Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
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 Global Afrobeat sensation Tiwa Savage has once again solidified her status as a primary catalyst for Nigerian fashion trends after appearing in a striking mustard-yellow mini dress from the indigenous luxury label Kilentar. The ensemble, which has dominated style discussions this week, features the brand’s signature artisanal craftsmanship, characterized by intricate ruffled hems and tactile, hand-dyed fabrics. By opting for a design that emphasizes fluid movement and soft texture over the rigid, corseted structures that have defined the “Aura” aesthetic of recent years, Savage has effectively signaled a shift toward a more relaxed yet high-fashion “Boho-Luxe” sensibility. The…
Manny Ita Nollywood star and style icon Iyabo Ojo has set social media abuzz with her latest fashion outing, appearing in a custom set of sculptural, voluminous trousers from the luxury Nigerian label Trish O. Couture. The ensemble, which has rapidly gained traction across digital style platforms this weekend, marks a definitive shift toward “bottom-heavy” styling—a trend where the lower half of the outfit serves as the primary architectural focal point. The trousers feature a dramatic, wide-leg silhouette with structured pleats and a high-waisted finish, paired with a more understated, fitted top to balance the significant volume below. The design,…
Manny Ita The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has confirmed the full restoration and stabilization of the national electricity grid following a total system collapse that occurred at approximately 12:40 pm on Friday, January 23, 2026. The incident, which marked the first grid failure of the year, saw national power generation plummet from over 4,500 megawatts to a near-total blackout of just 24 megawatts within an hour, leaving all 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) with zero load allocation. System data monitored on Sunday morning showed that the grid had recovered significantly, delivering approximately 4,058 megawatts to the national network as…
Manny Ita The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated a legal battle against the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc, filing suit FHC/ABJ/CS/143/2026 at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, January 23, 2026, seeks an order of mandamus to compel the defendants to account for ₦128 billion in public funds allegedly missing or diverted, as documented in the Auditor-General of the Federation’s 2022 annual report published in September 2025. According to the court filings, the missing funds include ₦4.4 billion transferred to project accounts for the…
Manny Ita President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted a high-level delegation from Shell Plc, led by Global Chief Executive Officer Wael Sawan, at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, January 22, 2026, where the energy titan pledged a landmark $20 billion investment in the nation’s energy sector. The multi-billion dollar commitment is primarily centered on the development of the Bonga South West deep-offshore project, an initiative expected to peak at a production capacity of 220,000 barrels of oil per day while tapping into reserves estimated at 820 million barrels. This investment, which encompasses both capital expenditure for construction and long-term…
Manny Ita The Federal Government, through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), has officially launched its 2026 intervention cycle, allocating a total of ₦6.452 billion to 271 public tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono, announced the disbursement guidelines during a strategic stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Approved by President Bola Tinubu under the “Renewed Hope Agenda,” the funding is designed to drive a massive transformation in infrastructure, academic research, and digital innovation within the nation’s higher education sector. Under the approved 2026 framework, the disbursement is categorized into specific allocations…
Manny Ita In a major move to revolutionize the transportation sector in Akwa Ibom State, Governor Pastor Umo Eno on Saturday officially performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ibom Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit Terminal in Uyo. Situated at Obio Offot and Ikot Akpe communities, the multi-purpose facility serves as a core pillar of the administration’s ARISE Agenda, aimed at mitigating the high cost of transportation through the adoption of cleaner and more affordable energy. The project, which was relocated from its initial proposed site in Odiok Itam to its current location to ensure better accessibility for the state’s…
Tax matter: Lagos to recover unpaid taxes through banks, employers, business partners — LIRS The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has announced that it will enforce its statutory powers to recover unpaid taxes from defaulting taxpayers through third parties, including banks, employers, debtors, tenants and business partners. This is contained in a public notice dated January 21, 2026, and sighted by our correspondent on the LIRS website on Sunday. According to the notice signed by the Executive Chairman of LIRS, Mr Ayodele Subair, the state revenue service is empowered by Section 60 of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, to…
UTME registration commences January 26 ~ JAMB The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination will take place between January 26 and February 28 at all approved Computer-Based Test centres nationwide. Speaking in Lagos on Saturday at a meeting with Commissioners for Education ahead of the 2025 UTME and Direct Entry exercises, the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, explained that the sale of UTME application documents would begin earlier than the actual registration. He said, “The sale of UTME application document which is the ePIN, will start earlier than commencement…
Okowa, His Daughter, and the Debate Over Political Balance in Delta North I believe firmly in the constitutional right of every Nigerian to seek public office. Democracy demands that citizens be free to aspire to leadership based on their convictions and capacity to serve. However, beyond legality, there is also the critical issue of ethics, public perception, and the long-term health of our political system. Not everything that is legally permissible is necessarily wise or beneficial to society. Today, Ifeanyi Okowa is touted to be contesting for the Senate seat in Delta North, while his daughter, Marylin Daramola-Okowa, will…