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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.
Western pharmaceuticals show more desire in gain over health of Africans on Malaria Eradication – Nwoko Prince Ned Nwoko (in the middle) • Asks for malaria vaccine production plant in Nigeria and Africa. Western pharmaceuticals show more desire in gain over health of Africans on Malaria Eradication – Nwoko Ned Nwoko, Chairman, Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation for Malaria Eradication and the Community, has alleged that Western Pharmaceutical Companies are not interested in helping Nigeria eradicate malaria from the country. Nwoko said this in Abuja, at a malaria vaccine workshop organised by the Foundation. He said that they were interested in…
Obasanjo at 88, Tinubu celebrates his interventions in governance Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Obasanjo at 88, Tinubu celebrates his interventions in governance President Bola Tinubu has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an “extraordinary leader and statesman” whose contributions to Nigeria’s development remain indelible. He also said Obasanjo’s regular interventions in national affairs, sometimes controversial have helped shape public policies and put leaders in check. In a birthday tribute on Wednesday to mark Obasanjo’s 88th birthday, Tinubu hailed the former president’s decades-long service to the nation, acknowledging his role in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape both as a military and…
SDNON registrar, Abdallah becomes President-elect of PAAJ Abdallah el-Kurebe SDNON registrar, Abdallah becomes President-elect of PAAJ Journalists from across the African continent, under the umbrella of the Pan African Agricultural Journalists (PAAJ), have elected the Registrar of the Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON), Abdallah el-Kurebe, and the Editor-in-Chief of ASHENEWS, as their new President. El-Kurebe, a seasoned journalist with a strong background in agricultural reporting, emerged unopposed in the election, reflecting broad confidence in his leadership. Alongside him, Beene Mujala of Zambia was elected as Treasurer, while Amadou Jallow of Gambia assumed the role of Assistant Secretary.…
40-day Lent begins today with Ash Wednesday Ash-Wednesday 40-day Lent begins today with Ash Wednesday • Period of humility, reflection, sacrifice and spiritual preparation. Lent, one of the most significant periods in the Christian liturgical calendar, begins today, March 5, 2025, with the observance of Ash Wednesday. This 40-day season, excluding Sundays, is dedicated to penance, fasting, prayer, and almsgiving, leading up to the celebration of Easter on April 20. The duration of Lent reflects the 40 days Jesus Christ spent fasting in the desert, a period marked by reflection, sacrifice, and spiritual preparation. On Ash Wednesday, millions of Christians…
Gift Monday Shines Winning Liga F Player of The Month award Gift Monday Gift Monday Shines Winning Liga F Player of The Month award. Super Falcons striker Gift Monday has been awarded the Player of The Month for February in the Spanish women’s topflight, following her exploits at Tenerife recently. Gift Monday, who has been in incredible form for her club, beat off competitions from Real Madrid’s Alba Redondo, Barcelona’s Caroline Hansen, Ainhoa Marin (Deportivo), Ane Azkona (Bilbao), Ari Mingueza (Granada) and Elba Verges (Eibar). The 23-year-old also became the first Nigerian to win the award after Rasheedat Ajibade, who…
MTN, Airtel drive growth as Telecoms subscriptions hit 169.3 million Telecommunication signal MTN, Airtel drive growth as Telecoms subscriptions hit 169.3 million. Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has witnessed a robust recovery, with active subscriptions surging to 169.3 million in January 2025, up from 164.9 million in December 2024. The Nigerian Communications Commission made this known in an industry statistics on its website. On Tuesday, the News Agency of Nigeria reported that the telecoms regulator said that this robust recovery followed a period of decline, which saw subscriptions plummet to 154,904,827 in September 2024. It said that the decline in subscriptions was…
Taxpayers to Meet March 31 Deadline for Annual Tax Return Submission – LIRS Urges The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) reminds all individual taxpayers, including self-employed individuals, those in the informal sector, and employees under the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) scheme, to submit their Annual Tax Returns on or before March 31, 2025. This directive is in accordance with the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) 2004 as amended. Mr. Ayodele Subair, Executive Chairman of LIRS, emphasized that under Section 41 of the Act, all taxable persons must submit a comprehensive return detailing their total income from all sources for the…
Red Media Africa Shines, Wins Public Relations/Corporate Communication Campaign of the Year Red Media Africa, a leading public relations and communication agency, has been recognised for its marketing excellence at the recently concluded 2025 Advertisers’ Association of Nigeria Awards (ADVAN), clinching the prestigious Public Relations/Corporate Communication Campaign of the Year for its outstanding work on the Amstel Malta Sleek Can Launch. The agency’s innovative approach to the campaign resonated widely, setting a benchmark for brand storytelling and engagement within Nigeria’s FMCG industry. The award highlights Red Media Africa’s ability to craft compelling narratives that drive impact, shape consumer perception, and…
Outgoing Accountant General of the Federation – Madein Dr. Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein Outgoing Accountant General of the Federation – Madein Among the few names that truly resonate in Nigeria’s public service is Dr. Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein, the first female Accountant General of the Federation (AGF).As she prepares to exit her esteemed office on Friday, 7th of March 2025, her tenure stands as an irrefutable evidence to the transformative power of true leadership, unyielding dedication, the capacity to deliver excellence amidst formidable challenges, and an unassailable commitment to the nation’s fiscal probity. Her narrative is a rough but interesting story of…
FG Unveils Industrial Revolution Work Group Boosting Manufacturing Sector President Ahmed Bola Tinubu FG Unveils Industrial Revolution Work Group Boosting Manufacturing Sector The federal government is implementing measures to revolutionize the country’s manufacturing sector. President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the Industrial Revolution Work Group and undertaken an industrial tour of the southwest of Nigeria, collaborating with key stakeholders from the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and other private sectors, including holding town hall meetings. Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment Jumoke Oduwole disclosed this at the 2025 ministerial press briefing in Abuja. She noted that President Tinubu will not…