Author: Newsjaunts

Lagos, Nigeria — Tension escalated yesterday after reports emerged that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police allegedly failed to comply with the Federal High Court order which vacated the Ex parte orders earlier obtained by FBNQuest Merchant Bank and First Bank Nigeria against Nestoil Limited. The new Order of the Honourable Court dated 20 November 2025, which vacated the said Ex parte Orders ,was duly served on the CP Lagos State Police command and acknowledged. The court’s new order was also circulated to all relevant security agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS). According to legal representatives for the…

Mr JB Daudu, SAN, the Coordinator of the Rule of Law Development Foundation (ROLDF) has said that short-sightedness and over-sensitivity have greatly affected government’s response to the needs of the criminal justice architecture. Daudu made this known while delivering a paper at the on-going five-day event of 7th Annual Criminal Law Review conference organised by ROLDF in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the title of the paper was `Quantifying and Accessing the Criminal Justice Sector Budget and Its Impact on the Administration of Justice in Nigeria. He noted the architecture and infrastructure include the correctional services,…

Today, 20 November 2025, the Federal High Court, Lagos vacated the sweeping ex parte order previously obtained by FBN Quest Merchant Bank and First Trustees Limited against Nestoil Limited and Neconde Energy Limited. The Court’s decision was anchored on the principle that ex parte orders are intended solely to preserve the subject matter of litigation for a limited period, not to be held in perpetuity. The attempt by the FBN entities to have the Court stay further proceedings while keeping the ex parte order in place was found to be inconsistent with this principle. Separately, it is important to note…

The Psychiatric Hospital and Elderly People’s Home built in Aguleri, Anambra State, by the Founder of Seraphic Homes Foundation (SHF), Evangelist Chukwuebuka Anozie Obi, has started operations. Speaking to journalists in his office in Lagos on Saturday, Evangelist Ebuka Obi, who is also the Spiritual Director of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, said two mentally challenged people, a man and a woman, had already been admitted to the hospital after being rescued from the streets Of Anambra by the Rescue team set up by the Seraphic foundation. The man was picked up from Nteje community while the woman used to roam…

Globacom has once again set the national stage aglow with the unveiling of “Jollof Promo”, a recharge-and-reward campaign brimming with colour, excitement, and the irresistible lure of extraordinary prizes. In true Glo fashion, it is a celebration engineered with flair—an exuberant blend of entertainment, reward, and customer appreciation designed to ignite joy across the country. Announcing the initiative in Lagos, the digital solutions giant declared that every recharge now counts for far more than connectivity. With each top-up, subscribers accumulate Jollof Points, the golden gateway into a world of winnings—from instant airtime and generous data bonuses to hefty cash prizes…

The air in Akure grew tense on Thursday morning as members of the Ondo Youth Forum, led by their outspoken coordinator, Adedunmola Adewunmi, gathered to address what they described as a “lingering cloud of uncertainty” over the NYSC certificate of the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. For days, the state had been bubbling with debates, rumours, and street-corner arguments. But the youth forum decided it was time to speak with one voice — boldly and without sentiment. Adewunmola, standing before reporters, expressed what he called the collective disappointment of Ondo youths, saying that although Tunji-Ojo was a dear son…

Chairmanship contestant in the forthcoming election of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, Comrade Rasaq Ayinla, has assured members of the State Ministry of Information Chapel and Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in the state that he would secure a functional bus for the chapel and sports Writers and ensure the full reintegration of SWAN, Ogun State Chapter, into the NUJ family if elected. Ayinla gave the assurance while addressing SWAN Congress during his campaign visit to the association’s secretariat at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Kuto, Abeokuta. Speaking during the visit, Ayinla said journalists in…

In a statement signed by Comrade Wale Olanrewaju, Chairman, and Comrade Bunmi Adigun, Secretary of the Council, the NUJ described the honour as well-deserved, noting Aare Labode’s longstanding contributions to media development, youth empowerment, community advancement, and the promotion of Egba heritage both locally and internationally. The Council emphasized that Aare Labode’s elevation reflects his exceptional leadership, integrity, and the respect he commands within and beyond the media space. His new role, they added, reinforces his status as a custodian of tradition and a driver of progressive leadership. “The installation of Aare Lai Labode as the Aare Ona Kakanfo of…

An Igbo proverb goes thus: One who fetches ant-infested firewood invites the visits by lizards. It is so demeaning that, in fact, Mr. Peter Obi is the one provoking Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, the incumbent Governor of Anambra State, and turns to cry wolf when Soludo punches multiply harder in return. Soludo, though he hardly starts a fight, is not the type to back off, and he takes no prisoners either. Governor Soludo, after being an international award-winning Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, some 20 years ago! As it stands, Peter Obi, a former governor, needs Soludo…

Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, joins the global community in commemorating International Men’s Day (IMD) 2025 by recognizing the contributions, achievements, and positive impact of men in society. The day also draws attention to issues affecting men, including health, well-being and work-life balance. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Men and Boys”, aligns with Rite Foods’ commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, can thrive. The company recognizes the vital role men play as fathers, leaders, colleagues, mentors and change makers, and is using the occasion to spotlight their contributions within and beyond…