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- world
Why Businesses Should Never Build Their Customer Service Around One Platform
A platform can be useful today and become more expensive or restrictive tomorrow. That is why businesses need to think beyond where customers are communicating and focus on how customer information is managed.
GNA Writes · 8 September 2026
- lifestyle
Did Nollywood Drama Hello Tara Borrow from Love Me Daily.
The hit film Hello Tara exposes modern society's desperate search for emotional safety and meaningful connection in a superficial digital world. Whether a direct inspiration or a cultural coincidence, the movie mirrors the exact holistic vision powering Love Me Daily.
Queen Diana Story · 4 November 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
- world
WhatsApp Is Now Charging Some Nigerian Businesses. The Bigger Problem Is How Much Businesses Depend on One Platform
A new WhatsApp pricing change is forcing businesses to rethink the cost of relying heavily on one communication channel.
GNA Writes · 1 October 2026
- world
The Part of Flooding We Don’t Talk About Enough: What Happens to People After the Water Goes Down
As NIHSA warns of flooding risk across 15 states, the damage we measure in property and stock losses often overshadows the emotional toll that lingers long after the water recedes.
Global News Arena · 21 September 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
Lagos Fashion Week: History, Purpose and the 2026 Theme Celebrating African Craftsmanshi
Founded in 2011, Lagos Fashion Week has grown into a major platform for African designers, bringing together fashion, cultural heritage, entrepreneurship and sustainability. Its 2026 theme, CRAFTED: Heritage. Innovation. Circular Futures., highlights the skills, traditions and forward-thinking ideas shaping the future of African fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 28 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
- world
Amazon and Flipkart Found Hundreds of Unlicensed Security Cameras. The Bigger Problem Is What Businesses Sell Without Checking
Security cameras are supposed to create safety, but hundreds of unapproved products found on major online platforms in India have exposed a bigger business problem: selling a product is not the same as verifying it.
GNA Writes · 2 October 2026
- entertainment
Femi Adebayo Gifts Daughter Brand-New Car for Her 21st Birthday, Fans React
Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo celebrates his daughter Niniola Jannah's 21st birthday with a surprise brand-new car, leaving fans reacting to the emotional family moment and the bigger lesson behind the lavish gift
Lady NG · 25 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
- education
Forgiveness and Healthy Relationships: Why Letting Go Can Change the Way We Love
Forgiveness does not mean forgetting, accepting repeated hurt or abandoning your boundaries. It means learning to release resentment, rebuild trust where possible and create healthier relationships built on communication, respect and emotional maturity
Lady NG · 20 August 2026
- technology
Stop Learning Every New Tool. Learn This Digital Skill Instead.
There is always another AI tool, app or platform to learn. But knowing a dozen tools isn't the skill businesses are actually paying for.
Reva Mag · 19 August 2026
- entertainment
Why Nigerians Are So Interested in BBNaija Contestants
From fan loyalty and emotional connections to social media conversations, BBNaija contestants have captured Nigerians’ attention in a way that goes far beyond television. Here’s why.
Lady NG · 18 August 2026
- entertainment
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Shank Comics and Taylor Jasmine, Before Carter Efe Showed Up.
From Nigerian comedy and livestreaming to Atlanta music and digital culture, Shank Comics and Taylor Jasmine have built careers well beyond their screens. These ten things, checked against public reports, show how each journey began and what has put them in the spotlight.
GNA Writes · 4 November 2026
- sports
Will Jesús Owono ever forgive himself? : Jesús Owono and the Tragedy of Jesús de Miguel.
A fatal collision in Spain leaves Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel dead and Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono at the centre of an unimaginable sporting heartbreak. The disaster exposes the fragile boundary between athletic competition and sudden grief.
Auxi Sherpa · 3 November 2026
- fashion
IAMISIGO fashion Reimagines African Heritage Through Wearable Art
Led by Nigerian designer Bubu Ogisi, IAMISIGO continues to challenge conventional fashion through experimental silhouettes, ancestral textile techniques and collaborations with artisans across Africa. Its Lagos Fashion Week presentation brings cultural preservation, artistic expression and contemporary design together.
Global News Arena Writer · 1 November 2026
- entertainment
Davido unfollowed Very Darkman on Instagram, is this True, False or a “Happy New Month” greeting.
A social media post claims the Nigerian singer unfollowed Very Darkman on Instagram. Before treating that claim as news, I am asking what evidence actually supports it.
Queen Diana Story · 1 November 2026
- lifestyle
I Was Frightened, I Didn’t Like It: Heidi Klum Halloween Costume.
