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.
Flying Eagles (PHOTO CREDIT: The NFF X Page) Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, on Wednesday attained the final of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship after defeating the host Ivory Coast 4-3 on penalties following a dramatic 2-2 draw after extra time. The Ivorians dominated the early exchanges and took the lead in the 17th minute through Namory Keita after creating a number of early chances. Flying Eagles goalkeeper Clinton Lawani had already produced two fine saves to keep Nigeria in the contest before finally being beaten. Nigeria struggled to create clear-cut openings in the first half as the…
Nollywood actor, Alesh Sanni, has set the record right on the death of his colleague, Temitope Osoba. Following the sad news, sources claimed that the actress died of cancer. Setting the record straight on his Instagram page, Alesh made it known that she didn’t die of cancer. He admonished the public to allow her people to grieve and to post how they choose. He noted that we are all human and that death is inevitable; however, one needs to be kind. In a message to the deceased, he described her as mind, unique, and different. “She didn’t die of cancer,…
Falcons celebrate Super Falcons Reach WAFCON Quarter-finals After Defeating Egypt 6-2 Nigeria’s Super Falcons have taken their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a convincing 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C match on Wednesday. The Super Falcons entered the game needing to win by at least a three-goal margin to stand a chance of progressing in a three-way battle involving Nigeria, Zambia and Malawi. The win saw Nigeria finish on six points, level with Zambia and Malawi, but advance alongside Malawi on goal difference. Asisat Oshoala, Gift Monday and…
Stanbic IBTC and Anambra State Government partner to accelerate growth and trade opportunities for South-East MSMEs As MSMEs across the South-East seek opportunities for growth, market expansion and cross-border trade, Stanbic IBTC, in partnership with the Anambra State Government, convened the Nigeria Business Summit Regional Tour in Onitsha to equip businesses with practical solutions for sustainable growth. The summit, organised in collaboration with the Anambra State Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade, brought together government officials, business leaders, trade associations, development partners and entrepreneurs to explore practical pathways for economic growth, business sustainability and increased participation in local and international…
Price of PMS drops to ₦1,165 per litre, down from ₦1,215 per litre. Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel). The refinery said that the changes are effective Thursday, August 6, thereby reaffirming its commitment to providing affordable, high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market. Under the new pricing structure, it reduced the ex-depot price of PMS to ₦1,165 per litre, down from ₦1,215 per litre, representing a reduction of ₦50 per litre. Similarly, the ex-depot price of diesel has been reduced to ₦1,570 per litre…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained its decision to have frozen the bank accounts of the Osun state government, saying the action was taken to prevent the alleged diversion of public funds amid an ongoing investigation into suspected financial misconduct. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency said it had been investigating the Osun State Government since March 2026 over the alleged fraudulent handling of Ecology Funds, Intervention Funds and allocations from the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), amounting to about N11 billion. According to the Commission, several state officials, including the Accountant General, have…
Late Temitope Kofoworola Osoba … died on August 5th 2026, at the age of 40. Temitope Kofoworola Osoba was more than a Nollywood actress. She was a woman who fought cancer with courage, returned to acting after recovery, and inspired many people with her strength. The Yoruba actress died on August 5, 2026, at the age of 40, just a few months before her 41st birthday. Her death has left many of her colleagues and fans in shock. Here are things to know about the late actress. 1. Born in Ogun State; Temitope Osoba was born on December 2, 1985,…
Igboho’s Iru Ekun Security Network Gets Offer Of N100m, Hilux From Ooni Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has donated the sum of ₦100 million and a brand-new Hilux vehicle to support the operations of the Iru Ekun Security Network, a community-based security initiative established by renowned Yoruba Nation advocate, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The royal gesture was announced by the Ooni on Tuesday evening during a courtesy visit by Chief Sunday Igboho and members of the Iru Ekun Security Network to the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has advised Nigerians to read food labels before buying packaged food, saying doing so can help consumers make safer and healthier choices. The agency gave the advice in the first episode of its #NAFDACExplains series posted on its official X handle on Tuesday. Packaged food refers to food products that are sealed or wrapped in containers or packages before being sold. Examples include bread, biscuits, instant noodles, bottled drinks, and sachet or canned milk. Speaking in the video, a food safety expert in NAFDAC’s Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Directorate,…
The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates. WAEC announced the release in a post on its official X handle on Wednesday. “UPDATE: 2026 WASSCE (SC) results have been released. Generate your PIN at http://waec.org and check your results now on http://waecdirect.org,” the examination body stated. Out of 1,950,726 candidates that sat for the examination, 1,200,514 candidates (61.54 per cent) obtained credits and above in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. Candidates are required to first generate a Personal Identification Number (PIN) and serial…