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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.
Netflix acquires Warner Bros. Discovery for $82.7bn Netflix logo. Photo: brand.netflix.com Netflix has made known the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery assets in a major cash and stock deal valued at about 82.7 billion dollars, marking one of the biggest takeovers in the entertainment industry. Both companies announced the agreement on Friday, confirming that Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and TV studios, HBO and HBO Max. The deal will only be completed after Warner Bros. Discovery separates its Global Networks division, Discovery Global, into a new publicly listed company by the third quarter of 2026. The…
Aare Adetola Emmanuelking Celebrates Akarigbo At 63, Commends Monarch’s Exemplary Leadership L-R: Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, His Royal Majesty Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, Torungbuwa II; Aare Adetola Emmanuelking in handshake Aare Adetola Emmanuelking has joined well-wishers across Remoland and beyond to celebrate the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, His Royal Majesty Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, Torungbuwa II, as he marks his 63rd birthday. The Chairman/CEO of Adron Group and Otun Akile of Remoland delivered a heartfelt tribute to the revered monarch in honour of the milestone. In his message, Aare Emmanuelking described the Akarigbo as a ruler…
NECA Shines, Wins PEBEC’s Business Advocacy And Partnership Award L-R: The Vice President, Kashim Shettima; the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang; the Director-General of Nigeria’s Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Mustapha; Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment (MCCTI), Mrs. Folashade Bada Ambrose and the Director-General, Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde during the PEBEC annual Award and Gala night held at the Banquet Hall, Aso Villa, Abuja. The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has bagged the Business Advocacy and Partnership Award from the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). The award was…
Dangote Meets Tinubu, Assures Of Fuel Availability, Says ‘Queues Is History’ … speaks on challenges facing the industry concerning securing of crude. … neighbouring countries stand to benefit. President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has declared that Nigeria has finally overcome decades-long fuel scarcity, insisting that the era of nationwide queues “is history” as the Dangote Refinery can now fully supply the country’s petrol needs. He spoke to State House correspondents on Friday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Dangote said Nigeria had experienced fuel queues since 1972 but noted: “We have actually removed…
Listeners Express Love For Afrobeats, Surges By 22% ~ Spotify Reports … Nigeria listeners spent over 1.3 billion hours on the platform. The numbers are in, and they tell a powerful story of explosive growth for African music on the world stage. According to Spotify’s highly anticipated 2025 Wrapped report, the global audience for Afrobeats surged by 22% over the past year, underscoring the genre’s unstoppable rise as a dominant cultural force. This international boom was fuelled by unprecedented engagement at its source. In Nigeria, listeners spent over 1.3 billion hours on the platform, with a staggering 82% year-on-year increase…
Fuji Icon KWAM 1 declares qualification to be next Awujale of Ijebuland King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal Renowned Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1, has formally expressed his intention to contest for the vacant position of Awujale of Ijebuland, citing his royal lineage and decades of cultural contributions. In a letter dated December 3, 2025, and addressed to the Fusengbuwa ruling house of Agunsebi Quarters, the artist stated that his ambition is rooted in his heritage as a legitimate descendant of the Oba Jadiara lineage. “Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Adewale Olasunkanmi Omogbolahan Anifowoshe, MON, hereby formally notify the…
We Commemorate 20 Years Since Pastor Bimbo Odukoya’s Passing ~ Fountain of Life Church The Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju, Lagos, will host a National Legacy Service on December 6 to honor the memory of its late co-founder, Pastor Bimbo Odukoya, two decades after her tragic death. Themed “20 Years On… Her Life. Her Impact. Her Legacy,” the commemorative event marks the approaching 20th anniversary of Pastor Odukoya’s death on December 10, 2005, following the devastating Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 crash in Port Harcourt. The ill-fated aircraft, departing from Abuja, crashed while landing at Port Harcourt International Airport, claiming…
FAAN tasks airlines on schedules review before Christmas Rush The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has instructed airlines to review their schedules during the Christmas celebrations inorder to curb flight delays and cancellations. The managing director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday at a retreat organised for the FAAN Governing Board and Stakeholders with the theme: “Future-proofing FAAN: Leadership, modernisation and Strategic renewal”. She also revealed that it has commenced weekly meetings with relevant stakeholders to ensure a comfortable passenger experience and smooth flight operation between December and January. She…
FG pays N22,500 for first tranche of TVET students Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa Federal Government has begun the first tranche of payments under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative. Following the statement issued yesterday, over 42,000 students enrolled in the programme have received their monthly stipend of N22,500, designed to cover transportation and basic upkeep. Also, over 600 independent technical and vocational training centres nationwide have been credited for the instructional and hands-on training they provide, ensuring the sustainability and quality of the scheme. A statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry…
FCMB shines as Nigeria’s best SME-focused bank Divisional Head, Treasury and International Banking, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Gerald Ikem (left); Managing Director and Head of Africa, British International Investment (BII), Chris Chijiutomi; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, FCMB, Yemisi Edun; British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Jonny Baxter and Head of Nigeria, BII, Benson Adenuga, at the signing of a $50 million credit facility provided by BII to FCMB to drive growth and economic inclusion for Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria held in Lagos. First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has been mentioned as Nigeria’s Best SME Focused…