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.
Elegbede Abiodun • President Tinubu hails his achievements in all of his endeavours. President Bola Tinubu has extolled the virtues of renowned business mogul and philanthropist, Dr Mike Adenuga, as he clocks 73 today. Tinubu, in a seven-paragraph birthday tribute, described Adenuga as a colossus whose life was an affirmation of audacity of hope, belief and vision. In the congratulatory message to mark the birthday of one Africa’s foremost businessmen, Tinubu stated, “Dr Mike Adeniyi Adenuga, chairman of Globacom and Conoil, is a colossus. From telecommunications, real estate, banking and oil and gas, he has put an imprint of excellence…
There are men who build wealth. There are men who build nations. Then there is Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr. — a man whose life has come to represent enterprise, audacity, patriotism and quiet impact. At 73, Otunba Dr. Mike Adeniyi Agbolade Ishola Adenuga Jr., GCON, stands not merely as one of Africa’s greatest businessmen, but as a symbol of what belief in one’s country can achieve. They call him The Bull. Perhaps because he was born under Taurus, symbolised by strength, endurance and power. Perhaps because his life mirrors that spirit — measured, formidable and unshaken. Or perhaps because, like…
L-R: Dotun Akande, Founder/Director, Patrick Speech and Languages Centre; Dr. Ime Okon, President Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN); Korede Demola-Adeniyi, Executive Director, Commercial and Institutional Banking (Lagos and Southwest), The Alternative Bank (AltBank), and Dr. Anne Adah-Ogoh, Director, Policy and Programmes, Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN), at AltBank’s maiden Stakeholder Roundtable and Policy Dialogue on Autism Awareness held in Lagos… recently. Elegbede Abiodun * Launch a structured capacity-building programme for 40 participants on Receptive Language Disorder. To catalyse long-overdue national action on autism inclusion, The Alternative Bank (AltBank), in partnership with the Private Sector Health Alliance of…
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has extended its flagship women empowerment programme, “Give Her Power”, to Ikorodu, Lagos State, empowering over 30 women with vocational tools to support their businesses and improve household income. The Ikorodu outreach, which marks the third phase of the Initiative’s nationwide rollout, saw the distribution of 12 sewing machines, 15 grinding machines among other items, to beneficiaries drawn from Ikorodu Central, Ikorodu West, and Ikorodu North Local Government Areas. Speaking at the event, Fidelity Bank’s Regional Bank Head, Victoria Island, Mr. Nnamdi Edekobi, who represented the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, emphasized…
Manny Ita – Afrobeats icon Wizkid has officially unveiled a massive 20-city world tour in support of his sixth studio album, Morayo. The announcement comes on the heels of the album’s historic debut, which saw it shatter global streaming records for an African artist within its first 24 hours of release. The “Morayo World Tour” is set to be one of the most ambitious live undertakings of Wizkid’s career, featuring a blend of stadium shows and iconic arenas. A major highlight of the tour includes a milestone performance at Madison Square Garden in New York and a special orchestral experience…
Manny Ita The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially introduced a National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior, and senior secondary schools. Announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the initiative is designed to curb the proliferation of substandard learning materials and ensure that only the highest quality, curriculum-compliant books are used in classrooms nationwide. Under the new policy, the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) will maintain its statutory role of licensing textbooks but will now subject all materials to a rigorous, structured ranking process. Standing Subject Committees, composed of academic and pedagogical experts, will evaluate…
(FILES) FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the welcome session of the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok on May 17, 2024. (Photo by Manan VATSYAYANA / AFP) FIFA is considering a significant change to its disciplinary rules ahead of the expanded FIFA World Cup, aiming to reduce the number of players suspended for accumulated yellow cards. As reported by BBC Sport on Monday, the proposal would introduce a second amnesty point in the tournament, wiping all yellow cards at the end of the group stage as well as after the quarter-finals. Under current regulations, players are suspended after receiving two…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa demands respect from immigrants Elegbede Abiodun Emmanuel reportedly died from injuries sustained during beatings by the military personnel on April 20, 2026, while Andrew was apprehended on April 19, in Booysens area of Pretoria, and his body was subsequently discovered at the Pretoria Central Mortuary. Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg has condemned the killing of two Nigerians, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, by South African National Defence Force (SANDF) personnel in Port Elizabeth. However, South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, urged Nigerians and other foreign nationals residing in the country to respect the laws, customs and traditions.…
Manny Ita – PalmPay has officially announced that its user base in Nigeria has reached 35 million, marking a significant milestone in the country’s evolving financial landscape. This growth represents a substantial increase in adoption for the fintech platform, which has positioned itself as a key player in the drive toward financial inclusion and digital-first banking across the federation. The company attributed this achievement to its robust infrastructure, which maintains a high transaction success rate, and its user-centric approach to mobile banking. By offering a suite of services including instant money transfers, bill payments, and credit options through an intuitive…
Manny Ita – Various indigenous groups and socio-political organizations in Lagos State have officially declared their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced during a coordinated gathering of community leaders, traditional stakeholders, and youth representatives who cited the President’s ongoing economic reforms and infrastructure projects as the primary motivation for their early backing. Spokespersons for the groups emphasized that the endorsement aims to ensure the continuity of the administration’s “Renewed Hope” agenda. They argued that the foundational policies currently being implemented require an extended period to fully manifest their…