These shoes Worth $17 Million are the World’s Most Expensive Pair

Dubai is a unique city well known for its luxury, from harboring the world’s tallest building to having the only 7-star hotel and so it’s no surprise it is home to the most expensive shoes in the world.

Worth 17 million dollars, the luxury footwear was designed and created over a period of nine months. The pair of shoes were created by Jada Dubai, a UAE-based brand in collaboration with Passion Jewellers.

‘The Passion Diamond Shoes’ is on display at Burj Al Arab, and according to The Free Press Journal, Maria Majari, co-founder and creative director of Jada Dubai says:


Jada Dubai designs only shoes with diamonds. For the launch of our second collection, we wanted to create a piece that is truly unique in the world using very rare diamonds.

Niyi Ademoroti: Why Davido Speaking Out About the Osun Election is Important

The Osun State governorship election rerun looks like something out of the 2003 elections. Free and fair is some distant idea, foreign and unreasonable.

There have been reports of security agencies keeping voters out of polling units. Gunshots also have been reported. There has been news of political thugs collecting, at gunpoint, the Permanent Voters Card of voters.

And the rerun is going on only in seven polling units.

Seven.

The election is between the All Progressives Congress (APC)‘s Gboyega Oyetola and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)‘s Ademola Adeleke.

Musician Davido has been invested in the election since its inception. Sure, he’s Adeleke’s nephew, but did he really have to cancel tour dates to go on campaign runs? He’s encouraged fans to vote for his uncle. He’s performed for audiences across Osun State. He’s traveled with the campaign team, donned their campaign ankara, everything an active supporter would do for their candidate. All that’s left is the door-to-door handing out of campaign handbills. (Imagine opening your front door to find Davido trying to canvass for your vote.)

Throughout the election rerun, Davido has been on his social media, speaking out against the reported electoral malpractices. He has shared links, photos and videos and news articles about the process.

https://twitter.com/IsiakaAdeleke1

#DeportedWorldTour: Basketmouth is on tour with Russell Peters & will be coming to a City Near You!

6 days ago Nigerian comedian Basketmouth, joined Canadian comedian Russell Peters for his ‘Deported World Tour‘.

Their first stop was in Atlanta, where the comedian opened for Russell at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, followed by Washington DC at the DAR Constitution Hall.

After Basketmouth’s own show, the ‘Lord of the Ribs’ Comedy Festival which is scheduled to take place this weekend, he will be flying back to join Russell on stage in Las Vegas on the 13th of October and Los Angeles on the 20th of October.

See photos from the tour so far:

POLITICSBREAKING: Osun rerun: INEC declares APC candidate, Oyetola winner

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday morning declared Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress, APC, winner of the Osun State governorship election.


The State Returning Officer of the contest, Prof. Joseph Adeola Afuwape, made the declaration after reeling out scores of all the 48 candidates that participated in the election one after the other.

He said, “Oyetola, having satisfied the provision of law, by polling the highest votes in the contest is now declared winner of the gubernatorial election held on September 22, 27 in Osun State.


DAILY POST earlier reported that the APC had won the supplementary election held on Thursday in six polling units out of the seven units in which election was conducted across four local governments of Orolu, Ife South, Ife North, and Osogbo.

1. IFE NORTH OYERE.
APC126
PDP 002

2. IFE SOUTH
OLODE
APC 283
PDP 015


ALUTI ERIN
APC 172
PDP 021

3.IFON OROLU

KAJOLA.
APC 111
PDP 003

GBOGBO.
APC 041
PDP 064

IDIYA
APC. 128
PDP 055

4.OSOGBO
APC. 299
PDP. 165

RE-RUN TOTAL
APC. 1,160
PDP. 325

FINAL RESULT
APC. 255,505
PDP. 255,023

In a swift reaction, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, described the supplementary election as a broad day robbery and the most brazen assault on democracy in the history of the state.

This was contained in a press statement signed by the Chairman of the party, Hon. Soji Adagunodo, the copy which was made available to newsmen in Osogbo.

Adagunodo accused the ruling APC of conniving with security personnel to manipulate the electoral process, vowed to resist it in due course.

He explained that thousands of eligible voters were chased away from their homes in Orolu, Ife North and Ife South Local Governments in the early hours of Thursday .

