Author: Newsjaunts

The recent by-election for Remo Federal Constituency held on August 16, 2025 has concluded with the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mrs. Adesola Elegbeji emerging victorious has been attributed to the influence and developmental achievements of the state governor, Prince Adedapo Oluseun Abiodun, MFR. IPAC, NNPP and Labour Party have called for calm, urging all parties to accept the outcome and prioritize the state’s stability. Comrade Abayomi Sanyaolu, Ogun State Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), stressed the importance of peaceful elections and legal redress. “Nobody prayed for anybody to give a slum or to die if my…

Posture Cyber Security Technologies, a leading Nigerian firm specializing in cybersecurity solutions, has reiterated its commitment to strengthening national and organizational resilience against growing cyber threats. The company, led by its founder and Chief Security Officer, Emmanuel Enamejewa, operates from Ikota, Lekki, Lagos, and provides a wide range of modern technological services designed to protect critical infrastructure and digital assets. According to the firm, its operations cover threat prevention, detection, application security, consultatancy, digital forensic and investigation, with services tailored to support both corporate bodies and government institutions in securing their systems against cyberattacks. Speaking on the importance of skilled…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun State Chapter, has called all football fans and residents of Abeokuta, Ogun State, to come out en masse on Friday and rally behind Remo Stars Football Club as they begin their title defence in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Remo Stars will tackle Rivers United in match day one of the season at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Kuto, Abeokuta, on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 4pm. The encounter marks the return of the NPFL matches to the newly refurbished MKO Abiola Sports Arena Kuto, nine years after Ikorodu…

The dust has settled on Saturday’s by-elections in Anambra State, and the results speak volumes about the political maturity of Ndi Anambra and the growing confidence in democratic institutions under Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s leadership, along with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s progressive disposition. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) did not just win; the ruling party delivered a resounding statement about effective governance and electoral integrity. The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Christian Aburime, states that Chief Emmanuel Nwachukwu’s commanding victory in the Anambra South Senatorial District, securing 90,408 votes against the APC’s 19,812, represents more than a numerical triumph. …

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for a partnership with Chinese investors to explore the numerous mineral resources that abound in the State. Governor Abiodun made the call on Tuesday when he received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Yu Dunhai, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. He said the State is blessed with abundant natural resources, making it the largest contributor in the non-oil sector of the nation’s economy, hence the need for the State to partner with Chinese investors for more coordinated exploration. He said: “Ogun State is blessed with…

Lagos, Nigeria – August 18, 2025 – The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially accredited Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, as an Access Point Provider and System Integrator for Nigeria’s mandatory e-invoicing system under the Monitoring, Billing, and Settlement (MBS) platform.  The FIRS launched the MBS platform to combat tax evasion, improve transaction transparency, and boost revenue collection. Serving as the central hub for real-time or near-real-time invoice validation, the platform captures essential transaction details, from buyer and supplier information to quantities, prices, and taxes, replacing paper or traditional electronic documents such as invoices,…

Security expert and peace advocate, Otunba Adejare Rewane Adegbenro, has urged politicians and commentators to exercise caution in their remarks about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning against statements that could inflame tensions in the polity. He gave the warning in an interview programme on ITV in Abuja. Reacting to a recent remark credited to Lauretta Onochie that the president is running the country like a WhatsApp groups, Adegbenro expressed disappointment, stressing that members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) must avoid divisive rhetoric. “The party is APC, the president is APC. Irrespective of whether you are for Buhari or…

The Chairman/CEO of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing KOF, has congratulated Hon. Adesola Ayoola-Elegbeji on her resounding victory in the just concluded by-election for the Remo Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. In a goodwill message issued by him, he described the victory as “a historic moment for the Remo people, coming at a time when the constituency yearns for a leader with vision, courage, and genuine commitment to service.” He noted that the outcome of the election was an attestation to the trust and confidence reposed in Hon. Ayoola-Elegbeji by the people, adding that her sterling…

In a strategic move to strengthen leadership and reposition the Nigerian Army (NA) for greater operational effectiveness, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the posting and appointment of some senior officers to key command, instructional, and staff positions across various formations and units of the Nigerian Army. The redeployment encompasses few Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) at the Army Headquarters (AHQ), two General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Corps Commanders, Commandants of training institutions, and Brigade Commanders, among other appointments critical to the Nigerian Army’s operational and administrative structure. Some of the senior officers appointed as Principal…

Jos, Nigeria, August 15, 2025 — The Alliance for Youth Nigeria is celebrating four years of impact, marking the transformation of over 25,000 young Nigerians who are now gainfully employed through skills development, entrepreneurship support, and other employment opportunities. Founded by Nestlé Nigeria, Jobberman Nigeria, Big Bottling Company, the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria, and U-Connect HR Limited, the Alliance is supported by key stakeholders including the Federal Ministry of Youth, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, and Activate Success International. Together, they share a bold vision: equipping 250,000 young Nigerians with vital employability and entrepreneurial skills by 2030. This year,…