Author: Newsjaunts
By Deji Adesogan Nigeria is approaching the decisive phase of its long internal security struggle. By 2026, the country can no longer afford a security doctrine defined by containment, reactive deployments or temporary suppression of threats posed by Boko Haram, ISWAP and entrenched bandit networks. The moment now calls for leadership capable of ending wars, not merely managing them. In Lt. Gen. Waheed Shaibu, Nigeria has a Chief of Army Staff whose career, command philosophy and operational posture point clearly toward that necessary shift from endurance to elimination. Lt. Gen. Shaibu is a soldier shaped by war rather than theory.…
The Chairman of the Ogun State Deaf Athletics Association, Chief Abijo Gbenga, on behalf of the entire sporting family, has expressed deep sorrow and heartfelt sympathy to the families, friends, and associates of the victims of a tragic road accident involving world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, who narrowly escaped death on Monday. The fatal mishap occurred along the ever-busy Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, within the Makun axis of Ogun State. The crash tragically claimed the lives of Abdul Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, throwing the sporting community and the general public into mourning. Anthony Joshua, the British-Nigerian born boxing icon, was…
Seven days after the devastating fire and partial collapse of the Great Nigeria Insurance Building at Balogun Market, Lagos Island, Stephen Onyeka Omatu and his two brothers remain trapped under the rubble, as desperate families renew calls for urgent intervention by the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). For seven days, a wife has waited endlessly for her husband. For seven days, children have continued to ask for their father.For seven days, families have stood helplessly under the scorching heat, hoping at the very least, to recover the bodies of their loved ones. The three…
In a celebration of tradition, culture and service to society, Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and renowned Fuji music exponent Ambassador Sulaimon Adio, popularly known as Atawewe, have been conferred with new chieftaincy titles in Lagos State. The colourful traditional ceremony, which attracted cultural enthusiasts, community leaders, entertainers and political dignitaries, took place under the auspices of the Eyọ Ọba Alakẹtẹ Pupa, Laba Ẹkun traditional institution in Lagos. At the ceremony, Seyi Tinubu was installed as the Okanlòmo of Eyọ Ọba Alakẹtẹ Pupa, Laba Ẹkun, a title reserved for individuals considered to be pillars of support, progress…
Land Dispute Between Makogi Community and Alleged Land Grabbers at the Root of CrisisMakogi, Ogun State — The Olu of Makogi Kingdom in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, His Royal Majesty, Oba Babatunde Akanni Sonola, has not been remanded in custody by any court, contrary to claims and insinuations circulating in some sections of the public.Investigations revealed that the controversy surrounding the traditional ruler stems from a long-standing land dispute between the Makogi community and individuals alleged to be land grabbers seeking to illegally take over parcels of land within the community. While it is true that…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested eight suspects for breach of public peace, unlawful assembly, obstruction of traffic, and assault on police officers during a disturbance in Sango-Ota, Ogun State, on Christmas Day. According to the Command’s PPRO, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, the incident occurred on December 25, 2025, at Temidire Junction and Under-Bridge, where a group operating under the name “Democratic Republic of the Yoruba” barricaded roads, set bonfires, disrupted traffic, and attacked police officers deployed to restore order. Items recovered from the suspects included a Toyota Dyna vehicle, two broadcast speakers, flags, shirts bearing inscriptions of their…
In fulfilment of his pledge and in a move aimed at facilitating smooth governance at the grassroots, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has presented Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to all the 20 Local Government chairmen in the state.The presentation took place in Abeokuta on Thursday, amid the Christmas festivities.Speaking through the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Ganiyu Hamzat, Governor Abiodun commended the Local Government chairmen for their efforts in delivering dividends of democracy at the grassroots. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working closely with them to improve the welfare and quality of life of…
The Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has extended warm Christmas and New Year greetings to Christians in Nigeria and China as they celebrate the yuletide season. In his goodwill message, Tegbe described Christmas as a season that embodies the enduring values of love, peace, sacrifice, and unity, principles he noted remain fundamental to fostering harmony within societies and strengthening international partnerships. He urged Christians of Nigerian and Chinese descent to draw inspiration from the birth and life of Jesus Christ, as enshrined in the Holy Scriptures, and to continue to uphold these values in…
Pernod Ricard Nigeria, a member of the Pernod Ricard Group, a global leader in the spirits and wine industry, in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has launched the ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ campaign in Lagos to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving and promote responsible drinking habits among road users. The campaign, themed “Take Responsibility for Your Safety – Don’t Drink and Drive,” aims to reduce road accidents and fatalities during the festive season and beyond. According to the FRSC, drunk driving remains a leading cause of road crashes in Nigeria, with Lagos State being…
JMG Limited, Nigeria’s trusted hybrid and integrated electromechanical energy provider, has successfully commissioned solar power systems at three major NIPCO Plc, a prominent fueling station in Nigeria. The project, which involved the installation of solar power systems at three of NIPCO’s stations in Gwagwalada, Lekki, and Mpape, delivered dependable clean energy, eliminating diesel reliance, and unlocking over ₦44 million in annual energy cost savings. The installations feature advanced hybrid systems, combining solar arrays, lithium battery storage, and smart inverters to provide 24/7 energy for fuel pumps, lighting, and office operations. Each site has reported zero use of electricity or generator power since the systems…