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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.
Lagos asks for buildings facelift from property owners Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo Olu Lagos asks for buildings facelift from property owners The Lagos State Government has asked property owners to give their buildings a face-lift to enhance the aesthetics of the state. This is contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide. The statement was issued by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi, on Tuesday in Lagos. Olumide said property owners, especially those on highways, should undertake the needed face-lift of their buildings. “We implore property owners, especially those on…
Israel lifts restrictions on gatherings, schools Israel’s military said Tuesday it was lifting restrictions on public gatherings, workplaces and schools it imposed during its 12-day war with Iran after a ceasefire took effect. “All areas of the country will shift to full activity” from 8:00 pm (1700 GMT) on Tuesday on the orders of Defence Minister Israel Katz, the military said in a statement. The guidelines will be effective until Thursday evening, when they will be reviewed. Israel’s airport authority also announced that all flights to and from the country would resume. According to the transport ministry, between 100,000 and…
Joan Chirwa’s struggle for Press Freedom Across Zambian and Africa Media Joan Chirwa’s struggle for Press Freedom Across Zambian and African Media At the time when press freedom are fought daily and editorial integrity stands as the last bastion of democratic discourse, Joan Chirwa is one name that resonates with unwavering authority in Zambia. An Amazon of Lundazi, not only did Joan witness the evolution of media in the South-Central African country, she has actively participated as a frontline stakeholder in shaping, challenging and where necessary, rebuilding it from the ground up. Joan had her formative years in the classrooms…
The 15th African Achievers Awards Ready to Hold at the Houses of Parliament The 15th African Achievers Awards Ready to Hold at the Houses of Parliament * Celebrating Innovation, Resilience & the Globalization of Africa LONDON, UK – The prestigious African Achievers Awards returns for its landmark 15th edition on Thursday, 10th July 2025 and Friday 11th July 2025 at the House of Commons and House of Lords , Palace of Westminster, London. This year’s event will be hosted by Rt. Hon. Diane Abbott, MP, the UK’s first Black female Member of Parliament and a trailblazing voice for social justice…
Ali Baba at 60, Tinubu sends tribute Ali Baba Ali Baba at 60, Tinubu sends tribute “… turns laughter into a serious contributor to our GDP.” Tinubu lauds Ali Baba’s achievement. President Bola Tinubu has sent a heartfelt and stunning tribute to Nigerian comedy legend, Ali Baba, as he turns 60 today, June 24 and it’s got everyone talking. In a message that’s as warm as it is powerful, President Tinubu hailed Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, famously known as Ali Baba, not just as a comedian, but as a national treasure who revolutionised the entertainment scene in Nigeria. The President praised…
President Tinubu, First Lady, welcome Queen Mary of Denmark at State House Queen Elizabeth of Denmark, President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu President Tinubu, First Lady, welcome Queen Mary of Denmark at State House President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, welcomed Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday. The monarch, who paid a courtesy visit to the President, was received at the President’s official residence within the State House. Queen Elizabeth was accompanied by the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Jens Ole Bach Hansen. The Chief of…
Dangote Cement Pays N502.6 Billion As Dividends, Spends N13.2 Billion On CSR In 2024 L-R: Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Devakumar Edwin; Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Douraid Zaghouani; Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Viswanathan Shankar; Independent Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Ernest Ebi; Independent Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Emmanuel Ikazoboh; Chairman, Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote; Independent Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Dorothy Udeme Ufot, SAN; Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Abdu Dantata; Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Olakunle Alake; Group Managing Director/CEO, Dangote Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak; Independent Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Alvaro Poncioni Mérian, at…
MRA Demands Stronger Legal, Institutional Protections For Whistleblowers MRA Demands Stronger Legal, Institutional Protections For Whistleblowers Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has asked the Federal Government to take urgent and concrete steps to strengthen legal and institutional protections for whistleblowers in recognition of their critical role in exposing corruption, human rights abuses and other wrongdoing, describing them as a cornerstone of transparency, accountability, and good governance. In a statement issued today in Lagos to mark this year’s World Whistleblowers’ Day, MRA stressed that whistleblowers serve the public interest by courageously disclosing information that would otherwise remain hidden, often at great personal…
FG’s revenue boosted, jumps 40% to N6.9tn The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun. Credit: State House FG’s revenue boosted, jumps 40% to N6.9tn The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said that the reforms introduced by the Bola Tinubu administration have effectively dismantled the dollar black market and boosted the Federal Government’s revenue to N6.9tn between January and April 2025. The figure represents a 40 per cent increase compared to the N5.2tn recorded during the same period in 2024. Edun made this known in Abuja on Monday…
MAN laments plastic ban adverse effect on 89% of operators in Lagos Director-General, MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir MAN laments plastic ban adverse effect on 89% of operators in Lagos The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has raised the alarm that the planned ban on single-use plastics in Lagos State will wipe out the livelihoods of over 89 per cent of operators in the plastic value chain. The Director-General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, issued the warning in a statement on Monday, calling on the Lagos State Government to halt the ban and instead adopt more inclusive and evidence-based solutions. Ajayi-Kadir said, “A recent…