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Monogramming: The Booming Business Redefining Nigeria’s Menswear Industry

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Monogramming is also fast becoming one of Nigeria’s most profitable trends in the menswear market, integrating tradition, status, and personalization into a thriving fashion trend. The practice of embroidering initials or insignias on fabric has become a money-making venture for designers and entrepreneurs across West Africa. From politicians and top executives to grooms and young professionals, style-conscious Nigerian men are taking up personalised monograms on traditional Agbada sleeves, starched shirt cuffs, jackets, caps, and loungewear. The embellishments have become symbols of identity, class, and good taste. According to Mr. Taiwo Olaleye, Managing Director of Taye Dates Fashion, monograms have moved beyond an elite luxury. “From Kano weddings to Lagos boardrooms, monograms are now mainstream personal branding,” he noted. The heightened demand has spawned various business opportunities. While some businessmen and women work with freelance professional designers to handle custom orders, others put money in specialized monogram studios that utilize professional embroidery machines. Though start-up capital can be heavy, the margins are often substantial as well. Olaleye also opined that monogramming could be a standalone business or a value addition at the high end for fashion brands that can allow them to charge more due to the value addition. Ready-made monogrammed products such as caps, bags, and polos with fashionable initials also promise the potential of quick sales and wider market acceptance. Financial Outlook New entrants must be aware of the financial commitments. Hand or machine embroidery training requires ₦50,000 to ₦200,000. Monthly operational expenses of threads, stabilisers, and other consumables can reach ₦100,000 to ₦200,000. Good planning and market positioning will render monogramming both creatively fulfilling and lucrative in Nigeria’s burgeoning fashion industry.

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EFCC Nabs 14 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Akwa Ibom Sting Operation

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Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended 14 suspected internet fraudsters in a coordinated operation in different parts of Akwa Ibom State. The suspects were detained on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in a sting operation based on actionable intelligence. This was made known on Wednesday by EFCC spokesman, Dele Ojewale, in a briefing at Uyo. Ojewale enumerated where the arrest took place as Afaha Offot, Ikot Ntuen, Nwaniba, and on the outskirt of Abak Local Government Area. The anti-corruption agency recovered 19 mobile phones and three computers that were believed to have been used in fake transactions, he added. “The suspects will be taken to court after investigation is concluded,” he stated. He also called on citizens to collaborate with law enforcement agencies by informing them of suspicious individuals or activities in their neighborhoods, reaffirming that public cooperation is core to the fight against cybercrime.

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Juventus Eye Ademola Lookman as Summer Target After Osimhen Snub

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Juventus have already spotted Ademola Lookman as a target before this summer transfer window. The Bianconeri had also allegedly made initial contact with Lookman’s compatriot Victor Osimhen last month. Osimhen informed the Turin club that he has no desire to sign for them. Juventus have now set their sights on Lookman, according to Italian news site, Tuttosport. The winger will be leaving Atalanta at the end of the season. Atalanta are willing to sell the Nigeria international for around €60m. The 27-year-old joined La Dea from Bundesliga club, RB Leipzig in 2022.

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First Lady Remi Tinubu Flags Off Midwives’ Kit Distribution, Announces N50m Grant for Traders in Taraba

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Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu has inaugurated the distribution of professional kits to midwives provided by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in the North-East geopolitical zone. In a statement by media aide, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady said the health profession demands more than compassion and skills, and that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is still on the right path to enhance healthcare delivery in the country. Senator Tinubu spoke at the flag-off of the initiative in Jalingo, Taraba State on Thursday and said the right tools and infrastructure were also being provided. While commending the efforts and commitment of the midwives and the entire health workforce, Senator Tinubu said their effort is still key to realizing the reduction of maternal and child mortality in Nigeria. “I am informed that 59,570 health workers have so far been trained and that is the reason why the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) procured 60,000 branded scrubs and 60,000 pairs of crocs, as an incentive to encourage and support the relentless dedication of our midwives,” the first lady clarified. She urged Nigerians to keep encouraging health workers for their round-the-clock work, especially the sector’s leadership. Mrs Tinubu commended the Coordinating Minister of Health and Official Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina, and their staff for their dedicated efforts at improving healthcare delivery to the citizens. She referred to this as one of the main pillars of development under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu. “All six geopolitical zones will receive 10,000 scrubs and 10,000 pairs of crocs, which will be distributed among the states in each zone,” she said. RHI, since its inception in 2023, has provided focused interventions in agriculture, economic empowerment, education, health and social investment to improve the lives of Nigerian families, the first lady said. “RHI realizes that the health profession requires not only skills and compassion, but also the right tools and kits to inspire our Midwives as they serve others. Thank you for all your good work,” she stated. She also announced a N50million Business Re-capitalisation grant for 1,000 petty traders in the state with Governor Agbu Kefas pledging to match this with another 1,000 petty traders. Governor Kefas, in his address, noted that the nation is witnessing huge transformation in the health sector that is gradually, but purposefully increasing life expectancy and other outcomes in the sector. He commended the First Lady for her sheer willpower and determination to improve the life of the average Nigerian through the tangible activities of the RHI. In his turn, the Prof Pate assured that the Federal Government is doing all it can to close the gap in access and affordability of healthcare, especially to pregnant women and mothers. He assured the nurses and midwives that their services are valued by the Tinubu administration and urged them to carry out their assignments with excellence.

