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.
Manny Ita- At least 25 people have been confirmed dead following a series of coordinated attacks by gunmen across Adamawa State on Tuesday, marking one of the deadliest escalations of violence in the region this year. According to local government officials and community leaders, the primary assault occurred in Madagali Local Government Area, where insurgents riding motorcycles stormed a local market and opened fire, killing 21 civilians. Witnesses reported that the attackers looted food supplies and seized transport vehicles before fleeing the scene. Hours later, an ambush in the neighboring Hong Local Government Area resulted in the deaths of three…
Manny Ita – The Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) has officially commenced the electronic disbursement of dividends to eligible shareholders of the MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF) today, February 27, 2026, following a record-breaking financial performance. The fund’s year-end audit for 2025 revealed a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₦270.29 billion, marking a significant milestone in the federal government’s strategy to institutionalize and commercialize state-owned real estate assets. This payout follows the successful consolidation of high-yield commercial and residential properties into the fund’s portfolio, which has outperformed several private-sector benchmarks despite the prevailing high-interest-rate environment in Nigeria’s property market.…
Manny Ita – The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has concluded a specialized digital capacity-building initiative for the Federal Character Commission (FCC), equipping the agency with modern data tools and hardware to transition its oversight functions from manual processes to a digital, data-driven model. As part of the intervention, NITDA donated 35 high-end laptops to the Commission, aimed at enhancing the staff’s ability to monitor over 700 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) for compliance with the federal character principle. This move aligns with the Federal Government’s “Digital Literacy for All” (DL4All) program, which targets a 90% digital literacy rate…
Manny Ita – TikTok has officially named Nigeria as a central hub for global digital content trends in its newly released “Global Discover List 2026,” a selection of 50 creators recognized for their significant impact on culture and storytelling worldwide. The list, which highlights creators across five categories—Educators, Foodies, Icons, Innovators, and Originators—includes prominent Nigerian talent, signaling the country’s growing dominance in the short-form video ecosystem. Among the featured creators is Lagos-based medical practitioner Dr. Olawale Ogunlana, known on the platform as @doctorwalesmd, who was recognized in the “Educators” category for his work in simplifying complex medical information through engaging…
Manny Ita – The National Assembly Joint Committee on Health has officially recommended a ₦2.136 trillion allocation for the health sector in the 2026 fiscal year, specifically advocating for dedicated “take-off grants” to operationalize four newly established federal tertiary health institutions. During the submission of the harmonized budget report on Wednesday, the committee identified the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia; the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Akure; the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Otukpo; and the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ila-Orangun as the primary beneficiaries requiring urgent start-up funding. Senator Ipalibo Banigo, Chairperson of the Joint…
Manny Ita – The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced the renewal of its partnership with Ecobank Nigeria and Soto Gallery for the third consecutive year to host the +234 Art Fair, a major international exhibition scheduled to take place from March 5–8, 2026. The upcoming edition, themed “Inclusivity,” will be held at the Ecobank Pan-African Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, serving as a strategic platform to spotlight 260 exhibitors and bridge the gap between Nigeria’s creative economy and the global finance community. The organizers stated that the 2026 theme reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding access within the creative…
Manny Ita – Foreign investment in Nigeria’s production and manufacturing sector recorded a sharp 54.11 percent decline during the first nine months of 2025, falling to $463.52 million from the $1.01 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and corroborated by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), this significant downturn occurred despite a massive 131.96 percent surge in total capital importation into the country, which rose to $16.78 billion. Analysts report that the overwhelming majority of these new inflows—upwards of 80 percent—were directed toward short-term portfolio investments in…
Manny Ita – The Lagos State Government has officially commenced a 64-day traffic diversion plan on the Lekki-Epe Expressway to facilitate the comprehensive reconstruction of the corridor from the Ajah Bridge to the Admiralty section. Following the early completion of the nine-kilometre Lagos-bound stretch from Chevron to Admiralty Way, authorities have now shifted focus to the Epe-bound carriageway, necessitating a phased closure of key intersections. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, confirmed that the project is being executed intersection by intersection to avoid a total shutdown of the vital artery, noting that “the re-scheduled rehabilitation works will commence for an…
Manny Ita – Organised Labour has moved to a high-alert status today, Friday, February 27, 2026, as the final deadline expires for the Federal Government to settle three months of outstanding wage awards and various promotion arrears. The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC), representing eight major unions within the federal civil service, has maintained that its members will initiate “decisive action” if the Ministry of Finance fails to confirm the disbursement of these funds by the close of business. The dispute centers on the unpaid N35,000 monthly palliative awards—originally introduced to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal—alongside…
Manny Ita – In a scathing social media critique that has ignited widespread debate, controversial life coach and social media personality Solomon Buchi has slammed Nigerians who are rallying behind singer Simi following recent public discourse surrounding her career and personal stances. Buchi, known for his polarizing takes on gender roles and societal ethics, did not mince words as he characterized the defensive posture of the singer’s fanbase as a reflection of a deeper moral decay, explicitly labeling the sentiment as “evil.” The friction began when Simi became the subject of online scrutiny regarding her musical evolution and her outspoken…