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.
PTDF scholarship: Interviews for 5,000 shortlisted applicants commence Scholarship PTDF scholarship: Interviews for 5,000 shortlisted applicants commence The Petroleum Technology Development Fund, on Monday, commenced the 2025 selection interview for over 5,000 candidates shortlisted for its highly competitive Overseas Scholarship Scheme across six designated centres nationwide. The shortlisted candidates emerged from a pool of more than 29,000 applicants who applied for the MSc and PhD awards tenable in top universities in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Malaysia, amongst other countries. Interview sessions are simultaneously ongoing in Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Enugu, Bauchi, and Kaduna, each representing Nigeria’s six geopolitical…
Purp shines as winner Nigerian Idol Season 10, gets SUV, N30M Purp shines as winner Nigerian Idol Season 10, gets SUV, N30M Purp has been crowned the winner of Nigerian Idol Season 10, emerging victorious after a fiercely competitive finale aired live on Sunday. The talented singer outshone fellow finalist Raymu in a showdown that showcased their vocal prowess, stage presence, and audience appeal, securing the highest number of viewer votes to claim the title. The grand finale, hosted by media personality IK Osakioduwa, featured electrifying performances, celebrity guest appearances, and heartfelt reflections on the contestants’ journeys. Judges Omawumi, Ric…
Indian PM sends condolences saying Buhari believes in stronger India-Nigeria relations Indian PM sends condolences saying Buhari believes in stronger India-Nigeria relations India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has conveyed his deep sadness over the demise of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. In a condolence message posted on his X handle, Modi described Buhari as a statesman whose legacy of diplomacy and commitment to bilateral cooperation will be remembered for years to come. Modi fondly recalled his meetings and conversations with Buhari, highlighting the late leader’s wisdom, warmth, and unwavering support for stronger India-Nigeria relations. “Deeply saddened by the passing of…
Petroluem Industry Act brought $16bn investment in two years –Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu Petroluem Industry Act brought $16bn investment in two years –Deputy Speaker The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu on Monday said the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 has led to $16 billion investment commitments in the past two years. Kalu who spoke in Abuja at the opening of a two-day general Counsel and Legal Advisers Forum organized by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in Abuja noted that before the enactment of the PIA investors faced uncertainty due to…
Megastar Man of the Decade Announces 2025 Awards Nominations, Set to Commission Major CSR Project in Abuja Megastar Man of the Decade Announces 2025 Awards Nominations, Set to Commission Major CSR Project in Abuja The organizers of the prestigious Megastar Man of the Decade Awards have officially opened nominations for the 2025 edition, calling on the public to submit names of esteemed personalities who have made significant impacts in their respective industries across Africa. Additionally, Megastar Magazine will commission a transformative CSR project on Wednesday, July 16, demonstrating its commitment to community development beyond awards recognition. The highly anticipated awards…
Dangote, to Boost Export Operations, Plans to Build Nigeria’s “Biggest, Deepest Port” Dangote Dangote, to Boost Export Operations, Plans to Build Nigeria’s “Biggest, Deepest Port” Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, has submitted applications to construct what he calls Nigeria’s “biggest, deepest port” near his fertiliser and oil refinery facilities, marking a significant expansion of his industrial empire. The billionaire filed paperwork in late June for the proposed Atlantic seaport in Olokola, Ogun state, located approximately 100 kilometres from his existing fertiliser plant and petrochemicals refinery in Lagos. The new port is designed to streamline export operations for goods, including liquefied…
FG announces Tuesday public holiday to honour Buhari Late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari FG announces Tuesday public holiday to honour Buhari * Nigerians will have a moment to reflect on the late president’s impacts. The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government, following the approval of President Bola Tinubu. The declaration comes as part of the ongoing seven-day national mourning period earlier announced by the President…
Lagos Inaugurates NCAOOSCE Advocacy Initiative to Bring Every Child Back to School L-R: Rep of HRM Oba Saheed Elegushi, Chief Ayuba Elegushi; Chairman Lagos State Advocacy Team of NCAOOSCE, Luqman Balogun; Executive Secretary, NCAOOSCE, Dr. Mohammed Sani Idris; Special Adviser to the Hon Minister of Education, Dr. Balarabe Shehu-Kakale and Director of Grant Mobilization NCAOOSCE, Prof. Rukayat Tukur Lagos Inaugurates NCAOOSCE Advocacy Initiative to Bring Every Child Back to School Lagos has officially launched a comprehensive statewide campaign to address the educational crisis affecting thousands of out-of-school children across Nigeria, marking a significant step in the National Commission for…
Alabuga Start Program: Shocking Story of African Women Who Became Victims, Forced to Build Russia’s War Drones Alabuga Start Program: Shocking Story of African Women Who Became Victims, Forced to Build Russia’s War Drones When Vanessa (name withheld for safety) arrived at the Alabuga Special Economic Zone in Russia’s Tatarstan region in August 2023, she thought she was signing up for a work-study program that would help pay her tuition while she pursued a degree in software engineering. Instead, she found herself in the crosshairs of war, working in catering by day, dodging Ukrainian drone strikes by night, and slowly…
ECOWAS Inaugurates Major Initiative to Empower West African Women Traders at Lagos Summit The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) concluded its groundbreaking Caravan 2025 initiative with a high-profile event at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on July 11, 2025, shining a spotlight on the challenges and opportunities facing women in West Africa’s cross-border trade sector. The innovative two-week empowerment program, launched this year by ECOWAS, specifically targets small-scale women traders operating within the region’s informal trade economy. The caravan journey spanned from June 30 to July 14, traversing the strategic Abidjan–Lagos trade corridor with significant stops…