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.
Manny Ita – Authorities in Ghana’s Eastern Region have detained 12 Nigerian nationals following a coordinated tactical operation aimed at dismantling a cross-border prostitution and human trafficking syndicate. The sting, which took place in the early hours of Thursday, targeted several residential facilities in the regional capital of Koforidua that had been under surveillance for weeks. Intelligence reports suggest that the suspects, primarily women aged between 20 and 32, were part of a wider network that lured young individuals across West African borders with promises of legitimate employment in the hospitality and retail sectors. During the raid, personnel from the…
Manny Ita – Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have reached unprecedented levels on the governing body’s official fan-to-fan resale platform, with some seats listed at more than 41 times their original face value. The surge in pricing follows the conclusion of the main sales phase in January and has ignited a wave of protests from supporter groups worldwide who accuse the organization of a “monumental betrayal.” As of Thursday, February 12, 2026, a “Category Three” seat in the highest section of the stands for the World Cup final—scheduled for July 19 at the MetLife Stadium in East…
Manny Ita – Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to delivering measurable progress and restoring confidence in governance, following his recognition as LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Governor of the Year. The award was presented on Thursday, February 12, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja during the media organisation’s annual conference. Lawal, who was represented at the event, described the honour as a call to deepen reforms and sustain efforts aimed at repositioning Zamfara State. A statement issued by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the annual conference and awards ceremony celebrate individuals whose…
Manny Ita – An Arik Air flight en route from Port Harcourt to Lagos on Wednesday made an emergency landing at the Benin Airport following an engine failure mid-air, aviation authorities have confirmed. The aircraft, which departed the Port Harcourt International Airport in the afternoon, reportedly developed a technical fault shortly after takeoff. According to preliminary reports, one of the engines experienced a malfunction, prompting the flight crew to declare an emergency and divert to the nearest suitable airport. A source within the airline said the pilot acted in accordance with standard aviation safety procedures. “The captain noticed abnormal engine…
Manny Ita – The Federal Government has officially reactivated the $2.3 billion power agreement between Nigeria and Germany aimed at overhauling the country’s electricity transmission infrastructure and scaling capacity to 25,000 megawatts by 2025/2026. The agreement, signed under former President Muhammadu Buhari as part of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), is being implemented in partnership with Siemens Energy through a government-to-government framework between Nigeria and Germany. The project is designed to modernise and expand the national grid by upgrading transmission and distribution networks to improve efficiency and reliability. Germany’s Deputy Head of Mission in Nigeria, Johannes Lehne, disclosed that the…
CAF team set to inspect stadiums, facilities ahead of AFCON 2027 Elegbede Abiodun Assessment will include pitch requirements, safety, security and infrastructure readiness. The Confederation of African Football has sent a team of technical experts to the three co-hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations — Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya — to inspect facilities ahead of the tournament. Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya won the bid to host the next edition of the tournament, tagged PAMOJA 2027, ahead of a joint bid by Nigeria and the Benin Republic. The tripartite hosting will mark the end of CAF’s biennial format…
NAPTIP recovers 23 Nigerians trafficked to Thailand for cyber related crimes Facebook: NAPTIP DG, Adamu-Bello … allegedly forced into cybercrime activities. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has rescued and repatriated 23 Nigerian youths suspected to be victims of human trafficking to Thailand for cyber-enabled criminal activities. The Director-General of NAPTIP, Binta Adamu Bello, disclosed this on Wednesday, warning of a growing trend in which traffickers recruit young Nigerians for online fraud operations in Southeast Asia. The agency’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Vincent Adekoye, conveyed the development in a statement, noting that the rescue…
Fidelity Bank Visits Ikoyi Correctional Centre, Donates Essential Items L-R: Sunday Olasupo, Assistant Controller, Ikoyi Correctional Centre; Nwamaka Kalu, Head, Human Resource Business Partnerships and Communication, Fidelity Bank Plc; Sunday Ogundele, Assistant Controller, Ikoyi Correctional Centre; Obiora Mbaekwe, Head, HR Shared Services, Fidelity Bank Plc; Dr Julius Ogueri, Deputy Controller, Ikoyi Correctional Centre; Charles Nwachukwu, Chief Human Resources Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc; and Dr Chidi Nwankwo, Assistant Controller, Ikoyi Correctional Centre; during the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP) donation of essential materials to inmates at Ikoyi Correctional Centre in Lagos, recently. The leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has demonstrated…
Sanwo-Olu sets up Renewed Hope Coordinators, plans for Tinubu’s reelection Elegbede Abiodun Sanwo-Olu and others and the coordinators at the event Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday set up 20 Local Government Renewed Hope Coordinators, charging them to mobilise grassroots support and propagate the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The unveiling, held in Oregun, Ikeja, also witnessed the distribution of about 20 branded buses bearing the Renewed Hope Agenda logo and the President’s image for mobilisation and logistics. While he addressed party’s faithful and stakeholders, Sanwo-Olu insisted the event was not…
As NSC Unveils Federation Board, American Football Begins In Nigeria By Elegbede Abiodun Board of the Nigeria Federation of American Football The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially unveiled the pioneering board of the Nigeria Federation of American Football (NFAF), demanding its members to establish high standards and align with the NSC’s RHINSE Agenda. Chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko, commended the Director General of the commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, for successfully resolving internal disputes, paving the way for the sport’s official recognition as a federation. This move, he stated, will enable Nigeria to fully maximise its potential in…