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Former 2GB Host Denies Tailoring Evidence in Alan Jones Case
PoliticsThe Guardiansydney-morning-herald6d ago2 sources

Former 2GB Host Denies Tailoring Evidence in Alan Jones Case

A former 2GB radio host has denied allegations in court that he tailored his evidence to assist Alan Jones. The court also heard that Jones and a fellow host referred to a newspaper and reporter as 'pigs in the media'.

Politicspunch-ng1mo ago

Oyo APC Confirms Final Candidate List for 2027 Elections

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that its submitted list of candidates for the 2027 elections is final. The Emir of Ilorin offered prayers for the Kwara APC candidates, indicating regional support for the party.

Panic in Ilorin Over Rumored Bandit Attack
Worldvanguard-ng2mo ago

Panic in Ilorin Over Rumored Bandit Attack

Panic swept across Ilorin, Kwara State, following rumors of an impending bandit attack, leading hundreds of parents and guardians to rush to schools to pick up their children.

Albanian Parliament Debates Controversial Guard Law
Politicsbalkan-web4mo ago

Albanian Parliament Debates Controversial Guard Law

A session of the Albanian Parliament began with debates over a draft law concerning the Republic Guard. Opposition MP Klevis Balliu accused the majority of tailoring the law for a specific individual, while Minister Balla refuted the claims.

Netanyahu Orders Restoration of Latin Patriarch's Access to Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass
WorldBBCle-mondewapo+57The GuardianAl JazeeraCNNnzzruvukrainska-pravdale-figaroSCMP+49 more5mo ago60 sources

Netanyahu Orders Restoration of Latin Patriarch's Access to Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass

Following widespread backlash, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered that the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, be granted full and immediate access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, after Israeli police had initially blocked his entry.

Silbon CEO Pablo López Discusses Brand Growth and Pricing Strategy
Businessla-vanguardia5mo ago

Silbon CEO Pablo López Discusses Brand Growth and Pricing Strategy

Pablo López, CEO of the fashion brand Silbon, discusses the company's growth, its blend of preppy pop and Cordovan tailoring, and its expansion into Paris, Portugal, and the United States. López also shares his philosophy on garment pricing, stating it's the tag price divided by the number of uses.

Fire guts motor park in Kwara, destroys two vehicles
Worldpunch-ng5mo ago

Fire guts motor park in Kwara, destroys two vehicles

An early morning fire at a Kwara motor park in Ilorin destroyed two vehicles, a Toyota Sienna and a commercial bus, before firefighters contained the blaze Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-motor-park-in-kwara-destroys-two-vehicles/

Digital wallet and power shifts
TechnologyDawn5mo ago

Digital wallet and power shifts

The shift seemed more technical than revolutionary when 34-year-old Samina Begum started getting her tailoring payments via a mobile wallet rather than cash. However, the change affected more than just the form of transaction within her two-room Korangi home. For the first time, her earnings were paid straight into an account that was registered in her name and could only be accessed by her unique personal identification number. She remarks, “It feels different. I used to give the money to th...

Uneducated 84-yr-old who established university
Culturevanguard-ng6mo ago

Uneducated 84-yr-old who established university

Al-hikmah University in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, established by a business mogul, Alhaji Abdulraheem Oladimeji, in 2005, today, has over 11,000 students. The post Uneducated 84-yr-old who…

NSCDC arrests 12 illegal immigrants in Kwara
Politicspunch-ng6mo ago

NSCDC arrests 12 illegal immigrants in Kwara

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 12 suspected illegal immigrants from Mali in Ilorin, Kwara State following a tip-off. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-12-illegal-immigrants-in-kwara/

APC elects new party leaders through affirmation at Kwara ward Congresses
PoliticsPremium Times6mo ago

APC elects new party leaders through affirmation at Kwara ward Congresses

The exercise was peaceful and carnival-like in many of the wards visited by this reporter in Ilorin, the state capital, and a few other areas, including Asa, Ekiti, and Baruten. The post APC elects new party leaders through affirmation at Kwara ward Congresses appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Serbian Progressives Accused of Manipulating Election Laws
Politicsdanas3mo ago

Serbian Progressives Accused of Manipulating Election Laws

The Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) faces accusations of abusing legislative processes to create an ideal election day, effectively tailoring electoral conditions to their advantage. Critics allege this move constitutes a manipulation of the legal framework governing elections.

Worldpunch-ng3mo ago

Fire Destroys Shops at Kwara Market

A devastating fire, suspected to be caused by a power surge, destroyed 24 shops and goods at Kwara’s Mandate Ultra-Modern Market in Ilorin, Nigeria.

