Author: Newsjaunts
As Muslims across Nigeria mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, has issued a powerful call for intensified prayers, unity, and collective responsibility, urging the faithful to translate the spiritual gains of the 30-day fast into tangible actions for peace and development. In his official Eid-el-Fitr message to the Muslim community in Zamfara and across the nation, Governor Lawal emphasized that the celebration known as the “festival of breaking the fast” extends beyond festivity. He described it as a profound moment of gratitude, spiritual renewal, and recommitment to the values of patience,…
In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, Fidelity Bank Plc has announced a series of masterclasses and support initiatives designed to help women build practical, income generating skills, strengthen professional visibility, and accelerate career growth throughout March 2026. The activities are being delivered under the bank’s women focused proposition, HerFidelity, and align with the “Give to Gain” theme guiding this year’s programme of engagements. On March 18, 2026, HerFidelity hosted a “Give to Gain” masterclass focused on communication and presentation. The session offered practical guidance on audience engagement, event moderation, confidence-building, and personal branding, with a strong focus on women…
Abeokuta – The General Manager of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), Hon. Kehinde Bello, has extended his warmest and most heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim faithful across Ogun State on the occasion of the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement released from his office in Abeokuta, Hon. Bello described the completion of the 30-day fast as a significant spiritual milestone, commending the Muslim Ummah for their perseverance, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion to Almighty Allah throughout the sacred month. “The holy month of Ramadan is a period of deep reflection, self-discipline, and increased charity.…
The Ogun State Government has appointed Bolarinwa-Adebowale as the new Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, taking over from the Late Dr. Adesina Olanloye. Bolarinwa-Adebowale, a seasoned lawyer, was born on 22nd May, 1978 in Ibadan, joined the Civil Service as a State Counsel in December 2005. She attended Anglican Girls’ Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, earned her LL.B at Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University) and trained at Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus. Before her latest appointment, she served as Deputy Director of Civil Litigation in the Ministry of Justice and was later seconded to the Bureau of Public…
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across the state on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued in Abeokuta, the Governor described Ramadan as a sacred period marked by deep reflection, devotion, self-discipline, and renewed commitment to the service of Almighty Allah and humanity. He commended Muslims for their steadfastness throughout the 30-day fast, noting that beyond abstaining from food and drink, the season was characterised by increased acts of charity, compassion, and support for the less privileged—values that strengthen both faith and society. Governor…
The Habeeb Okunola Foundation (HOF) transformed a standard community gathering into a powerful launchpad for female entrepreneurship in Brampton, Canada, on the 13th of March 2026, delivering a high-impact celebration of International Women’s Day 2026. Far beyond a ceremonial event, the foundation, in partnership with Make Mee Elegant Foundation, the City of Brampton, and The Salvation Army, orchestrated a comprehensive day of skill-building and recognition designed to create tangible economic change for local women. At the heart of the initiative was an intensive hands-on training session held within the welcoming walls of The Salvation Army’s Brampton premises. The room buzzed…
The Ogun State Chairman of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), Hon. Olujobi Fayoyin, has criticized the recent visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria, to the United Kingdom, describing the trip as a demonstration of insensitivity by the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the current economic hardship facing Nigerians. Fayoyin, in a reaction made available to journalists, said the administration led by President Tinubu had failed to deliver on the promises it made to Nigerians during the electioneering campaign. According to him, the economic policies and decisions of the APC-led government have worsened the living…
Residents of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area are witnessing a new phase of infrastructural transformation as key transportation projects begin to reshape mobility and economic activity within the constituency. At the heart of this development is the ongoing rehabilitation and resurfacing of Iju Road, alongside the introduction of the Quality Bus Corridor (QBC) along the Iju–Agege-Abule-Egba transport route. The projects represent a strategic step toward improving road infrastructure, strengthening public transport systems, and enhancing connectivity across several communities within the local government area; this is a total shift from the norm previously known. For decades, Iju Road has served as one…
Isonyin Grammar School, Isonyin in Ijebu North East Local Government Area of Ogun State, will celebrate its 70th Founder’s Day Anniversary with a week-long programme of activities scheduled to hold from Monday, 23rd March to Sunday, 29th March 2026. Established on 23rd March 1956, the school has, over the past seven decades, built a reputation for academic excellence, discipline, and character development, producing generations of distinguished alumni who have made meaningful contributions to national development in diverse fields including education, medicine, law, engineering, public service, business, media, and community leadership. The anniversary celebration is themed “Celebrating 70 Years of Impactful…
The Ogun State Government has announced that retirees in its civil and public service will earn significantly higher benefits under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), following the introduction of the Additional Pension Benefit (APB) initiative, which offers between 116 per cent and 280 per cent of Total Annual Emoluments (TAE). Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this on Tuesday during the official presentation of cheques to retirees at the Oba’s Complex. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, the governor said between 70 and 80 per cent of retiring workers would receive higher benefits under the new arrangement than…