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.
FG only released N30bn, not N50bn for Makinde – Aide declared Seyi Makinde The Special Adviser on Media to Oyo State Governor, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, has dismissed claims by former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, that Governor Seyi Makinde received N50 billion from the Federal Government, describing the allegation as misleading and deliberately disingenuous. Olanrewaju also denied insinuations that the governor deliberately remained silent over the alleged funds in order to stash the money to support a future presidential ambition. According to him, Governor Makinde did not receive any such funds from the Federal Government, which, he said, explains why…
NPFL Observes Mid-Season Break January transfer window will run until 31, 2026. The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a mid-season break for the 2024/2025 campaign, with league activities set to pause from December 29 to January 13. The break is expected to give clubs the opportunity to rest, regroup, and address technical and administrative issues ahead of the second half of the season, as the race for continental places and the title intensifies. In addition, the NPFL confirmed that the January transfer window will open on January 1 and run until January 31, 2026. During this period, clubs will…
FirstBank Introduces Exclusive 500-Seater Bleacher at Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025 FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has officially announced its sponsorship of the Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025, unveiling a landmark addition set to redefine the carnival experience — the first-ever private premium seating area at the event. The highlight of FirstBank’s participation is the construction of a 500-seater premium bleacher, designed to provide comfort, safety, and an elevated viewing experience for carnival enthusiasts. Speaking on the sponsorship, the Acting Group Head Marketing and Corporate Communications, FirstBank, Olayinka Ijabiyi, noted that the carnival aligns…
MTN Nigeria gifts couple N2m at Surprise ‘Yello Wedding’ in Enugu The newlywed couple, Uche and Doris Anugwom receiving N2m surprising y’ello wedding gift from MTN in Enugu on Saturday MTN Nigeria, as part of its nationwide YelloTide festive campaign, has presented a N2 million gift to a newlywed couple, Mr and Mrs Uchechukwu Anugwo. The organisation presented the gift during a surprise Yello Wedding activation held at the Community Primary School, Ugwuaji, Enugu South Council Area of Enugu State on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the YelloTide campaign was launched by MTN earlier in November…
US Surveys Sambisa Forest After Air Strikes In Sokoto Donald Trump … this was disclosed on Saturday. The United States has resumed intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations over Nigeria’s north-east region, targeting militants in the Sambisa forest, following Thursday night’s air strikes on ISIS fighters in Sokoto State. Brant Philip, a Sahel-focused terrorism tracker, disclosed the development on Saturday, sharing flight-tracking data showing a US aircraft flying over Borno State. According to the data, the aircraft involved was a Gulfstream V, a long-range business jet often modified for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. “The United States resumed ISR operations…
PalmPay Unveils World Travel Carnival, N400m Up For Grabs PalmPay PalmPay has launched a N400 million festive rewards campaign, offering users cash prizes and all-expense-paid international travel for carrying out everyday transactions on its app. The campaign, which runs from December 17, 2025, to January 8, 2026, is designed to reward routine banking activities with premium experiences. It also coincides with PalmPay’s annual Purple December brand initiative, which highlights the company’s year-end customer and community engagements. At the heart of the promotion is the PalmPay World Travel Carnival, an interactive card-collection experience that allows users to earn digital city cards…
Remo Day 2025: Aare Emmanuelking Salutes Akarigbo, Ogun Governor, Calls for Continued Cultural Progress The Otun Akile of Remoland and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, has extended formal felicitations to the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, and all sons and daughters of Remoland on the occasion of the 2nd Remo Day Celebration, described the event as a significant affirmation of Remo heritage, unity, and progress. In a goodwill message to mark the celebration, Aare Emmanuelking noted that Remo Day reflects the resilience, cultural pride, and…
Pastor Okafor kneels to apologise to actress Doris Ogala File: Chris Okafor Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor, on Sunday publicly apologised to Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, kneeling before his congregation as he sought forgiveness for past “mistakes.” The apology comes amid a heated public feud that has dominated social media, with Ogala accusing Okafor of an affair, broken marriage promises, sharing explicit content, and offering her $10,000 to retract claims that she was hired by rival pastors to defame him. In a viral video shared by @NigeriaStories on X on Sunday, Okafor is…
Super Eagles advance to AFCON Round of 16, defeat Tunisia 3-2 Nigeria’s Super Eagles booked their place in the 1xBet Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 after edging Tunisia 3–2 in a pulsating Group C encounter that tested both nerve and character on Saturday night. The Super Eagles took control of the contest late in the first half when Victor Osimhen rose highest to power home a close-range header in the 44th minute, converting a well-weighted cross from Ademola Lookman. Nigeria’s dominance in possession and tempo was evident long before the breakthrough, with Osimhen having an earlier effort ruled…
Nigerians face ₦50 Stamp Duty on Bank Transfers Above ₦10,000 Questions linger on why such measure is being introduced with little awareness. Starting January 1, Nigerians will pay an additional ₦50 stamp duty on electronic money transfers exceeding ₦10,000 according to system updates spotted across multiple banking platforms in recent days. This government-mandated levy comes on top of existing bank transfer fees, effectively creating a dual-charge system for transactions above the threshold. While regular banking charges remain in place, customers will now shoulder both costs whenever they send more than ₦10,000 to another account. The stamp duty applies per transaction…