University of Ilorin Celebrates 16 First-Class Law Graduates
Politicspunch-ngvanguard-ng4mo ago2 sources

University of Ilorin Celebrates 16 First-Class Law Graduates

The University of Ilorin is celebrating a significant academic achievement as 16 of its law graduates successfully earned First Class Honours in the Nigerian Law School Bar Finals. This marks a landmark accomplishment for the institution.

Nigerian Data Protection Agency Investigates CAC Cyber Incident
BusinessPremium Timesguardian-ngpunch-ng+2nl-timesvanguard-ng4mo ago5 sources

Nigerian Data Protection Agency Investigates CAC Cyber Incident

Nigeria's National Data Protection Commission has launched an investigation into an alleged data breach at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). The agency also issued a data protection advisory following the cyber incident.

BusinessDaily Maverick5mo ago

Canal+ and Multichoice Marriage Examined

An analysis delves into the strategic implications and dynamics of the proposed merger or partnership between Canal+ and Multichoice, highlighting Canal+'s strong position.

2027: Gambari’s son declares Kwara governorship ambition
Politicsvanguard-ng5mo ago

2027: Gambari’s son declares Kwara governorship ambition

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Mallam Omar Bolaji Gambari, the first son of Nigeria’s veteran diplomat and former Chief of Staff to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking with journalists in Ilorin on […] The post 2027: Gambari’s son declares Kwara governorship ambition appeared first on Vanguard News.

One killed as rival cult groups clash in Kwara
Worldpunch-ng5mo ago

One killed as rival cult groups clash in Kwara

A violent Kwara cult clash at the popular Oja-Oba Market in Ilorin leaves one man dead, sparking panic among traders and residents in the area. Read More: https://punchng.com/one-killed-as-rival-cult-groups-clash-in-kwara/

Afghan woman’s boutique brightens Bamiyan
CultureDawn6mo ago

Afghan woman’s boutique brightens Bamiyan

With women banned from most jobs in Afghanistan, an embroidery boutique run by 22-year-old Rahima Alavi is a surprising and treasured sight in Bamiyan. “Spring flowers, tailoring and embroidery,” reads a sign outside Alavi’s small store, which opened in January after a months-long search for work. “I really feel proud because I can support my family, my parents and three sisters. I can pay the rent,” said Alavi, who was wearing a burgundy coat that had a few pieces of leftover coloured thread stuck to it. This photograph taken on January 20, 2026 shows Afghan tailoress Rahima Alavi embroidering a scarf at her boutique in Bamiyan. —AFP Demonstrating her new skills, she guided material through her sewing machine to create delicate silk leaves and flowers. Alavi is one of more than five million people who have returned to the country since 2023 from Pakistan and Iran, which have been pushing back Afghans after hosting them for decades. Having grown up in rural Bamiyan province, where she helped her parents with farm work alongside school, the family moved to Iran in 2021. “In Iran, there were more job opportunities, and there, men and women can work,” she said. They picked cabbages for a living near the central city of Isfahan, before returning to Afghanistan in 2024. “My father couldn’t find a job, nor could I or my sisters. I was very hopeless, because there were no jobs in Bamiyan,” she said, her smile fading. his photograph taken on January 20, 2026 shows Afghan tailoress Rahima Alavi (L) embroidering scarves and clothes at her boutique in Bamiyan. —AFP Only one per cent of women who returned from Pakistan or Iran have found full-time jobs, while two per cent have a business, according to a survey by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Alavi struggled for months, before being picked along with 25 other women for embroidery training under a programme backed by the UN refugee agency. “I started to have hope, and my hope grew bigger with the course,” she said. ‘No work for women’ Alavi was given a range of equipment including a sewing machine, fabric and cash for a solar panel — essential in a country where power cuts are commonplace. Her teacher, Rayhana Darabi, described Alavi as “very capable, very talented”. “She was so dedicated that she would not miss anything and learned everything that same day,” said Darabi. The embroidery teacher lost her job in December when the programme was discontinued, as part of broader aid cuts hitting people across Afghanistan. Alavi is the only woman from the programme to have successfully opened a business so far, with her best friend’s support, bringing great pride to those around her. This photograph taken on January 20, 2026 shows Afghan women embroidering scarves and clothes at a boutique in Bamiyan. —AFP “We were truly very happy. Women in Afghanistan today — not only in Bamiyan but all over the country — face many challenges and rules and regulations,” said her teacher. The Afghan Taliban authorities rule by a strict interpretation of Islamic law, barring women from the majority of professions while permitting some to work in industries such as handicrafts. Alavi appealed to donors to restart the training programme. “Because there is no work for women here,” she said. Last year, women were the majority among nearly 2,400 people trained under UNHCR programmes. The agency said this month it needed $216m this year to support displaced people and returnees across the country, but its appeal was currently just eight per cent funded. With opportunities increasingly limited, Alavi encouraged her fellow returnee women to seek out any chance available. “Don’t sit at home,” said the entrepreneur, surrounded by embroidered dresses, scarves and tablecloths. Decorated across one of the scarves, which Alavi said she would like to wear, she had embroidered purple butterflies taking flight.

