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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.
Elegbede Abiodun Says Nigeria will not depend on outdated telecom policies. The Presidency has thrown its weight behind the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)’s decision to review the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003 as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy and modernise the country’s telecommunications framework. Speaking at the NCC-organised National Telecommunications Policy Review Workshop in Lagos, the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, said Nigeria can no longer rely on outdated telecom policies if it hopes to build a globally competitive digital economy. Usman explained that the review became necessary because the…
The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) concluded today in Baku, Azerbaijan, after a week of global dialogue, partnership-building and commitments focused on addressing the global housing crisis and accelerating sustainable urban development. Convened by UN-Habitat and co-organized with the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan under the theme “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities,” WUF13 brought together over 57,000 participants (including over 3,000 online) from 176 countries, making it the largest World Urban Forum to date. WUF13 concluded with the presentation of the Baku Call to Action, a stakeholder-driven document calling for accelerated action…
Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Abayomi Oluyomi. Lagos Revenue Reaches N2.6tn In 2025 With IGR Rise Of 18.5%. Lagos State recorded a total revenue of N2.6 trillion in 2025, marking a 16 per cent increase from the N2.3 trillion generated in 2024, the Commissioner for Finance, Abayomi Oluyomi, has disclosed. Oluyomi revealed the figures on Friday during a press briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja, as part of activities commemorating the seventh anniversary of the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The commissioner explained that “the state’s internally generated revenue rose sharply to N1.87 trillion in 2025, compared to N1.58 trillion in…
Rivers State governor, Sim Fubara The All progressive Congress has decided on the appointment of Rivers State governor, Sim Fubara as coordinator of the APC presidential primaries in Rivers state. Details later…
Saidi Balogun celebrates his son Khalid after completing NYSC, sharing joyful moments as colleagues and friends send congratulatory messages Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun has celebrated a proud family milestone after his son, Khalid, completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme in Nigeria. The actor shared the news on his Instagram page, posting photos of his son and expressing gratitude and joy over the achievement. He described the moment as another important milestone, encouraging Khalid to remain focused and continue striving towards success. “Congratulations to my Son, NYSC Done and Dusted! Alhamdulillah, another milestone reached, Keep Smiling to Success!!” he…
Rite Foods says its continued support towards the festival reflects its preservation of culture, traditions, and values. Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Ijebu-land through its sponsorship of the forthcoming 2026 Ojude Oba Festival. Widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most iconic cultural festivals, Ojude Oba represents unity, heritage, and communal pride among the people of Ijebu-land, a tradition that has thrived for well over a century. This year’s edition, themed “Ojude Oba 2026: Celebrating the Legacy of Oba Sikiru Adetona,” pays tribute to…
Manny Ita – The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to lift all restrictions placed on N220 million and several properties linked to former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku. Justice Umar Mohammed ruled that the EFCC’s non-conviction forfeiture suit amounted to an abuse of court process because the same assets were already part of an ongoing criminal matter before another Federal High Court judge, Justice James Omotosho. The court held that the anti-graft agency failed to justify why the assets should be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government while…
Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Anacláudia Rossbach Credit: WUF13 Communications The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) concluded today in Baku, Azerbaijan, after a week of global dialogue, partnership-building and commitments focused on addressing the global housing crisis and accelerating sustainable urban development. Convened by UN-Habitat and co-organized with the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan under the theme “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities,” WUF13 brought together over 57,000 participants (including over 3,000 online) from 176 countries, making it the largest World Urban Forum to date. WUF13 concluded with the presentation of the Baku Call…
Oluremi Tinubu Congratulates, Celebrates Olori Atuwatse III at 40 Senator Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady of Nigeria, has congratulated Olori Atuwatse III on the occasion of her 40th birthday, today May 22, describing her as a “quintessential Queen of Warri Kingdom.” In a goodwill message, the First Lady rejoiced with the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the royal family, and the people of Warri Kingdom in celebrating the milestone. She praised Olori Atuwatse III for her grace, dignity, and commitment to community development, humanitarian causes, and the preservation of the rich cultural heritage of the Warri Kingdom. Senator…
New Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Segun Aina. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has decided to appoint Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), following the completion of Professor Ishaq Oloyede’s tenure in 2026. The decision was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, Aina is a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with strong expertise in digital systems, examination technology, and institutional reform. The Presidency described him as a…
