Author: Newsjaunts
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, earlier today laid the foundation for the Nigerian Army Special Forces School (NASFS) in Doma, Nasarawa State, describing it as “a legacy of excellence, bravery and sacrifice” that will redefine the training of Nigeria’s elite troops. The initiative designed to produce highly skilled warriors capable of dominating complex and unconventional battlefields, marks a strategic leap in strengthening the Nigerian Army’s combat power towards safeguarding the nation’s future. Originally established in Buni Yadi, Yobe State, as part of Nigerian Army’s response to evolving security threats, the school’s relocation to Doma offers…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Friday, granted approval to the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport, Ilisan-Iperu, Ogun State, to begin commercial flight operations. The approval given in line with Part 12.15.17 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs) granted an Interim Aerodrome Operational Permit to operate scheduled commercial air transport flights at the airport Following the approval, a major international aviation company is expected to operate two weekly cargo flights from London to the airport, which will also serve as the designated alternate airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Passenger flights are to be launched, starting with direct…
The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has hailed athletes from Team Edo who have been selected to represent Nigeria at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Region II Senior Athletics Championship in Accra, Ghana. In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Mr. Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele described the selection of five Edo athletes as proof of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s visionary investment in sports development. “The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has released its contingent list for the championship, scheduled for Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th August, 2025, in Accra. Out of the…
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NDPWD), Ayuba Gufwan, has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for organising a sensitisation workshop on digital citizenship for persons with disabilities. The Executive Secretary, represented by the Director, Social Integration of the NDPWD, Mr. Lawrence Idemudia, expressed his delight towards the NCC for its forward-thinking initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide and enhancing the active participation of persons with disabilities in the digital ecosystem. He said that their effort was not only timely but also aligned with national and international commitments to inclusion, accessibility, and sustainable development. “As we…
In a bold demonstration of its commitment to environmental stewardship and a cleaner, healthier Lagos, Rite Foods Limited, a market leader in the food and beverage sector in Nigeria, has removed 40 tons of plastic waste from the city during the global Plastic Free July campaign. The initiative was championed through its multi-award-winning Riteonthebeach project, in partnership with Pop Beach Club, a renowned Lagos eco-resort, with support from the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) The campaign featured vibrant community activations at the Ikeja City Mall and distributed over 30,000 recovery bags to…
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, August 15, 2025, secured the conviction and sentence of four internet fraudsters before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The convicts, Bisiriyu Roqeeb Abiodun, Ibrahim Azeez Olatunji, Akinwale Isaac and Habeeb Oladipupo Oshundairo, are among the 93 suspected fraudsters arrested in a sting operation at a hotel within the precincts of Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, OOPL, Abeokuta, Ogun State They were arraigned on Friday on separate charges bordering on impersonation, identify and internet fraud. The charge against Abiodun reads:…
International Direct Dialing (IDD) costs have been significantly lowered by Globacom, with some call rates going as low as N30 per minute. This is for the benefits of existing and new customers on the network. The new tariffs, which cover calls to over 15 well-known overseas locations, went into effect on August 10.Calls to the United States now cost ₦30 per minute instead of ₦35 due to the review. Additionally, the rate to the UK has dropped from ₦400 to ₦350, while the rate to India has decreased from ₦45 to ₦40. Calls to Cameroon is now ₦700, while Saudi Arabia is now ₦300 and China ₦75. Rates to neighbouring…
Ogun State is once again in the spotlight for the wrong reasons as Governor Dapo Abiodun has been accused of weaponizing state powers to pursue a personal and political vendetta against his predecessor, Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD). In a brazen move late Thursday, August 8, 2025, agents of the Ogun State Government reportedly stormed three high-profile properties linked to the former governor — the Asoludero Court, Sagamu; Conference Hotels Limited, Sagamu; and the Conference Hotel Annex — past the close of work hours, to paste Notices of Contravention, Quit Notices, and threats of demolition. The action, widely described as…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the upcoming Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency by-election, Hon. Bola Oluwole, has fired back at his All Progressives Congress (APC) counterpart, Hon. Adesola Elegbeji, over her controversial call for a constitutional amendment that would allow political parties to retain legislative seats without elections in the event of a lawmaker’s death. In a swift reaction to Elegbeji’s statement, Hon. Oluwole described the proposal as undemocratic, self-serving and a threat to the core values of Nigeria’s electoral system. According to him “amending the existing law now or latter to suit a party’s convenience is like shifting…
Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo warmly congratulates the Archbishop Ecclesiastical Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Anglican Communion, His Grace, Most Rev. Alexander Chibuzor Ibezim, on the occasion of his birthday today. In his goodwill message, Governor Soludo acknowledged and commended Archbishop Ibezim for his steadfast dedication to the spiritual growth and well-being of the Christendom and people of Anambra State. The governor stated that the cleric’s leadership is a blessing of immense impact, inspiring countless individuals through his profound wisdom, compassionate heart, and relentless service to God and humanity. According to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian…