Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita  – Veteran broadcaster and music historian Benson Idonije officially presented his long-anticipated memoir, Dis Fela Sef! A Memoir, at a vibrant gathering held at Bature Brewery in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, May 2. The event drew a lively mix of cultural figures, music enthusiasts, and close associates, all gathered to celebrate a book that offers a deeply personal account of the life and legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Idonije, widely known as Fela’s first manager and a longtime confidant, uses the memoir to chronicle their early years together, providing rare insights into the artist’s evolution and…

Manny Ita  – Nigerian fashion entrepreneur and reality TV personality Laura Ikeji has come under intense social media scrutiny after past remarks she made about infidelity resurfaced at the same time her husband, Ogbonna Kanu, is facing fresh cheating allegations and a viral “tape” controversy. The situation began trending after reports emerged online alleging that Kanu was involved in an affair, with claims of a leaked private video circulating across social platforms. While the authenticity of the alleged tape has not been independently verified, the rumor quickly gained traction, pushing the couple into the spotlight. Amid the unfolding controversy, internet…

Elegbede Abiodun Indecent roadside parking has long been identified as a major contributor to the gridlock that plagues Lagos.  Lagos State government plans to commence charging motorists for parking on designated streets before the end of 2026, the Lagos State Parking Authority has announced. The General Manager of LASPA, Adebisi Adelabu, disclosed this while briefing the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area, Akeem Dauda, and his management team during a stakeholder engagement visit. This was contained in a statement by the Head, Public Affairs, LASPA, Dunkwu Divine, on Wednesday. Adelabu said the On-Street Parking Scheme will commence as a pilot…

Stanbic IBTC is strengthening its position as a trusted leader in home financing in Nigeria through its ongoing partnership with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF). The organisation’s Banking business continues to help professionals, entrepreneurs, and married couples in Nigeria and the diaspora achieve homeownership with greater ease and confidence. In a market where housing supply significantly lags demand and traditional mortgage penetration remains low, Stanbic IBTC Bank is enabling more eligible Nigerians with the financial capacity to take the important step toward ownership. The Bank focuses on removing common barriers through clear processes and dedicated…

Late CNN founder, Ted Turner  CNN founder, Ted Turner has given up the ghost at the age of 87 after battling dementia. Turner Enterprises announced Ted died Wednesday morning. The charismatic, larger-than-life figure who conquered the world of media, sports and philanthropy had back in 2018, announced he’d been diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia. That announcement came shortly after his 80th birthday. Turner, Time Magazine’s Man of the Year in 1991, transformed the world of television, inventing 24-hour news with CNN and pioneering national basic cable. Further details later…

Seunmanuel Faleye Elegbede Abiodun Tears for Enebi witnesses Faleye, Zakareeyah win best actor, actress awards in Dublin. Tears for Enebi Dublin Movie Awards wins as Nigerian short film earns Best Actor and Actress awards, boosting its global recognition across film festivals. Seunmanuel Faleye Nigerian short film Tears for Enebi has recorded a remarkable international breakthrough after its lead actors Seunmanuel Faleye and Rahmah Zakareeyah won Best Actor and Best Actress in a Short Film respectively at the Dublin Movie Awards in Ireland. Tears for Enebi Dublin Movie Awards wins marks another major milestone for the production, which continues to gain…

Manny Ita  – Users of devices running Android are being urged to install the latest updates after a serious security vulnerability was discovered that could allow hackers to take control of phones without any user action. The flaw, identified by Google as CVE-2026-0073, has been rated “critical” due to its ability to enable remote code execution. What makes it especially dangerous is its “zero-click” nature, meaning attackers do not need victims to click links or download anything for the exploit to work. According to security experts, the vulnerability exposes a system-level interface that should not have been accessible, making it…

Manny Ita  – Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face intensified military action if it fails to agree to an emerging peace deal with the United States. According to Trump, the ongoing conflict could end quickly if Iran accepts the proposed terms, which would also allow the strategic Strait of Hormuz to fully reopen for international shipping. However, he cautioned that rejection of the deal would lead to significantly increased bombing. Negotiations appear to be advancing, with reports indicating that both sides are close to finalizing a framework agreement. Tehran is currently reviewing a multi-point proposal from Washington, with…

Manny Ita  – Romania has been plunged into fresh political turmoil after the government led by Ilie Bolojan was removed through a parliamentary no-confidence vote, marking another chapter in the country’s long history of instability. The vote was significant not just for toppling the government, but for how it happened. The Social Democratic Party (PSD)—previously part of the ruling coalition—joined forces with the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) to bring down the administration. This unprecedented coordination effectively dismantled a political “firewall” that pro-European parties had established to isolate far-right groups. Bolojan’s government, in power for only about…

Manny Ita  – In a major medical first, researchers in Belgium have reported that a man who became infertile after childhood treatment has regained the ability to produce viable sperm using tissue preserved from his youth. The procedure was carried out by specialists at University Hospital Brussels and Free University of Brussels (VUB). It involved transplanting frozen testicular tissue—taken from the patient when he was a child—back into his body years later. The patient, who had sickle cell anemia, underwent chemotherapy as a child. Such treatments are known to damage fertility, often leading to azoospermia in adulthood. Before his treatment,…