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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.
Electric vehicles deployed at Nigeria Airport to boost operation By Elegbede Abiodun The EVs would operate as airport shuttles. The Federal Government on Thursday deployed 10 electric shuttle buses and 20 electric sedans at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja to boost operational efficiency. The Board Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Abdullahi Ganduje, said this during the inaugural ceremony, adding that the move marked an important milestone in FAAN’s ongoing efforts to improve service delivery. He further said that the event revealed effort being made towards modernising airport operations and aligning Nigeria’s aviation sector with…
NAFDAC enforces sachet alcohol ban, dismisses shutdown claims Elegbede Abiodun NAFDAC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that only safe, wholesome and properly regulated products are available to Nigerians. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has resumed enforcement of the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small plastic or glass bottles below 200 millilitres. The agency clarified that it did not shut down any alcohol-producing company but only prohibited the sale of alcohol in sachets and small containers, citing public health concerns. In a statement on Thursday, the Director-General…
CAN rejects Shari’ah council’s call for INEC chair’s removal INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan. Photo: INEC The Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory has faulted the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria over its call for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, warning against what it described as the politicisation of religion. Northern CAN described the demand as dangerous, unjustified and capable of undermining public confidence in a critical national institution, insisting that competence and integrity—not religious affiliation—should remain the basis for assessing public…
Telcos reveal plan to invest N1.4tn on network expansion – NCC Nigeria’s mobile-phone operators plan to step up spending on network infrastructure this year, promising to invest more than the over $1bn (N1.4tn) ploughed into the sector in 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission has said. The commitment comes after a year of heavy capital expenditure last year, when telcos rolled out more than 2,850 new network sites. The expansion extended coverage across cities, rural areas, and major transport corridors, while also supporting the gradual spread of 5G services. The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, said…
Manny Ita The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a 53-year-old technician and his 48-year-old wife for allegedly faking their own abduction on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in a bid to extort ₦10 million from their family members. The couple, who reside in the Badagry area of the state, reportedly orchestrated the scheme to raise funds to recover a property they had lost due to severe financial distress. The incident began when relatives received frantic notifications claiming the pair had been intercepted by kidnappers, followed by a formal ransom demand for their release. Suspicion arose among family members, leading…
Kano to embark on ₦1tn metropolitan rail project Elegbede Abiodun Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf. Credit: Abba Yusuf via X The project is expected to enhance mobility and stimulate trade and investment. The Federal Government has approved the construction of a ₦1 trillion Metropolitan Rail Service for Kano State, aimed at improving urban transportation, boosting economic activities and easing traffic congestion in the state capital. The approval was disclosed by Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, while addressing members of the state contingent that participated in the 2025 National Qur’anic Recitation Competition held in Borno State. The development was contained in…
Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake to perform at Afro Nation 2026 in Portugal Popular Nigerian artistes Wizkid, Burna Boy and Asake have been announced as headliners for the 2026 edition of the Afro Nation festival in Portugal. The organisers revealed the lineup in a post shared via X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, featuring leading Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall and amapiano stars. “PHASE 3 IS HERE. Legacy energy meets Afro Nation debuts. This is the sound of a summer taking shape,” the organisers wrote in the caption accompanying the lineup poster. The three-day festival will be held from July 3 to July…
Tinubu, Abiodun, Osoba honoured as Ogun hands over TASFUED to FG By Elegbede Abiodun Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, handing over the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the transfer of ownership of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, to the Federal Government, represented by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, during the 17th Convocation of the formerly state-owned institution. | Credit: Taiwo Bankole. The Federal Government officially announced the takeover of the university in March 2025 to bolster teacher education in the country. The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, formally handed over…
Manny Ita The Lagos State Government has announced a statewide initiative to identify, document, and formalize informal land assets estimated to be worth approximately ₦3 trillion. The project, approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is designed to bring undocumented land into the formal economy, curbing land misuse while significantly increasing internally generated revenue. According to a statement released on Thursday via the state government’s official X account, the exercise will involve extensive mapping, valuation, and integration of land parcels that have historically remained outside of official records. Informal land assets—defined as areas occupied or used without formal legal titles such…
Manny Ita Ace thespian and veteran administrator Abubakar Yakubu has officially assumed office as the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). The inauguration ceremony took place today at the AGN National Secretariat in Abuja, marking the formal transition of power from the outgoing president, Dr. Emeka Rollas (MON). Yakubu, who served as the Guild’s National Secretary for over a decade, was elected on December 6, 2025, during the AGN National Convention held in Benin City, Edo State. He won a closely contested election against veteran actress Rita Daniels, securing 116 votes to her 113. His victory…