“Scores of our supporters in those local governments were shot and matchetted on their way to polling centres and in the full glare of security men. Hundreds of people holding PVCs from other polling units were accredited and allowed to vote in Osogbo and Ife South Local Governments.

” PDP agent in Olode was axed and abducted at about 7am today. Media men and election observers were denied access in several polling units. By the time access was granted to journalists at about 11am, ballot boxes had been stuffed by APC agents acting in connivance with INEC officials.

“It is regrettable that election in 7 polling units could not be freely and fairly concluded by the Independent National Electoral commission.

“We reject any returns of results from this sham and call on the INEC authorities in Abuja to direct that the so called supplementary election result collation be put on hold now.

“We equally invite leaders of thought in Nigeria and the International community to rise up now to rescue Nigeria’s democracy from being ruined.

“We also call on all members and supporters of our party to resist any attempt to foist a concocted election results on the people of Osun using all legal means at their disposal”.

EPL: Pogba’s agent sets date to decide player’s future at Manchester United

Paul Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola, is set to hold showdown talks with Manchester United in November.

The France midfielder’s relationship with Jose Mourinho has broken down significantly in recent months and tensions have risen between the pair once again this week.

Following United’s draw with Wolves, the manager stripped Pogba of the vice-captaincy and Sky Sports’ cameras captured a tense exchange between both men at the club’s training ground on Wednesday morning.
The Red Devils were determined to keep hold of Pogba during the summer transfer window amid interest from Barcelona, but the club are now increasingly resigned to losing the World Cup winner.

According to The Guardian, Raiola wants to meet United in November, to discuss whether Pogba will be allowed to leave in January or next summer.

Raiola will wait until November, in case Mourinho is sacked in the next few weeks.

Pogba is tied into a deal at Old Trafford until the summer of 2021.

EPL: Hazard speaks on being compared with Messi, Ronaldo

Chelsea forward, Eden Hazard, has admitted it feels good to hear that he’s among the world’s very best players, SportsMail reports.
However, Hazard insisted he is more concerned with trying to win silverware, than achieve any specific goal tally.
The Belgium captain has been in fine form for Chelsea this season; scoring five times in their opening six Premier League matches.

He also netted a stunning late winner in Wednesday’s 2-1 Carabao Cup third round victory at Liverpool.

Chelsea assistant boss Gianfranco Zola said that goal, which Hazard has described as “special”, proves the 27-year-old is one of the world’s finest players.

When Blues midfielder, Ross Barkley was recently asked about Hazard and the level of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, he said he believed his team-mate was currently the best in the world.

When he was asked how he felt about comments like that, Hazard said: “It is good. I try to do what I can do when I am on the pitch. I am the same player as two years ago, three years ago.

“At the moment, I am just scoring goals, so that is why everyone is talking for me to be in the top three. It is a pleasure to be there. I just want to keep going.”

Adesua Etomi rocks a Power Suit for #GoalKeepers18!

Adesua Etomi in a power suit is just what we need!

The actress who is currently in New York for the 2018 Goalkeepers event, shared a photo from what according to her, has been the most inspiring day of her life.

Clad in Mai Atafo, Adesua shared what she got up to the day before, writing:


Mandate: We mean serious business.
Me: I Gatchu 👩‍💼
Suit: @maiatafo
Event: Goalkeepers Report Event.
Location: New York
Organisers: @gatesfoundation
Yesterday was the MOST INSPIRATIONAL DAY OF MY ENTIRE LIFE. I sat in a room filled with a select group of people. Most of which were young people. Most of which were women.
I heard the most amazing stories of compassion, change and progress.
I was presented with more world data than I’ve ever seen.
I saw some innovations that blew my mind.
People are thinking.
People are doing.
People are instigating and causing positive change.
Progress is possible but it is not inevitable. It will not fall into our laps. We have to work towards the progress we want to see. We have to demand for what is ours. We have to do more. Each and every one of us.
A fire has been lit in my belly.
I can’t wait to return.
I can’t wait to do more.
Please read about the 17 Global Goals. (Link in my bio) People are changing the world. One idea at a time. One person at a time. Let’s be part of the solution, not the problem.
Young people, I promise you, there’s more to life than shoes, bags, clothes, selfies and internet wars. We can make real change.
I haven’t done enough. I will do better and when it’s time, I hope and pray that you join me to make change.
I was there for a reason. God knew I needed to be there.
Nigeria CAN be better.
For those that say ‘it can’t be done’…I have an answer. In the words of the great Nelson Mandela, ‘It seems impossible until it’s done’.
The vision will be shared in due time.
I will do more. 🧡🧡🧡

