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.
Manny Ita A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered Airtel Networks Limited to pay ₦210 million in damages to veteran musician Veno Marioghae-Mbanefo over the unauthorized use of her 1985 classic hit, “Nigeria Go Survive.” Presiding Judge, Honourable Justice Ibrahim Kala, delivered the judgment on Monday, January 26, 2026, ending a protracted legal dispute that began in 2022. The court found the telecommunications company liable for utilizing the iconic song for promotional and telemarketing purposes, including on the Airtel TV App and during the broadcast of The Voice Nigeria, without obtaining the necessary licensing or consent from…
Manny Ita The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) commenced its 2026 Management and Board Retreat in Abuja on Monday, marking the official launch of a new strategic “blueprint for public trust.” The two-day event, led by ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, is designed to shift the Commission’s operational focus toward measurable results, high-impact convictions, and the digital transformation of anti-graft processes. A primary feature of the retreat is the introduction of the “Zuma Declaration,” a formal commitment that mandates departmental heads and senior management to sign off on specific, time-bound performance benchmarks for the…
Manny Ita For Dr. Ifetayo Adeniyi, success is not measured by the titles he holds as CEO of Megastar Media Communications or President of the Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON), but by the impact he leaves on the ground where his journey began. In a moving homecoming, Dr. Adeniyi returned to Sagamu High School in Ogun State to lay the foundation for a solar-powered toilet facility—a gesture of profound gratitude toward the institution that shaped his formative years. L-R: Mrs Ifetayo Adeniyi, CEO of Megastar Media Communications and President of the Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of…
Manny Ita The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially ended the long-standing academic and professional disparity between Higher National Diploma (HND) holders and Bachelor’s degree holders. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during a strategic retreat for chairmen of governing councils and principal officers of federal polytechnics in Abuja on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. This policy shift, which forms a cornerstone of the current administration’s educational reforms, effectively removes the “glass ceiling” that previously restricted the career progression of polytechnic graduates in the public service. Under the new framework, the government has authorized polytechnics…
Oyo Commences Golden Jubilee Celebration on Monday Oyo begins golden jubilee celebration. Credit: X | Oyostategovt The Oyo State Government on Monday began week-long activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the state’s creation with an opening ceremony held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. Governor Seyi Makinde is expected to deliver a public lecture at the event, which marks the beginning of celebrations themed “Consolidating the Legacy, Navigating the Present, and Reimagining the Future.” Oyo begins golden jubilee celebration. Credit: X | Oyostategovt The week-long celebration, which started on January 26, will culminate on February 3 with…
Manny Ita Renowned event architect and founder of Zapphaire Events, Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, has officially debunked widely circulated reports alleging that Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, owes her firm a debt of $50,000. The controversy, which gained significant traction on social media over the weekend, was fueled by purported leaked screenshots of a demand notice sent to the singer’s management regarding services rendered for a recent high-profile engagement. In a formal rebuttal issued today, Monday, January 26, 2026, Bucknor-Obruthe clarified that the documentation being shared across digital platforms is entirely fabricated and intended to cause reputational damage. Addressing…
Manny Ita The Cloves Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (CPPMAN) has officially launched the country’s maiden nationwide cloves farming initiative, aimed at transforming Nigeria into Africa’s second-largest commercial producer of the spice by the 2026 wet season. The program, which seeks to replicate the success of the global industry leader Zanzibar, involves the mobilization of at least 2,000 farmers from each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, totaling over 74,000 participants. National Coordinator of CPPMAN, Malam Abdullahi Shuaibu, announced the rollout during a North-West training workshop at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, noting that the initiative…
Box office: Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty grosses ₦1bn Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty grosses ₦1bn at box office. Credit : IG | Filmoneng Nollywood film Oversabi Aunty has crossed the ₦1 billion mark at the box office, making it the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time. The announcement was made by distributor FilmOne on Instagram, revealing that the movie earned ₦1,017,201,953 in cinemas across West Africa. The milestone also makes Oversabi Aunty the first Nollywood directorial debut to reach ₦1 billion. In a celebratory post, FilmOne thanked audiences across the region for their support, describing the achievement as a “full…
Manny Ita The ancient city of Ile-Ife reached a spiritual crescendo on Monday, January 26, 2026, as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, led the final major observances of the 2026 World Obatala Festival. The week-long celebration, which drew thousands of devotees and cultural tourists from across the global Yoruba diaspora, culminated in a series of sacred rites at the Obatala Temple aimed at fostering “national renewal and moral rebirth.” Central to the closing ceremonies was the observation of “Oshoosi Day,” where the monarch, clad in traditional white regalia signifying purity and spiritual authority, performed ancestral…
Fidelity Bank Elevates Learning & Hygiene Standards For Makoko Schoolchildren Fidelity Bank is ranked among the best banks in Nigeria. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to community development and youth empowerment with the donation of educational and hygiene materials to pupils of Wesley Nursery and Primary School in the Makoko Waterfront Community, Lagos, under its Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP). The FHHP outreach was led by the Bank’s Risk Management Directorate as part of a “Back to School” intervention aimed at improving learning conditions and promoting personal hygiene among children in one of Nigeria’s most…