Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

President Tinubu reaches Ankara for State visit to Türkiye President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday night landed in Ankara, Türkiye, for a State visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and the Eurasian nation. The President touched down at the Ankara Esenboğa Airport at 9:05 p.m. local time, marking the commencement of official engagements scheduled for the visit. He was received on arrival by a Turkish government delegation led by the Minister of National Education, Yusuf Tekin, with other senior officials. Tinubu’s visit is expected to focus on deepening diplomatic, political and economic cooperation between Nigeria and Türkiye,…

Manny Ita The NNPC Limited and Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) Joint Venture has successfully completed the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta, confirming a significant presence of hydrocarbons. The well, located within Oil Mining Lease (OML) 88, was drilled to a total depth of 3,850 meters and encountered multiple oil and gas-bearing reservoir zones. Chevron, which holds a 40% operating interest in the partnership alongside NNPC’s 60%, executed the drilling program as part of a strategic effort to unlock further potential within its legacy asset portfolio. Initial evaluations suggest the find could support a…

Manny Ita Activities at the National Industrial Court in Abuja were disrupted on Monday, January 26, 2026, as Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) workers, supported by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), staged a picketing exercise to demand the removal of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The protest occurred as the court convened to hear a suit filed by the FCTA seeking to restrain the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) from continuing an indefinite strike that has paralyzed administrative functions in the capital since last week. The workers are protesting several unresolved grievances, including five months of unpaid wage awards,…

Manny Ita ​A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered Airtel Networks Limited to pay ₦210 million in damages to veteran musician Veno Marioghae-Mbanefo over the unauthorized use of her 1985 classic hit, “Nigeria Go Survive.” Presiding Judge, Honourable Justice Ibrahim Kala, delivered the judgment on Monday, January 26, 2026, ending a protracted legal dispute that began in 2022. The court found the telecommunications company liable for utilizing the iconic song for promotional and telemarketing purposes, including on the Airtel TV App and during the broadcast of The Voice Nigeria, without obtaining the necessary licensing or consent from…

Manny Ita The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) commenced its 2026 Management and Board Retreat in Abuja on Monday, marking the official launch of a new strategic “blueprint for public trust.” The two-day event, led by ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, is designed to shift the Commission’s operational focus toward measurable results, high-impact convictions, and the digital transformation of anti-graft processes. A primary feature of the retreat is the introduction of the “Zuma Declaration,” a formal commitment that mandates departmental heads and senior management to sign off on specific, time-bound performance benchmarks for the…

Manny Ita For Dr. Ifetayo Adeniyi, success is not measured by the titles he holds as CEO of Megastar Media Communications or President of the Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON), but by the impact he leaves on the ground where his journey began. In a moving homecoming, Dr. Adeniyi returned to Sagamu High School in Ogun State to lay the foundation for a solar-powered toilet facility—a gesture of profound gratitude toward the institution that shaped his formative years. L-R: Mrs Ifetayo Adeniyi, CEO of Megastar Media Communications and President of the Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of…

Manny Ita The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially ended the long-standing academic and professional disparity between Higher National Diploma (HND) holders and Bachelor’s degree holders. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during a strategic retreat for chairmen of governing councils and principal officers of federal polytechnics in Abuja on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. This policy shift, which forms a cornerstone of the current administration’s educational reforms, effectively removes the “glass ceiling” that previously restricted the career progression of polytechnic graduates in the public service. ​Under the new framework, the government has authorized polytechnics…

Oyo Commences Golden Jubilee Celebration on Monday Oyo begins golden jubilee celebration. Credit: X | Oyostategovt The Oyo State Government on Monday began week-long activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the state’s creation with an opening ceremony held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. Governor Seyi Makinde is expected to deliver a public lecture at the event, which marks the beginning of celebrations themed “Consolidating the Legacy, Navigating the Present, and Reimagining the Future.” Oyo begins golden jubilee celebration. Credit: X | Oyostategovt The week-long celebration, which started on January 26, will culminate on February 3 with…

Manny Ita Renowned event architect and founder of Zapphaire Events, Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, has officially debunked widely circulated reports alleging that Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, owes her firm a debt of $50,000. The controversy, which gained significant traction on social media over the weekend, was fueled by purported leaked screenshots of a demand notice sent to the singer’s management regarding services rendered for a recent high-profile engagement. In a formal rebuttal issued today, Monday, January 26, 2026, Bucknor-Obruthe clarified that the documentation being shared across digital platforms is entirely fabricated and intended to cause reputational damage. ​Addressing…

Manny Ita The Cloves Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (CPPMAN) has officially launched the country’s maiden nationwide cloves farming initiative, aimed at transforming Nigeria into Africa’s second-largest commercial producer of the spice by the 2026 wet season. The program, which seeks to replicate the success of the global industry leader Zanzibar, involves the mobilization of at least 2,000 farmers from each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, totaling over 74,000 participants. National Coordinator of CPPMAN, Malam Abdullahi Shuaibu, announced the rollout during a North-West training workshop at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, noting that the initiative…