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- fashion
Cute-Saint Fashion Brand: Muftau Femi Ajose and the Stories Clothing Can Preserve
Founded by Muftau Femi Ajose, Cute-Saint is a Nigerian genderless fashion label that brings African cultural narratives into contemporary clothing through batik, expressive silhouettes and artisanal techniques. Its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, Mo Sá, Mo Wò, revisits childhood memories and the Egungun tradition through a modern design language.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- culture
Halloween: Origins, Costumes and Popular Traditions
Halloween brings together costumes, carved pumpkins and stories of the supernatural. Its traditions reflect a long history shaped by seasonal festivals, Christian observances and popular culture.
Queen Diana Story · 13 December 2025
- culture
All Saints' Day: Meaning, History and Traditions
All Saints' Day honours the saints of Christianity, including those whose names are not widely known. Observed on November 1 in many Western churches, it brings together worship, remembrance and hope.
GNA Writes · 15 November 2025
- nigeria
Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule (Okey Bakassi): Biography, Age, Education, Wife, Children, Career, Movies, Awards and Traditional Rulership.
From engineering graduate to comedy pioneer, award-winning Nollywood actor and traditional ruler, Okey Bakassi has built a career that bridges entertainment, public service and community leadership: Meet Okey Bakassi: comedian, actor, and traditional ruler. Discover his inspiring journey.
Global News Arena · 3 March 2025
- culture
All Souls' Day: Meaning, History and Traditions
All Souls' Day is a Roman Catholic observance dedicated to prayer for those who have died. Marked on November 2, it brings together beliefs about eternal life, remembrance and the continuing bond between the living and the dead.
GNA Writes · 10 March 2026
- culture
Day of the Dead: How Mexico Remembers Loved Ones
Day of the Dead honours deceased loved ones with offerings, flowers, food and visits to their graves. Rooted in Indigenous traditions and Catholic observances, it brings remembrance into family and community life.
GNA Writes · 27 February 2026
- world
November 2026: What the Month Means Around the World
The year's eleventh month carries a name inherited from ancient Rome. Its meaning today spans remembrance, changing seasons and preparations for the year ahead.
Queen Diana Story · 1 November 2026
- fashion
NKWO Fashion Brand: Nkwo Onwuka’s Vision for Sustainable African Design
Founded by Nigerian designer Nkwo Onwuka, NKWO combines traditional craftsmanship with textile waste reduction and contemporary fashion. Through its development of Dakala Cloth and its work with artisans, the label explores how discarded materials can become valuable resources while supporting the preservation of local skills.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Cynthia Abila Fashion Brand: The Common Ground Between Heritage and Memory
Nigerian designer Cynthia Abila builds contemporary womenswear around cultural storytelling, locally made textiles and the preservation of traditional craftsmanship. Her Lagos Fashion Week 2026 collection, The Common Ground, brought personal remembrance and shared cultural experience into a presentation that explored the connections between clothing, family and identity.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Hertunba Fashion Brand: Florentina Agu’s Story of Craft
Nigerian designer Florentina Agu founded Hertunba around a vision of feminine expression, indigenous textiles and contemporary clothing. Her work raises broader questions about women’s confidence, traditional craftsmanship, textile waste and the realities of building a fashion business.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- world
Premier League: How England’s Top Football League Works
The Premier League is the highest division of men’s professional football in England and one of the sport’s most widely followed competitions. Its title race, rivalries and relegation battles connect local club traditions with a global audience.
GNA Writes · 4 January 2026
- lifestyle
Rihanna Pregnancy Speculation: What the Headline Cannot Prove
A Halloween outfit headline raises a personal question without providing supporting evidence. Clothing cannot establish a pregnancy, and the available account leaves essential details unanswered.
GNA Writes · 31 October 2026
- editorial
Lagos Fashion Week 2026 Through the Pen of Queen Diana Story: Fringe, Craft, Commerce & the Complete Designer Lineup.
Fringe, craft and a packed five day schedule are defining the 15th edition in Victoria Island. Behind the runway buzz, organisers are asking how African design can turn attention into lasting business.
