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 – Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo accidentally injured his hand during Saturday’s Premier League clash at Old Trafford, which ended in a dramatic 3-2 victory for the hosts. The match saw Manchester United secure all three points through a late winner from substitute Benjamin Sesko, just minutes after Fulham had drawn level in stoppage time. The result lifted United back into the Premier League’s top four following an eventful encounter between the two sides. Iwobi sustained the injury during an on-field challenge involving Mainoo and later spoke about the incident while…
Manny Ita – Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of conducting a “political trial” rather than a genuine criminal prosecution in the ongoing N80.2 billion money laundering case against him. The allegation was raised by Bello’s legal team during proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, as the court continued the cross-examination of prosecution witnesses. The case centers on allegations that Bello and several associates conspired in February 2016 to convert N80,246,470,088.88 allegedly obtained through a criminal breach of trust, an act the EFCC maintains violates the Money…
Manny Ita – The Lagos State Government has announced a six-week partial closure and traffic diversion on the Apongbon Bridge to facilitate urgent repair works on critical sections of the infrastructure. The shutdown, scheduled to take effect from Thursday, February 5, until March 19, 2026, was confirmed in a statement on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi. The rehabilitation project, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Works, will target failed asphalt sections along the ramp and service lane linking Inner Marina to the bridge, as well as degraded portions on both the inbound and outbound carriageways. The…
Manny Ita – An email unsealed from the private records of late financier Jeffrey Epstein has indicated that World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and former Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II were proposed as potential guests for a private dinner gathering. The email, dated May 21, 2018, was sent by Epstein’s associate Robert Zeitlin, approximately one year before Epstein’s final arrest and subsequent death in federal custody. The correspondence, titled “Re:”, followed a request by Epstein seeking recommendations for “two or three people that think out of the box” to attend a “fun dinner” scheduled for June of…
Sanwo-Olu welcomes US streamer Kai Cenat in Lagos Elegbede Abiodun Kai Cenat and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Photo: X/@Mr_JAGs The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday hosted popular American streamer and internet personality, Kai Cenat, at the Lagos House, Marina. The governor’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Jubril A. Gawat, said this in a post on X on Wednesday. Gawat said Cenat, who is on his second visit to Lagos, paid the governor a courtesy visit and shared his experiences during his stay in the state. “Kai Cenat is in Lagos to follow up on some projects and initiatives…
NNPC needs financing, competent contractor to operate refineries profitably – NNPC Ojulari Elegbede Abiodun … to partner with experienced refinery operators rather than contractors. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, has said that the corporation lacks the capacity to run a refinery, stressing that the reoperationalisation of the Port Harcourt Refinery and Petrochemical Company as a huge waste of resources. Ojulari made the disclosure on Wednesday while speaking at the ongoing 2026 Nigerian International Energy Summit. He said effective refinery operations require adequate financing, competent Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors, as well as…
Debt Challenge: Nigeria, Egypt Lead List As African Countries Repay $90bn In 2026 Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa and Angola are at the forefront of Africa’s mounting sovereign debt challenge in 2026, with external repayments on track to breach $90 billion, S&P Global Ratings warns in its African Sovereign Ratings Outlook 2026. It said it could raise Nigeria’s ratings if the country’s economic momentum continues. S&P revised Nigeria’s outlook to Positive from Stable and affirmed its ‘B-/B’ Ratings in November last year. In its latest report, it said, “We could raise our ratings over the next 12 months if Nigeria’s…
Polaris Bank Marks World Cancer Day with Free Breast Cancer Screening for 100 Women Nationwide In commemoration of World Cancer Day, slated for February 4, 2026, Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social impact with the launch of a nationwide free breast cancer screening initiative in partnership with its NGO partner, Care Organization and Public Enlightenment (C.O.P.E). The initiative is designed to promote awareness, screening, early detection, and preventive care, reinforcing the Bank’s belief that access to health services is a critical foundation for individual and economic wellbeing. As part of this year’s World Cancer Day…
Manny Ita – Redtech Ltd., the fintech subsidiary of Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Holdings, is considering a $100 million capital raise to fund an ambitious pan-African expansion strategy. The company’s leadership confirmed the potential fundraising move on Wednesday, following a year of exponential growth that saw the firm process approximately ₦30 trillion ($20.6 billion) in transactions throughout 2025. This figure represents a 100% increase over the previous year’s performance, signaling the startup’s rapid transition from a captive service provider for Heirs Holdings into a dominant force in the broader Nigerian digital payments landscape. Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Ojo stated that the…
Manny Ita Ghana’s inflation rate fell sharply to 3.8 per cent year-on-year in January 2025, down from 5.4 per cent in December, marking the 13th consecutive month of decline and reinforcing signs of improving price stability in the West African economy. The Ghana Statistical Service attributed the slowdown primarily to easing food prices. Government Statistician Alhassan Iddrisu said the January outcome reflects a broad-based moderation in price pressures. “The sustained decline signals that Ghana is firmly on a path towards price stability,” he said, noting that food inflation fell to 3.9 per cent and was the single largest contributor…