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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.
Youth, Innovation, and Tradition: Africa’s Dual Strength Lady Diana Eyo-Enoette * Not all diplomats wear suits, some wear purpose – DeeEnvoy This year’s International Youth Day “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond” honors how young people transform global goals into practical, community-centered solutions. It’s a timely reminder that Africa’s most powerful asset is not just her youth but how that youth blends heritage with innovation to imagine a sustainable future. Global and African Perspectives Scholars define youth not merely as an age bracket, but as a period defined by potential, agency, and transformation. The UN regards youth as…
MTN Nigeria Donates Refurbished Vehicles to Lagos NSCDC, Boosting Security of Key Assets Popular Telecommunications company MTN Nigeria has given out 2 refurbished vehicles to enhance the operations of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The thoughtful gesture is happening amid the NSCDC Lagos State Command’s collaborative efforts with relevant stakeholders and organization. While speaking via a press statement on Wednesday, 20th August, 2025, NSCDC PRO, Lagos State Command, SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, revealed that Lagos State Commandant, Mr Keshinro Adedotun, was present to receive the vehicles at the MTN’s office in Ikoyi, Lagos. In the office, Keshinro reiterated…
Olu of Warri’s Fourth Anniversary: Atlanta ’96 Super Eagles, Chiefs Share Pitch in Celebratory Football Match Super Eagles Legends, Chiefs Share Pitch in Celebratory Football Match The second day of the week-long festivities marking the fourth coronation anniversary of His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, was a spectacular tapestry of sporting nostalgia, youthful cultural pride, and a landmark commitment to community healthcare, underscoring the monarch’s vision for a holistic and thriving kingdom. The evening’s headline event was a star-studded novelty football match that sent waves of excitement through the packed palace grounds. In a rare and thrilling…
MTN Nigeria CEO to head Francophone Africa operations as Vice-president MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola MTN Nigeria Communications Plc said on Monday that its Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola, will take on an additional role within the MTN Group as vice-president for Francophone Africa, expanding his mandate beyond Nigeria. In a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, company secretary Uto Ukpanah said Toriola will oversee MTN’s operations in Cameroon, the Ivory Coast, the Benin Republic, and Congo Brazzaville, while continuing to lead Nigeria’s largest telecom operator. “Dr Toriola has extensive prior experience in the role, having served as VP for…
Nigeria-Japan trade has expansion prospect, now $1bn — Tuggar A file photo of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar With the conference focusing on forwarding Africa’s economic transformation… The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has said that the trade between Nigeria and Japan currently stands at about $1bn, with chances for further expansion across multiple sectors. While he spoke on the sidelines of the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Japan, Tuggar explained that the partnership is not only between Nigeria and Japan, but also involves the African Union, the United Nations, and the World…
JCI Nigeria Honours 10 Outstanding Young Persons Junior Chamber International (JCI) Nigeria announces Honorees at the 2025 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Nigeria & International Youth Day Ceremony. The announcement was made at a prestigious ceremony in Lagos, held in commemoration of International Youth Day, celebrating the achievements of young leaders and innovators across the nation. Delivering his keynote address, Representative and Chief of the Taiwan Mission in Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. Andy Yih-Ping Liu underscored the pivotal role of young people in global development, stating that “Youth are not just the future, but are the driving force of…
Flavours of Nigeria: We Urge Nigerians to Preserve, Support Cultural Festivals Abroad – Convener Convener of the Flavours of Nigeria Festival, Chukwuebuka Anyaduba, has advised Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to support cultural festivals as a way of preserving heritage and promoting the country’s image abroad. While speaking at the second edition of the festival held at Brampton’s Gage Park in Canada, Anyaduba said such platforms go beyond entertainment and food, serving as bridges between generations and nations. “Flavours of Nigeria go far beyond food. It is an immersive cultural showcase that weaves together gastronomy, music, fashion, arts,…
Oborevwori Unveils 80-Bed Mother, Child Specialist Hospital, Doctors Quarters in Delta Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday unveiled an 80-Bed Renewed Hope Mother and Child Hospital as well as doctors’ quarters at Ugbuwangwe area of Warri. The project which was built by the federal government through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), was handed over to the Management of the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba. While declaring the facility open, Governor Oborevwori, represented by his Chief of Staff, Prince Johnson Erijo, lauded the federal government for the project siting in…
Ogun High Court Decides to Extend Orders to Protect Otunba Gbenga Daniel’s Property Ogun High Court Decides to Extend Orders to Protect Otunba Gbenga Daniel’s Property The Ogun State High Court has decided to extend interim orders protecting the property of Otunba Gbenga Daniel, after hearing the suit between the former governor and the State Government. Presiding Judge, Justice O. S. Oloyede, issued the order on Tuesday in the case marked HCS/373/2025, while also directing all parties to maintain the current state of affairs and to pursue an amicable resolution out of court. The extension of the orders was successfully…
Govt, PalmPay unite to train 1m youths in digital safety L–R: Country Representative, UNODC Nigeria, Chiek Toure; Chief Executive Officer, Palmpay, Chika Nwosu; Chief of Mission, International Organization for Migration, Sharon Dimanche; National Commissioner, Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Dr. Vincent Olatunji; Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman; Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande; and Chairman, House Committee on Information and Technology, Stanley Olajide. Fintech company PalmPay has joined forces with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Youth Development to train more than one million young people in data protection and digital safety over the next…