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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.
National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has approved and classified 304 films between January and April 2026, reflecting increased activities in Nigeria’s film industry and rising local content production. Director of Film Censorship and Classification at the board, Deborah Malgwi, disclosed this yesterday in a statement, noting that the figure represented an increase from the 267 films classified during the same period in 2025. According to the classification data released by the board, January 2026 recorded the highest number of approvals with 102 films, followed by 83 in February, 77 in…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is strengthening its regulatory systems as it transits from manual to automated license issuance, a move designed to make the certification process seamless, transparent, and resilient against human interference. At the heart of this transformation is the implementation of EMPIC, a globally recognised specialised software platform used by premier aviation authorities to manage safety oversight. The system primarily aligns Nigeria’s regulatory framework with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards, ensuring that local certifications carry global relevance. The initial phase of the Go-Live project focuses specifically on the…
China has reassured of its commitment to peaceful reunification with Taiwan while deepening diplomatic and economic ties with Nigeria and other African countries under the One-China Principle. The position formed the focus of a high-level diplomatic and policy dialogue held in Abuja, where Chinese officials, diplomats, academics and policy analysts examined Cross-Strait relations and the future of China-Africa cooperation in an increasingly multipolar global order. Speaking at the event, Counselor at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, Dong Hairong, described Taiwan as “an inalienable part of China’s territory,” insisting that the One-China Principle remains the political…
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Thursday announced the addition of 600 megawatts to the national grid following the completion of a major transmission infrastructure project in Edo State. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of TCN, Sule Abdulaziz, disclosed this during the commissioning of the Ihovbor/Benin and Ihovbor/Ajaokuta 330kV Turn-In-Turn-Out Transmission Line Project in Benin City. Abdulaziz described the project as a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen the nation’s transmission network and improve electricity evacuation across the country. “This project marks another milestone in our collective journey to strengthen the nation’s transmission network to enable us evacuate…
The Recording Academy, the organizers of the Grammy Awards, has unveiled the dates for the 2027 edition of its awards ceremony and nominations. The organizers revealed the date on Tuesday during an upfront presentation in New York. Nominations will be announced November 16, 2026, with eligible albums having been released between August 31, 2025, and August 28, 2026. The Grammy awards ceremony will be held on February 7, 2027. The ceremony will be aired live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on ABC and will stream on Disney+ and Hulu. The development is a break from the Grammy’s 54 consecutive…
Elegbede Abiodun Egbe Atunluse Ile-Ijesa has praised the appointment, describing it as a timely development for Ijesaland. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has presented the Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to the newly installed Alatorin of Atorin-Ijesa, Oba Omololu Ibitoye Afilaka, with a charge to the people of Atakunmosa East Local Government to shun violence and uphold the town’s ancient heritage of peace. The governor, who spoke at the coronation ceremony through the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barr. Dosu Babatunde, stressed that no meaningful development can occur in an atmosphere of rancour. He warned…
Telecommunications operators, infrastructure providers, service providers and regulators are already implementing several measures. President of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Tony Emoekpere, said that persistent network disruptions and poor telecommunications services experienced across the country would not continue beyond this year. Emoekpere gave the assurance when he featured on a television programme. He addressed growing public concerns over unstable network services, poor call quality, data issues and rising telecommunications tariffs. According to him, telecommunications operators, infrastructure providers, service providers and regulators are already implementing several measures aimed at improving service quality nationwide. “There are already ongoing projects,…
Manny Ita – Governor Seyi Makinde has officially announced his intention to contest Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, signaling a major development in the country’s emerging political landscape ahead of the next general polls. The Oyo State governor made the declaration on Thursday during a joint mega rally organized by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The event attracted party supporters, political stakeholders, and allies from different parts of the country. Makinde, who was first elected governor in 2019 on the PDP platform, is expected to complete his second and…
Manny Ita – Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a fresh warning to the public over the increasing spread of fraudulent online investment schemes being promoted through social media platforms such as WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Telegram. In a public notice released on May 8, 2026, the Commission stated that many of these digital investment platforms are operating illegally and are not registered to provide financial or investment services in Nigeria’s capital market. According to the SEC, several of the schemes promise unrealistic or guaranteed profits and display characteristics commonly associated with Ponzi operations. The regulator explained…
Manny Ita – The National Human Rights Commission has called on the Nigerian Air Force to explain the growing number of civilian casualties linked to recent military airstrikes across different parts of the country, describing the incidents as deeply concerning and incompatible with human rights standards. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Executive Secretary of the commission, Tony Ojukwu, said the repeated reports of civilians being killed during aerial military operations raise serious humanitarian and legal concerns that cannot be ignored. The commission’s reaction followed several recent airstrikes carried out by the Nigerian Air Force in parts of the…