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.
Guinness Nigeria Elegbede Abiodun • Sponsors 150 cataract surgeries and upgrades eye care facilities at Lagos University Teaching Hospital and Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital. • Secures four additional honours, making it one of the most decorated organisations. Guinness Nigeria PLC has emerged as a top performer at the 7th Edition of The Industry Awards, held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Civic Centre in Lagos, securing multiple honours across sustainability, brand excellence and leadership categories. The beverage giant was named Most Outstanding Company in Sustainability 2025/2026, a flagship recognition that underscored its environmental and social impact efforts over…
Manny Ita – The Nigerian judiciary reached two critical milestones in the ongoing leadership crises rocking the nation’s main opposition parties. While the Supreme Court has paused to deliberate on the future of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Court of Appeal has delivered a definitive ruling on the leadership of the Labour Party (LP). The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in the high-stakes appeal concerning the legality of the PDP’s November 2025 National Convention held in Ibadan. A five-member panel, led by Justice Lawal Garba, announced that a date for the final ruling will be communicated to…
Manny Ita – A court in Lagos has sentenced three individuals for assaulting officials of the Kick Against Indiscipline, in a ruling that underscores the state government’s zero-tolerance stance toward attacks on law enforcement personnel. The incident, which reportedly occurred during a routine enforcement operation, saw the KAI officials obstructed and physically attacked while carrying out their duties. The offenders were subsequently arrested and charged to court, where they were found guilty and handed custodial sentences. Legal authorities noted that the judgment serves as a deterrent to others who may attempt to resist or attack government agents enforcing environmental and…
Manny Ita – Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has appointed Matthew Kukah as the Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), in a move aimed at strengthening institutional leadership and advancing academic excellence in the state’s higher education system. The appointment places Bishop Kukah, a respected cleric and public intellectual, in a largely ceremonial but influential role as the titular head of the university. As Chancellor, he will preside over convocations, confer degrees, and serve as a symbol of the institution’s values and vision. His selection is widely interpreted as a strategic effort by the Soludo administration to align COOU…
Federation Accounts Allocation Committee. Photo: FAAC The Federation Account Allocation Committee shared a total of N2.04 trillion as revenue for March 2026, reflecting a N150 billion increase from the N1.89 trillion distributed for February, amid stronger statutory inflows. The disclosure was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation and signed by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa. Mokwa, “A total sum of N2.036tn, being March 2026 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils,” at the April 2026 FAAC…
2026 International Social Security Association (ISSA) West Africa Seminar in Abuja Elegbede Abiodun • Currently, the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) covers over 7.5 million workers. President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting Nigerian workers from economic hardship, workplace injuries, and uncertainty after retirement. The president said that his administration was strengthening social protection systems to guarantee dignity and security for citizens. Tinubu said this during the opening of the two-day 2026 International Social Security Association (ISSA) West Africa Seminar in Abuja themed “Improving inclusiveness and accessibility of social security services through effective communication in West…
Elegbede Abiodun …claims that the government failed to pay winners were “false, misleading and unfair.” Winners of the Edo Carnival band competition have received their prizes, weeks after complaints over delayed payments. At a ceremony held on Saturday in Benin City, participants turned up to collect their rewards, bringing an end to the uncertainty that followed the carnival. The event had earlier drawn attention for its colourful displays and performances, but soon after, some participants took to social media to complain about delays in prize disbursement. The reactions sparked debate and raised questions around the organisation of the carnival. Speaking…
Governor Dauda Lawal For those who knew Zamfara State before Governor Dauda Lawal became Governor will appreciate the current situation in the state. The state, which used to be in the rubble, has been reconstructed into a powerhouse within its geographical location and has become an envy of others. All thanks to the visionary rescue mission 1.0 spearheaded by Governor Dauda Lawal, PhD, in 2023, when he was elected Governor of the agrarian and mineral-rich state. Just three years ago, education in Zamfara State was in a Comatose state. It was nonexistent. No functional primary and secondary schools conducive to…
File photo: Dangote Refinery By Elegbede Abiodun Crude oil supply from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s trading arm surged in April 2026, with shipment records indicating that more than 1.03 million metric tonnes, equivalent to about 6.8 million barrels or over 1.08 billion litres, were delivered to the Dangote Oil and Gas Company Limited within the month. An analysis of tanker vessel movements obtained by The PUNCH on Tuesday shows that the deliveries were executed through eight crude cargoes handled by NNPC Trading, reinforcing the state oil firm’s role as a major feedstock supplier to the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote…
Ecobank Nigeria By Elegbede Abiodun Pan-African lender Ecobank is in talks with Bank of China to launch a direct local-currency-to-yuan settlement product for its customers by year end, its group CEO said, citing rising trade and commercial ties between Africa and China. The move by Togo-based Ecobank and the majority state-owned Chinese lender comes as some African markets explore alternatives to the dollar for cross-border payments, including the Chinese currency. “We are looking at opportunities for us to settle with, instead of going through the dollar, we do it directly with the Chinese yuan,” Jeremy Awori told Reuters, citing many…