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  • Dare to bear the Bardot way

    Dare to bear the Bardot way

    One of the biggest trends this season is the Bardot or off the shoulder, as commonly known. From tops; crop, fitted, bodysuit to dresses; flared, A-line or bodycon, there are many different ways to wear the Bardot trend. This mega flattering style shows off the sexiness of the shoulders, collarbone and neck.

    You can rock the Bardot in so many ways. It can be formal or casual, sexy or demure. This chic and elegant trend can be rocked for any occasion and event. You can choose to wear neckpieces but make sure to keep it simple. Pair your Bardot with gorgeous shoes and clutch purse or bag and you are good to go.

  • Bradley University salutes Dare@70

    Bradley University salutes Dare@70

    Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois, has commended Prof Olatunji Dare for “serving as a source of inspiration both in the classroom and in the international journalism and political communities.”

    In a letter dated July 21 congratulating  Dare on his 70th birthday, Bradley’s President, Joanne K. Glasser, described him as a dedicated, respected member of the faculty, representing the university exceedingly well”  in all he does.

    “I hope you had a wonderful time at your 70th birthday celebration in Lagos recently,” Glasser said.  “From the coverage I have seen, it appears that many of the best-known figures from the Nigerian political, media and academic worlds attended to wish you well.

    “Please know that your friends and colleagues from Bradley University also wish you the best as you celebrate this milestone year in your life.  You have long served as a dedicated, respected member of the Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts,  representing the University exceedingly well in all that you do.

    “Thank you for serving as a source of inspiration both in the classroom and in international journalism and political communities.”

    Prof Dare has been teaching at Bradley since 1996, when he was forced to flee from the murderous regime of General Sani Abacha.  His weekly column for The Nation, of which he is also Editorial Adviser, enjoys wide, appreciative national and international readership.

    His numerous prizes include Bradley awards for teaching excellence and excellence in research.

  • Senator Tinubu greets Dare at 70

    Senator Tinubu greets Dare at 70

    Senator Oluremi Tinubu, representing Lagos Central  Senatorial District, has congratulated  prominent newspaper columnist and journalism teacher  Prof. Olarunji Dare at 70, saying the birthday is a landmark worth celebrating.

    “Your sterling achievement in the fields of academics and journalism will continue to inspire many towards aspiring excellence,”  Mrs. Tinubu  wrote in a birthday felicitation letter she personally signed.

    ”As a newspaper columnist, you have contributed in no small measure towards enlightenment and understanding of social and developmental issues in our society,” she said.

    Wishing Prof. Dare many more years of good health and fulfilment, Senator Tinubu noted that attaining “the septuagenarian age is a testament of God’s abiding grace” towards the celebrator.

  • DStv Basketball: Potters dare Pillars in Minna

    DStv Basketball: Potters dare Pillars in Minna

    The Niger Potters Basketball Club of Minna will engage defending champions, Kano Pillars, in a match that promises to live up to its top billing in the ongoing DStv Basketball League.

    Virtually all 16 teams in the Savannah and Atlantic conferences will be playing their week four on Friday at various centres in a competition that began on March 7.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Pillars had proved their supremacy as leaders, with six points from three straight victories in the Savannah Conference, ahead of seven other teams.

    Termed the “Untouchables’’, by their fans, the Pillars were obviously the darling club of the North, having won all their 28 matches in the regular season during the 2012/2013 season.

    It would be expected that Pillars would also outplay their next Minna-based opponents, having started on a good note and extended their winning streak to four straight victories.

    However, upsets might not be ruled out from the Potters, who would have the compliments of their massive home support.

    According to Coach Sanni Ahmed of Pillars, the team was always on top as their players were well motivated to go all out to secure victories, even at the backyard of their opponents.

  • Rangers dare NPFL over Mba

    Rangers dare NPFL over Mba

    Nigeria’s CAF Champions League campaigners, Enugu Rangers are taking their statutory claim over Nigerian international, Sunday Mba to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Status Players Committee.

    The status of the Africa Cup of Nations’ hero has been hotly disputed between two NPFL sides, Warri Wolves and Enugu Rangers leading to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Management Committee issuing a statement on Monday that the Nigerian forward is a bona fide player of Warri Wolves.

    However, an official of Rangers, Foster Chime on Tuesday declared the NPFL statement on Mba as inconsequential and of no effect as it lacked the locus standi to enter into the fray of ascertaining the rightful owner of the player.

    “We don’t have any issue to grind with the NPFL especially as we know that the issue they’ve elected themselves to speak on is beyond their bound, so, whatever statement emanating from them on Sunday Mba is considered null and void by the management of Enugu Rangers.

    “The NPFL has no right to comment on players’ status. That right is reserved for the Nigeria Football Federation Status Players Committee.

    “All the parties will soon appear before the committee with facts and figures to establish once and for all the rightful and legal owner of the disputed player. Wolves are forcing themselves on the case which actually is between Dolphins and Rangers (and) by extension Enyimba.

    “We obtained Mba from Enyimba from where we loaned him to Dolphins who didn’t fulfil the loan agreement. We learnt, too, that Dolphins complained that Wolves didn’t fulfil its loan agreement with the Port Harcourt side. I believe every fact will be laid bare at the NFF Status Players’ Committee at the right time and justice will be given to the parties involved,” he said to supersport.com.

    Supersport.com learnt that Mba is far away from the shores of Nigeria where he is believed to be negotiating deals with some clubs.