My passion for making dresses

For 45-year-old Alli Sadiat Olayinka, becoming a dressmaker represented far more than a simple career decision. It was an important step toward achieving financial independence and taking greater control of her future. After spending years working for other people, she wanted to establish a business of her own, become her own boss, and create a…

How Yoruba filmmakers surpassed Igbo filmmakers in cinema and streaming platforms, according to Francis Duru

According to a report published by The Nation on Saturday, August 29, 2026, veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has raised concerns about the diminishing presence of Igbo-centered films and cultural narratives in Nigeria’s contemporary film industry. He noted that stories rooted in Igbo history, traditions, language and identity are not receiving the same level of…

VDM: Recently, he lived in a studio apartment, drinking sachet water and making videos—Lawyer.

Lawyer Inibehe Effiong recently took a moment to reflect on the evolution of social media activist VeryDarkMan, commonly known as VDM, particularly highlighting a stark contrast between VDM’s past and present living conditions. During an engaging interview that aired on Arise News on Saturday, August 29, 2026, Effiong felt compelled to address the implications of…

BVAS Runs on an Outdated System; Any Security Issue Will Not Be Fixed—Ayodele

According to a report by Channels TV, on Saturday August 29, 2026, Jonathan Ayodele, Director of Training & Education and a leading Cybersecurity Expert, expressed serious technical concerns about Nigeria’s Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) ahead of upcoming elections. He warned that the devices are operating on an Android version that Google officially discontinued, potentially…

A president told me, “Peter, no one is happy with you.” I replied, “I never promised happiness.” —Obi

Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has recalled an exchange with a former Nigerian president who questioned whether residents were satisfied with Obi’s administration.Obi said that during a visit to the president, he was told that many people in Anambra State were unhappy with his leadership….

Arsenal begins negotiations with a new target as a record Chelsea deal approaches.

According to FootballTransfers.com in a report published on Friday, August 28, 2026, Arsenal have reportedly made an approach for Endrick as they continue searching for attacking reinforcements before the transfer window shuts. The 20-year-old forward remains highly rated, although he currently faces stiff competition for regular playing time at Real Madrid.Arsenal’s interest in Endrick comes…

Romano reports on Osimhen to Arsenal after Alvarez deal collapses.

Fabrizio Romano has addressed the growing speculation linking Victor Osimhen with Arsenal following the club’s unsuccessful pursuit of Julian Alvarez.Arsenal began the summer transfer window determined to strengthen their attack by bringing in a high-quality striker capable of taking the team to another level.Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid had emerged as Arsenal’s preferred target. With…