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BVAS Runs on an Outdated System; Any Security Issue Will Not Be Fixed—Ayodele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

Trump signs order to establish a space-focused military academy

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday establishing a new military academy, the U.S. Space Academy, intended to prepare students and service members for careers connected to space exploration, national security, and the growing commercial space sector. Trump announced the initiative during an appearance at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. He said…

Atiku Abubakar: I told Obasanjo that Nigeria has over 200 million people but fewer than 200,000 police officers.

Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, has expressed concern about the adequacy of Nigeria’s security personnel. He recalled that during Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, the country had a population of more than 200 million people but fewer than 200,000 policemen, highlighting what he described as a significant gap between the population and the available…

Beyond the GH¢500bn Target: Hidden Workforce Gaps in Ghana’s AI Strategy (Part I)

The Silent Workforce Blind Spots in Ghana’s AI Strategy: PART I Ghana’s digital policy agenda is being shaped by an unmistakable ambition. The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations recently introduced the Republic of Ghana National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2025–2035), setting an ambitious goal of contributing GHc500 billion to the national economy over the…

Documents and interviews reveal that Trump’s war on Iran is rapidly depleting the U.S. Navy’s budget.

According to a report by The Guardian, Donald Trump’s war on Iran has pushed the U.S. military into a serious financial crisis. The navy has reportedly been forced to draw on payroll accounts and other internal funds to meet the rapidly rising costs of combat operations. Internal Pentagon memos caution that the diversion of resources…