Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.
JAMB to give PWDs free UTME forms The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has declared that persons with disabilities (PWDs) will receive free application documents for the 2026/2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The declaration was contained in JAMB’s weekly bulletin, published on the board’s website on Monday. As done in previous years, the Board said the free application documents would be processed through the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group for eligible candidates with disabilities who intend to sit the examination. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, disclosed this during a meeting with critical stakeholders at the Board’s national headquarters in Abuja. He…
Manny Ita Former England captain David Beckham has signed an exclusive long-term partnership with Fanatics, the company announced on Monday. The agreement grants Fanatics exclusive rights to Beckham’s signed memorabilia and collectibles, placing his image and likeness across the company’s various brands. Under the deal, the Manchester United and Real Madrid legend will also participate in public appearances and fan meet-and-greets. The partnership focuses heavily on the distribution of rare autographed trading cards, which are scheduled to be released in select Topps Chrome packs beginning Feb. 5. Beckham’s collectibles currently command high valuations on the resale market, and this…
South Africa reconnects power at Nigerian High Commission after debt payment By Elegbede Abiodun Electricity has been restored to the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, after the diplomatic mission settled outstanding municipal service debts, the City of Tshwane has said. The power supply was disconnected on Monday by the City of Tshwane as enforcement action over unpaid utility bills owed by the Nigerian High Commission. The move was confirmed by the City’s executive mayor, Nasiphi Moya, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, where she shared a photograph of the High Commission building and stated…
Manny Ita Atletico Madrid and Atalanta BC have finalized an agreement for the permanent transfer of Nigerian international forward Ademola Lookman. The deal for the 28-year-old is valued at approximately €40 million (₦66 billion), comprising a €35 million fixed fee and an additional €5 million in performance-related add-ons. The La Liga club confirmed the development in an official statement released on Sunday, noting that the two organizations “have agreed to the transfer of 28-year-old Nigerian international Ademola Lookman, who is already in Madrid.” The transfer remains subject to the successful completion of a medical examination and the formalization of…
South Africa cuts off electricity linked to Nigerian High Commission due to debt By Elegbede Abiodun Tshwane municipal authorities have disconnected electricity to Nigeria’s High Commission in South Africa following failure to settle outstanding utility bills. Mayor Nasiphi Moya confirmed the cut off on Monday via social media, stating the action was part of the city’s #TshwaneYaTima initiative targeting customers with substantial unpaid debts. “We’ve disconnected electricity at the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. They owe the city for utility services,” Moya wrote on X. This marks at least the third time in recent years that…
Polaris Bank Boosts MSMEs Export Ecosystem At NAHCO/NACCIMA Export Group Programme Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its strategic commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export ecosystem and empowering micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) at the NAHCO and NACCIMA Export Group Programme themed *Breaking Barriers: Helping SMEs Navigate Export Procedures for Agro Products and Other Commodities.” The one-day engagement brought together regulators, industry stakeholders, exporters, and trade bodies to advance practical solutions for easing trade barriers, improving access to finance, and building a more resilient and diversified Nigerian economy. The programme also marked the formal introduction and launch of the NACCIMA…
SDNON Congratulates Dr. Patrick Ebojele On Appointment As Edo Governor’s Chief Press Secretary Patrick Akhere Ebojele with SDNON. The Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) has congratulated Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele, PhD, on his appointment as Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo. In a congratulatory letter and greeting card signed by SDNON President, Dr. Adeniyi Ifetayo, and Secretary, Seunmanuel Faleye, the association described the appointment as well-deserved, citing Dr. Ebojele’s professionalism, integrity, and long-standing contribution to media practice in Nigeria. The goodwill congratulatory message was delivered on Friday, January 30, during a reception…
Julius Rone to Build Nigeria’s First FLNG in 2026, as he Clinches Sun’s Investor of the Year “This year, we are moving into construction phase.” Julius Rone, Chief Executive Officer of UTM Offshore, announced it plainly. No hedging. Just a statement of intent that, if executed, will mark the most significant moment in Nigeria’s gas industry history. He made the declaration on the night The Sun Newspaper honoured him as its Investor of the Year 2026, an award that, in hindsight, could not have come at a more fitting time. Because Rone was not there simply to collect an accolade.…
Grammys 2026: Tyla shines as ‘Best African Music Performance’ winner By Elegbede Abiodun South African singer, Tyla has become the winner of Best African Music Performance award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. Tyla took home the prize for her song “Push 2 Start”, beating out Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido, and Ayra Starr, as well as Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin’s Hope & Love. who were all nominated in the category. This is Tyla’s second win in the Best African Music Performance category, following her inaugural win in 2024 with “Water”. The category was introduced to spotlight African…
Tinubu speaks on Fela as global icon after Grammy Lifetime Honour By Elegbede Abiodun He describes Fela as a towering figure whose influence cuts across music, culture, and generations, …“a giant.” President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to legendary Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, following his posthumous recognition with the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Recording Academy, also known as the Grammy Awards. In a tribute he personally issued to celebrate Fela’s award on Sunday, President Tinubu described the late musician as a towering figure whose influence transcended music, culture, and generations, saying the world had honoured…