Heidi Klum arrived at her 25th Halloween party in New York as a giant, bloody version of her own severed left hand, and I found it frightening. Here is what the look involved, who was there and why the spectacle works even when it disturbs.
Queen Diana Story · 1 November 2026
- fashion
Andrea Iyamah fashion Opens the Doors to a World of Colour, Culture and Contemporary African Fashion
At 6 PM on Sunday, 1 November, Andrea Iyamah brings a different kind of fashion experience to Lagos Fashion Week 2026 with an open studio. Led by Nigerian designer Andrea Dumebi Iyamah, the brand has built an international identity through expressive colour, sculptural silhouettes and designs that draw inspiration from African cultures and the natural world.
Global News Arena Writer · 1 November 2026
- fashion
Emmy Kasbit Fashion Reimagines Nigerian Heritage Through Contemporary Design
Nigerian designer Emmanuel Okoro continues to explore the relationship between cultural heritage and modern style through Emmy Kasbit, a label recognised for its contemporary tailoring, distinctive silhouettes and use of traditional textiles. At 7 PM on Sunday, 1 November, the brand takes its place in the Lagos Fashion Week 2026 programme, bringing renewed attention to the craftsmanship and stories that shape its designs.
Global News Arena Writer · 1 November 2026
- entertainment
The Truth Behind the Pearl Wats and Maurice Sam Relationship
Public curiosity surrounding the two Nollywood stars has escalated from cinema whispers into a cultural sensation across African digital media. What began as magnetic on-screen romance in viral hits like Hello Tara has blossomed into one of the most talked-about celebrity bonds in contemporary entertainment.
Global News Arena · 1 November 2026
- fashion
Gozel Green fashion Blends Nigerian Heritage With Sustainable Fashion
Founded by twin sisters Sylvia Enekwe-Ojei and Olivia Enekwe-Okoji, Gozel Green has built a distinctive Nigerian fashion identity through expressive silhouettes, bold colour combinations and upcycling techniques that turn leftover fabrics into contemporary womenswear.
Global News Arena Writer · 1 November 2026
- fashion
Oríré fashion Redefines Modern Femininity Through Thoughtful Fashion
Founded by Nigerian designer Oríré Aleshinloye, Oríré combines artistic femininity, sculptural silhouettes and conscious production to create contemporary womenswear that celebrates individuality while placing responsible fashion at the heart of its business.
Global News Arena Writer · 1 November 2026
- fashion
Sanwo-Olu walks the runway at Lagos Fashion Week 2026
The Lagos State governor appeared on the runway for Ugo Monye. The appearance connects political visibility with fashion, but details about its purpose and any associated commitments remain unconfirmed.
Queen Diana Story · 31 October 2026
- entertainment
DJ Cuppy dating update: Does her X post confirm a date?
The Nigerian entertainer’s brief remark mentions her dating life, but provides no details about an outing. The available quote leaves the central question unanswered.
GNA Writes · 31 October 2026
- make money
Where to Get Your Professional Website in Just 72 Hours
A promotional pitch pairs a mobile-ready site with a month of content planning for X. Its practical value depends on delivery terms, ownership and what happens after launch.
Queen Diana Story · 31 October 2026
- entertainment
Roblox The Hollow Finale: Time, Rewards and What Next.
The Hollow, Roblox’s nine day Halloween event, closes its main run with a live finale on 31 October. Here is what is confirmed about the timing, the creator streams and the rewards, and what Roblox has yet to reveal.
Queen Diana Story · 31 October 2026
- entertainment
Broda Shaggi and Dorathy Bachor: Rumours Are Not Proof
Videos described as heartfelt have prompted speculation about the Nigerian entertainers. The public interest lies in how quickly an affectionate moment can become an unsupported claim about private lives.
