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Valentino Garavani Dies at 93

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian fashion designer and founder of the iconic Valentino fashion house, has died at the age of 93. The news was announced on January 19 via Valentino’s personal Instagram account and his foundation. “Our founder, Valentino Garavani, passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones,” the statement […]

Mattel Unveils First Autistic Barbie to Expand Inclusive Fashionistas Line

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

American multinational toy and entertainment company Mattel has introduced its first-ever autistic Barbie, further expanding its diversity-focused Fashionistas line. The collection already features dolls with Down syndrome, a blind Barbie, and Barbie and Ken figures with vitiligo. Mattel said the new doll was developed over a period of more than 18 months in partnership with […]

Vatican Celebrates Archbishop Bernard Bober’s 75th Birthday With Unusual Outdoor Rave in Slovakia

November 22, 2025November 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a striking blend of faith and contemporary culture, the Vatican on Saturday celebrated the 75th birthday of Archbishop Bernard Bober with a large outdoor rave held outside the iconic St. Elisabeth Cathedral in Košice, Slovakia. Organisers said Pope Leo XIV personally approved the unconventional celebration, which featured a popular priest-DJ headlining the event. The […]

Indian Authorities Deport Nigerian National for Visa Overstay, Suspected Drug Peddling

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Indian authorities have deported a Nigerian national, Onyeukwu Victor, over allegations of visa overstay and involvement in drug peddling. According to a report by The Times of India, Victor was deported by the Hyderabad police on Wednesday following investigations by the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (HNEW). Officials said Victor arrived in India on a student […]

U.S. military draws up plans for possible strikes in Nigeria after Trump order

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

U.S. military draws up plans for possible strikes in Nigeria after Trump order The United States military has prepared contingency plans for possible airstrikes in Nigeria after President Donald Trump instructed the Pentagon to “prepare to intervene” to protect Christians from attacks by extremist groups, The New York Times reports. According to the report, U.S. […]

World Bank Sets December 16 for Approval of $1bn Loan to Nigeria

November 2, 2025November 2, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The World Bank has scheduled December 16, 2025, as the tentative approval date for a new $1 billion Development Policy Financing (DPF) loan to Nigeria under an initiative titled “Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration (P512892).” According to a project document released by the Bank on October 27, the facility comprises a $500 million […]

Trump Threatens Military Action, Aid Suspension Over Alleged Christian Killings in Nigeria

November 2, 2025November 2, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

United States President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy American military forces to Nigeria if the alleged persecution and killing of Christians in the country continue. In a fiery post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump said he had directed the U.S. Department of War to prepare for “possible action” against what he […]

King Charles Strips Prince Andrew of Royal Titles, Orders Him Out of Windsor Residence

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a sweeping move that underscores his resolve to protect the monarchy’s integrity, King Charles III has stripped his younger brother, Prince Andrew, of all royal titles and ordered him to vacate his longtime residence on the Windsor estate. Buckingham Palace confirmed the decision in a statement on Thursday, saying the Duke of York will […]