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.
There is something we often miss when we talk about economic confidence. We tend to look first at inflation, exchange rates, foreign reserves, GDP growth, and investment flows. And rightly so. These indicators tell us something important about the health of an economy. Extract: “People don’t experience policies as press releases. They experience them at petrol stations, markets, workplaces, banks, hospitals, schools and on the roads.” But confidence is not built by numbers alone. It is also shaped by what people believe those numbers mean, and, perhaps more importantly, whether they believe what their leaders are telling them about the…
The electoral commission moves the deadline to August 11 while ending physical PVC collection in Osun ahead of the August 15 governorship poll The Independent National Electoral Commission has granted political parties a three-day extension to submit their candidates for the 2027 governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections, moving the deadline from Saturday, August 8, to Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The decision, announced by INEC on Saturday, August 8, followed requests from political parties for additional time to complete submissions through the commission’s dedicated online portal. National Commissioner and Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna,…
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has removed the Officer-in-Charge of the Ibara Medium Custodial Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and two other senior officers following a security breach involving a death row inmate who allegedly went live on TikTok from custody. The inmate, identified as Elijah Oyebode, was convicted by an Osun State High Court in 2019 and sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of Rofiat Adebisi, a final-year student of Osun State University. Oyebode reportedly gave different accounts of the incident during his trial before later denying any involvement in the killing. However, the court convicted him…
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda. Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, on his birthday. The National Chairman and former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction turned 58th on August 08, 2026. The Zamfara Governor described the chairman as a valuable asset to the progressive family and Nigeria’s political development. He said, “On his birthday, I felicitate with our Chairman, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, a refined academic and committed party leader who prioritises the development of…
A testifier at RCCG convention…Photo Credit: RCCG A woman attending the ongoing Redeemed Christian Church of God convention at Redemption City, Ogun State, has shared how what she described as a joke during Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s 83rd birthday celebration eventually became a testimony after she gave birth to triplets. The woman, who identified herself as a worshipper from Region 12 of the church, shared the testimony during the Friday Holy Ghost Service at the convention. According to her, she made the request last year when worshippers were encouraged to ask God for whatever they desired as part of activities marking…
MTN Nigeria has warned subscribers against fake 25GB anniversary giveaway offers circulating online, urging customers to use only its official platforms to access the promotion. The telecommunications company issued the warning through its support account on X on Saturday, cautioning Nigerians against clicking suspicious links, sharing personal information or making payments on platforms claiming to offer the anniversary data bundle. MTN said the official 25GB anniversary giveaway is available only through the MyMTN NG App and the MTN eShop. In the post, the company said, “Please beware of fake MTN 25th Anniversary 25GB giveaway offers circulating online. “The official MTN…
The 2026 Commonwealth Federation Fencing Championships will officially commence in Lagos on Sunday 9th August, marking the first time the prestigious senior championships are being hosted on African soil. With delegations from 20 nations now in attendance, Rugby School Nigeria in Atlantic City, Victoria Island in Lagos, has become the vibrant stage for six days of world-class fencing competition. Speaking at the opening, President of the Commonwealth Fencing Federation, Marie-France Dufour, commended Nigeria’s preparations and the enthusiasm of its athletes. Dufour expressed confidence that the event would boost the popularity of fencing across Africa and inspire greater participation. President of…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will contest with the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon for a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and an automatic ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil when both sides clash in Casablanca on Sunday (today). The quarter-final match, the standout fixture of the last eight, will hold at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium at 6pm Nigeria time, with the winner advancing to the semi-finals and qualifying for the World Cup, while the loser will enter the African play-off route in their bid to reach Brazil. Nigeria, 10-time…
FMBN … contributors can access up to N100 million at an interest rate of 9 per cent per annum and a maximum repayment period of 10 years. The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has opened a new mortgage financing window that allows Nigerians living abroad to access up to N100 million in home loans at nine per cent interest, in a major move to attract diaspora capital into Nigeria’s housing sector. The new National Housing Fund (NHF) Diaspora Mortgage Loan, officially launched in London on Friday, is designed to enable eligible Nigerians in the diaspora to register under the…
Peller and Jarvis have officially tied the knot in a colourful ceremony on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Videos from the ceremony show moments of excitement, dancing, laughter and celebrations among the couple and their guests, while several scenes have continued to circulate across social media platforms. Photos and videos from the white wedding of Nigerian TikTok sensations Peller and Jarvis have surfaced online, as the couple officially tied the knot in a colourful ceremony on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The white wedding comes barely a week after the couple held their traditional wedding, which attracted widespread attention from fans, celebrities,…