Author: Newsjaunts
Recent reports, including the UK Country Policy and Information Report for 2025, classifying Zamfara State as one grappling with significant governance and security challenges. While it is critical to acknowledge the genuine security concerns that have plagued the region for years, Labeling Zamfara as one of the “worst governed” states represents a mischaracterization that fails to recognize the profound and strategic interventions initiated since the inauguration of His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal as Governor of the mineral rich state. Governor Lawal took office in May 2023, inheriting a state on the brink of collapse, characterized by an alarming security crisis,…
The Cathedral Church of Christ, Ilaro, will this weekend play host to the 53rd Anniversary of the prestigious Egbe Itesiwaju Society, one of the foremost and most enduring societies in the Diocese. The celebrations, scheduled for Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October, 2025, will feature a blend of spiritual thanksgiving, social fellowship, and the recognition of exemplary leadership within the church and community. At the helm of this year’s celebration is the Society’s President, Otunba Dr. S.A.J. Ibikunle, Baba Ijo of the Anglican Diocese, Yewa Awori leader, and a foremost figure in Ogun State. Under his stewardship, the Society has…
In commemoration of International Coffee Day and Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, NESCAFÉ executed a large-scale activation, serving 65,000 cups of coffee to consumers nationwide to mark the dual occasion. The initiative spanned 25 cities, including Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Enugu, Jos, Nasarawa, Minna, Kaduna, Bauchi, Owerri, Onitsha, Abeokuta, Ilorin, Calabar, Uyo, Lokoja, Lafia, Osogbo, Ado Ekiti, Maiduguri, Yola, Benin, Asaba, Makurdi, and Sokoto, reaching consumers in universities, business districts, markets, and community hubs. This activity also follows the relaunch of the original NESCAFÉ 3-in-1 in Nigeria, which now comes with enhanced creaminess, a smooth milky taste, and the brand’s…
…… Matawalle Celebrated as Pillar of Support for the Media Industry
The Ogun State House of Assembly has removed Hon. Lukmon Atobatele as the Deputy Minority Leader following his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made on the floor of the House during the consideration and passage of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, confirmed that Hon. Dickson Awolaja would replace Atobatele as the new Deputy Minority Leader, while Hon. Waliu Owode would take up the role of Deputy Minority Whip. Atobatele’s removal marks a leadership adjustment within the minority caucus of the…
A 29-year-old loan officer with FCMB Microfinance Bank, Ayomide Lamidi, has been arraigned on Thursday October 2, 2025 before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing N11.6 million belonging to his employer. The prosecutor, Insp. Sunday Bassey, told the court that the alleged fraud was committed between January and July 2025 at the bank’s Ketu branch along Ikorodu Road. According to Bassey, an internal audit revealed that Lamidi diverted customers’ loan repayments and deposits for personal use rather than remitting them into the bank’s account. The bank’s auditor, Mr. Adesola Adebowale, and branch manager, Mrs. Yetunde Ogundare, reported…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has empowered 8,300 youths with N3.5 billion grants in his administration’s digital skills programme, One-Youth-Two-Skills Plus, during their graduation and certification ceremony. The funds were disbursed to the graduands at the event, which took place at the International Convention Centre, Awka, with beneficiaries drawn from Anambra and beyond. The governor stated that the innovation scheme launched in October 2022 aligns with his promise to make 1,000 youths in the state millionaires annually. Governor Soludo stated that to enable the success of the programme, his government has set aside funds through the Anambra Small…
The Gateway State International Airport, Ilishan Remo, has been described as the best investment bequeathed to the state by the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration. The Chairman of the Governor’s Elders Advisory Council, Chief Olu Okuboyejo, stated this on Thursday when he led other members of the council on an inspection tour of the airport. Chief Okuboyejo, who expressed delight with the state-of-the-art facilities at the airport, noted that it could be compared to the best anywhere across the globe. He said: “It is an excellent airport. I have traveled the whole length of the world, and in all these places,…
As part of its commitment to supporting female entrepreneurs through inter-Africa trade, Wema Bank is extending the reach of women-led businesses with the NBC Trade Fair across Nigeria and beyond. The bank is now set to make a bold move with the Ghana edition, scheduled to hold on October 4th and 5th, 2025, at The Palms Convention Center, Accra.For the first time, the Wema X NBC trade fair will be bringing together a dynamic mix of fashion, food, skincare, and lifestyle vendors to create a vibrant marketplace in Ghana, where SMEs can showcase their products, attract new customers, and build…
The Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has joined millions around the world to celebrate October 1st, a historic date for both nations. On this day, Nigeria marks 65 years of independence while the People’s Republic of China commemorates 76 years of nationhood. Extending warm congratulations, NCSP Director General, Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, described the dual celebrations as a symbol of resilience, progress, and the power of intentional partnerships. “As Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence and the People’s Republic of China marks 76 years of national pride on the same historic date, NCSP stands firmly at the center of deepening the…