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.

Banky W now holds Master’s degree in Policy Management from US varsity Banky W bags Master’s degree in Policy Management from Georgetown university. Credit: Instagram| bankywellington Banky W now holds Master’s degree in Policy Management from US varsity … announcing the moment of celebration on  his post. Nigerian singer and politician, Bankole Wellington, popularly called Banky W, has earned a Master’s degree in Policy Management from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., USA. Banky W bags Master’s degree in Policy Management from Georgetown university. Credit: Instagram| bankywellington He announced this in a post accompanied by photos from his graduation on Instagram…

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Passage of 30% value-addition bill expected this week — Akpabio The Senate President , Senator Godswill Akpabio. Passage of 30% value-addition bill expected this week — Akpabio The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday announced that the Senate will pass the 30% Minimum Value-Addition Bill within the week, marking a significant step toward industrialising Nigeria’s raw materials sector. There has been controversy surrounding the bill, which is sponsored by the council, particularly from the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise. The Centre claims the bill could create significant adverse and unintended consequences for Nigerian exporters and manufacturers…

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Journey to my skit making – comedienne Lizzy Jay Skit maker Lizzy Jay Journey to my skit making – comedienne Lizzy Jay Popular actress and skit maker Lizzy Jay, also known as Adeyela Adebola, has revealed that comedy was never part of her original career plan. In an interview on Nollywood on Radio, she disclosed that she initially aspired to become a singer and a medical doctor. Speaking about her unexpected journey into skit-making, Lizzy Jay explained that it all began out of boredom while she was home alone. “Nothing was on my mind when I started making skits. What…

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LAPO MfB shines, wins national awards for MSME growth, women empowerment LAPO MfB shines, wins national awards for MSME growth, women empowerment LAPO Microfinance Bank has been honoured with several national awards in recognition of its wide-ranging contributions to enterprise development, gender empowerment, agricultural finance, and workforce advancement. At a recent award ceremony hosted by the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), LAPO was named Microfinance Bank with the Highest Impact on MSMEs in Nigeria, Microfinance Bank with the Highest Impact on Women-Owned MSMEs, and Participating Financial Institution (PFI) with the Highest Impact in the South-South Region of Nigeria. The recognitions…

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MAN FREED AFTER 16-YEAR DETENTION, NIGERIA TO PAY N20M A Nigerian businessman, Moses Abiodun, has been freed after spending over 16 years in detention without trial, a case the ECOWAS Court has ruled a gross violation of human rights. Arrested in 2008 by officers of the now defunct SARS, Abiodun was held without charge, trial, or conviction for over a decade and a half. The landmark judgment, delivered May 15, 2025, came after international NGO Avocats Sans Frontières France (ASF France) intervened under its EU-funded SAFE project. The court awarded Abiodun N20 million in damages and dismissed the Nigerian government’s…

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Muyiwa Ademola’s movie – Ori: The Rebirth, accumulates in N269 million in three weeks Muyiwa Ademola Muyiwa Ademola’s movie – Ori: The Rebirth, accumulates in N269 million in three weeks A Yoruba-language film, Ori: The Rebirth, directed by veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker Muyiwa Ademola, has grossed N269 million in ticket sales within its first three weeks in cinemas across Nigeria, according to data from the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN). The film, which debuted in cinemas nationwide on May 1, added another N40 million between May 16 and 18, continuing a strong box office performance that has seen…

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Tunde Onakoya meets Prof. Wole Soyinka, discussion Tunde Onakoya and Wole Soyinka Renowned Nigerian chess coach and Guinness World Record holder, Tunde Onakoya, has shared a heartfelt moment from his recent meeting with one of his lifelong inspirations—Nobel Laureate and literary icon, Professor Wole Soyinka. Taking to Instagram on Monday, Onakoya posted photos of their encounter and reflected on the significance of the meeting. “Met one of my heroes today—Professor Wole Soyinka. Nobel Laureate, literary giant, and undoubtedly one of the greatest Nigerians to ever walk this earth,” he wrote. “Our brief exchange was as profound as it was…

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Naira-for-crude deal affected petrol prices – Dangote Dangote Refinery Naira-for-crude deal affected petrol prices – Dangote * He assures of continuous excellence operation and national service. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said that the naira-for-crude deal allowed it to reduce the price of petrol, which translates to reduced costs at the pumps. This is even as the company affirmed that the prices of petrol will remain affordable and stable. The company said on Monday that despite the fluctuations in global crude oil prices, it has consistently reduced the price of petrol. The company, in a release signed its Group Chief…

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UTME resit: JAMB to release results of 379,000 candidates Wednesday Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board  UTME resit: JAMB to release results of 379,000 candidates Wednesday The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that it will on Wednesday release the results of 379,000 candidates who sat the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination between Friday and Monday. JAMB rescheduled the exam following widespread outcry over mass failure during the initial UTME. The board admitted to technical and human errors, especially in Lagos and South-East states, which significantly affected candidates’ performance. Out of the 1.9 million candidates who sat this year’s UTME,…

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Inclusion of private institutions in NELFUND commendable – VC The Vice-Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Prof. Timothy Adebayo Inclusion of private institutions in NELFUND commendable – VC The Vice-Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Prof. Timothy Adebayo, has commended the Federal Government’s consideration of including students of private tertiary institutions in the Nigerian Education Loan Fund scheme. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, had on Thursday, during a strategic engagement and sensitisation session with heads of institutions and stakeholders in Enugu, hinted at the possibility of expanding the student loan scheme to private institutions within the next three…

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