Author: Newsjaunts

The heat in the MasterChef Nigeria kitchen reached boiling point as the competition took an emotional turn in this week’s gripping Pressure Test challenge. After falling short in last week’s Team Challenge, Demilade, Fads, Loye and Favy found themselves battling for survival with their MasterChef dreams hanging delicately in the balance. Waiting for them at the centre of the storm was a deceptively simple yet technically demanding dish by celebrated Nigerian chef, Chef Soliat Bada an elevated Egusi and Corn Bisque that fused comfort, creativity and modern Nigerian flavours into one unforgettable bowl. A former world-class athlete turned culinary innovator,…

In keeping with a clear understanding of conducting business within the confines of the rules, the Federal High Court in Abuja has again ordered Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited (“Mamuda”) to stop producing its Pop Power Energy Drink, which infringes on the trademark of the popular Fearless Energy Drink brand of Rite Foods Limited. This rulings on Mamuda’s Notice of Preliminary Objection and Rite Foods’ Motion for interlocutory injunction were delivered by Hon. Justice B.F.M. Nyako, on Friday, 22nd May 2026, in the Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/705/2025. At the proceeding of the day, Mamuda’s Notice of Preliminary Objection was refused and dismissed, while…

Haven Pediatric Practice has officially launched a state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Ikeja, Lagos State. This facility is a direct response to the urgent need for specialized care, bridging the gap between despair and survival for families in Lagos and beyond. In the world over, the dream for every expectant mother is simple: to carry to term and hold a healthy baby. But when that dream is interrupted by preterm birth, the emotional toll is devastating. In Nigeria, currently ranked as one of the most challenging environments for premature infant survival, the stakes have never been higher. But…

Africa’s biggest corporate supporter of culture, Globacom, is commemorating the life and legacy of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, at this year’s Ojude Oba Festival, marking the 21st consecutive year of its sponsorship of the cultural event. This year’s edition, themed “Ojude Oba 2026: Celebrating the Legacy of Oba Sikiru Adetona,” is taking place at the Festival Pavilion opposite the royal palace in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The celebration pays glowing tribute to the remarkable accomplishments of the late monarch, who transited on Sunday, July 13, 2025, after an illustrious reign spanning 65 years. The departed…

The majority leader of the Lagos House of Assembly, Noheem Adams, on Friday raised alarm over alleged plans by some people to manipulate the result of the primary election that produced him as a candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adams reportedly won the primary election of the party to produce a candidate for the House of Assembly in Eti-Osa Constituency 1 on Wednesday after polling 7,638 against his opponent’s 1225 votes. Speaking to thousands of APC supporters during a Victory March, Adams said accused a top monarch (name withheld) in Eti-Osa of being behind the plan to doctor…

Yeye Afolashade Shona-Aluko, also known as the Yeye Bobajiro Oodua, a prominent educationist, entrepreneur and philanthropist with over fifty years of experience in Nigeria, formally launched the Association of Female Skilled Artisans Initiative Canada (AOFSAIC) at the Salvation Army Shelter in Brampton, Ontario, on May 16th, amidst community leaders and supporters like Chief Habeeb Olalekan Okunola, Chief Victor Alonge, Queen Mother Delois Blakely, Queen Esther Ejim, Chief Jumoke Abegunde and a host of others. During her address, Yeye Folashade emphasized that the Canadian branch was established to extend her efforts in fostering economic independence among African women globally. She highlighted…

Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Ijebu-land through its sponsorship of the forthcoming 2026 Ojude Oba Festival. Widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most iconic cultural festivals, Ojude Oba represents unity, heritage, and communal pride among the people of Ijebu-land, a tradition that has thrived for well over a century. This year’s edition, themed “Ojude Oba 2026: Celebrating the Legacy of Oba Sikiru Adetona,” pays tribute to the late Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona (GCON), the revered Awujale of Ijebu-land and the longest-reigning monarch in the kingdom’s…

Virtually all Nigerian businesses surveyed say Meta’s platforms have expanded their customer reach,according to new independent research that finds Meta is contributing an estimated $820 million inannual economic value to Nigeria today — with AI adoption set to add $22 billion to GDP by 2035.The “Nigeria’s Digital Economy” report, conducted by independent research firm Public First, finds thatunder the right conditions this figure could grow to $2 billion as digital adoption deepens — with Meta’splatforms functioning as essential digital infrastructure connecting Nigerian entrepreneurs to customers,markets, and new economic opportunity.The findings reveal that 14 million Nigerian SMEs used Meta’s apps —…

Lagos lawmaker, Adewale Temitope Adedeji, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the party’s candidacy in Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 1 ahead of the 2027 general election. Adewale, a current member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, scored 19,111 to defeat his closest rival, Obawole Quadri lawal, who polled 295 votes. Three other aspirants in the election that was monitored by the state electoral officers, the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies, Afolabi Ajiboye, Akinyemi Temitope, and Adewale Lateef, scored 165, 73 and 33 votes respectively. The primary election was conducted peacefully on Wednesday across seven political…

Governor Dauda Lawal Ph.d has officially emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election in Zamfara State, following a consensus arrangement adopted by the party for its primaries. The governor secured the ticket after party members and supporters gathered across various wards to endorse him as the APC’s flagbearer for the forthcoming election. The consensus model, which allowed party stakeholders to unite behind a single candidate, was embraced as a strategy to avoid a contentious primary and strengthen internal cohesion ahead of the 2027 polls. Speaking with journalists shortly after the exercise, Governor…