Queen Diana Story · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Sevon Dejana Fashion Brand: Segun Edikan’s Vision of Couture
Sevon Dejana has developed a distinctive presence in Nigerian luxury fashion through sculptural silhouettes, intricate embellishment and story driven couture. Founded by Aladejana Segun Victor Edikan, the label brings together family craftsmanship, personal expression and a contemporary approach to occasionwear.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Ajanée Fashion Brand: Luqman Ajani’s Vision of Individuality and Reuse
Ajanée is part of a generation of Nigerian fashion labels challenging conventional ideas about clothing through experimentation, individuality and material reuse. Founded by Luqman Ajani, the brand invites a closer look at how discarded garments can become new expressions of identity.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Iremitide Fashion Brand: The Art of Occasionwear and Dramatic Elegance
Iremitide brought a vivid interpretation of occasionwear to Lagos Fashion Week 2026, using colour, embellishment and sculptural silhouettes to create garments designed to command attention. Its presentation offers a starting point for examining how contemporary African fashion approaches celebration, femininity and the art of dressing.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Street Souk fashion platform: the Rise of African Streetwear
Founded by Iretidayo Zaccheaus, Street Souk has helped create a platform for Nigerian streetwear brands and the communities surrounding them. Its Lagos Fashion Week presentations demonstrate why streetwear deserves to be understood as a creative culture, not simply a casual clothing category.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Christie Brown Fashion Brand: Aisha Ayensu’s Vision of African Luxury
Founded in Ghana in 2008 by Aisha Ayensu, Christie Brown brings African craftsmanship and heritage into contemporary luxury fashion. Its Lagos Fashion Week 2026 presentation continued the label’s exploration of refined tailoring, rich textures and modern femininity.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Imprint South Africa fashion brand: Mzukisi Mbane and the Stories Woven Into Fashion
Founded by creative director Mzukisi Mbane, Imprint South Africa fashion brand draws on African heritage, personal memory and bold textile design to create contemporary fashion. Its Lagos Fashion Week 2026 presentation placed graphic fabrics and voluminous forms within a wider conversation about identity, craftsmanship and cultural storytelling.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Oshobor Fashion Brand: Peter Oshobor’s World of Art, Heritage and Transformation
Founded by Nigerian designer Peter Oshobor, Oshobor approaches fashion through emotional storytelling, experimental materials and references to Benin heritage. Its Lagos Fashion Week presentations demonstrate how clothing can become a meeting point for personal expression, cultural memory and unconventional design.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
ChicNiCity Fashion Brand: Bibi Asenuga’s Modern African Identity
Founded by Nigerian American designer Boye “Bibi” Asenuga, ChicNiCity brings African inspired prints and colours into contemporary ready to wear fashion. Its appearance on the Lagos Fashion Week 2026 schedule connects the brand’s international outlook with a wider conversation about heritage, identity and modern dressing.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Kilentar Fashion Brand: Michelle Adepoju’s African Vision
Michelle Adepoju is building a fashion identity around West African craftsmanship, Yoruba heritage and contemporary womenswear. Her journey reveals how cultural memory, the work of women artisans and modern design can intersect in an industry constantly searching for new creative perspectives.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Garbe Fashion Brand: Colour, Print and the Freedom to Experiment
Garbe brought vibrant prints, striking colour combinations and playful silhouettes to Lagos Fashion Week 2026. Its runway presentation offers an opportunity to explore how colour, pattern and shape can become tools for individuality in contemporary African fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- africa
Nigeria’s Ebola Alert: What We Know, What Authorities Are Doing and What the Public Should Understand
Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in Abuja involving a patient who recently travelled through Uganda. With contact tracing underway, here is what is confirmed, how the virus spreads, and what Nigerians can do to protect themselves without giving in to fear
Your Brand Angel · 20 October 2026
- world
Bimbo Ademoye’s ‘My 30th Wedding’ Draws Millions to YouTube with Love and Marriage Drama
Bimbo Ademoye’s romantic film, starring Timini Egbuson, records millions of views following its October premiere on YouTube.
GNA Writes · 16 October 2026
- world
Gospel Singer Toluwanisings Dies at 41 as Nigerian Entertainment Industry Mourns
Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings has died at 41, prompting emotional tributes from fans, fellow gospel ministers, and celebrities who remember his music and impact.
GNA Writes · 14 October 2026
- nigeria
False Caption, False Narrative: Okey Bakassi Goes Viral.
Dear writer, there is power in your keystrokes, make sure you aren't trading credibility for controversy.
Queen Diana Story · 13 October 2026
- world
Microsoft and Nvidia Are Putting AI Into a New Laptop
The two technology giants want computers to do more AI work without sending everything to the cloud.
GNA Writes · 7 October 2026
- entertainment
ZAYN Biography, One Direction, Solo Career and Music
ZAYN walked away from one of the world's biggest boy bands to build a musical identity of his own. From the global success of One Direction to his evolution as a solo R&B artist, his journey raises a compelling question about fame, freedom and the price of choosing your own path.
