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 – Nigeria’s national tennis team has secured a historic promotion to the Davis Cup World Group II following a decisive 3-1 series victory over Uzbekistan at the National Stadium tennis courts in Lagos this weekend. The victory marks a significant milestone for Nigerian tennis, as the team successfully navigated the intense pressure of a home tie to leapfrog into the higher tier of global team tennis. The tie was effectively sealed on Monday morning during the reverse singles, where Nigeria’s top seed delivered a masterclass performance to dismantle the Uzbek resistance. “This is a dream realized for every…
Manny Ita – The Nigerian Federal Government is facing a massive fiscal setback as investigations reveal that over ₦400 billion invested in the botched 2023 National Population and Housing Census may have been effectively lost due to repeated postponements. The staggering figure encompasses the procurement of over 750,000 high-end Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) tablets, specialized biometric software, and extensive training for thousands of ad-hoc staff that took place nearly three years ago. Technical experts have warned that the sensitive hardware, currently stored in various facilities across the 36 states, is nearing the end of its functional shelf-life. “These devices have…
Manny Ita – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is facing a fresh wave of public and political backlash following a candid admission by its leadership that the country’s state-owned refineries have become “monuments to waste,” operating at monumental losses despite trillions of naira in investment. Speaking at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2026) in Abuja, NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari revealed that the decision to recently halt operations at the facilities was driven by a grim reality: the refineries were “leaking value” and destroying national wealth. Ojulari disclosed that even when crude oil was supplied…
Manny Ita – The Lagos State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into the mysterious deaths of acclaimed gospel singer Matthew Ogundele and three of his technical crew members, whose bodies were discovered inside a private recording studio in the Ajah area of Lagos State on Sunday. Preliminary reports indicate that the group had been involved in an intensive overnight recording session intended for Ogundele’s upcoming album before family members, unable to reach them by morning, raised the alarm. Upon forced entry into the soundproofed facility, emergency responders found the four individuals unresponsive in the main recording booth, with…
Reactions as Osimhen gifts N10m to Beyond Limits Elegbede Abiodun Victor Osimhen has been praised for gifting N10m to players of Beyond Limits Football Academy, using the occasion to share advice on hard work, humility and faith with Nigeria’s next generation of footballers. The presentation was organised by social media influencer Abdulsalam Idris, popularly known as Smallie, who documented the academy in a YouTube documentary titled The Side Of Football Nobody Talks About. Smallie personally facilitated a video call between Osimhen and the players, allowing the Nigerian international to speak directly to the young footballers about the challenges of…
Bank of Industry to operate non-interest banking window, secures CBN’s approval By Elegbede Abiodun … targeting expanding access to ethical funding for businesses. The Bank of Industry (BOI) is pleased to announce that it has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate a Non-Interest Banking (NIB) Window, marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s growth and long-term development agenda. This approval authorizes BOI to commence Non-Interest Banking operations, positioning the Bank to further advance Nigeria’s sustainable and inclusive industrial development through tailored financial solutions for underserved and high-impact business segments. The Non-Interest Banking operations…
Dangote To Make Africa Self‑Sufficient In Cement Production By Elegbede Abiodun … fostering industrialization across Africa. Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to making Africa fully self‑sufficient in cement production, strengthening the continent’s industrial backbone and reducing reliance on imported construction materials. Speaking during a strategic briefing on the company’s expansion drive, the Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement, Mr. Arvind Pathak, emphasised that the company is accelerating its investments across African markets to close supply gaps and support the continent’s infrastructural ambitions. According to him: “Our vision is clear — to ensure Africa produces enough cement to…
NCC Reaffirms Commitment To Regional Digital Integration – Maida L-R – Engr. Aliyu Yusuf Aboki, Executive Secretary WATRA; Mrs Nneena Ukoa, Head Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission; Hon. Clarence K. Massaquoi, Chairman Board of Commissioners, Liberia Telecommunications Authority; Kelechi Nwankwo, Director Corporate planning, strategy and Risk Management(NCC); Hon. Ben Fofana, Commissioner with oversight responsibility for Licensing and Regulation (LTA); Usman Mamman Director, Licensing & Authorization (NCC) during a courtesy visit to the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja on 30th January, 2026. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration and promoting regional digital integration among telecommunications regulators…
Osimhen Scores 15th Goal Establishing Galatasaray Victory At Rizespor Elegbede Abiodun Osimhen scored the third goal in the 73rd minute. Nigerian international Victor Osimhen was on target as Turkish giants Galatasaray secured a commanding 3-0 away win against Çaykur Rizespor on Sunday. Osimhen’s goal, his 15th of the season, completed a comprehensive performance for the reigning champions. Galatasaray opened the scoring through Barış Yılmaz, who expertly headed home Noa Lang’s precise cross. Yılmaz then turned provider, setting up Yunus Akgün for Galatasaray’s second goal just two minutes after the hour mark, further solidifying their control of the match. Osimhen,…
LASEPA unveils waste to wealth initiative in Lagos Elegbede Abiodun The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has unveiled a household used cooking oil collection programme in collaboration with Ororo Waste Management and with the support of Shell, creating a new waste to wealth opportunity for thousands of micro entrepreneurs across the state. The initiative, launched at the LASEPA Conference Room, Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, introduced dedicated collection kiosks where residents can deposit used cooking oil in exchange for incentives. The scheme is designed to promote environmental protection, support the transition to cleaner energy, and uplift incomes in the…