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Us Weekly is reporting that Sam Sarpong, a model and former face of Tommy Hilfiger has died at the age of 40.

According to hollywoodtakeout The British star was found dead on Tuesday and the L.A County Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed he committed suicide by jumping off a bridge . The British-born Sarpong appeared in campaigns and shows for designers including Tommy Hilfiger, Gucci, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and Louis Vuitton before he branched into acting, appearing in the movie "love don't cost a thing" and shows like Everybody Hates Chris, My So-Called Life etc He also appeared in the movie "Anchor Baby" alongside Nollywood actress Oboli Omoni

Photo shots From Genevieve's "Road To Yesterday" Sreening Last Night As Movie Sets To Hit Nigerian Cinemas On Friday

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After weeks of planning, The Entertainment Network (TEN), producers of one of Nigeria’s most anticipated flick , Road to Yesterday have announced that the movie will be released in all Nigerian cinemas on Friday, November 27. Directed by Ishaya Bako, Road to Yesterday stars the Award-winning actress, Genevieve Nnaji and introduces Nigerian-British actor, Oris Erhuerho. Majid Michel, Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah and veteran Ebele Okaro lead the supporting cast. Set in Lagos Nigeria , the movie is has been described as an epic love story. It tells the story of a couple desperate to mend its marriage on a road trip to a relative’s funeral . However when memories and secrets from the past are revealed, a lot more is at stake than their relationship. Star actress and producer of the flick, Genevieve Nnaji plays the role of Victoria Izu, the conflicted wife and mother

Half Of A Yellow Sun Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, Honoured By Prince William

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Nigerian-British actor, Chiwetal Ejiofor was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire  (OBE) in the 2008 Birthday Honours by Queen Elizabeth II for services to the arts. He has however been elevated to Commander of the Order of the British Empire on Tuesday, 27th of October, in the 2015 Birthday Honours. The Half of a Yellow Sun actor received the honour from the Duke Of Cambridge, Prince William at an official ceremony held at Buckingham Palace in London on Tuesday morning. He was recognised for his services to drama.

Chocolate City rapper Ice Prince shows off edgy style in colourful look for new photoshoot. He's pushing the style envelope! See for yourself

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Ice Prince is showing off his stylish self in vibrant look in new photos he just released. The Chocolate City rapper chose a colourful theme in a matching jacket, pants and hat paired with a white tee and white sneakers. Ice Prince rocked the look with layered gold neckchains wearing full beard tamed to fit his face. The top rapper served playful poses in the shoot showing off his daring style.

Checkout CLAN's Spring/Summer 16 lookbook themed 'Tarsus'

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The talented trio behind the Clan Diaries label, Teni, Aba and Tiwa Sagoe have just released the Spring/Summer 16 look book for their 'Tarsus' collection. This collection which ranges from dresses to playsuits in sheer, lace, stripes, drapery is totally 'fabstastic' What more could we possibly ask for from a collection? The designers say that the collection was inspired by 'the love between Anthony and Cleopatra'. Once again featuring the gorgeous Zainab Balogun

BVN Registration

THE Nigeria Communications Commission, NCC, carried out an unprecedented action, weekend, slamming telecommunications giant, MTN, with a fine of N1.04 trillion for failing to deactivate 5.1 million unregistered SIM cards on its network within the stipulated time. Specifically, Hi-Tech gathered that the NCC fine was for allegedly undermining efforts by the Nigerian government to tackle security challenges and the war on terror and allied crimes, as the telecoms operator allegedly refused to deactivate unregistered mobile phone lines on its networks. For a country plagued by insecurity of lives and property on one hand, and high incidences of fraud on the other, it is little wonder that Nigerian Agencies seem adamant in their approach to biometric registration, approaching related policies with stone-faced determination and punishing defaulters by a measure almost akin to burning them at the stake.

How ICT impacted MDGs in a little more than a decade

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Recently, the United Nations summit for the adoption of the post-2015 development agenda was held in New York with a high-level plenary meeting of the General Assembly. The summit was also meant for governments to make their final assessment of the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which global leaders agreed upon in the year 2000. It is evident that in the past 15 years, the ICT revolution has not only impacted on the MDGs but driven global development in an unprecedented way. The Wired World: A graphic representation of the Internet By Emmanuel Elebeke Recently, the United Nations summit for the adoption of the post-2015 development agenda was held in New York with a high-level plenary meeting of the General Assembly. The summit was also meant for governments to make their final assessment of the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which global leaders agreed upon in the year 2000. It is evident that in the past 15 years, the ICT revolution has not only impacted on the M...

Mixed feelings trail alleged detention, incarceration of Nnamdi Kanu

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Ijaw youths seek release of Radio Biafra’s Nnamdi Kanu today According to recent,reports,the incarceration of Kanu has stirred up mixed feelings of alleged victimization by the federal government on anyone that is affiliated with anything that has to do with the "Biafra" movement

Corruption: Never again would politicians seek public office for personal gains – Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his main target for fighting corruption was to stop corrupt individuals from seeking to occupy public offices for selfish gains. This is even as he stated that his government would not relent in the current anti-corruption war, stressing it would continue to many years. According to him, the prosecution of alleged criminals would serve as a deterrent to others, stating that he was committed to curbing corruption, plugging all loopholes in public sector accounting and deploying available resources for the good of all Nigerians. The president spoke, Wednesday, during a meeting with members of the Nigerian community in New Delhi, India where he is attending the 3rd Summit of the India and African Nations.