Author: Prudence Makoge
Photo Credit: Veekee James/Instagram You can officially welcome Veekee James to the 3rd floor! She clocks 30 today, and obviously, she did not just wake up and throw something on. No, she built up to it. The designer spent the days leading up to her birthday rolling out a series of high-impact looks that served drama, detail, and, most surprisingly, not her own label. Instead, she pulled pieces from designers across the continent. We’re talking a Ghanaian-made stunner, a Cameroonian creation, and other standout pieces from fashion names that weren’t hers. If there’s a better way to hype your big…
Antonio joined West Ham from Nottingham Forest for an undisclosed fee, reported to be £7m, in 2015. He is the club’s record Premier League goalscorer, scoring 68 goals in 268 top-flight appearances. Meanwhile, France international Kurt Zouma, 30, who joined the the club four years ago and is on loan at Al-Orobah FC in the Saudi Pro League, will leave West Ham at the end of the month. The club announced last month that defenders Aaron Cresswell and Vladimir Coufal, goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski and striker Danny Ings will leave when their contracts expire this summer. Source link
Ugo and Sim Sim, the beloved animated series centered on the joyful sibling bond between a neurodiverse young girl and her curious older brother, has officially been selected, out of 2000 applicants, to pitch at the Annecy International Animation Festival 2025, one of the world’s most prestigious animation platforms held annually in Annecy, France. Created by Nigerian author and special needs advocate Tonye Faloughi-Ekezie, Ugo and Sim Sim is a landmark animated series inspired by her real-life children, Ugo and Simone, and their shared experiences growing up with their parents in the bustling city of Lagos. The series is the…
“What a day!” is how Gerda Steyn described her 2025 Comrades Marathon victory, sensational South African ultramarathon runner showing why she is widely regarded as the queen of her sport, after the gifted South African long-distance runner earned her fourth Comrades win on Sunday, 8 June 2025. In true Steyn fashion, as she neared the finish line, she had a huge smile on her face and even threw a rose into the crowd. She wrapped up her third win in a row, coming in at 5:51:19, solidifying her status as the star of ultramarathons in Mzansi. Since her first win…
Leinster skipper Jack Conan says dethroning Glasgow will “count for nothing” if the Irish giants don’t dominate the Vodacom Bulls in the URC final at Croke Park on Saturday. Leo Cullen’s men ran in six tries in a 37-19 win against the former champions at the Aviva Stadium last week, setting up a grand showdown against the Bulls. Jake White’s Herd holds a 4-2 advantage in URC clashes and has won their last three encounters with Leinster – including a memorable 27-26 semi-final in Dublin in 2022. Conan said his troops aren’t getting ahead of themselves after their emphatic win…
In recent times, the market, particularly social media platforms, has witnessed a surge in the promotion of so-called “miracle” ocular products—eye drops, herbal solutions, or ointments that claim to cure a range of conditions, from dry eyes to glaucoma, cataracts, retinopathies, and even infections. These products are often marketed with bold promises, appealing to patients who are desperate for relief. However, behind these grand claims lies a serious public health risk rooted in misinformation and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. The Problem with One-Product-Cures-All Claims The human eye is a complex and delicate organ. Different eye conditions have distinct causes, mechanisms…
Tete Dijana and Gerda Steyn were crowned king and queen of the Comrades Marathon when they won their respective divisions in the iconic annual race from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. Dijana was winning his third Comrades, doing so in 5hr 24min 27sec, while Steyn was earning a fourth win in the race, clocking 5:51:19. Dijana out-duelled defending champion Piet Wiersma, to add to the titles he won in 2022 and 2023. Wiersma crossed the line (5:25:33) less than 10 seconds behind Dijana. Nikolai Volkov was third in 5:29:42. It came down to the final 8.5km of the down run, in which…
Photo Credit: Niyi Fagbemi/Instagram If you love fashion, family, and full-on glam, Ojude Oba in Ijebu Ode was the place to be today. Picture a city bursting with colour — every shade of the rainbow turned all the way up — and you’ll get just a glimpse of what went down. The annual celebration, held shortly after Eid al-Kabir, isn’t just about style (though there’s plenty of that). It’s a cultural marker for the people of Ijebu Ode. A moment where history, tradition, and personal expression come together in one spectacular event. At the centre of it all are the…
Matchday revenue increased, despite a 10% drop in attendances from the previous year.The average league attendance dropped to 6,642. The drop, which followed England reaching the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, contributed to pre-tax losses of £28m – up from £21m in 2022-23. However, Deloitte is forecasting revenues to top £100m across the league at the end of the 2025-26 campaign, helped by the upcoming Euros in Switzerland, “Women’s football in England is evolving rapidly,” said Tim Bridge, lead partner in the Deloitte Sports Business Group.”While challenges remain, it is clear there is potential for a passionate and engaged fanbase…
itel, one of the global leading smart life brands committed to delivering reliable technology for everyone, today announced the launch of PowerAI™, its proprietary intelligent fast-charging technology, now integrated across its lineup of power banks and chargers. In a landmark achievement, the CableFlow 3A Pro L63N has also received Apple’s MFi (Made for iPhone/iPad) certification, placing it among the top 5% of charging products worldwide to earn this distinction. These cutting-edge innovations mark a significant step forward in itel’s mission to enhance user experiences through advanced technology and premium design. Smarter, Faster, Safer Charging with PowerAI™ itel’s PowerAI™ technology introduces…