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Rihanna made a fashion statement despite arriving late for the 2021 Met Gala with her rapper boyfriend A$AP Rocky by her side. The 33-year-old songstress modeled a billowing Balenciaga coat dress as she climbed the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.     The custom garment, which was curated by Demna Gvasalia, had a dramatic collar that crept up behind the singer's neck, as well a cinch at the calves creating a mermaid-style look.      Rihanna was paying homage to 'all-American style' with her monochromatic look, accessorized with a diamond statement necklace. According to Vogue, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were the final guests to arrive.      The 32-year-old rapper posed beside his pop star girlfriend in an oversized blue, red, and yellow checker print wrap. Ditching his wrap, which was designed by ERL, the hitmaker unveiled his black tuxedo.     While on the red carpet, A$AP Rocky planted a tender kiss on Rihanna's...

Six Nigerians have been declared wanted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for terrorism. Foreign news platform, Al Arabaiya reported that the Nigerians are on the list of 38 individuals and 15 entities the country added to its terror designation list.  Four Emiratis, two Lebanese, eight Yemenis, five Syrians, five Iranians, two Iraqis, one each from India, Afghanistan, Britain, Saint Kitts-Navis, Russia, and Jordan are among those on the 38-man list. The Nigerians on the list are Abdurrahaman Ado Musa, Salihu Yusuf Adamu, Bashir Ali Yusuf, Muhammed Ibrahim Isa, Ibrahim Ali Alhassan, Surajo Abubakar Muhammad.  The publication reported that "the decision comes within the framework of the UAE’s efforts to target and disrupt networks associated with the financing of terrorism and its associated activities."

Brazlian football legend, Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite commonly known as Kaká has declared Romelu Lukaku as the No 1 striker in the world  The Chelsea and Belgium striker scored 24 goals for Inter Milan last season to lead them to their first Serie A title in 11 years. The 28-year-old then netted four goals at Euro 2020 as his country reached the quarter-final, before earning a £98million move to Chelsea in August. He has also scored three goals so far for the European champions, and former AC Milan legend Kaka believes the Belgian has similar characteristics to his former international team-mate, Adriano.   'Romelu is number one, he reminds me of Adriano at his best – physical strength, intelligence, speed,' Kaka told Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport via sempreinter.com.   'A year ago Milan took the lead [in the title race] after the first derby, then Inter took it back and won deservedly.'   Former Brazil striker Adriano scored 67 goals ac...

Popular South Korean pastor, David Yonggi Cho, has died at the age of 85. The death of Younggi Cho, a co-founder of the Yoido Full Gospel Church (Assemblies of God) in South Korea, was announced via his official Facebook page on Tuesday. He died on Tuesday morning, September 14,  after battling complications from a stroke. The official announcement of his death reads, "Dr David Yonggi Cho has gone to be with Jesus. At the age of 85 (1936-2021). "David Yonggi Cho (born 14 February 1936 as Paul Yungi Cho) is a South Korean Christian minister. "With his mother-in-law Choi Ja-shil, he is cofounder of the Yoido Full Gospel Church (Assemblies of God), the world’s largest congregation. "You are forever in our hearts, we thank God for your life which was lived in total submission to God. "Let’s support his family with prayers. Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord, God’s general." Pastors all over the world have paid tribute to the late Yonggi Cho. Sin...

Actress Rita Edochie, has faulted the Imo state government for allowing students in the state to go to school despite IPOB sit-at-home order. The actress said this while reacting to the viral video of the students of the Comprehensive Secondary School in Nkume, Njaba Local Government Area of Imo state, running helter-skelter after they were attacked while preparing to sit for English in the ongoing JSSCE on Monday, September 13. It is alleged that the ESN members attacked the students and their teachers for flouting the sit-at-home order of the IPOB members.    Edochie posted a video of the students running during the attack on her Instagram page today and wrote; ''IT'S NOT JUST TO ASK PEOPLE TO GO ABOUT THEIR BUSINESS . NOW LOOK AT THESE CHILDREN YOU ASKED TO COME OUT FOR EXAMS RUNNING OUT OF THEIR SCHOOL. WAS THERE ANY SECURITY TO SECURE THESE CHILDREN ? NOW IF ANYTHING HAD HAPPENED TO ANY OF THEM, THE SAME PEOPLE WILL ONLY SAY SORRY TO THEIR FAMILY. ...

