Dubai named the smartest cities in the MENA region

According to a new index, the UAE is leading the way for the region when it comes to developing smart cities.
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Photos: Big Brother Contestant Dies

Cassandra Waldon, a memorable CBS personality who became the first-ever Big Brother contestant to enter the house on the U.S. version of this program, has died.
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Tiwa Savage's new PHOTOS are dripping

Really pretty!
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Photos: Celebs pay tribute as 1st black woman to star in a non-servant role, Diahann Carroll dies

Diahann Carroll, the trailblazing Tony-winning actress who received critical acclaim as the first black woman to star as a lead character in a non-servant role in a TV series as 'Julia,' has died.
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Friday 4 October 2019

Forever 21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company may close up to 178 stores in the U.S

Forever 21 — the ubiquitous mall-based fashion retailer aimed at teens, tweens and young adults — filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, joining a growing list of apparel outlets to fall victim to competitive online market pressures.

Thursday 3 October 2019

The world’s first long-term Cultural Visa has been launched in Dubai

Underpinning the cultural foundations of Dubai is our visionary leader His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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Wednesday 2 October 2019

Hello, can you hear me? Adele is rumoured to be dating Nigerian rapper, Skepta

Adele is reportedly dating Grime artist Skepta following the breakdown of her marriage with Simon Konecki.
New romance?Ă‚ Adele is reportedly dating Grime artist Skepta following the breakdown of her marriage with Simon Konecki

Photos: Beyoncé's dad, Mathew Knowles, reveals that he has breast cancer

Mathew Knowles, the father of pop singers Beyonce and Solange Knowles, has revealed he was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.

Photos: Who knew President Obama had a 'twin brother', Jose Oliveira

A father of five said he can't leave his house without being plagued by selfie requests from people mistaking him as former U.S. President Barack Obama.
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Oct 1: The Journey So Far By Reuben Abati

Today marks the 59thanniversary of Nigeria’s independence from British colonial rule. On Saturday, October 1, 1960, Nigerians gathered at the Race Course (now Tafawa Balewa Square) in Lagos as Princess Alexandra, the representative of Her Majesty the Queen of England handed over the instruments and symbols of independence to Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa.