Author: Newsjaunts
All is set for the Lagos premiere of Silent Blue Light, a new movie from the stables of Nigerian British film producer and actor, Tosin Abiola, popularly known as omo_brish. Silent Blue Light, a powerful film produced by BRIISSH Entertainment Studios, explores emotional neglect, online grooming, and the hidden struggles being by faced many young people in today’s digital world. According to a statement by the executive producer, Tosin Abiola, the premiere and watch party for ‘Silent Blue Light’ will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, in Lagos on Saturday, August 1, by 2pm. She said the event…
By Korede Oladepo Ogun State stands on the threshold of a new era where sports will become a powerful tool for youth empowerment, economic growth, social inclusion, and community development. With Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu as Governor, the state envisions a vibrant and active sports ecosystem that will inspire excellence, nurture talent, and create opportunities for every young person to thrive. Driven by a genuine passion for sports and a firm belief in the limitless potential of Ogun’s youth, his administration will prioritize the revitalization of the sports sector by investing in grassroots sports development, modern sporting facilities, talent identification programs,…
By Gbenga Shaba Consistent with the trademark of Pastor Mrs Folu Adeboye – fondly known as Mommy GO and globally renowned for her sacrificial giving, the RCCG commemorates her 78th birthday, today, July 13, 2026 with a series of spiritual, humanitarian and developmental programs. The activities, which are scheduled to hold in Redemption City, Ogun State, are designed to honor her decades of dedicated service to God, humanity and the Church, while also extending the impact of her ministry through healthcare, education and infrastructure development. A major highlight of the birthday activities will be a Hymn Service scheduled for Tuesday,…
In a bold move to industrialise Zamfara State and unlock its vast mineral wealth, Governor Dr Dauda Lawal has officially commissioned a multi-billion-naira lithium mining and processing plant located in Boko village, within the Moriki Emirate of Kaura Namonda Local Government Area. The state-of-the-art facility, which represents an investment of over 200 million US dollars, marks a historic turning point in the state’s quest to move beyond raw mineral exportation and embrace full-scale local processing, value addition and industrial development. The commissioning ceremony drew a large gathering of traditional rulers, government officials, investors, community leaders and mining industry stakeholders who…
The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Dr Dauda Lawal P.hD has launched a landmark agricultural intervention programme in Zamfara State with the distribution of over 120 truckloads of fertilisers and essential farm inputs to smallholder farmers across the state as part of preparations for the 2026 wet-season farming cycle. The official flag-off ceremony was held yesterday Friday 11th of July at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, the state capital, drawing a large turnout of farmers, traditional rulers, agricultural extension workers and government officials who gathered to witness what the governor described as a turning point in the state’s quest…
The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Dr Dauda Lawal, PhD, has declared that the passage and signing of the State Police Bill by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly will transform governors from mere figureheads into truly empowered Chief Security Officers of their states. Lawal made the remarks on Thursday, July 9, 2026, while speaking as a panellist at the Arise News Town Hall meeting, themed “Building a National Consensus for State Police and National Security,” held at the Thisday Dome in Abuja. During the session, the Zamfara governor laid bare the paradox facing state governors; while constitutionally…
ABEOKUTA — A section of the Car Wash-Adatan road has suffered fresh structural damage just days after it was rehabilitated and reopened to the public, raising questions about the quality of the project’s execution.The road, a major transit corridor in the Ogun State capital, recently underwent repairs by the state government to address a history of severe potholes and erosion. However, shortly after barricades were removed to allow vehicular movement, the asphalt began to deteriorate, with significant cracks and depressions reappearing on the surface. The rapid degradation has caused immediate frustration among local residents and motorists. Many have pointed to…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has described the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South West Development Commission (SWDC), Dr. Charles Akindiji Akinola, as an accomplished public servant, development strategist, and visionary leader whose contributions to national development have earned him widespread respect. Governor Abiodun gave the commendation in a congratulatory message marking Dr. Akinola’s 70th birthday, describing the occasion as a celebration of a life dedicated to selfless service, visionary leadership, and institutional development. The Governor noted that Dr. Akinola’s distinguished career, spanning over three decades across government, international development, and the private sector, has…
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The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education (NCAOOSCE) has defended the inclusion of several multi-billion naira road construction projects in its 2026 budget, explaining that the contracts were inserted by lawmakers as constituency projects. The clarification follows an investigative report by Daily Trust, which revealed that the agency—tasked fundamentally with tackling the nation’s out-of-school children crisis and reforming traditional Arabic education—had earmarked ₦8.4 billion for road infrastructure under its 2026 capital expenditures. In a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja, Nura Muhammad, the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the commission’s Executive Secretary, noted that the inclusion…