Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
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.
CAF, being ruthless, sanctions Senegal, Morocco heavily for AFCON final misconduct By Elegbede Abiodun CAF sanctions Senegal and Morocco for AFCON 2025 final chaos by imposing suspensions and heavy fines on players and officials. The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has imposed heavy disciplinary sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football and the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football following misconduct that marred the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final. CAF said the sanctions were approved by its Disciplinary Board to safeguard fair play, integrity and respect for the game after a series of unsporting incidents involving…
Manny Ita A fragile stability in Nigeria’s food market is under immediate threat following a sudden ₦100 per litre hike in the ex-depot price of petrol by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery today, Thursday, January 29, 2026. The price adjustment, which saw gantry rates climb from ₦699 to ₦799 per litre, has already begun filtering through to retail stations, with pump prices hitting as high as ₦910 per litre in major cities. This energy cost spike comes at a critical juncture for the Nigerian economy. Recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that headline inflation had successfully…
Manny Ita The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) announced on Thursday, January 29, 2026, the successful completion of a proof-of-concept for locomotives powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). The technical milestone follows three months of rigorous stress tests aimed at transitioning the national rail fleet from diesel dependence to a more sustainable energy model. According to the corporation, the newly retrofitted engines demonstrated a significant reduction in carbon emissions and a projected 30% decrease in operational fuel costs. A senior NRC engineer, speaking during a technical briefing in Lagos, noted that “this transition is not just about environmental responsibility; it…
Manny Ita The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has finalized a landmark agreement with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to reinstate tourism information desks at all major international airports. The move, confirmed today, Thursday, January 29, 2026, aims to bridge a long-standing communication gap for inbound travelers and marks a significant step in the government’s push for “global repositioning” through tourism. FAAN’s Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, noted during the rollout that aviation and tourism are “naturally interconnected,” emphasizing that the desks will serve as the first point of contact for showcasing Nigeria’s heritage to the world.…
Manny Ita Nigeria’s startup ecosystem entered 2026 marked by a heavy concentration of capital, as a small group of well-established companies continued to attract the overwhelming share of investor funding. According to the latest compiled deal data released on January 29, 2026, the top 11 most-funded startups raised a combined $367.2 million, accounting for 82.93% of the total $442.8 million raised by 98 startups over the preceding twelve-month period. This sharp concentration highlights a persistent investor preference for scale-ready business models and “resilient innovation” amid tighter global funding conditions and local currency volatility. The data reveals that fintech remains…
Manny Ita A key prosecution witness in the ongoing corruption trial of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, told a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gwarimpa on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, that an ₦80 million contract was awarded to a company that did not participate in the bidding process. Mr. Pedro Torwuese Chellen, an entrepreneur and project manager of Imanil Haq Nigeria Limited, testified as the first prosecution witness (PW1) before Justice M.A. Hassan. Chellen informed the court that while his company had competed for the contract to renovate the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund…
Manny Ita The organizing committee for AFROVISION X has officially entered the high-gear phase of preparations for its 2026 global festival, confirming in Lagos today that Nigeria will serve as the primary activation hub for the multi-continental event. Scheduled to take place in June 2026, AFROVISION X is designed as a massive cross-cultural exchange bridging the creative industries of Africa and North America, with simultaneous and alternating events hosted across major cities in Nigeria and Canada. The festival aims to showcase the breadth of African ingenuity through three core pillars: fashion, film, and music. Lagos will lead the African…
Iran prefers dialogue to US attacks, cautioning against reprisal By Elegbede Abiodun Iranian flag. Photo: Flagsonline.it Iran is ready to deliver an unprecedented retaliation to any US attack, its mission to the United Nations said Wednesday, in response to a military threat from President Donald Trump. “Iran stands ready for dialogue based on mutual respect and interests — BUT IF PUSHED, IT WILL DEFEND ITSELF AND RESPOND LIKE NEVER BEFORE!” the mission wrote on X alongside a screenshot of Trump’s social media threat early Wednesday that a “massive Armada” was heading towards the Islamic Republic. The Iranian mission, warning against…
Manny Ita At least nine Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed killed and 22 others remain missing following a sophisticated ambush by fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Mobbar Local Government Area. The attack, which targeted a military patrol on Friday, January 23, 2026, has prompted a large-scale search-and-rescue operation that entered its sixth day this morning, Thursday, January 29. According to military and militia sources, the commanding officer of the Damasak military base, a Major, was leading a foot patrol of approximately 30 soldiers when they were intercepted by insurgents about 25 kilometers from…
Manny Ita Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja, the former Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), has initiated a legal action at the National Industrial Court in Abuja, claiming ₦1 trillion in damages for what he describes as his “unlawful, unconstitutional, and oppressive” removal from office. The lawsuit, marked NICN/ABJ/241/2020, names the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Federal Government of Nigeria as defendants. Jaja alleges that his removal was a retaliatory act of “victimization” following his efforts to reform the Commission and address deep-seated issues within Nigeria’s intellectual property governance framework. The legal battle…