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.
Manny Ita In a significant shift within the African digital landscape, Nigerian content creators have officially claimed the majority of spots in the 2026 rankings of the continent’s most-followed live streamers. According to industry data released in late January, Nigerian streamers now occupy six out of the top ten positions across platforms like Twitch and Kick, signaling a decisive move of the continent’s “streaming capital” to West Africa. Leading the Nigerian contingent is Carter Efe, who has successfully transitioned from comedy and music to become the most-followed Africa-based creator on Twitch with over 560,000 followers. His growth was bolstered by…
Manny Ita In a pointed critique that has ignited a firestorm across the Nigerian entertainment landscape this week, veteran actor Gideon Okeke has publicly called out the nation’s top musical exports for failing to support the domestic film industry. Taking to his social media platforms on Sunday, January 25, 2026, the Slum King star specifically addressed the “Big Three” and “Big Five” of the Afrobeats world—including global icons Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido—accusing them of maintaining a one-sided relationship with the creative community. Okeke argued that while Nollywood actors and filmmakers are consistently the loudest voices celebrating the international milestones…
Manny Ita Tensions have escalated in Sokoto State following reports that at least six villagers were killed in a fresh terrorist attack, occurring in the same region recently targeted by a high-profile United States military operation. The local government areas of Tangaza and Silame have become the epicenter of a complex security crisis involving the “Lakurawa” insurgent group, an affiliate of ISIS in the Sahel. While the Nigerian government initially described the joint airstrikes as a strategic success, the subsequent retaliatory violence against local communities has raised urgent concerns about the protection of civilians in the volatile border region. The…
Manny Ita The Federal Government of Nigeria yesterday concluded a landmark ₦501 billion inaugural bond issuance under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme (PPSDRP), achieving a 100% subscription rate from institutional investors. The bond, executed through NBET Finance Company Plc, marks the most significant fiscal intervention to date aimed at resolving the liquidity crisis that has crippled the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) for over a decade. Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Arowolo Verheijen, speaking at the signing ceremony in Lagos, described the capital raise as a “decisive reset” of the electricity market. She noted that…
Manny Ita The corruption trial of Nigeria’s former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, formally commenced this week at the Southwark Crown Court in London, with prosecutors detailing a decade of alleged bribery and “industrial-scale” corruption. The 65-year-old, who served under President Goodluck Jonathan and was the first female president of OPEC, faces five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery, all of which she denies. Prosecutor Alexandra Healy told the jury that the defendant “enjoyed a life of luxury in London” that was entirely underwritten by oil industry figures seeking lucrative contracts with the Nigerian National…
Manny Ita Vice President Kashim Shettima officially inaugurated a suite of national intervention programs today at the State House in Abuja, marking a significant shift in the federal government’s approach to human capital development. The launch, held on the sidelines of the Africa Social Impact Summit 2026, introduced the Nigeria Foundational Learning Fund and the Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion (WYFEI) initiative. These programs are designed to address the country’s high number of out-of-school children and bridge the credit gap for underrepresented demographics. During the ceremony, the Vice President emphasized that the initiatives represent more than just financial…
Fuel Stations Hike Petrol Price by N100 Following Dangote Refinery Increase Elegbede Abiodun One of the reasons for the adjustment by Dangote Refinery was as a result of rising global oil prices. Dangote Refinery has announced an increase in the gantry price of petrol from N699 per litre to N799 per litre, triggering a subsequent rise in the retail price at filling stations. As a result of the price hike, MRS Oil and Gas, one of the major distributors in Nigeria, has disclosed that its petrol stations will now sell fuel at N839 per litre. The price adjustment by…
LAMATA inaugurates ‘Soro Soke,’ campaigns against sexual harassment in public transport By Elegbede Abiodun The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has inaugurated a new campaign to tackle sexual harassment across public transport systems in Lagos The campaign, tagged ‘Soro Soke’ (Speak Up), was inaugurated on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ engagement held at LAMATA’s headquarters. “The initiative seeks to improve commuter safety and promote a gender-equitable and inclusive transport system, particularly for female passengers. “With the ‘Soro Soke’ campaign, LAMATA reinforces its resolve to make Lagos public transport safer, more inclusive, and responsive, ensuring that every voice matters and every…
UNICEF equips 100,000 youths with digital, vocational skills in Borno UNICEF Chief of Maiduguri Field Office, Francis Butichi. Credit. Isah Ojo The United Nations Children’s Fund has said it empowered about 100,000 young people with digital and vocational skills across Borno State in 2025. The UNICEF Chief of Maiduguri Field Office, Francis Butichi, disclosed this on Tuesday at an event organised to commemorate the 2026 International Day of Education in Maiduguri, the state capital. Butichi explained that the beneficiaries included graduates, undergraduates and other young people across the state. Represented by the organisation’s Resilience Manager, Atthawoot Sangkharat, he said the…
Super Eagles captain, Ndidi lost father ~ NFF sympathies By Elegbede Abiodun The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Mr Sunday Ndidi, father of Wilfred Ndidi, captain of the senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, in an automobile accident. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, in a statement on Tuesday, said, “This is very sad. The player just gave his very best to the nation at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, where we finished with the bronze medals. “He had returned to Turkey with great motivation and high…