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.
Manny Ita – Zenith Bank Plc and Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc recorded a combined ₦283.7 billion in income from account maintenance and electronic banking charges in the 2025 financial year. The figures are contained in the audited financial statements filed by both institutions with the Nigerian Exchange for the year ended December 31, 2025. A breakdown shows that Zenith Bank earned ₦91.95 billion from account maintenance fees, representing a 26.1 per cent increase from ₦72.93 billion in 2024. Its electronic banking income rose to ₦89.13 billion, up 11.3 per cent year-on-year. GTCO reported ₦37.92 billion in account maintenance income,…
Manny Ita – The Nigerian Navy has intercepted two vessels loaded with 939 metric tonnes of suspected stolen crude oil valued at over ₦4 billion. The operation was confirmed by the Commander of Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, Olugbenga Oladipo, during a briefing in Calabar. According to him, the vessels were apprehended around midnight on April 8 at a wellhead within the Calabar/Akwa Ibom joint operations area, following credible intelligence. He stated that the mission was carried out with the support of the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Chief of Defence Staff, alongside operational backing…
Manny Ita – A 15-year-old suspected logistics courier working for the Islamic State West Africa Province has been apprehended by troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Ngamdu, Borno State, in what security sources describe as a significant breakthrough. The teenager was reportedly intercepted while attempting to acquire supplies for insurgents operating along the Ngamdu–Benisheik corridor. During preliminary questioning, he allegedly admitted to playing a role in recent attacks in both communities. Investigations revealed that the operations were coordinated from Jilli, an insurgent stronghold in Gubio Local Government Area. According to the suspect, fighters involved in the attacks moved out from…
Manny Ita – A wave of horror has gripped an Ondo State community following reports that a man, suspected to be mentally unstable, allegedly attacked and killed three of his siblings in a violent outburst. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, has left residents in a state of shock and mourning as the motive behind the gruesome act remains unclear. According to local witnesses, the suspect—whose identity is being withheld by authorities pending a full psychological evaluation—reportedly used a lethal weapon to descend on his family members within their shared residence. Neighbors were alerted by frantic screams, but by…
Manny Ita – The Eko Hotel Grand Ballroom was a hive of industrial and creative energy today as the Miss Nigeria Beauty and Fashion Fair officially drew to a close. While the event has historically been rooted in pageantry, this year’s edition marked a significant strategic pivot, focusing heavily on the economic structuralization of the Nigerian fashion and beauty sectors. Fashion as an Economic Driver A central highlight of the closing ceremony was the address by the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka. She articulated the state government’s commitment to transforming the creative industry from a…
Manny Ita – In a recent and highly publicized interview with Punch Newspapers and Naija FM, Nollywood actress and producer Yvonne Jegede has sparked a national conversation by declaring that “marriage is overrated” and asserting that the institution often fails to benefit women. Reflecting on her 20-year journey in the film industry and her own highly public divorce, the 42-year-old star offered a blunt assessment of the gender dynamics within Nigerian households. The Pressure of Expectations Jegede highlighted that while many couples date for over a decade, their unions often collapse shortly after the “marriage tag” is added. She attributed…
Manny Ita – Governor Dauda Lawal has expressed profound grief and deep sorrow over the most recent wave of banditry in Bukkuyum Local Government Area, where coordinated night raids on Bunkasau, Yar Galma (Zarumai Ward), and Dogon Daji (Adabka Ward) resulted in a high number of casualties and widespread displacement. Describing the targeted assaults as a “heartbreaking and senseless act of violence against defenceless citizens,” the Governor noted that the timing of the attacks highlights the persistent vulnerability of rural farming communities despite ongoing military operations. In a swift administrative response, the Governor dispatched a high-level delegation led by the…
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) wishes to express its sincere appreciation to esteemed taxpayers for their continued compliance and commitment to the filing of their individual annual income tax returns. Following the earlier extension granted to April 14, 2026, the Agency has observed a significant increase in traffic on its eTax platform as more taxpayers endeavour to meet the filing deadline. In view of this development, and to ensure that all taxpayers are provided with adequate opportunity to successfully complete their filings, LIRS hereby announces a further extension of the deadline, now set for April 21, 2026. This…
Zenith Bank Plc and Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) jointly recorded a combined N283.7 billion income from account maintenance and electronic banking charges in 2025, according to the data in their annual reports recently released. While account maintenance fees are charged for the upkeep of a customer’s account, especially current accounts, electronic transaction fees are charged incurred when customers use digital, such as electronic banking channels, such as electronic transfers, card payments, ATM withdrawals, USSD banking, mobile apps, and online payments. Zenith Banks audited 2025 financials showed that the bank generated N91.95 billion from account maintenance charges in 2025, a…
As overall currency in circulation remained largely stable, the volume of cash in the hands of Nigerians that is outside the banking system declined in February 2026, showing a moderation in liquidity demand following the usual year-end spending surge. Latest Money and Credit Statistics released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that currency outside banks fell by 3.66 per cent to N5.21 trillion in February, down from the elevated levels recorded in the preceding months. In contrast, total currency in circulation stood at N5.73 trillion, almost unchanged from N5.732 trillion recorded in January. The development reflects a seasonal…