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APC Shuts Down National Secretariat to Mourn Murdered Director of Administration

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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday sealed off its national secretariat at 40, Blantyre Street, Wuse 2 Abuja. In a memo of 10th April, 2025 by the party’s Deputy Director of Administration, Ubagba Abel, the shut-down was intended in mourning of the death of the party’s Director Of Administration, Hon. Lateef AbdulRaif Adeniji. The administration of the party had purportedly taken Adeniji some two months prior in Abuja, and was purportedly carried out in spite of the payment of N50 million ransom money for his release. The memo titled: ‘Secretariat closure for the mourning of the director of administration’, ordered all the staff to utilize the mourning period to engage in sober reflection and prayers for the family and the loved ones. The National Secretary has approved the National secretariat’s closure from all party/work activities effective immediately through Monday 14th April 2025. He did this after he had received news of the unfortunate death of the Director of Administration, Late Hon. AbdulRaif Adekunle Adeniji,” it reads. Rewrite and give it a headline

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Nigeria Bows French Investors to Investment Reforms, Invites Them to Harness Opportunities Under Tinubu’s New Hope Agenda

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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has welcomed French investors to capitalize on the growing opportunities in Nigeria, pointing to the country’s ambitious economic reforms and investor-friendly climate. Speaking to the Nigeria Business Forum in Paris on Thursday, Idris highlighted Nigeria’s reinvigorated economic momentum under the leadership of the President Bola Tinubu. The forum, hosted by Business France, drew more than 200 French companies and key players in the energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and technology industries. Idris praised veteran French companies with operations in Nigeria Total Energies, Lafarge, Peugeot, Danone, Alstom, and Schneider Electric for their continued efforts in important sectors of the Nigerian economy. He described the Tinubu government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, an eight-point economic plan, as powering ambitious reforms that are repositioning Nigeria as a more competitive, more transparent, and investor-friendly destination making Nigeria a gateway to Africa’s expanding market through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Reforms The Minister listed some of these reforms in progress: Unification and stabilisation of the foreign exchange regime Phasing out fuel subsidies to redirect resources to development Cost-reflective electricity tariffs to ensure long-term energy sustainability Tax restructuring, strengthened legislative support, and ease of doing business Digitalisation of immigration and trade procedures to boost mobility and economic integration He also referred to Nigeria’s demographic edge of more than 220 million individuals, 70% of whom are under the age of 35, making it the largest and one of the youngest markets in Africa. With more than 26 years of uninterrupted democracy, Nigeria, he said, offers political stability and a rule-of-law economy backed by institutions like the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Idris asserted that in a mere 20 months, the policies of President Tinubu have reversed Nigeria’s fiscal direction to record 3.84% GDP growth in Q1 2024, over 20% revenue growth in the government, and reducing the debt service-to-revenue ratio. He also spotlighted key growth projects like the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF), Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CrediCorp), Presidential CNG Initiative, and MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF) aim to mobilize trillions of naira of private sector investment. Idris invited French companies to invest in new areas such as livestock, with the new Ministry of Livestock Development in Nigeria offering new possibilities for partnership particularly with international leaders like Danone in key dairy space. Aside his business, the Minister will hold bilateral talks with major French institutions like France Médias Monde, ARCOM, the Ministry of Culture, and Thomson Broadcast with a perspective of improving Nigeria-France relations in media and cultural partnerships. In his own words, quoted by President Tinubu, Idris ended up: “We must brace up for the future with commitment and optimism, and with the courage of our founding fathers.”

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Teacher Arrested for Molesting 7-Year-Old Pupil in Osun State

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Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 22-year-old male school teacher for molesting a seven-year-old female pupil in Ilesa. Rufai Akorede, a local school teacher in Ilesa, was arrested following his alleged sexual abuse of the minor girl on multiple occasions, including forcing her to perform oral sex on him. State Commandant Igbalawole Sotiyo had directed an instant and extensive investigation upon receiving the report, said Kehinde Adeleke, the Public Relations Officer of the Command. “Our investigation revealed that the suspect began molesting the victim at some point in 2024,” Adeleke explained. “In his confession, Akorede attested that after school, he commanded the girl to close all windows in a classroom before assaulting her.” The second incident was reported to have occurred on March 20, 2025, when Akorede inappropriately touched the girl after other pupils had departed. The suspect was taken before the Magistrate Court sitting at Ilesha on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, where he denied the charge. He has been detained at the Ilesa Correctional Centre pending trial. Commandant Sotiyo issued a stern warning to others who are engaged in such activities, promising them grave consequences for those who prey on children.

