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.
The national homage started at 9:40 am (0610 GMT), the time at which Ali Khamenei was killed on February 28 at his Tehran residence, alongside numerous senior Iranian figures. Pro-government demonstrators wave national flags, flags of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, and a placard with Persian script reading, ”The Kohgiluyeh Lur hunter of F-35,” in front of a portrait of Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, during the funeral ceremony for Majid Khademi, head of Iran’s IRGC Intelligence Organization, in Tehran, Iran, on April 8, 2026. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl / NurPhoto via AFP) Thousands of Iranians paid tribute on Thursday to…
President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House This arrangements were part of measures to ensure a successful visit. The Bayelsa State Government has declared Friday a work-free day and ordered the closure of markets ahead of the visit of President Bola Tinubu to the state. The state Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, disclosed this on Thursday in Yenagoa, the state capital. She said, “As we all know that the the state is ready and we are ready as a people to receive the father of the nation, our father and leader in the President and Commander-In-Chief of the…
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced its strategic sponsorship of the second edition of ChessMasters, Africa’s largest school chess tournament. The announcement was made at the official press conference of the tournament held on 16 March 2026 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. ChessMasters is an annual chess tournament designed to equip the next generation with critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills. The competition targets children in primary school aged between 6 and 11 years old. Organised by Eko Hotels and Suites & KEY Academy , ChessMasters was created to provide…
The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) has awarded Governor Dauda Lawal the Infrastructure Governor of the Year honour for his administration’s giant strides in the Urban Renewal project across Zamfara. The governor received the award at the second edition of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) held at the NAF conference centre, Abuja. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the BON acknowledged Zamfara state’s unprecedented and transformative achievements in infrastructure, recognising excellence beyond the broadcasting industry. He added that Governors Bassey Otu of Cross River and Uba Sani of Kaduna, the minister of information and…
Manny Ita – Carloha Nigeria, the authorized dealer for Chery vehicles, has officially launched the Chery Himla pickup, marking the brand’s strategic entry into Nigeria’s competitive light commercial vehicle segment. Unveiled at a landmark event at Orange Island, Lekki, the Himla is positioned not merely as a transport tool but as a sophisticated “mobile office” designed to empower farmers, logistics operators, and small business owners across the country. The standout feature of the Himla is its class-leading 1,276-liter cargo bed, meticulously engineered to accommodate standard industrial pallets and facilitate “one-trip loading” for maximum productivity. Beyond its utility, the pickup challenges…
Manny Ita – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a major support package of ₦200 million to boost autism advocacy and caregiver development in Nigeria. The announcement was made at Lagos House, Marina, during the reception of 16-year-old autism advocate and artist, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, who completed a historic cross-country endurance journey. The Journey: “Ride with Kanye” Kanyeyachukwu, who is non-verbal and on the autism spectrum, embarked on a grueling 687-kilometer cycling expedition that began in Enugu on March 14 and terminated in Lagos on April 2, coinciding with World Autism Awareness Day. The journey, tagged “#RideWithKanye,” aimed to shift…
Manny Ita – The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) has conferred the “Infrastructure Governor of the Year” award upon Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State in recognition of his administration’s extensive urban renewal initiatives. The honor was presented during the second edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Awards held at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja. According to a statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the award marks a departure from industry-specific honors to acknowledge transformative governance and physical development The selection process was overseen by a committee chaired by Dr. Danladi Bako, former Director-General of the National…
Manny Ita – The Federal Government has entered into a strategic partnership with Nestlé through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving livestock genetics across Nigeria. The agreement, signed today, is part of broader efforts to strengthen the country’s agricultural value chain and enhance food security. Under the terms of the MoU, both parties will collaborate on introducing improved breeding techniques, better animal husbandry practices, and modern dairy production systems. The initiative is expected to significantly increase the quality and yield of both milk and meat, addressing long-standing productivity challenges in Nigeria’s livestock sector. Government officials…
Manny Ita – The Lagos State government has entered into a major partnership with the World Bank and First City Monument Bank (FCMB) to launch a $500 million investment drive focused on improving inclusive education and strengthening healthcare delivery across the state. The initiative is designed to tackle long-standing gaps in access to quality education and essential health services, particularly among underserved and vulnerable populations. According to officials, the program will prioritize the expansion of school infrastructure, recruitment and training of teachers, and the integration of digital learning tools to modernize classrooms and improve learning outcomes. In the healthcare sector,…
In the resilient heart of Northwestern Nigeria, a different kind of storm is blowing hard. It is not the whirlwind of banditry that has long defined Zamfara State, but the quiet, determined tempest of reconstruction and recalibration done by Governor Dauda Lawal, who took the reins of a state gasping for air choked by insecurity, bankrupt of spirit, and paralyzed by decades of maladministration steering it to the path of prosperity. Three years into his first term, the landscape is shifting and the story is changing for the better. Yet, every revolution needs time to root. For Zamfara indigenes, here…