Lol. US vows to pressurize Nigeria to legalize gay marriage.. how?

People that are not serious. The US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Linda Thomas-Greenfield (pictured above) has stated that they would continue to pressurize Nigeria until it legalizes same sex marriage. She made this known on Monday July 13 during a live-web chat with journalists in Washington.

"As a government, it is one of the highest priorities and strongest values that discrimination against anyone based on their sexual orientation and gender identity is wrong. We believe human rights should be available to everybody. As a policy, we will continue to press the government of Nigeria, as well as other governments which have provided legislation that discriminate against the LGBT community. This is very much a work in progress, but I think you will agree with me that the law in Nigeria really went far in discriminating against this community but also people who associate with them. So, we will continue to press the government, to press the legislature to change these laws and provide human rights for all Nigerian people regardless of their sexual orientation. With what is happening in the US, you can determine how far we are willing to go. We strongly believe human rights for all people and we are particularly opposed to legislation that actually targets the gay community for discrimination. So we are prepared to push this as a policy, not just in Africa but across the

 world.”

Lol. US vows to pressurize Nigeria to legalize gay marriage.. how?

Female designers rising in the Turkish fashion industry

With the debut of Istanbul Fashion Week (IFW), also known as "Mercedes Benz Fashion Week," the city's fashion scene clearly changed: The fashion industry in Istanbul is increasingly turning into a world managed by female designers. Each season, the majority of individual designers attending the IFW are female. These trend-setting women enthusiastically introduce new concepts and collections to fashion lovers. There are many boutiques selling top-line clothes and jewelry in the Galata, Nişantaşı, Cihangir, Tophane, and Bebek neighborhoods.

When Istanbul started to prove itself as a global fashion capital at the beginning of the 2000s, some female designers such as Arzu Kaprol, Zeynep Tosun, Dilek Hanif and Gamze Saraçoğlu stood out among the others with their stunning creations. These female designers are now considered as some of the most influential women in Istanbul's fashion scene.

Studying at Mimar Sinan University and the Paris American Academy, Arzu Kaprol has become a brand name reflecting the mystery of Istanbul and Ottoman culture. At first sight, her dresses feature a simple cut design, but in detail, they have a sublime female touch. She also creates sculptural texture designs with the use of lush fabrics. Kaprol has participated in many fashion weeks in Istanbul, Milan, Paris and Dusseldorf and designed dresses for celebrities like Meg Ryan, Gisele Bündchen and Sienna Miller. Currently, she continues to design attire in Istanbul. She has branches in Nişantaşı, Galata and Bağdat Avenue.

Female designers rising in the Turkish fashion industry

Germany too strong for Sweden

Germany continued their march towards a third FIFA Women’s World Cup™ title after convincingly beating Sweden 4-1 in the Round of 16 at Ottawa's Lansdowne Stadium.

Despite missing an early slew of chances with woeful accuracy, Germany’s Anja Mittag was the first to find the scoresheet. After intercepting a poor pass out of the back by Sweden, the No11 linked up well with Celia Sasic for a quick give-and-go, enabling Mittag to fire past Hedvig Lindahl, hitting the far post on the way into the side netting.

Ten minutes before the break Sasic scored from the penalty spot after Mittag was dragged down in the box to double the Germans’ advantage. Sofia Jakobsson nearly pulled one back for the Swedes seconds before half-time but she could not manage to keep her header down.

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Germany too strong for Sweden

Gigi Hadid gets beauty tips from Kendall Jenner

Gigi Hadid finds Kendall Jenner's skincare regime impressive and has been inspired by the brunette beauty to take better care of her complexion.

The 20-year-old model has confessed she is impressed by the 19-year-old reality star's skincare regime and was inspired by her to take better care of her complexion.

She said: ''Kendall is really good about her skin. Like, the second she gets home, she washes her face perfectly. She always knows how to do her makeup; she's really good at that stuff. I feel like I get lazy and go to sleep sometimes - she never does.''

However, Gigi insists she is still learning to perfect her own beauty regime and enjoys applying her makeup herself as it gives her time to relax prior to red carpet events.

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Gigi Hadid gets beauty tips from Kendall Jenner

Cool Girls & Fashion: Montreal Creative Tatiana Poblah’s Style Illustrations

Tatiana Poblah is a multidisciplinary artist born in Montreal to a Haitian mother and a Beninese father. From landscape architecture to illustration and now fashion design, Poblah has developed a unique style that says feminine and strong. With her new clothing line, TATI P., set for an August release, we caught up with the Montreal-based artist to talk about her creative approach.

What do you think?Samantha Etane for Okayafrica: Did you always know you wanted to be an illustrator?

Tatiana Poblah: Yes I did! I attended a Leonardo da Vinci exhibit when I was 6 and decided that I would be an architect and artist at that exact moment. I received my Bachelors and Masters in Landscape Architecture, both while perfecting my skills as a fashion illustrator.

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Cool Girls & Fashion: Montreal Creative Tatiana Poblah’s Style Illustrations

EFCC arrests Sule Lamido, two sons

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, for alleged money laundering-related offences.

Investigations revealed that operatives of the anti-graft agency picked up the former governor and his two sons, Mustapha and Aminu in Abuja.

It was gathered that the anti-graft agency picked up the governor and his sons in the early hours of Tuesday.

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EFCC arrests Sule Lamido, two sons

Bomb Attack In Zaria Kills 25, Injures 32 and counting

The bomb attack at the Government Lodge in Sabon Gari, Zaria, Kaduna State on Tuesday has left 25 people dead and 32 others injured.

The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, while expressing sadness at the mindless attack by Boko Haram terrorists and sympathizing with victims of the blast, had earlier put the death toll at 20 but from recent reports, the figure has risen.

Red Cross officials and security agencies have evacuated the dead bodies while the 32 injured persons were taking to the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria and other hospitals in the city for treatment.

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Bomb Attack In Zaria Kills 25, Injures 32 and counting