Politicsstar-kenya2d ago

Kenyan Opposition Leaders Launch Regional Campaign Rallies

Kenyan opposition figures are beginning a series of campaign rallies across Laikipia, Busia, and Meru counties to mobilize voter support. Party leaders are tailoring their messaging to local audiences as they kick off their electoral outreach.

Saraki Mourns Death of Queen Goni Soba Sulu-Gambari
Worldvanguard-ng18d ago

Saraki Mourns Death of Queen Goni Soba Sulu-Gambari

Former Nigerian Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed sadness over the death of Her Highness, Queen Goni Soba Sulu-Gambari, wife of the Emir of Ilorin. Saraki conveyed his condolences in a message.

Worldpunch-ng22d ago

Arson Suspected in Kwara House Fire

A fire gutted a room in an Ilorin apartment in Kwara, Nigeria, with arson suspected. The Kwara Fire Service contained the blaze, and investigations are ongoing.

Japanese Menswear Designers Make Waves at Paris Fashion Week
Culturechannel-news-asia1mo ago

Japanese Menswear Designers Make Waves at Paris Fashion Week

A new wave of Japanese menswear designers, including labels like Auralee, Ssstein, and Soshiotsuki, are gaining significant attention at Paris Fashion Week for their refined tailoring, exceptional craftsmanship, and fresh vision of everyday dressing.

Worldpunch-ng1mo ago

15 Dead in Kwara Auto Crash

A fatal auto crash on the Ilorin-Jebba Expressway in Kwara, Nigeria, has resulted in the deaths of 15 people, with driver fatigue cited as a potential cause.

Businesspunch-ng4mo ago

Fire Guts Building in Kwara State, Nigeria

A fire outbreak destroyed a shop within a multi-purpose building in Ilorin, Kwara State. The state fire service successfully contained the blaze, attributing the cause to a power surge.

Kwara Customs seize smuggled goods worth ₦478m, generate ₦2.53bn revenue in two months
Businessvanguard-ng5mo ago

Kwara Customs seize smuggled goods worth ₦478m, generate ₦2.53bn revenue in two months

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kwara Area Command, on Wednesday displayed seized goods valued at more than ₦478 million, while announcing that it generated ₦2.527 billion in revenue within two months. Speaking during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Ilorin, the Acting Area Controller, Najeem Akanmu Ogundeyi, said the […] The post Kwara Customs seize smuggled goods worth ₦478m, generate ₦2.53bn revenue in two months appeared first on Vanguard News.

Pray for Nigeria’s peace, Ilorin Emir urges Muslims
Worldpunch-ng5mo ago

Pray for Nigeria’s peace, Ilorin Emir urges Muslims

The Emir of Ilorin calls on Muslims performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia to fervently pray for Nigeria’s peace, harmony, and development amid security challeng Read More: https://punchng.com/pray-for-nigerias-peace-ilorin-emir-urges-muslims/

Police arrest suspected cultists, recover firearms in Kwara
Politicspunch-ng5mo ago

Police arrest suspected cultists, recover firearms in Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested several suspected members of secret cult groups in Ilorin, recovering firearms, charms and other items believed to be used in criminal activities across the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Adekimi Ojo, disclosed this during a press briefing on Friday in Ilorin, where he highlighted Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-cultists-recover-firearms-in-kwara/

LAUTECH mourns as six nursing students die in road crash
Worldpunch-ng6mo ago

LAUTECH mourns as six nursing students die in road crash

Six LAUTECH final-year nursing students tragically died in a road crash on the Ilorin–Ogbomoso Road while traveling for their final examinations. Read More: https://punchng.com/lautech-mourns-as-six-nursing-students-die-in-road-crash/

'Dress for the job you want' is dead. Now, it's 'dress for the job you want to keep.'
CultureBusiness Insider6mo ago

'Dress for the job you want' is dead. Now, it's 'dress for the job you want to keep.'