“You don’t build tenacity, work ethic, a lot of stuff without failing” – Serena Williams

Serena Williams

In her first appearance since the 2018 US Open final, tennis champion Serena Williamsopened up about failures and receiving feedback.

Serena spoke on stage at the Shop.Org conference in Las Vegas.

On receiving feedback: “It’s hard. It so happens to be my specialty because I’ve been taking feedback since I was like 3 years old. I’m really good at taking feedback,” columnistEd Graney quoted her as saying in Las Vegas Review Journal.

“You have to just be extremely humble. It’s not easy. The second I get off the court, I don’t want anyone telling me how I played well. I want to know what I did wrong. What can I do better the next time?” she added.

Graney also added that she spoke about failures to those who gathered at the hotel she was staying.


“Failure is such a good thing to have and do in your career. I can’t tell you how many times I failed. It’s the reason I am who I am. I have won so many matches and different tournaments because of the failures.

You don’t build tenacity, you don’t build work ethic, you don’t build a lot of stuff without failing. It makes you stronger, grittier and extra appreciative when you do reach your goals,” she was quoted as saying.

Child Support: Binta Diallo claims Wizkid Breached their Agreement, shares Legal Documents

                                                                           Wizkid
For months the mothers of two of Wizkid‘s children have been complaining on social media, alleging that the singer doesn’t pay take care of their babies.

After the latest news on Chris Brown and Nia Guzman‘s custody battle surfaced online, Binta Diallo, the mother of Wizkid’s second son – Ayo – who has “Single Mom” as a hashtag in her bio, shared a screenshot of the news and wrote:
I’m not trying to bring her down but Damn Can I just swap baby daddy with her😂😂😂😂 if only my child’s father treated my son the way he treats her daughter and payed half of the amount she’s getting in child support 🤦‍♀️ I am a single mom, I work my ass off and I pay for everything, imagine if someone was paying for my son’s school fees, nanny, and paying the bills boo boo let me just stop right here…
Ogudu Oluwanishola, who birthed Wizzy’s first son Boluwatife, also commented on the post writing “someone should advise their fav to start paying his children’s school fees first before building schools for the masses…” (in reference tin Wizkid’s announcement that he intends to build schools across Africa).

See screenshot below:

Cardi B responds to Video of her Attacking Nicki Minaj at a Party

Cardi B has responded to trending video of her attacking Nicki Minaj at a party Friday night.
Nicki’s promotional strategy for her album – Queen – has involved a lot of ‘dragging’ and shots at other musicians including Travis Scott and Cardi B.
TMZ is reporting that a source said Cardi approached Nicki’s table at the Harper’s Bazaar New York Fashion Week party “to address the lies Nicki was spreading”.
Cardi B at the party

Cardi says Nicki has been taking verbal shots at her about her abilities to take care of her daughter Kulture. This “is when the bets are f***** off,” Cardi said in her Instagram post.
Security stopped her as she approached Nicki, saying “Let me tell you something…” and one of them allegedly elbowed her on the face.
Cardi also allegedly threw her shoe at Nicki.
Cardi was then escorted out of the party after the incident.

Donald Duke clears the air on his views on Gay Rights

Donald Duke
People around the world are calling for equal rights for all, a movement which has also been taken up by the Nigerian youth
2019 presidential aspirant Donald Duke had been reported to have promised legal protection for LGBT people in Nigeria while interviewing on the show “On the Couch with Falz & Laila.”
The former Cross River State Governor had been quoted to have said:
I don’t understand their sexuality, but I will not criminalise them. I will ensure that they have the protection of the law.
Donald Duke has however released a statement clarifying this.
“Homosexuality is a crime in Nigeria and ought to remain so,” Duke said, but he “would not go seeking homosexuals for prosecution.”
See his full statement: