Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
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.
File Copy: Gas pipeline Nigeria’s lingering power outages, which have persisted for weeks and are being experienced across the country, are primarily due to inadequate gas supply to thermal power plants, the Nigerian Independent System Operator announced on Friday, attributing the sustained drop in electricity generation to severe fuel constraints affecting the national grid. In a statement titled “Declining Power Output Attributable to Generation Shortfalls and Gas Supply Limitations,” released on its official X handle, the system operator said average available generation currently hovers around 4,300 megawatts, far below the country’s installed capacity. As background, the lingering power outages began…
A plume of smoke rises over Tehran after a reported explosion on February 28, 2026, after Israel said it carried out a preemptive strike on Iran as sirens sounded in Jerusalem and phone alerts warned of an extremely serious threat. (Photo by Mahsa / Middle East Images via AFP) The United States and Israel launched strikes against targets in Iranian cities on Saturday, triggering explosions and columns of smoke in the capital Tehran. The attacks came after US President Donald Trump expressed frustration at Iran’s stance in negotiations over its nuclear and missile programmes. Trump said Washington’s goal was “eliminating…
Elegbede Abiodun … demonstrating how technology, banking, and education can be administered to deliver practical, future-focused solutions. Non-interest lender, LOTUS Bank, has partnered with Heckerbella, to launch the Smart ID Project at the University of Lagos. According to a statement from the bank, the launch ceremony, which was held on Friday, featured the University’s leadership, faculty members, students, senior executives from LOTUS Bank and Heckerbella, and key stakeholders. The Smart ID Card is designed as a dual-function solution, serving as the university’s official identification credential while also operating as a secure debit card powered by LOTUS Bank. The innovation enables…
BENIN CITY – The air at City Cafe was thick with more than just the aroma of freshly brewed coffee yesterday; it was filled with the rhythmic pulse of spoken word and profound reflections of the heart. The Benin Writers Society led by Douglas Ogbankwa Esq., in a seamless collaboration with City Cafe, hosted “Love and Letters,” an evening dedicated to exploring the complexities of modern romance through literature, community dialogue and strategic networking. The Vice President Events and External Affairs of the Benin Writers Society ~ Princess Diana Eweka, assisted by the Provost of the Society-Amb. Nosa Onaghise, coordinated…
Elegbede Abiodun … celebrating Africa and featuring film screenings, music concerts, theatre productions. The Nigerian activation of AfroVision X 2026, a month-long global festival celebrating African and Caribbean creativity, set to take place across Toronto, Brampton, and Mississauga, Canada, from June 1 to June 30, 2026, has officially kicked off. The Lagos press conference brought together leaders from business, policy, culture, and the arts, signalling a coordinated national push to convert Nigeria’s cultural influence into structured economic advantage. David Bebiem, Convener of AfroVision X and CEO of Grandieu, who travelled from Canada for the launch, described Nigeria as the central…
• Dangote reaches agreement to construct 12 new projects, extending to other Africa countries. As the Dangote Refinery prepares for its landmark listing on the main board of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), indications emerged yesterday that Stanbic IBTC Capital, a leading investment bank in Nigeria and a member of the Standard Bank Group, alongside First Capital and Vetiva Capital Management, are to serve as advisory firms. The much-awaited listing on the NGX is expected to position the refinery to unlock significant domestic and foreign investor interest while reshaping the depth and valuation dynamics of the NGX. President of the…
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has reaffirmed its position as a critical driver of the country’s non-oil economy, posting a service revenue of N5.2 trillion in its 2025 audited financial results. The reported N5.2 trillion revenue is nearly 55 per cent increase over N3.36 trillion reported in 2024. The telecommunication giant closed 2025 with N1.7trillion profit before tax, about 408.2 per cent increase over N550.3 billion loss before tax in 2024. Beyond the impressive top-line growth, the company emphasised that its financial success is deeply intertwined with national development, standing firmly as the country’s largest corporate taxpayer and ensuring its profitability…
Manny Ita – The public dispute between social media commentator VeryDarkMan and influencer King Mitchy has intensified following claims surrounding a N100 million donation allegedly made to King Mitchy by Seyi Tinubu. The controversy escalated after VeryDarkMan, popularly known as VDM, publicly questioned the propriety and timing of the reported donation, calling on Seyi Tinubu to clarify the purpose and source of the funds. In a series of online posts and videos, VDM argued that the donation has triggered broader concerns about priorities in governance and the perceived influence of social media personalities in public affairs. King Mitchy, who commands…
Manny Ita – The organisers of Miss Nigeria have announced the 2026 Beauty and Fashion Fair scheduled to hold from March 22 to 23 at Eko Hotel & Suites, marking what they describe as a strategic shift from traditional pageantry to a leadership-driven platform. According to the organisers, the fair represents a significant evolution of the Miss Nigeria brand into what they termed a “leadership incubator,” designed to nurture talent, enterprise and innovation beyond the conventional beauty contest format. The initiative is expected to convene industry leaders, designers, entrepreneurs, creatives and aspiring young professionals within the beauty and fashion ecosystem.…
Manny Ita – Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has convicted and sentenced the Managing Director of Orient Petroleum Resources Plc, Nnaemeka Nwawka, and the Registered Trustees of Sage Nebefeife Foundation to 14 years imprisonment each for fraud involving N25 billion. Justice O.M. Anyachebelu delivered the judgment after finding the defendants guilty on a 10-count charge bordering on stealing, fraudulent conversion and gratification. The court held that between April and December 2012, the convicts fraudulently converted N82.8 million transferred from Vhelbherg International Limited’s account with Standard Chartered Bank into the account of the foundation domiciled in First Bank. It…