Brands like Toteme are becoming more popular as investment dressing resurges. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images Workwear is recalibrating to styles that balance comfort with a more polished look. The tightening job market and return-to-office mandates have chipped away at pandemic casualness. Employees may also be using more polished workwear to create a boundary between work and home. Dress for the job you want to… keep? In a job market where power has shifted toward employers, at least one thing remains within an employee's control: how they choose to show up to work. With layoffs and slow hiring shaping the labor market and RTO mandates pulling employees back into offices, experts say workers are dressing more carefully to project competence. In periods of uncertainty, clothing is less about comfort and self-expression, and more about job security, Lizzy Bowring, a creative strategist and trend forecaster, told Business Insider. "Dressing smarter serves as career risk management," she said. The business casual era gave way to full-on casual Business casual had an era — a long one. Over the past 30 years, suits and ties have given way to blazers and sweaters in many white-collar industries. By the early 2000s, the casual look was ubiquitous in tech. Think Mark Zuckerberg's signature gray T-shirt, hoodie, and jeans. Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivers the opening keynote address at the f8 Developer Conference April 21, 2010 Justin Sullivan/Getty Images When the pandemic hit, casual dressing went from trend to default. There was no need to dress up for your living room. But times are different now. Workers are being called back into the office, and the franzied "Great Resignation" period post-pandemic, when employers were scrambling to retain staff and thrust into bidding wars to scoop up talent, is well behind us. The balance of power has shifted from employee to employer. US businesses are hiring at one of the slowest rates since 2013, and the early impact of AI is beginning to show up. Last month saw more layoffs than any January since 2009, as big companies like Amazon and Citi announced plans to cut thousands of jobs. Because of this, "employees are becoming more conscious of how they present themselves, not because they're being told to, but because uncertainty changes behaviour," Frances Li, founder and director of Biscuit Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency based in London and New York, told Business Insider. Recalibration, not return An example of a more tailored silhouette is the oversized blazer, pictured here on content creator and writer Alba Garavito Torre. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images Still, experts say we aren't seeing a full return to suits and straight-cut dresses. Trend forecaster Lizzy Bowring describes this as an "'intentional recalibration' — blending comfort with sharper silhouettes, structured tailoring and more deliberate styling." The jacket you once wore over a T-shirt to look smarter for a Zoom meeting is now shifting to a more tailored look, said Bowring. Think oversized blazers and fitted dresses. Fashion's messaging is reflecting this. There's a focus on tailoring and silhouette-forming pieces across luxury brands like Prada, Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta, she said. A model walks the runway at Bottega Veneta's Spring/Summer 2026 fashion show at Milan Fashion Week in September. Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Economic uncertainty has also revived interest in investment dressing: wardrobe staples that work in the office and beyond, cut with precision and built to last. Brands like The Row and Toteme have gained cultural relevance by positioning their pieces as investments, reinforcing the appeal of clothing "that communicates stability, longevity and professional credibility," Bowring added. TikTok content about what to wear to the office and why it matters has also grown in popularity. Younger members of Gen Z, entering office settings for the first time, are questioning how to balance their personal style with work-appropriate attire. Grace McCarrick, a content creator who delivers soft skills training to companies such as Uber and Spotify, said her TikTok videos on being intentional with your appearance at work have been some of her most viral — garnering hundreds of thousands of views. @graceforpersonalityhires The cheat no one is telling you about- you don’t have to look super polished if you look rich. In the north east, the look tends to be a bit dull lol but do what feels right for you ♬ original sound - grace mccarrick "It is so complicated to move up and get noticed in the workforce today," she said. The idea of 'dressing for success' is one of the only levers you can control to help you progress at work, she added. "People who put in the effort stand out like neon signs. They've upped their charisma factor by simply not being as schlubby as everyone else. They could be the most awkward person, but because they look good in a sea of wrinkled khakis with black sneaker 'dress shoes,' they're magnetic," she said. Setting boundaries Formal dress is also a way for employees to clearly distinguish between work and home life. "Work wear cues a performance state, whereas home wear signals a relaxation state," Hajo Adam, an organizational psychologist and professor at the University of Bath, told Business Insider. This separation might help people to actually switch off when work finishes. So, once the clock strikes 5 p.m. — go ahead, loosen up, and hang up your blazer, whether your desk is in the office or in your living room. Read the original article on Business Insider