Best Model Nigeria winner Ejiro Joy Akpokiniovo crowned Best Model of the World 2016 in Istanbul and Nigeria to host Best Model of the World 2017

To host Best Model of the World 2017

Shortly after winning the Best Model Nigeria 2016 modeling contest, Modelslink organizers of the Best Model Nigeria contest sent the winner and the first runner up Ejiro Joy Akpokiniovo and Pamela Orizu to the Best Model of The World contest to represent Nigeria as their prize.

Best Model of The World grand finals held on the 3rd of December in Istanbul Turkey with models from over 40 countries participating.  Best Model of the World is one of the world biggest modeling contest for male and female from all over the world. In its last 29 year, it has produced many international models one of whom is Naomi Campbell. The competition which showcase the models in their casuals, Traditional or National costumes, swimwear and dinner appearance.

New photo of Highlife legend, Bright Chimezie

Media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu posted a photo taken with legendary highlife musician, Bright Chimezie a.k.a Okoro Junior. 

"Was beyond pleased to hang with this legend last week in Okija. They don't make them like Bright Chimezie anymore" he captioned the photo

Nigerian Paralympic gold medalist, Orji Precious weds her beau in Imo state

Nigerian Paralympic gold medalist, Orji Precious Nwakaego wedded her heartthrob, Kelechi Moses on 2nd January, 2017 at the state Banquet hall, Government house, Imo State. Happy married life to them! See more photos after the cut..

Murder or suicide? British couple found hanging in Cambodia guesthouse (Photos)

A married British couple identified as Jeffrey Robert Wells and Imogen Saskia Goldie allegedly committed suicide by hanging themselves in a guesthouse in Sihanoukville, Cambodia on New Year's Day.

Police also found what they believe is a suicide note from Jeffrey and Goldie with instructions on how to contact their family back home in England.

According to their passports found at the scene, Robert Wells is from Sunderland, UK and Imogen Goldie is from Camberwell.

Looking at the photos, the couple's mouths are gagged and hands tied behind their backs...suicide? Hmmm...the jury is still out on that one.

"War against Boko Haram is over, we have won" - Military says

The Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig.- Gen. Abubakar Rabe says the war against Boko Haram insurgents is over and has been won. Rabe who said this while speaking with the Nation, said the military will now focus on eliminating the remnants of the insurgents in their hideouts

“The war on Boko Haram insurgency is over, I can assure you of that. We have won the war against the terrorists, but from this year, we will concentrate on post-conflict repairs in the Northeast; that is the next chapter in our history. 

Popular Yoruba Actress Toyin Majekodunmi Passes On

Popular Yoruba actress, Toyin Majekodunmi is dead. The actress died early hours of today after battling an undisclosed ailment. Her death was announced by a younger actress, Bimbo Success online. May her soul rest in peace. She was good at her job.

FG raises import duties on luxury goods, food items that have local alternatives

The Federal Government has raised duties on luxury goods such as yachts and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) imported into the country.

The increase contained in a circular by the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun to the Nigeria Customs Service.

Also affected are some food items that have local alternatives such as rice, salt and sugarcane, alcoholic spirit, beverages.

Import duty for sugar cane and salt will go from 10 per cent to 70 per cent; alcoholic spirit, beverages and tobacco from 20 per cent to 60 per cent; and rice from 10 per cent to 60 per cent.