Your Brand Angel · 30 September 2026
- world
Nigeria Is Building a New Satellite. But Can Businesses Turn Better Connectivity Into Real Growth?
Nigeria’s new NigComSat 2A satellite is expected to expand broadband and digital services across Africa. But better connectivity will only create real economic value when businesses have the systems to use it.
GNA Writes · 30 September 2026
- world
China Is Turning AI Video Into an Industry. The Bigger Question Is Who Will Be Ready for the Change
China’s rapid investment in AI generated video is creating new opportunities while forcing creative businesses to rethink production.
GNA Writes · 28 September 2026
- entertainment
Leon Thomas Biography: Acting, Music, Grammy Wins and Career
Before Leon Thomas became a Grammy-winning recording artist, he was a child actor and a songwriter helping other musicians create hits. His journey from television screens and studio sessions to the spotlight reveals what it takes to build a musical identity of your own.
Your Brand Angel · 28 September 2026
- world
Black Market Movie Just Put 51,000 People in One Cinema. The Bigger Story Is the Business of Attention
Nollywood’s latest world record shows how entertainment can turn audience attention into a powerful commercial asset.
GNA Writes · 28 September 2026
- entertainment
kwn Biography: Life, Music, Career and Rise to Fame
kwn is building a name in British R&B through intimate songwriting, a distinctive vocal style and a growing catalogue of music. From the attention surrounding “Worst Behaviour” to the chart success of “Risk It All,” her journey shows how a developing artist can turn early discovery into a more lasting musical presence.
Your Brand Angel · 16 September 2026
- world
Why Satellite Internet Matters During War and Emergencies
Satellite internet can help people communicate when ordinary phone networks and internet connections stop working.
GNA Writes · 16 September 2026
- world
Olu Jacobs Is Dead at 84. Nigeria Has Lost More Than an Actor.
Olu Jacobs did not just act in Nigerian films. He helped define what a Nigerian actor could become.
GNA Writes · 16 September 2026
- world
AI Takes Centre Stage at Arabian Travel Market ATM 2026.
ATM 2026 Highlights AI, German Tourism, Emirati Hospitality and New Hotel Openings as Global Travel Industry Gathers in Dubai, (Press Release)
Queen Diana Story · 14 September 2026
- world
Akwaaba African Travel Market (The Pan-African Gateway)
Origins and the Founding Vision.
Global News Arena · 13 September 2026
- world
The Fountain of Life Church: History and Leadership
The Fountain of Life Church is a Christian congregation based in Ilupeju, Lagos. Founded by Taiwo and Bimbo Odukoya, it is now led by their son, Jimmy Odukoya.
GNA Writes · 10 September 2026
- entertainment
Okey Bakassi and Wife Ezinne Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
The veteran comedian marked 25 years of marriage to Ezinne "Zizi" Onyegbule with a heartfelt tribute that fans across Nigeria and the diaspora celebrated.
Global News Arena · 2 September 2026
- politics
Peter Obi: Humility Gone Wrong?
At some point, accessibility stops being humility and begins to look like overexposure. Sometimes, the most powerful thing a leader can do is simply step back.
Queen Diana Story · 29 August 2026
- make money
Jumia Brand Festival 2026: 10 Tech Gadgets Nigerians Should Buy Before the Best Deals End
Jumia Brand Festival 2026 is bringing limited-time deals on major tech brands. Here are 10 gadgets Nigerians should consider before the best offers and stock run out.
Lady NG · 28 August 2026
- entertainment
Carter Efe Reveals Why He Doesn’t Want to Get Married
Nigerian comedian Carter Efe has opened up about why he is not rushing into marriage, raising fresh questions about social media pressure, celebrity relationships and the danger of allowing public opinion to influence major life decisions
Lady NG · 28 August 2026
- entertainment
Poco Lee’s Management Breaks Silence on Sexual-Assault Allegations as Fresh Details Emerge
Poco Lee’s management has responded to claims surrounding the entertainer’s ongoing UK court case, urging the public to rely on verified information and allow due process.
Lady NG · 26 August 2026
- business
How to Build an Online Business That Can Grow Into a Long-Term Asset
Building an online business is about more than making quick money. Here’s how to turn your skills, content, audience and digital products into an asset that can continue creating value for years.
