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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.
Coup: Officers involved must face consequences of plot ~ Christopher Musa General Christopher Musa On January 26, the DHQ confirmed that the arrests were linked to a foiled plot to overthrow President Tinubu. Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, says military officers arrested over the foiled coup plot against President Bola Tinubu were fully aware of the consequences of their actions and are prepared to face the law. Musa said the 16 officers implicated in the plot—including a brigadier general and a colonel—“must have made up their minds” before engaging in what he described as a serious breach of military…
Prof. Onigbinde Launches ‘The Stubborn Goat”, Peter Obi, Gbenga Daniel, Others Celebrate his 70yrs birthday An influential assembly of political figures, traditional leaders, and civil rights advocates gathered at Mauve 21 in Ibadan for the unveiling of “The Stubborn Goat: A Citizen’s Engagement with Nigeria.” Written by distinguished public intellectual and former Philosophy Department Head at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Professor Akinyemi Onigbinde, the two-volume collection debuted on January 26, 2026, marking the author’s 70th birthday. Attendees characterized the occasion as a thoughtful examination of Nigeria’s current state, offering what many called an “ethical diagnosis” of the nation’s challenges. Distinguished…
Lagos pastor claims millions touched in 24 hours through tattoo Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo, and the tattoo inscription on his arm in the video A Nigerian pastor and relationship coach, head of David Christian Centre, Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo, has defended his Bible-inspired tattoo on his arm, describing it as a way of evangelism. The tattoo, which was shown in a video posted on Okonkwo’s official Instagram page on Saturday, bears the scripture John 3:16 in Roman numerals — “III: XVI.” The clip, released in celebration of his 50th birthday, opens with a voice-over of the scripture, a verse widely regarded as…
Manny Ita Julius Rone, Chief Executive Officer of UTM Offshore, has announced that construction will commence in 2026 on Nigeria’s first Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility, marking a major milestone in the country’s energy sector. Rone made the declaration while accepting The Sun Newspaper’s Investor of the Year 2026 award, telling the audience, “This year, we are moving into the construction phase.” Rone’s emergence as a leading figure in Nigeria’s gas industry follows a career spanning public service and private enterprise. He previously worked with the Oil Mineral Producing Areas Development Commission and the Niger Delta Development Commission…
Manny Ita The Recording Academy celebrated the enduring legacies of Fela Kuti, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Cher, Carlos Santana, and Paul Simon during the Grammy Special Merit Awards on Saturday night at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony was highlighted by the posthumous induction of Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, who became the first African musician to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. Accepting the honor alongside his siblings, Femi Kuti underscored the global weight of the moment, stating, “Thank you for bringing our father here. It’s so important for us, it’s so important for Africa, it’s…
Manny Ita Ethiopian athletes Nibret Melak and Anchinalu Dessie secured first-place finishes in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, at the 25th anniversary edition of the Dubai Marathon on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The results marked the fourth consecutive year that Ethiopian runners have swept both major categories of the event. Melak completed the course with a time of 2:04:00, improving upon the previous year’s winning time by 50 seconds. In the women’s race, 23-year-old Dessie clocked a time of 2:18:31, bettering her previous personal best by nearly four minutes. The race concluded with a finish on the parade…
Manny Ita The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered high-level diplomatic negotiations with the United States government to secure a removal from the immigrant visa restrictions that were implemented on January 21, 2026. The engagement, led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, seeks to address the administrative and security concerns cited by the U.S. State Department, which led to the suspension of certain categories of permanent residency visas for Nigerian citizens. Officials from both nations are reportedly reviewing data-sharing protocols and security documentation processes to resolve the “specific technical requirements” that triggered the current restrictions. A senior diplomat familiar…
Manny Ita The Presidency has declared that Nigeria is officially on a “healing journey” toward achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030, signaling a transition from painful stabilization reforms to a period of expansion. Speaking at a media parley in Abuja on Saturday, January 31, 2026, Dr. Nurudeen Zauro, the Technical Adviser to the President on Economic and Financial Inclusion, stated that the administration remains firmly on course to reposition the country as Africa’s leading hub for a borderless digital economy. Dr. Zauro emphasized that while the recent policy changes have been difficult, they were necessary “surgery” to restore…
Manny Ita President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Saturday night, January 31, 2026, following a five-day state visit to Turkey aimed at deepening bilateral ties and expanding economic cooperation. The presidential aircraft landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 8:55 p.m., concluding a trip that centered on a “paradigm shift” in Nigeria-Turkey relations. During the visit, President Tinubu and his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, oversaw the signing of nine strategic agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) spanning defense, energy, education, and trade. These agreements are designed to provide a legal framework for a shared…
Manny Ita Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has ordered the immediate dismissal of all political appointees and the dethronement of traditional rulers from the Amasiri community in Afikpo Local Government Area following a surge in communal violence. The executive order, issued on Saturday, January 31, 2026, comes in response to a brutal attack on the neighboring Okporojo village in Edda Local Government Area, which resulted in the beheading of four residents and the destruction of significant property. Among those affected by the sweep is the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Prof. Amari Omaka (SAN), along with all management committee members,…