Two-year-old twins fell to their deaths from the 10th floor of an apartment block while their mum was live streaming on Facebook. The tots – Moise Cristian Petrice and Beatrice-Erica Petrice – were reportedly being watched by their mum’s pal at their home in Ploiesti, Romania, while she chatted live on social media. During the live stream, the sounds of ambulances could reportedly be heard before cops later knocked on the apartment door, prompting the mum – Andreea Violeta Petrice – to stop the video. But when she and her friend appeared on Romanian chat show Access Direct following the incident on the night of August 11, the pair had a different version of events. Andreea claims she was sleeping in another room with her eldest son while the twins were being watched by her pal, but when she later when to check on them she discovered they were missing. According to Andreea, their usually tidy room was a complete mess with upturned furniture and nappies scattered all over t...

No fewer than 31 suspected internet fraudsters were arrested by operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Head, Media and Publicity of the Command, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement, said the suspects were arrested on Sunday, September 12, 2021, in two separate locations in Benin sequel to actionable intelligence. According to him, “Among those arrested are suspected fraudsters who, a few weeks ago, were seen in a viral video standing on top of their cars and throwing bundles of Naira notes into the air at a popular Plaza in Benin City. “They had embarked on a similar mission at the same venue on Sunday before they were intercepted by operatives of the Commission at the exit.   “The other suspects were arrested at their hideout in Benin City. Uwujaren gave the names of the arrested suspects as: Essien Sunday, Joseph Nwosu, Samuel Victor, Abdurahman Abudulahi, Uwaifo Destiny, Osaro Osarere, Favour Oleye, Smart Okun...

A Chicago mother fatally shot her 12-year-old son in the head in a rage over a missing memory card, prosecutors allege. Fallon Harris, 37, was charged with first-degree murder after the death of her son, Kaden Ingram, at their South Chicago home.     Kaden was found unresponsive on the kitchen floor with multiple bullet wounds to his head on Saturday morning, September 11. Prosecutors alleged in court Sunday, September 12, that Harris was caught on a home security system firing the second and fatal shot.  n a Sunday court hearing, Cook County State’s Attorney Eugene Wood alleged the incident began mid-morning Saturday when Harris confronted her son over the whereabouts of a digital memory card she had taken out of her car Friday night, September 10. Wood didn’t say what was on the memory card. According to prosecutors, the situation escalated when Kaden told his mom he didn’t know where the memory card was. Harris allegedly pointed a silver revolver at...

Doctor Who actress, Tanya Fear, has been found after going missing in Hollywood. Tanya, who is best known for playing Dr Jade McIntyre in BBC sci-fi show Doctor Who, left her Hollywood Bowl apartment last Thursday, September 8, without her purse or cell phone and this led to concerns about her wellbeing. She was then reported missing on Friday, September 9. Her friends and family immediately launched a social media campaign to locate her, as they said they had not heard from her since last week. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) announced on Monday, September 13, that the star had been found, according to US news outlet FOX 11.     A spokesperson for the LAPD reportedly confirmed the news to Entertainment Weekly, informing them that the "family has been notified". No other updates were offered at this time to the publication. Twitter account, @FindTanyaFear, set up by her family tweeted on Monday night: "Tanya has been found!! We are extr...

In a post on Twitter, Ba wrote: "It is with a heart filled with gratefulness that I announce the end of my playing career. "What a wonderful journey it has been. Beside all the sweat and tears I have faced, football has given me so many beautiful emotions. From the passion of the fans and the noise coming from the stands after every goal to the connection with my teammates on and off the field , this will forever remain in my head and heart. "I wanna thank everyone I've crossed paths with and helped me grow, every club and manager for given me an opportunity, the fans for their tremendous support and my family and friends for their unconditional love. "From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU. Praise be to the almighty." Ba also represented Newcastle United, West Ham, Besiktas, Shanghai Shenhua and Istanbul Basaksehir in a 16-year senior career. The 36-year-old also picked up 22 caps for Senegal and scored four goals for the nation at senior leve...