GNA Writes · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Ugo Monye fashion Brings African Heritage Into Modern Menswear: Sanwo Olu’s Surprise Performance on the Runway
Nigerian designer Ugo Monye has built a luxury fashion label around contemporary menswear, cultural identity and refined craftsmanship, creating clothing that presents African heritage through a modern design perspective
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Ejiro Amos Tafiri fashion Gives African Elegance a Modern Voice
From her early interest in clothing and textile design to building one of Nigeria’s recognised womenswear labels, Ejiro Amos Tafiri has developed a signature style through drapery, indigenous fabrics and contemporary interpretations of African dress.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Y’Wande fashion Gives Traditional Craft a Contemporary Fashion Identity
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Elie Kuame fashion Brings Refined African Couture to Lagos Fashion Week
With a creative identity shaped by Ivorian, Lebanese and European influences, Elie Kuame has built a fashion language around femininity, sophisticated construction and the expressive possibilities of fabric.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Mariah Bocoum Fashion Brings the Spirit of Malian Fashion to the Runway
From her early experience in modelling to building a fashion house in Mali, Mariah Bocoum has developed a creative journey shaped by cultural identity, craftsmanship and the ambition to give African fashion a stronger international presence.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Israella Kobla Fashion: A Contemporary African Design Perspective
Israella Kobla joins the designers contributing to the diversity of contemporary African fashion. Her place in the Lagos Fashion Week programme provides an opportunity to explore how individual creative identities, craftsmanship and modern styling continue to shape the industry's evolving design conversation.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
BOYEDOE Fashion: David Kusi Boye-Doe Reimagines African Luxury
BOYEDOE fashion brings together African cultural references, reconstructed materials and contemporary luxury. Founded by Ghanaian designer David Kusi Boye-Doe, the label explores how deconstruction, sustainability and expressive design can create a modern fashion identity rooted in heritage while looking towards the future.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
NYA Fashion: Contemporary Identity and the Future of African Style
NYA joins a diverse group of fashion voices contributing to the contemporary African design conversation. Its place in the Lagos Fashion Week schedule offers a starting point for examining how designers develop distinctive identities, interpret modern dressing and respond to an industry that continues to evolve.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Pillz N Poizn Fashion: Experimental Style and African Creativity
Pillz N Poizn joins the diverse creative voices shaping contemporary African fashion. Its place in the Lagos Fashion Week programme provides an opportunity to explore how experimental design, individual identity and the evolving relationship between clothing and self-expression contribute to a changing fashion landscape.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Holy One Fashion: Exploring Identity and Contemporary African Design
Holy One brings another perspective to the changing African fashion landscape, where designers use clothing to explore identity, personal expression and contemporary style. Its place in the Lagos Fashion Week conversation offers an opportunity to consider how emerging and independent fashion voices contribute to a broader, increasingly diverse design culture.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Malité Fashion: Craftsmanship and Contemporary African Style
Malité takes its place within a diverse fashion landscape where creative identity, garment construction and modern style continue to shape the work of African designers. Its inclusion in the Lagos Fashion Week schedule provides a starting point for examining the wider ideas and industry questions surrounding contemporary fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Bloke fashion Pushes the Boundaries of African Knitwear With Experimental Design
Nigerian fashion label Bloke, founded by designer Faith Oluwajimi, continues to explore the possibilities of knitwear, artisanal craftsmanship and unconventional silhouettes, creating a distinctive design identity that brings together contemporary African fashion, artistic experimentation and cultural storytelling.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Abiola Olusola fashion Brings Modern Femininity and Yoruba Heritage Together Through Fashion
Nigerian designer Abiola Olusola continues to explore the relationship between contemporary womenswear, Yoruba cultural identity and artisanal craftsmanship, building a distinctive fashion language around elegant minimalism, thoughtful construction and the preservation of traditional techniques.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Studio Imo Lagos Fashion Week: Crochet Reimagined
Studio Imo brought contemporary crochet, collaborative craftsmanship and expressive knitwear to Lagos Fashion Week 2026 with Clan, a collection developed alongside 21 Wool Street and Crochet Nigeria. The presentation explored how traditional hand techniques can shape modern silhouettes through texture, colour and movement.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Sahrazad Lagos Fashion Week: The Journey Within
Moroccan fashion label Sahrazad brought personal storytelling, cultural references and contemporary silhouettes to Lagos Fashion Week 2026 through its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, Inner Child. The presentation explored self-discovery and creative freedom through colour, Moroccan-inspired textile patterns and a mix of relaxed and expressive garments.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
IGC Fashion Lagos Fashion Week: Reclaiming Indigenous Textiles
IGC Fashion brought Uganda’s indigenous materials and textile traditions into a contemporary fashion conversation at Lagos Fashion Week 2026. Through deconstruction, barkcloth and cowrie embellishments, the collection explored how cultural knowledge can influence modern design and more considered approaches to material use.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Bornstar Nigeria Lagos Fashion Week: Movement in Design
