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.
Manny Ita PORTIMÃO, PORTUGAL — Organizers of Afro Nation Portugal have officially unveiled the star-studded lineup for the festival’s sixth edition, scheduled to take place at Praia da Rocha beach from July 3 to July 5, 2026. The 2026 event will feature a “power trio” of global superstars headlining the main LIT Stage: Nigerian icons Wizkid and Asake, alongside South African breakout star Tyla. The festival’s headline roster reflects a blend of established genre veterans and rising global figures. Wizkid: The artist known as the “Starboy” returns for another headline appearance following what organizers described as “celebrated sets in previous…
Manny Ita LAS VEGAS — Global music icon Céline Dion has officially joined TikTok, announcing to her followers that she intends to take a more personal and “hands-on” approach to her digital presence. In an introductory video posted Monday, the 57-year-old singer appeared in a black “CELINE” sweatshirt to share her transition to the platform. Dion attributed the move to the encouragement of her three sons: René-Charles, 24, and 15-year-old twins Nelson and Eddy. ”My name is Céline. How old am I? I’ve got kids,” she stated in the clip. Recalling the conversation with her children, she added, “We have…
Manny Ita WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has proposed a plan for the United States to manage Venezuela’s energy industry, claiming the move would generate “billions of dollars in profit” for American companies. While the president suggested that U.S. corporations have expressed “huge interest” in the venture, energy analysts and industry experts cited significant logistical, legal, and financial hurdles that could delay substantial production increases for up to a decade. The proposal follows a U.S. Delta Force operation that captured former leader Nicolás Maduro. Despite the leadership change, the existing administrative structure remains largely intact under Delcy Rodríguez. President Trump…
Manny Ita LAGOS, NIGERIA — Former two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua is reportedly considering retirement from professional boxing following a fatal car accident in Nigeria last Monday that claimed the lives of two close associates. The incident occurred on a major expressway near Lagos when a Lexus SUV, in which Joshua was a passenger, collided with a stationary truck. The crash resulted in the deaths of Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele. While Joshua has not made a public declaration, his uncle, Adedamola Joshua, stated that the fighter has privately informed his family of his intent to step away…
Pen Edge Launches Fercullen Irish Whiskey In Lagos Pen Edge Limited, the sole franchise holder and representative of Fercullen Irish Whiskey in Nigeria, has officially launched the premium whiskey brand in the Nigerian market. The unveiling took place at a colourful, star-studded event held at The Monarch, Lekki, Lagos, drawing top business leaders, celebrities, whiskey connoisseurs, media executives, and lifestyle influencers. Speaking at the launch, Pen Edge Limited executives, Albert Precious and Bishop Enyeobi, stated that the introduction of Fercullen Irish Whiskey aligns with the company’s commitment to attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Nigeria while catering to consumers seeking…
Okonkwo switches allegiance to Nigeria, NFF welcomes move File: Arthur Okonkwo Okonkwo recorded six clean sheets in 20 Championship appearances this season. The Nigeria Football Federation has welcomed the nationality switch of Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, expressing optimism about adding the 24-year-old to its goalkeeping options. Born in London to Nigerian parents, Okonkwo was eligible to represent both England and Nigeria and featured for England at various youth levels. However, in December 2025, he completed a switch of allegiance to Nigeria, a move that has been warmly received by the NFF. “The NFF is always excited to have another…
Flutterwave expands open banking, acquires Mono Africa’s largest fintech company, Flutterwave, has acquired Nigerian open banking start-up Mono in an all-stock deal, it said in a blog post on Monday. Flutterwave did not disclose the financial value of the transaction. The deal deepens the company’s long-term commitment to building a connected, interoperable financial system for Africa and positions open banking as a core pillar in the evolution of alternative payment methods across the region. Founded in 2020, Mono’s API-driven platform enables secure access to financial data, identity verification, and account-to-account payments; capabilities that are increasingly critical as African markets move…
Purpose of Nigeria’s replacement of FIRS with NRS – Adedeji NRS boss, Zacch Adedeji NRS is a total institutional upgrade from fragmented revenue administration to an intelligence-driven system. Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) says its replacement with the defunct Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will overhaul the architecture of the country’s revenue administration. The Executive Chairman of NRS, Dr Zacch Adedeji, said this in a television interview monitored from Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the provision of the recently enacted tax reform laws changes the nomenclature of the country’s apex tax authority from FIRS to NRS. According…
Maduro in shackles at US Court, pleads not guilty, claims “I’m a decent President.” Maduro and his wife in handcuff. Photo: Getty Images … concerned that “rules of international law have not been respected” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said. Venezuela’s embattled leader, Nicolás Maduro, told a federal court in New York that he remains the country’s president on Monday as he entered not-guilty pleas to sweeping US charges including narco-terrorism and weapons offences. Appearing before the US District Court for the Southern District of New York in a prison uniform, with his feet shackled, Maduro rejected all four counts on…
Dangote Refinery Dismisses Shutdown Claims, Says It Maintains 50m Litres Daily Petrol Output Dangote Petroleum Refinery Claims false report emanated from fuel importers threatened by the stabilising impact of large-scale domestic refining. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has firmly dismissed media reports in circulation, claiming it is shutting down due to maintenance issues, insisting production remains ongoing, stable and uninterrupted. The refinery management, on Monday, stressed that production of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains stable and uninterrupted at between 40 and 50 million litres daily. “The refinery is not shutting down,” it stated, confirming its capacity to supply “between 40 million…