Author: Newsjaunts
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…
Lagos, Nigeria – August 07, 2025 – In a significant step to reshape the development and refinement of fashion, Meta is proud to announce its collaboration with I.N Official to unveil the first ever AI-powered fashion collection at Africa Fashion Week London on Saturday 9th August. The Fall/Winter 2025 collection titled ‘Transcendence’ has been created by using Meta AI’s creative technologies at all stages of the design process. From the earliest stages of colour and fabric selection to storytelling and visualisation strategy, Meta AI played a central role in bringing this collection to life. Through this collaboration, Nigerian designer Ifeanyi Nwunedemonstrates how Meta AI—the world’s most…
In a bold and proactive move to safeguard lives and improve critical infrastructure, the Minority Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Lukman Adeleye, has spearheaded legislative action following the recent fatal accident on the Uren Bridge in Odogbolu Local Government Area of the State. Rising under personal explanation at plenary, Hon. Adeleye brought the tragic incident to the attention of the House, describing the Uren Bridge as dangerously narrow, structurally weak and long overdue for reconstruction. He emphasised that the bridge, which links Odogbolu to Ikenne Local Government Area, had become a death trap for commuters and…
Abuja, Nigeria – Thursday, August 7, 2025 — The Beer Sectoral Group (BSG), a sub-sectoral group under the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Sector of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), paid a high-level visit to Honourable Minister of Trade and Investment, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment of Nigeria, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, MFR. The strategic engagement was part of the sector’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the government and seeking alignment on policy matters that affect the sustainability of the beer industry. The delegation, led by Mr. Carlos Coutino, Chairman of the BSG and Chief Executive Officer of International Breweries Plc, was received at…
As part of its ongoing drive to optimise financial transactions across key sectors, Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, is transforming Nigeria’s gaming landscape with the introduction of a bespoke suite of payment and collection solutions. Unveiled at an exclusive industry event themed “Beating the Odds: Innovation and Solutions for Smarter Betting Operations,” the new offerings are tailored to optimise payment flows, simplify collections, enable instant payouts, and personalise the player experience through reliable, tech-driven processes. Hosted at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, the session convened key stakeholders, regulators, and operators from across the gaming ecosystem, all seeking smarter, more…