Adire
18 Apr
The call by federal lawmakers in the lower chamber for criminalisation of the importation of local fabrics, specifically adire and kampala deserves to be given positive consideration.
20 Mar
The House of Representatives, yesterday, appealed to the Federal Government to ban and criminalise the importation of Adire, Kampala and other similar locally produced fabric into the country.
9 Mar
From viral skits to the silver screen, Layi Wasabi transcends comedy boundaries as he makes a remarkable foray into Nollywood. When you say the name “Layi Wasabi”, the first thing that comes to mind for a lot of content consumers is hilarious skits. However, the fast-rising creator has proven that he’s not one to be…
11 Jan
Netflix has set the tone for exciting January with good movies on its platform. From drama to romance, action and even documentaries, the streaming giant is leaving no genre out this month. Sit back, relax and enjoy titles like Adire, out on Netflix from January 12, 2024 to the latest installment of the Merry Men…
14 Dec
The Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji, has said that no stone would be left unturned in the quest to restore the credible old glory of Osogbo as the cradle of authentic Adire indigo in Nigeria.
7 Dec
The Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution requesting that the State Government to put machineries in motion to stem the subtle take-over of Adire, Kampala local industry by foreigners. The passage of the resolution followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Yusuf Sheriff, seconded by the Minority Leader, Lukman Adeleye and…
2 Jun 2023
All is now set for the second edition of Adire Lagos Experience being hosted by Ecobank Nigeria. The bank said it is impressed and motivated by the phenomenal success of the maiden edition held last year. The three days exhibition themed Adire Lagos Experience will take place at the ultra-modern Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC)…
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Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho faces uncertainty regarding his future as his contract nears its end, with reports suggesting that the club may not extend his contract beyond this season. The Nigerian attacker joined Leicester City from Manchester City in 2017. However, with his contract approaching its expiration, speculation has arisen regarding his next move.…
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Napoli are exploring potential replacements for their star forward, Victor Osimhen, who is expected to leave the club during the summer transfer window. Among the potential candidates, Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has caught the attention of the Italian club as a possible replacement for Osimhen. Moffi's outstanding performances in Ligue 1 with OGC Nice…
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Wilfred Ndidi, the Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder, has made clear his ambition to move to one of the top six Premier League clubs when the upcoming transfer window opens. The 27-year-old has had a resurgent season with the Foxes under the management of Enzo Maresca, scoring six goals and providing six assists in…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he plans to visit China in May, in what would be his first trip abroad since re-election as the two forge closer ties.
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Montpellier striker Akor Adams remains optimistic about his prospects of earning a spot in Nigeria's Super Eagles squad, despite the fierce competition among the team's forwards. Adams gained attention this year after moving from Norwegian club Lillestrom in a deal worth €4.5 million. The 24-year-old started his Ligue 1 season impressively, scoring seven goals in…
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To encourage voters to turn out in elections, companies in Bengaluru have offered free beers and transportation to voters. President of the hotel association PC Rao told the Bangalore Mirror newspaper, "Different hotels and restaurants will be providing different things to the voters based on their personal call. "While some of these places will provide…
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A key witness in the criminal trial of Donald Trump detailed Thursday how he worked with the former president's personal lawyer to kill a Playboy model's story about a sexual relationship with the Republican.
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The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla has said he is extending the duration of a special operation launched to combat crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region dubbed Operation Delta Sanity by another 90 days. The special operation which was launched on January 6, 2024 was to combat crude oil theft…
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Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has called up 25 players to the camp of Nigeria's U17 Girls National Team, Flamingos, in preparation for the upcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Burkina Faso. This squad selection is part of the lead-up to the third round of the African qualifying series. The list includes a…
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Telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria Airtel, MTN, 9Mobile, and Glo, are proposing an increment of tariff. The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) on Thursday, in a joint statement said the current price control mechanism is not at par with the economic realities. Consequently,…