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Peller Visits Mosque Following Outrage Over 30 Days Rant Challenge Backlash

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Popular TikTok content creator Peller, has sought a religious position following mounting criticism on social media. Peller has just been called out recently after expressing worry that Nigerians have joined in on the popular 30-day rant challenge. He cautioned in a trending video that the kind of activities engaged in may result in the possible ban of TikTok in Nigeria. Having gained popularity through his live streams on the platform, Peller challenged online provocateurs to seek other avenues where they could vent their frustrations. He indicated that there was a necessity to have TikTok remain open as a platform for content creators, stating, “If you really want to rant, go to Instagram or even the market; just don’t do that here. If TikTok is banned, then we have a genuine issue.” the outcry, Peller made a disclosure in a TVC interview that he lost nearly 500,000 followers on TikTok and 400,000 on Instagram due to his stance. In the wake of the backlash, the influencer was seen attending a mosque, where he engaged in prayer. In a video that he uploaded on the internet, he showed himself holding prayer beads as he addressed his critics. He explained that the intensity of the online insults had led him to seek spiritual strength and guidance. View this post on Instagram A post shared by King Tunde Ednut (@mazitundeednut) Comments below; @obed_dam:”Person wey dragging no dey enter again. His boldness, courage and ability to stay afloat must be studied.” @investorfame2003:”I pray God listens to every one of us silently prayers.” @djreeves_uk8701:”T’aye ba gbe ẹ leke. Wọn tun ma gbe ẹ ṣepe (Ọlọhun), Ọmọ gutter to n fly by jet. Ice water lo n fa ongbẹ. B’ọn ṣe n pana mi, mo tun n tan’na. B’ọn ṣe n pana mi, mo tun ṣana si o, Peller Ọla Oluwa ni (ọla Ọlọrun ni o) @peller089.” @bahdboizara:”Tunde just promoting unnecessary things. People have good content out there, stop posting this unserious guy.” @mykel__smyth;”Religion don turn joke for Nigeria sha…no spiritual consciousness anymore, everything na content now.” @spyarron said:’I read some comments , I just de shake my head. person de his office the post Ad they paid for , you de tell am say him follow for Nigeria problem or him de do like small pikin. @Nawa for Nigerians…. The earlier we realize that 70% of what tunde do post is a promotional Ad, the better for y’all. Baba de his office de make money. Una go just de criticise am….” @heedrees2:”Una wan start to Dey talk say he Dey abuse religion again 😂😂😂those ones wey Dey do content for una headquarter (Mecca) wetin una see do for them?.” @micheezyoni:’Prayer wey nor dey work make you dey play.” @empire_savage95:”This boy na mumu shaa everything is now content, I wonder how people even find him funny at all self like wttf.” @heedrees2:”Una wan start to Dey talk say he Dey abuse religion again 😂😂😂those ones wey Dey do content for una headquarter (Mecca) wetin una see do for them?”

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Former “Money Picker” Shares Experience, Reveals How She Rebranded Herself for Club Access

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A TikTok video has gathered a range of reactions, as a woman broke down her previous job. She claimed to be a professional money picker for two to three years and described what it was like in detail. She further explained that she needed to invest in her brand so that people wouldn’t think she was just a money picker at the club. “I rebranded myself, I bought hair, some good clothes, some shoes, some nice perfume, done my skin, I was popping. The first club I went to, they let me in because I was looking good.” Referring to the difficulties she faced, she said that when she started working, bouncers were usually removing her from the club.

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Police Officer Dismissed for Unethical Conduct in Abia State

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The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO DSP Maureen Chinaka on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, in a press release on Wednesday, announced that the offending officer was dismissed in February. “The public is hereby notified that Inspector Kufere Moses, formerly serving at Mopol 55 PMF Aba and attached to UBA Bank Guard in Aba, Abia State has been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force, effective 21st February 2025. He has also been de-kitted, and all police accoutrements have been retrieved from him. Reports stated that the Abia State Command of the Nigeria Police Force declares, in order to ensure discipline in the force, it has de-kitted and dismissed one of its Mobile Police officers for unethical conduct. This is following disciplinary action by the command against him for ‘discreditable conduct and offences against discipline’. The command’s zero tolerance for professional misconduct was reaffirmed by Isa, and he assured the public that the command would not tolerate elements of ill in the force. “Under my leadership, the command remains committed to the Inspector General of Police’s vision of ensuring a professionally competent, service-driven, rule-of-law-compliant and people-friendly police force”, the CP said.

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