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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.
Possibility of Coup in Guinea-Bissau days after presidential election Brigadier General Denis N’Canha (C), head of the military office of the presidency gives a press conference at the General Staff of the Armed Forces on November 26, 2025.(Photo by Patrick MEINHARDT / AFP) … last presidential vote was marked by a four-month post-election crisis. Gunfire was heard Wednesday outside Guinea-Bissau’s presidential palace just three days after the country’s presidential and legislative elections, with both major candidates have claimed victory, an AFP journalist on the scene witnessed. People were seen running in a crowd gathered outside the palace as the shots…
Ooni Welcomes Wole Soyinka to Palace, Talk on Return of Africans Back Home, Praises Tinubu for Soyinka’s National Theatre Honour The Ooni of Ife and Permanent Chairman, Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) Arole OODUA Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II on Tuesday played host to the Nobel Laurel, Professor Wole Soyinka who had paid a courtesy visit to him at his Ile Oodua Palace in Ile-Ife to discuss the ongoing project of symbolic return of the Africans in Diaspora, particularly from Brazil to Africa, Nigeria in particular, commending the Foremost Yoruba king at his relentless efforts…
For MSME, BOI unveils nationwide business model for support Bank of Industry The Bank of Industry (BOI) has unveiled a new structured-based model, “Business Clinic”, aimed at improving the survival, growth, bankability, digitisation, sustainability and long-term competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that survive beyond five years of operation. Speaking at the launch of the initiative yesterday, the theme, ‘Thrive Summit: Driving Growth Through Innovation and Financial Empowerment’, the Divisional Head, Business Development at BOI, Dr Obaro Osah, said the programme was part of the bank’s 2025–2027 implementation strategy to expand non-financial services, which will be replicated across…
FG launches online classes for schools to tackle 1.2m teacher challenges Tunji Alausa … live lessons Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m Federal Government has unveiled a countrywide programme designed to expand equitable access to online learning for primary and secondary school pupils. The development is to address the nationwide shortage of over 1.2 million teachers across all levels of education. Tagged the ‘Inspire Live(s)! Online Real-Time Classes Initiative, the groundbreaking initiative targets the persistent shortage of qualified teachers and the need to guarantee uninterrupted learning across the country. According to a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations,…
24 Kebbi Schoolgirls Return Home Safely * Charges security agencies to rescue others in captivity. The 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, have regained their freedom. President Bola Tinubu expressed happiness over the development, saying he has ordered a total air security surveillance around forests in Kebbi, Kwara and Niger states. The directive followed an upsurge in kidnapping and terrorist activities in the states. The president, in a statement yesterday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, declared, “I am relieved that all the…
Insecurity: Canada declares Nigeria high-risk in new travel advisory, including other African nations Canadian Flag The Government of Canada has issued a new advisory urging citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Nigeria, including the capital city, Abuja, citing an increasingly unpredictable security environment marked by terrorism, crime, armed attacks, and kidnappings. The Canadian government dropped one of its biggest travel‑risk updates in years, warning citizens to steer clear of 17 African countries because of spiraling insecurity, political turmoil and extremist violence. Canadian officials point to a perfect storm of threats: expanding extremist networks in the Sahel and Horn…
MTN Pays Over ₦6.9 Trillion In Taxes In a clear and powerful demonstration of its immense fiscal contribution to the nation, MTN Nigeria has announced that it has paid over ₦6.9 Trillion in taxes, levies, and duties contribution. This gargantuan figure solidifies the telecommunications giant’s position as one of the largest corporate taxpayers and fiscal partners to the Federal and State Governments, directly funding critical sectors of the economy. This contribution is pivotal in maintaining national revenue streams, especially in a period marked by economic reform. The company’s role in nation-building extends beyond tax; it includes direct investments in public…
Fidelity Bank Reaffirms Support For Indigenous Oil, Gas Development L – R: Executive Director -South, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON (both of Fidelity Bank Plc); Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Adebowale Olujimi; Group Executive Director, Mrs. Olugbesoye Olujimi (both of Emadeb Energy); Executive Director -Lagos and South West, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Ken Opara; and Group Executive Director, Finance/Strategy, Emadeb Energy, Mr. Tosin Adewuyi; at the First Oil presentation event by Emadeb Energy at the Fidelity Bank headoffice in Lagos recently. Fidelity Bank Plc has restated its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s oil and gas…
LIRS Emerges Top Revenue Agency, Subair Named Board Chair Of The Year L-R: Dr Rasheed Olu-Ajayi, Deputy Director, Information Technology Directorate, Lagos Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, Mrs. Monsurat Amasa-Oyelude, Deputy Director, Corporate Communications, LIRS, Mrs. Enonuya Angela, Assistant Director, Personal Income Tax, LIRS, Foluso Mustapha , Director, Tax Audit, LIRS, Maruf Tijani, Director, Finance & Accounts, LIRS, Mr. Ahmed Oluwa, Assistant Director, Tax Audit, LIRS, Ayodele Subair, Executive Chairman, LIRS, Segun Tijani, Assistant Director, HNWI, LIRS (back), Dr. Abiola Salami, Convener of The Peak PerformerTM and other management staff of the LIRS as Subair was honoured with the prestigious “Board…
Maiden West Africa paravolley tourney begins Nov 26 – Dec in Nigeria File: The President of Paravolleyball Federation of Nigeria, Kayode Ladele The President of Paravolleyball Federation of Nigeria, Kayode Ladele, has declared full readiness for the maiden West Africa Zones A and B Para Games, which will take place from November 26 to December 4 at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena and Alake Sports Complex in Abeokuta. The event will bring together athletes from Nigeria, Ghana, Benin Republic, Togo, Cameroon, Liberia, Niger Republic, The Gambia, Seychelles and other countries within the region. The President said that preparations are firmly…