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 Flutterwave, Africa’s leading fintech giant, has acquired Nigerian open banking pioneer Mono in an all-stock transaction valued at $25 million to $40 million, sources familiar with the matter said. The deal merges two key players in Africa’s fintech infrastructure, bolstering Flutterwave’s offerings beyond payments into data verification Flutterwave, which powers local and cross-border payments across over 30 African countries, gains Mono’s APIs—dubbed the “Plaid for Africa.” These enable businesses to securely access bank data, verify identities, initiate payments, and analyse financial behaviour with user consent. Mono will operate independently but integrate into Flutterwave’s platform, creating a unified stack…
Manny Ita To Adaego with Love,” a poignant romantic drama featuring the final screen performance of the late legendary icon Onyeka Onwenu, is officially scheduled for a nationwide cinema release in Nigeria on February 6, 2026. The film, which serves as a powerful tribute to Onwenu’s legacy following her passing in 2024, recently dominated the 2025 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), where it earned the prestigious titles of “Best Feature Film” and “Best Screenplay.” Set against the historical backdrop of 1975, the narrative explores a forbidden love story between a Northern soldier and an Igbo schoolteacher navigating the complex aftermath…
Manny Ita NEW YORK — Gospel star and pastor Donnie McClurkin has been sued for the alleged sexual abuse and grooming of a former assistant, Giuseppe Corletto. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan, claims the abuse occurred over several years starting in 2003. According to the filing, Corletto sought spiritual guidance from McClurkin to reconcile his faith and sexuality. Corletto alleges that McClurkin groomed him and began molesting him during “pray the gay away” sessions. The abuse reportedly escalated to rape during work trips, including a 2007 visit to California. Key allegations in the lawsuit include: Grooming: Corletto stated, “At first…
AFCON 2025: Egypt Qualify For Quarterfinals With 3-1 Victory Over Benin Republic Egypt jubilate Egypt took their place in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Benin Republic in a dramatic round of 16 clash on Monday evening. Both teams showed caution with their tactics at the onset which caused goalless first half. However, the game ignited in the second half as Marwan Attia opened the scoring for Egypt in the 69th minute, firing a stunning shot from outside the box into the top left corner after receiving a precise assist…
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles crushed Mozambique’s dream with 4-0 to reach quarter-finals The Super Eagles of Nigeria have shown their supremacy over Mozambique with a 4-0 win to book a spot in the quarter final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Eagles started tough, building on their perfect group stage record, having won all three matches to top Group C. Mozambique, making their first-ever appearance in the Round of 16 after finishing as one of the best third-placed teams in Group F, struggled to cope with Nigeria’s pace and attacking threat. The Super Eagles took…
Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind The Scenes’ film achieves ₦1.77bn at box office Funke Akindele… Credit: X/Funke Akindele Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has recorded another major commercial triumph as her latest cinema release, Behind The Scenes, grossed ₦1.77 billion at the Nigerian box office, further reinforcing her dominance in the country’s film industry. The official announcement graphics….Credit: X I FilmOne Ng … Success reflects a combination of relatable storytelling, strategic marketing. The milestone was announced by the film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. “Celebrating yet another incredible milestone and we’re so…
Valuable ‘Fuel of the future’ has been found in Minnesota * Researchers explore 3He as a fuel for fusion, a reaction where light atomic nuclei combine and release energy. Helium-3 is usually talked about as a Moon resource – something future astronauts might mine from lunar dust to power fusion reactors or cool quantum machines. Its discovery beneath forests and wetlands in northern Minnesota has surprised many scientists. At the Topaz Project near Babbitt, drilling has revealed measurable, usable amounts of helium-3 in gas trapped deep underground. EarthSnap Lab tests show concentrations of about 14.5 parts per billion – remarkably…
Nollywood movie: Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ takes fourth-highest-grossing ‘Oversabi Aunty’ Becomes Fourth-Highest-Grossing Nollywood Movie. Credit: IG | filmoneng Achievement possible within 18 days of its release in the cinema. Nollywood movie, Oversabi Aunty, produced by Actress Toyin Abraham has been announced as the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time in WestInstagram Africa. This feat was reported achieved within 18 days of its release in the cinema, grossing over N700 million. The box office figures announcement was made by the official distributor of the movie, FilmOne Entertainment, on its official Instagram page on Monday. According to the post, the movie…
Step Down As FCT Minister To Give Room For Rivers Politics Coordination ~ APC National Secretary Replies Wike File: FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike * Basiru gave his support to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. * Says Wike, not a member of APC. The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru, has fired back at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, asking him to resign his ministerial position and focus on what he described as his obsession with Rivers State politics. The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru He said he was unfazed by what…
Sanwo-Olu donates house, vehicles and ₦100m to Lagos military veterans Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Legion, 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day…Credit: X I jidesanwoolu This Remembrance Day serves the purpose of honouring both fallen and living heroes. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a ₦100 million donation, two utility vehicles and four housing units to the Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Legion as activities for the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day begin. The governor made the disclosure on Monday via a post on X after receiving members of the Nigerian Legion at the State Executive…