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Fashion Designer Tasks FG on FX Stability, Says 2024 Will be Good for Business
By Bon Peters
A Port Harcourt-based fashion designer, Ms Angela Wells, has said she’s optimistic 2024 would be a good year for business, though she tasked the federal government to redouble its efforts to ensure stability in the foreign exchange (FX) market.
Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of her annual event tagged Shop and Chop in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital recently, Ms Wells maintained that 2023 was a turbulent year for business, noting that it was by the grace of God that many entrepreneurs survived.
On the reason behind such assertion, the fashion expert noted that the exchange rate was not stable, insisting that the federal government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, should redouble efforts to ensure that naira is strengthened.
“Those of us who deal in imported materials for our attires did not find it funny in 2023. A situation you will wake up and your supplier tells you Dollars today is exchanging for N1,000 or above, only what you do is to struggle to survive,” she said.
“In a situation where you have already agreed with your customers on the price and quality of the materials, you would still have to design according to agreement and specifications despite the increase in the purchasing of the materials for the work,” Ms Wells added.
Ms Wells is the chairman and chief executive of Precise Look International, a fashion-designing business concern. She hails from the Ugwunagbo local government area of Abia State and runs one of the exquisite traditional fashion shops in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
She said her thrust for organizing an annual fashion show was to draw the attention of the state government to the need for fashion tourism, insisting that such can attract more revenue to the state government and generate employment for the youth even as she called on people of the same vision for collaboration for fashion exhibition in Rivers state.
It would be recalled that the event, which featured a fashion exhibition, masquerade displays, and high-life music, attracted many persons from all walks of life.
The programme offered participants a 50 per cent discount on every traditional attire purchased, free food for every buyer, gifts for all the children, and others.
Giving a historical account of her business, Ms Wells said she started her business in 2000 with the N10,000 she saved from the sale of oranges.
“It was in the year 2000, here in Oruworukwu, Rivers State, that I started this business with only N10,000 which I saved from the sale of oranges.
“I was pushing wheelbarrow around, hawking traditional dresses and others but today, when I look back and see what I have achieved so far, it is only God that I give all the glory,” she recounted.
On the challenges faced during her early stages, she said, “It wasn’t easy for me, a young girl hawking dresses in a wheelbarrow, and you know, my customers were mainly men, most of them who patronized me would always want to go down with me, but in all these, I was able to overcome because I was focused, committed and resilient.”
On the get-rich-quick syndrome in society at the moment, especially among young girls who depend on selling their bodies for money, Ms Wells admonished them to learn a trade to sustain themselves.
“If I can survive with N10,000 then, you can also survive no matter the amount you use in starting the business, I assure you determination is the key,” she emphasised.
Looking into the 2024 business climate, Ms Wells noted that though it would not be rosy at the beginning, “this year will be better than last year.”
The Big Brother Naija Season 11 House has recorded its first evictions on Sunday night, with Martins and Mercedes leaving the competition after polling the fewest votes from viewers.
Speaking with host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu after his eviction, Martins remained positive about what comes next, saying he plans to surprise the world with his next steps outside the House.
For Mercedes, the eviction was not something she considered a loss. She said she gave the experience everything she had and was proud of how she spent her time in the House. On what comes next, she revealed plans to perform globally while continuing to build her massage and concierge businesses. She also shared that one of her priorities is paying for her father’s surgery.
Chimsom Chuka Takes the First Most Influential Player of the Week (MIPOW) Title
While two housemates said goodbye to Biggie’s House, the evening also brought a new advantage for Chimsom Chuka, who emerged as the first Most Influential Player of the Week (MIPOW). The title earned him the betPawa Elite Award and immunity from next week’s eviction.
This adds another layer to the competition as the remaining housemates settle into the reality of the game, with strategies, alliances, and individual influence already beginning to take shape.
