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.
2024 Calabar Carnival generated N14.06b, attracted over 300,000 visitors 2024 Calabar Carnival generated N14.06b, attracted over 300,000 visitors The Cross River Tourism Bureau says no fewer than 300,000 tourists attended the recently concluded 32-day Calabar Carnival held in Calabar, Cross River. The bureau’s Managing Director, Ekpenyong Ojoi, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Saturday. Ojoi said that there was a 42 per cent growth in tourist attendance for the carnival in comparison with 2023 statistics. He said, “Calabar recorded over 300,000 tourists from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31st, 2024, who came in for the Calabar Carnival to see…
$200,000 Worth of Relief Items Given to Bauchi Flood Victims by ECOWAS, FG, Red Cross $200,000 Worth of Relief Items Given to Bauchi Flood Victims by ECOWAS, FG, Red Cross The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has distributed relief materials including food and non-food items to over 1,000 households whose source of livelihood were devastated by flood disaster in 2024. The distribution of the relief items which took place yesterday in Bauchi Government House under the grand finale of the ECOWAS Flood Response Project was carried out by a high-level delegation from the ECOWAS Commission, the Ministry of…
Glo-Sponsored African Voices Changemakers Hosts Hollywood Star, Djimon Hounsou Glo-Sponsored African Voices Changemakers Hosts Hollywood Star, Djimon Hounsou African Voices Changemakers, the popular CNN International magazine programme will this weekend host one of Hollywood’s most celebrated African actors, Djimon Gaston Hounsou. The programme is sponsored by digital solutions provider, Globacom. The star actor who was born in Benin Republic in April 1960, will be chatting with programme anchor, Larry Madowo on his inspiring journey and how he links the Black diaspora with its roots through the Djimon Hounsou Foundation which he launched in New York in 2019. Hounsou became a…
Important facts about new Alaafin, Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade of Oyo Prince Akeem Owoade Important facts about new Alaafin, Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade of Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Friday, formally approved the appointment of Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The esteemed position is a culmination of Prince Owoade’s illustrious career, philanthropic endeavours, and dedication to the preservation of Yoruba culture. Prince Akeem Owoade is a distinguished Nigerian-Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and project management expert. Born into the revered Owoade-Agunloye royal family in Oyo town, Prince Owoade is the descendant of Aremo Aderounmu…
2024 highest grossing Nollywood writers: Funke Akindele, Stephen Oluboyo shine as they lead Funke Akindele 2024 highest grossing Nollywood writers: Funke Akindele, Stephen Oluboyo shine as they lead. Nollywood Star, Funke Akindele, has emerged the second highest grossing Nollywood writer for the year 2024, along with Collins Okoh and Akinlabi Ishola. This was for the film “Everybody Loves Jennifer” which had generated N1,125 billon at the box office. This was revealed by filmone on its instagram page @filmoneng on Friday. Stephen Oluboyo became the first highest grossing Nollywood writer with the films: “Everybody Loves Jennifer”, “Alakada Bad and Boujee” and…
CBN has launched NRNOA, NRNIA for Nigerians in diaspora CBN CBN has launched NRNOA, NRNIA for Nigerians in diaspora. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on Friday announced it has introduced the Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Account (NRNOA) and Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Account (NRNIA) for Nigerians in diaspora. CBN disclosed this in a circular to all authorized dealer banks and the general public noting that NRNOA will enable Non-Resident Nigerians (NRNs) remit their foreign earnings to Nigeria and manage funds in both foreign and local currencies. The apex bank also said that the NRNIA will enable NRNS to invest in assets…
ABU to honour Okonjo-Iweala, Sheikh Al-Hussain with honorary degrees Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala ABU to honour Okonjo-Iweala, Sheikh Al-Hussain with honorary degrees Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, is set to honour the President of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Sharif Al-Hussain with honorary degrees. This decision followed the consideration and endorsement of the recommendation by the Honorary Degrees Committee at the University’s 544th (Special) Senate meeting held on Tuesday, 7 January 2025. The Governing Council subsequently approved it at its 207th meeting on Wednesday, 8 January 2025. The prestigious awards will be conferred upon the two…
The reason behind the arrest and detainment of Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo The reason behind the arrest and detainment of Obasanjo. The reason behind the arrest and detainment of Obasanjo. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that his outspoken nature on national and international issues led to his imprisonment under the military regime of the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, in 1995. Obasanjo also shared that his decision to seek the presidency in 1999 was driven by the need to save Nigeria from disintegration. He admitted that he had embraced farming after retiring from military service at…
President Tinubu rejoices with one of Nigeria’s finest minds – Osoba at 90 Dr. Segun Osoba President Tinubu rejoices with one of Nigeria’s finest minds – Osoba at 90 President Bola Tinubu has described renowned historian and scholar Dr. Segun Osoba as one of Nigeria’s finest minds. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga to celebrate the activist at 90 on Friday, Tinubu commended the eminent historian, a staunch advocate of social justice and good governance, for contributing to Nigeria’s constitutional development. The statement read, “The President celebrates the respected…
A New Alaafin Reigns In Oyo: Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade Takes Charge Of The Throne Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade A New Alaafin Reigns In Oyo: Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade Takes Charge Of The Throne Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The approval, announced in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, followed thorough consultations and divinations by the Oyomesi, the traditional kingmakers of Oyo. The governor’s endorsement brings an end to the prolonged anticipation of a new monarch for the…