Bornstar Nigeria explored movement, proportion and colour at Lagos Fashion Week 2026 through ponchos, fringed blazer coats and expressive menswear. The presentation showed how thoughtful construction and fluid detailing can give contemporary Nigerian fashion a distinctive visual identity.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Ibilola Ogundipe Lagos Fashion Week: Colour and Craft
Ibilola Ogundipe brought sculptural womenswear, luminous embellishments and confident colour to Lagos Fashion Week 2026. The presentation continued the Lagos-based label’s exploration of structure, femininity and craftsmanship through garments designed to balance visual impact with movement.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Dukun Lagos Fashion Week: Itsekiri Heritage Reimagined
Dukun brought Itsekiri cultural references into contemporary fashion at Lagos Fashion Week 2026, using deconstruction, fabric manipulation and layered construction to explore identity through clothing. The presentation connected the designer’s wider interest in craftsmanship and storytelling with a striking palette of orange, yellow, white and cobalt blue.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Désirée Iyama Fashion: Feminine Design, Slow Fashion and the Meaning of Modern Nigerian Style
Désirée Iyama fashion brings together feminine silhouettes, thoughtful craftsmanship and a more considered approach to clothing, showing how a Nigerian womenswear label can balance personal expression, everyday functionality and responsible production.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
JZO Fashion: Ola Akindeinde and Joseph Ike’s Vision for Contemporary Nigerian Menswear
JZO fashion explores the relationship between Nigerian identity, contemporary menswear and personal expression, using considered silhouettes, material experimentation and craftsmanship to challenge conventional ideas about how African men can dress.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Pepperrow Lagos Fashion Week collection featuring hand-printed fabrics, raffia detailing and contemporary African fashion: Craft Meets Contemporary Style
Pepperrow returned to Lagos Fashion Week 2026 with a collection shaped by hand-printed fabrics, raffia details and decorative embellishments. Founded by Omafume Niemogha, the Nigerian label continues to explore how traditional craft techniques can inform contemporary fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Imad Eduso Into the Wild at Lagos Fashion week 2026
Imad Eduso brought a new dimension to its Lagos Fashion Week story with Into the Wild, a collection that expanded the brand into menswear while retaining its expressive approach to contemporary fashion. From raffia hats and fringed trousers to animal-inspired prints and lace, the presentation explored how familiar design signatures can evolve.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
LFJ fashion Turns Fashion Into Wearable Art Through Experimental Shapes and Genderless Design
Nigerian fashion label LFJ, founded by designer Princess Juliet Olanipekun, explores the boundaries between clothing, art and self-expression through experimental pleating, architectural silhouettes and a genderless design philosophy that encourages individuality.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Irapada fashion Explores Nigerian Fashion Through Creative Reuse
Irapada brings a fresh perspective to Nigerian fashion by transforming overlooked fabric remnants into expressive clothing and accessories, demonstrating how creativity, craftsmanship and sustainability can work together to shape the future of contemporary African design.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Lush Hair Lagos Fashion Week Celebrates the Art of Natural Hair Styling
Lush Hair brings the beauty of hairstyling into the fashion spotlight, demonstrating how natural textures, creative styling and carefully considered beauty looks contribute to the identity of a runway presentation and the wider expression of contemporary African fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
M.O.T the Label Lagos Fashion Week: Fashion That Fits
M.O.T the Label brought its focus on functional, inclusive ready-to-wear to Lagos Fashion Week 2026, continuing its work around fit, colour and everyday versatility. Founded by Mo Agusto, the Lagos-based brand challenges conventional sizing expectations while exploring a more considered approach to contemporary womenswear.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Jermaine Bleu Lagos Fashion Week: Heritage Meets Modern Style
Ghanaian label Jermaine Bleu continued its exploration of contemporary African identity at Lagos Fashion Week 2026, bringing a design philosophy shaped by cultural storytelling, considered tailoring and wearable sophistication. Founded by Jason Jermaine Asiedu, the brand uses fashion to connect personal expression with Ghanaian heritage.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Pettre Taylor Lagos Fashion Week: Stories Across Generations
Pettre Taylor explored identity, migration and cultural memory through The Middlemen, a collection presented at Lagos Fashion Week 2026. Drawing on the designer’s connection to the Kwararafa, or Jukun, people, the presentation combined knitwear, woven fabrics, oversized denim and nomadic-inspired styling.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- politics
Doris Ogala and Her Men: Broken Vows and Courtroom Drama.
Doris Ogala's reported remand in Lagos has brought renewed attention to her long-running public dispute with Pastor Chris Okafor. The actress, who is also an African Action Congress governorship candidate in Abia State, pleaded not guilty to allegations involving electronic communications, intimate material and attempted extortion.
Queen Diana Story · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Dust of the Earth at Lagos Fashion Week 2026
Dust of the Earth presented A Letter to Earth, a collection that explored identity, memory and circular fashion through reworked materials and expressive silhouettes. Founded by Omolabake Temetan, the label demonstrated how discarded textiles can become the foundation for new creative possibilities.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026