Nomy Receives Strike and Final Warning
Moments before the live eviction show, Big Brother summoned the housemates for a meeting following repeated violations of his instructions by Nomy. After addressing the importance of following the House rules, Big Brother issued Nomy a strike and final warning, making it clear that housemates cannot choose which of his instructions to follow.
With two housemates already out of the competition and Chimsom Chuka holding immunity for the coming week, the race for the N160 million grand prize is fast heating up.
Keep up with all the drama, suspense and gameplay in Big Brother Naija Season 11 on DStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 49, or watch it live on DStv Stream. Download the DStv Stream app and sign up – no dish, no decoder needed.
Every great movie starts with a decision; sometimes it’s the decision to do the right thing. Sometimes it’s the decision to fight back. Other times, it’s a split-second choice that turns an ordinary day into complete chaos.
This August, GOtv’s movie lineup is built around characters whose lives change because of one decision. Some are chasing redemption. Some are fighting for survival. Others are simply trying to make it through the madness they’ve found themselves in. Whatever your movie preference, these are stories that will keep you invested from beginning to end.
When bad decisions become great comedy
Let’s be honest, some of the funniest movies are built around people making one terrible decision after another. That’s exactly the kind of fun Bad Behaviour (Stunt) brings. Airing every Friday on TNT, the comedy is packed with chaotic moments, outrageous situations and plenty of laughs, making it the perfect way to leave the stress of the week behind and ease into the weekend.
Catch Bad Behaviour (Stunt) every Friday from 7 August at 2:55 pm on TNT, available on GOtv Max and higher packages.
One act of courage changes everything
There are action movies, and then there are movies that leave you wondering how the characters survived at all.
In Mad Max: Fury Road, Imperator Furiosa risks everything when she decides to help a group of women escape from the ruthless Immortan Joe. Along the way, she crosses paths with Max Rockatansky, and together they embark on a relentless fight for freedom across a brutal wasteland. With breathtaking action, unforgettable chase scenes and Charlize Theron’s commanding performance, it’s easy to see why the film remains one of the most celebrated action movies of its generation.
Watch Mad Max: Fury Road on Saturday, 8 August at 8:00 pm on Studio Universal, available on GOtv Supa+.
Starting over isn’t always simple
Everyone deserves a second chance. Unfortunately for Tom Dolan, getting one isn’t as easy as confessing the truth.
In Honest Thief, Tom decides to come clean about the money he stole years earlier so he can build an honest future with the woman he loves. But instead of finding justice, he discovers that two FBI agents have plans of their own. What follows is a gripping game of cat and mouse where trust is scarce, danger is everywhere, and survival becomes the only option.
Catch Honest Thief on Friday, 14 August at 8:00 pm on MovieRoom, available on GOtv Max and higher packages.
When giving up isn’t an option
Losing his sight could have marked the end of his story. Instead, it becomes the reason he writes a new one.
Blind War follows a former SWAT officer whose quiet life is shattered when the enemy from his past resurfaces and threatens his daughter. Forced back into action, he must rely on his instincts, determination and years of training to protect the person who matters most. It’s an emotional action thriller that proves courage isn’t measured by what you can see, but by what you’re willing to fight for.
Catch Blind War on Saturday, 29 August at 7:00 pm on KIX, available on GOtv Supa and higher packages.
Four movies. Four unforgettable stories.
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So the next time you’re wondering what to watch, you won’t have to spend half the evening searching. Just pick a movie, settle in and let the story take over.
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By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A Nigerian actress, Temitope Osoba, fondly called Tope Osoba by her fans, has reportedly passed away.
She died barely a year after she survived a battle with breast cancer, reports say.
The 41-year-old entertainer left the acting world to cater to her health, but returned shortly after she had a successful treatment in 2025.
The movie producer, however, has not been very active in the past months, ostensibly due to her health.
Her demise has come as a shock to some of her colleagues and admirers, as she was very lively during her lifetime.
Details about the unfortunate incident, which became known to her fans on Wednesday morning, have not been given by her family.