Lady NG · 25 August 2026
- make money
Affiliate Marketing Is Taking Over Social Media: How ShopMy, LTK, TikTok Shop and Amazon Are Turning Everyday Posts Into Income
Social media is rapidly becoming a powerful marketplace where everyday posts can lead directly to product sales and creator income. From TikTok Shop and Amazon to LTK and ShopMy, affiliate marketing is changing how people discover, recommend and buy products online. Is
Lady NG · 25 August 2026
- entertainment
Who Is Ezinne Onyegbule? Profile of Okey Bakassi's Wife, Zizi
Meet the private woman behind one of Nollywood's longest-lasting marriages: their Port Harcourt love story, family life in Canada and 25 years together.
Queen Diana Story · 25 August 2026
- education
The School of Unlearning: Why the Best Skills for 2026 Weren't Taught in a Classroom.
Degrees still matter, but knowing how to teach yourself what you need next may be one of the most valuable skills you can build.
Reva Mag · 25 August 2026
- politics
Peter Obi, Randy Peters and the Problem With Being Too Accessible.
Why is Peter Obi allowing this?
Adaeze Okonkwo · 25 August 2026
- business
TikTok Shop Nears €500 Million in European Sales: How Affiliate Creators Are Driving the Social Commerce Boom
TikTok Shop is rapidly transforming online shopping in Europe, with affiliate creators driving a major share of sales and showing how content, influence and digital skills are creating new opportunities in the social commerce economy.
Lady NG · 24 August 2026
- business
Nigeria’s Innovation Hub Revolution: NITDA Moves to Strengthen 339 Hubs to Boost Startups and Tech Businesses
Nigeria’s technology ecosystem could be entering a new phase as NITDA works to strengthen more than 339 innovation hubs, with the goal of creating stronger support systems for startups, entrepreneurs and technology-driven businesses across the country.
Lady NG · 24 August 2026
- make money
AI Smartphones Explained: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Mobile Phones
AI is transforming smartphones into smarter tools for photography, communication, productivity, security and digital business. Here is what AI smartphones mean for everyday users in 2026 and why the technology matters.
Lady NG · 24 August 2026
- make money
Affiliate Marketing for Beginners: How to Start, Promote Products and Earn Commissions Online
Affiliate marketing is giving ordinary people a practical way to turn content, recommendations and a smartphone into an online income opportunity. Here’s how beginners can get started, promote products responsibly and build a business based on trust.
Lady NG · 24 August 2026
- entertainment
Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo” Dies at 66: Nollywood Mourns Veteran Actor as Tributes Pour In
Nollywood mourns veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo”, who died at 66 after a long battle with cancer, as colleagues and fans pay tribute to his remarkable legacy.
Lady NG · 24 August 2026
- make money
Affiliate Marketing Is Growing Fast, But These FTC Rules Could Change How Creators Recommend Products Online
Affiliate marketing is opening new income opportunities for creators, bloggers and social media users, but transparency matters. Here is what the FTC guidelines mean for anyone recommending products online and earning commissions from affiliate links.
Lady NG · 23 August 2026
- entertainment
Big Brother Naija: Complete Guide to the Reality Show, Winners, Seasons, Rules and How the Game Works
From Katung Aduwak’s historic victory to the latest BBNaija season, here is a complete guide to Big Brother Naija, its winners, rules, voting system, tasks, evictions and the strategies that make the reality show one of Nigeria’s biggest entertainment platforms.
Lady NG · 23 August 2026
- entertainment
How Nigerian Celebrities Build Personal Brands That Attract Business Opportunities
Nigerian celebrities are proving that fame can become more than entertainment. Here’s how strategic personal branding, audience trust and social media influence help them attract major business opportunities, and what ordinary Nigerians can learn from their success.
Lady NG · 22 August 2026
- world
Women Entrepreneurs Are Building the Businesses of Tomorrow
Women entrepreneurs are redefining what it means to build a business, turning skills, ideas, and digital opportunities into businesses with the potential to reach customers far beyond their immediate communities.
Adeola Babatunde · 21 August 2026
- entertainment
10 Legendary Yoruba Actors Who Changed Nollywood Forever
From Hubert Ogunde and Ade Love to Oga Bello, Iya Rainbow, Sola Sobowale and Funke Akindele, discover the legendary Yoruba actors whose talent, storytelling and cultural influence helped shape Nollywood forever.
Lady NG · 21 August 2026
- business
Nigeria’s $1.3 Billion Delta Steel Revival Deal: What the New Investment Means for Jobs, Industry and the Economy
Nigeria’s $1.3 billion investment to revive Delta Steel Company could reshape the country’s steel industry, create thousands of jobs and unlock new opportunities for businesses, workers and entrepreneurs
Lady NG · 21 August 2026