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.

Benue receives special tactical force to combat insecurity Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia Benue receives special tactical force to combat insecurity … he would not rest until peace returns. The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, on Sunday, said a combined team of tactical and response squads has started arriving in the state to address the ongoing security challenges. Alia made the disclosure in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi. The governor said the special forces and additional security deployments were for vulnerable areas. He strongly condemned…

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Wale Oke calls for pragmatic approach to myriads of problems bedeviling Nigeria Wale Oke, PFN President  Wale Oke calls for pragmatic approach to myriads of problems bedeviling Nigeria * Encourages Christians to participate in politics and be voted for. * PFN prepares to honour those leaders who have impacted the nation. His Eminence, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, is the National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), and leader of the Sword of The Spirit Ministries (a.k.a Christ Life Church) with headquarters in Ibadan, Oyo State. In this interview, the Chancellor of Precious Corner Stone University, Ibadan speaks on…

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NDLEA cautions parents to beware of drug-laced sweets in childrens’ bags NDLEA cautions parents to beware of drug-laced sweets in childrens’ bags The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has alerted parents to watch out as drug-laced sweets, chocolates, and snacks disguised as treats are increasingly being found in children’s bags and pockets. In a public advisory issued Sunday, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, shared photos on X showing seized drug-laced items designed to appeal to children and teenagers. “Parents, please pay attention to those substances that look like sweet, chocolate, candy, or biscuit,” Babafemi urged, describing…

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Soyinka displeased for forced evictions of Ilaje, Otumara communities, Lagos  Wole Soyinka Soyinka displeased for forced evictions of Ilaje, Otumara communities, Lagos Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has issued a scathing condemnation of the recent forced evictions in Lagos’s Ilaje and Otumara communities, asserting unequivocally that any development achieved at the cost of human dignity is an affront to democratic ideals. His remarks, delivered during a “June 12: Romancing the Embers” fireside chat in Lagos, cast a harsh spotlight on the “brutal evacuation” that has left countless families displaced and desperate. Prof. Soyinka drew a stark parallel between the current…

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International Breweries Plc Empowers Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs, Opens Call for 2025 Kickstart Applications International Breweries Plc Empowers Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs, Opens Call for 2025 Kickstart Applications International Breweries Plc (IBPLC), a proud part of AB InBev (the world’s largest brewer) and the producer of Trophy Lager, Trophy Extra Stout, Hero Lager, Castle Lite, Budweiser, Flying Fish has announced the official launch of the 2025 edition of its flagship Kickstart Initiative. The announcement marksthe 10th year anniversary of the programme’s impactful journey. Through the company’s CSR arm: International Breweries Foundation, IBPLC has opened the call for applications for Kickstart 2025, reaffirming…

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Lagos celebrates World Blood Donor Day with walk, donation drive Lagos celebrates World Blood Donor Day with walk, donation drive Despiten heavy downpour, the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Committee (LBTC) on Saturday commemorated the 2025 World Blood Donor Day with an impactful awareness walk, a youth-focused blood donation drive, and a grand Extravaganza event at its Gbagada Headquarters, drawing hundreds of passionate volunteers, youths, and stakeholders from the state’s blood transfusion ecosystem. The celebration, themed “Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives,” kicked off with a fitness walk around the Gbagada community. Volunteers and…

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Glo, Huawei, Communications Ministry introduce digital services to Abuja village Glo, Huawei, Communications Ministry introduce digital services to Abuja village Telecommunications and digital services provider, Globacom, has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and Huawei Nigerian Enterprises, to provide digital access to 7,000 remote communities in Nigeria with the commissioning of the pilot project in Isuanin Kura in Ibwa 2, Gwagwalada, on the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Wednesday. The project, which is championed by the Ministry, will deliver voice and data services, digital healthcare and remote learning capabilities to the over…

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Ecobank, NCF declare June for school chess tourney, N20m cash prize involved From Left: Babatunde Ogunsiku, CEO, Africa Chess Media; Adebukola Ademiluyi, Head, Education, Faith and Social Services, Ecobank Nigeria; Prince Adewole Adeyinka, Vice President, Nigerian Chess Federation; Oyinye Ikenna Emeka, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria and Dele Alabi, Head, Global Corporates at the Media Conference Ecobank, NCF declare June for school chess tourney, N20m cash prize involved Following the highly anticipated 2025 Ecobank National Schools Teams Chess Championship, the Nigeria Chess Federation, in collaboration with its partners, has officially announced June 26 to 28 as the dates for…

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64,000 candidates sat for National Common Entrance Exams – NECO 64,000 candidates sat for National Common Entrance Exams – NECO A total of 64,000 participated in the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination, NCEE, conducted across the country on Saturday by the National Examinations Council, NECO. The examination body, which disclosed this in Abuja yesterday, said Lagos topped all states of the federation with the highest number of candidates. The candidates, mostly from Nigeria, Benin Republic, and Togo, respectively, are seeking admission into the nation’s 115 unity schools. NECO Registrar, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, speaking during a monitoring tour embarked by the…

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FG involves Chinese expertise, firms to revive Ajaokuta Steel Ajaokuta Steel Company FG involves Chinese expertise, firms to revive Ajaokuta Steel The Federal Government on Friday announced that it has taken additional steps in its quest to revive the moribund Ajaokuta Steel Company, a key industrial asset considered critical to Nigeria’s manufacturing ambitions and job creation strategy. To resuscitate the long-abandoned steel company, the government said it has commenced high-level talks with leading Chinese steel conglomerates, seeking technical expertise, financial backing, and industrial partnerships to return the facility to full productivity. The initiative is part of ongoing efforts by the…

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