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.
BENIN CITY – The air at City Cafe was thick with more than just the aroma of freshly brewed coffee yesterday; it was filled with the rhythmic pulse of spoken word and profound reflections of the heart. The Benin Writers Society led by Douglas Ogbankwa Esq., in a seamless collaboration with City Cafe, hosted “Love and Letters,” an evening dedicated to exploring the complexities of modern romance through literature, community dialogue and strategic networking. The Vice President Events and External Affairs of the Benin Writers Society ~ Princess Diana Eweka, assisted by the Provost of the Society-Amb. Nosa Onaghise, coordinated…
Elegbede Abiodun … celebrating Africa and featuring film screenings, music concerts, theatre productions. The Nigerian activation of AfroVision X 2026, a month-long global festival celebrating African and Caribbean creativity, set to take place across Toronto, Brampton, and Mississauga, Canada, from June 1 to June 30, 2026, has officially kicked off. The Lagos press conference brought together leaders from business, policy, culture, and the arts, signalling a coordinated national push to convert Nigeria’s cultural influence into structured economic advantage. David Bebiem, Convener of AfroVision X and CEO of Grandieu, who travelled from Canada for the launch, described Nigeria as the central…
• Dangote reaches agreement to construct 12 new projects, extending to other Africa countries. As the Dangote Refinery prepares for its landmark listing on the main board of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), indications emerged yesterday that Stanbic IBTC Capital, a leading investment bank in Nigeria and a member of the Standard Bank Group, alongside First Capital and Vetiva Capital Management, are to serve as advisory firms. The much-awaited listing on the NGX is expected to position the refinery to unlock significant domestic and foreign investor interest while reshaping the depth and valuation dynamics of the NGX. President of the…
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has reaffirmed its position as a critical driver of the country’s non-oil economy, posting a service revenue of N5.2 trillion in its 2025 audited financial results. The reported N5.2 trillion revenue is nearly 55 per cent increase over N3.36 trillion reported in 2024. The telecommunication giant closed 2025 with N1.7trillion profit before tax, about 408.2 per cent increase over N550.3 billion loss before tax in 2024. Beyond the impressive top-line growth, the company emphasised that its financial success is deeply intertwined with national development, standing firmly as the country’s largest corporate taxpayer and ensuring its profitability…
Manny Ita – The public dispute between social media commentator VeryDarkMan and influencer King Mitchy has intensified following claims surrounding a N100 million donation allegedly made to King Mitchy by Seyi Tinubu. The controversy escalated after VeryDarkMan, popularly known as VDM, publicly questioned the propriety and timing of the reported donation, calling on Seyi Tinubu to clarify the purpose and source of the funds. In a series of online posts and videos, VDM argued that the donation has triggered broader concerns about priorities in governance and the perceived influence of social media personalities in public affairs. King Mitchy, who commands…
Manny Ita – The organisers of Miss Nigeria have announced the 2026 Beauty and Fashion Fair scheduled to hold from March 22 to 23 at Eko Hotel & Suites, marking what they describe as a strategic shift from traditional pageantry to a leadership-driven platform. According to the organisers, the fair represents a significant evolution of the Miss Nigeria brand into what they termed a “leadership incubator,” designed to nurture talent, enterprise and innovation beyond the conventional beauty contest format. The initiative is expected to convene industry leaders, designers, entrepreneurs, creatives and aspiring young professionals within the beauty and fashion ecosystem.…
Manny Ita – Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has convicted and sentenced the Managing Director of Orient Petroleum Resources Plc, Nnaemeka Nwawka, and the Registered Trustees of Sage Nebefeife Foundation to 14 years imprisonment each for fraud involving N25 billion. Justice O.M. Anyachebelu delivered the judgment after finding the defendants guilty on a 10-count charge bordering on stealing, fraudulent conversion and gratification. The court held that between April and December 2012, the convicts fraudulently converted N82.8 million transferred from Vhelbherg International Limited’s account with Standard Chartered Bank into the account of the foundation domiciled in First Bank. It…
Manny Ita – A State High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has sentenced Chukwudozie Nwangwu, popularly known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki,” to two years’ imprisonment following his conviction on multiple criminal counts. Mr Nwangwu was arrested in February 2025 by operatives of Agunechemba, a vigilante group established by the Anambra State Government, over allegations of preparing charms for criminals and engaging in ritual practices. On 25 February 2025, the police filed a 10-count charge against him bordering on ritual practices, robbery, conspiracy, preparing charms for criminals and aiding internet fraud. During earlier proceedings, the defendant pleaded not guilty to…
Manny Ita – The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Tsoho, following an investigation that alleged he failed to declare several bank accounts in his asset declaration form, contrary to provisions of the Code of Conduct law. Sources within the bureau said Justice Tsoho was invited to appear before the CCB to respond to questions concerning the undeclared accounts. He was expected to appear on Friday but did not attend. Officials indicated that he is now expected to appear on Monday. Documents reviewed by the newspaper showed that in the…
Manny Ita – Inter Miami CF are reportedly scheduled to visit the White House on March 5 following their victory in the 2025 MLS Cup. The ceremony is expected to take place two days before the club’s Major League Soccer fixture against D.C. United in Washington, D.C. Miami secured their first league title in December after defeating Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the Audi MLS Cup Final. The visit follows the longstanding American tradition of championship-winning teams being invited to the White House. The most recent MLS side to attend such a ceremony was Columbus Crew in 2024. The occasion would…