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.
INEC estimates cost of 2027 elections to N873.8bn By Elegbede Abiodun This amount excludes fresh request by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) demanding increased allowances for Corps members. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed N873.778 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this while presenting the Commission’s 2026 budget proposal and projected 2027 election costs before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters. He clarified that the N873.778 billion estimate is separate from INEC’s proposed N171 billion expenditure for 2026 operations, which covers by-elections, off-cycle polls, and…
Manny Ita – Nigeria’s crude oil production rose to 1.459 million barrels per day (bpd) in January 2026, reinforcing the nation’s position as the largest producer on the continent. According to the February 2026 Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) released by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Wednesday, the figures—sourced via direct communication with Nigerian authorities—reflect a month-on-month increase of 37,000 barrels from the 1.422 million bpd recorded in December 2025. Despite this marginal recovery, the output remains approximately 41,000 bpd below Nigeria’s assigned OPEC production quota of 1.5 million bpd, marking the sixth consecutive month the…
Senate insist Nigeria not prepared for real-time election results transmission By Elegbede Abiodun … IReV “is not a voting platform. Rather, it is a platform meant to publicise election results already declared by the presiding officers at polling units across the federation. The Senate on Thursday insisted that the Independent National Electoral Commission does not currently possess the capacity to conduct electronic voting, clarifying that the electronic transmission of results should not be misconstrued as the adoption of an e-voting system. Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee reviewing the 2026 Electoral Bill, Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, made the clarification during…
Manny Ita The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has announced that the Federal Government of Nigeria is set to begin the sale and commercialization of 91 public assets starting in 2026. Speaking on the sidelines of the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies in Saudi Arabia on Monday, February 9, 2026, the Minister detailed that the move is a central component of President Bola Tinubu’s broader economic reform agenda aimed at attracting private capital and narrowing the nation’s fiscal deficit. The identified portfolio includes high-value holdings across strategic sectors, with 16 entities in…
Manny Ita – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally nominated Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The announcement was made through a statement released on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The nomination has been forwarded to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, with a request for “expeditious confirmation” in accordance with Section 3(2) of the NAHCON Act, 2006. If confirmed, Ambassador Yusuf will succeed Professor Abdullahi Usman, who tendered his resignation earlier this week following…
Manny Ita – Authorities in Ghana’s Eastern Region have detained 12 Nigerian nationals following a coordinated tactical operation aimed at dismantling a cross-border prostitution and human trafficking syndicate. The sting, which took place in the early hours of Thursday, targeted several residential facilities in the regional capital of Koforidua that had been under surveillance for weeks. Intelligence reports suggest that the suspects, primarily women aged between 20 and 32, were part of a wider network that lured young individuals across West African borders with promises of legitimate employment in the hospitality and retail sectors. During the raid, personnel from the…
Manny Ita – Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have reached unprecedented levels on the governing body’s official fan-to-fan resale platform, with some seats listed at more than 41 times their original face value. The surge in pricing follows the conclusion of the main sales phase in January and has ignited a wave of protests from supporter groups worldwide who accuse the organization of a “monumental betrayal.” As of Thursday, February 12, 2026, a “Category Three” seat in the highest section of the stands for the World Cup final—scheduled for July 19 at the MetLife Stadium in East…
Manny Ita – Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to delivering measurable progress and restoring confidence in governance, following his recognition as LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Governor of the Year. The award was presented on Thursday, February 12, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja during the media organisation’s annual conference. Lawal, who was represented at the event, described the honour as a call to deepen reforms and sustain efforts aimed at repositioning Zamfara State. A statement issued by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the annual conference and awards ceremony celebrate individuals whose…
Manny Ita – An Arik Air flight en route from Port Harcourt to Lagos on Wednesday made an emergency landing at the Benin Airport following an engine failure mid-air, aviation authorities have confirmed. The aircraft, which departed the Port Harcourt International Airport in the afternoon, reportedly developed a technical fault shortly after takeoff. According to preliminary reports, one of the engines experienced a malfunction, prompting the flight crew to declare an emergency and divert to the nearest suitable airport. A source within the airline said the pilot acted in accordance with standard aviation safety procedures. “The captain noticed abnormal engine…
Manny Ita – The Federal Government has officially reactivated the $2.3 billion power agreement between Nigeria and Germany aimed at overhauling the country’s electricity transmission infrastructure and scaling capacity to 25,000 megawatts by 2025/2026. The agreement, signed under former President Muhammadu Buhari as part of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), is being implemented in partnership with Siemens Energy through a government-to-government framework between Nigeria and Germany. The project is designed to modernise and expand the national grid by upgrading transmission and distribution networks to improve efficiency and reliability. Germany’s Deputy Head of Mission in Nigeria, Johannes Lehne, disclosed that the…