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 – Former England international Eni Aluko has secured a landmark legal victory against ex-manager Joey Barton after a High Court ruling brought an end to a prolonged period of social media harassment. According to reports from PA Media, Aluko was awarded more than £300,000 in damages and legal costs after successfully suing Barton for libel centered on a series of defamatory posts made on the platform X. The proceedings concluded with a formal stay, resulting in the former Manchester City midfielder being ordered to pay a total financial penalty of £339,000 to cover both reputational damage and the…
Manny Ita – The Lagos State Government has issued a four-month ultimatum to allottees of the state-owned Ojokoro Estate to remove all illegal structures and unauthorized extensions within the premises. Disclosed in an official statement on Monday, March 9, 2026, the directive is part of a broader enforcement drive intended to restore the original design integrity, safety, and order of government housing schemes. According to the Ministry of Housing, the move follows a surge in unauthorized constructions that contravene the established layout of the estate. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Engr. Abdulhafis Toriola, expressed concern over these breaches during…
His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, has approved a targeted fiscal incentive designed to unlock the longawaited Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Bonga Southwest Aparo (BSWA) deepwater project, marking a milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing drive to attract strategic investments and accelerate sustainable economic growth. The project is estimated to attract about $20 billion in Foreign Direct Investment and position Nigeria for a new era of deepwater production. The approval followed months of intensive technical and commercial negotiations involving NNPC Limited as the concessionaire, the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen,…
Manny Ita – The Federal Government has directed the immediate deployment of approximately 100,000 conversion kits to facilitate the transition of vehicles, including tricycles, from petrol to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Highlighting the urgency of the initiative, Michael Ahmed, a key official in the transition programme, explained that these kits are designed to allow vehicle owners to modify their engines to run on gas, providing a cheaper alternative to traditional fuels. Ahmed noted that the conversion programme is expected to commence shortly, with preparations already finalized across designated centers nationwide. “The conversion centres across the country will be bustling with…
Manny Ita – Prince Adewole Adebayo, the former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has issued a blistering assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, characterizing his tenure as a “historic disaster” for the Nigerian federation. Speaking on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the legal practitioner and politician, who has become one of the administration’s most vocal critics, claimed that the current government has failed to provide a viable roadmap for the country’s economic recovery or national security stability. Adebayo asserted that the policy directions taken by the administration since 2023 have only served to deepen the hardships faced by…
Manny Ita – The Nigerian government has initiated the evacuation of its citizens from Iran as the military conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to intensify. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), confirmed on Tuesday that Nigerians willing to depart are being escorted by embassy officials to the Armenian border for safe passage. While the exact number of evacuees remains unspecified, Dabiri-Erewa assured that no Nigerian casualties have been recorded since the hostilities began. “Willing Nigerians are being escorted across the Armenian border by officials of the Nigerian embassy in Iran for safe…
Elegbede Abiodun The National Identity Management Commission has declared that Nigerians living outside the country can now obtain their National Identification Number through accredited enrolment centres abroad, eliminating the need to travel home for registration. The commission unveiled this in a statement on Tuesday that the overseas enrolment programme, introduced in 2019, allows eligible applicants to complete biometric registration through a network of licensed partners operating across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. Under the arrangement, NIMC licenses Nigerian companies that collaborate with partner organisations in host countries to capture applicants’ fingerprints, facial images, and supporting documents on behalf of…
L-R: Chief Executive Officer, Innoson Kiara Academy, Endi Ezengwa; Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Lagos State, Bolaji Cecilia Dada; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe; and Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Lagos State, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem; during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the launch of “Give Her Power” initiative as part of the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) activities at the Fidelity Bank Head Office in Lagos, recently. Fidelity Bank Plc has given assurance of its commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment with the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding…
On Wednesday, March 11, CNN International will mark the 10th anniversary of #MyFreedomDay, the global day of action and student-led awareness aimed at ending modern slavery. This milestone year honors a decade of courage, leadership, and commitment from young abolitionists around the world. Under the 2026 theme, “Progress and Obstacles in Combating Modern Slavery,” CNN will reflect on the achievements made over the past ten years while spotlighting the challenges that remain. As part of this special anniversary, CNN’s global coverage will originate from across multiple regions, underscoring the international scale of both the crisis and the movement fighting it.…
As the world commemorates International Women’s Day, attention rightly turns to the extraordinary role women play in shaping families, communities, and national economies. Beyond nurturing homes and leading in boardrooms, women are increasingly emerging as powerful drivers of nation-building through one of the most transformative assets of all, property ownership. Across Nigeria, women are steadily breaking long-standing barriers in business, governance, technology, education, and entrepreneurship. Their expanding economic influence is uplifting households, strengthening institutions, and reinforcing the nation’s financial foundation. The evidence is clear: when women earn, communities prosper; when women invest, societies advance. One of the most visible expressions…