Author: Newsjaunts
By Gbenga Shaba In 2025, a critical question resonates across Nigeria: “Am I better off today than I was yesterday?” For the vast majority of Nigerians, this is not a rhetorical exercise but a stark, lived reality, whispered in homes fractured by hunger and screamed in the silent desperation of stalled ambitions. From the bustling arteries of Lagos to the tranquil villages of Lafia, the answer, tragically, is a resounding no. Since the return to democratic governance in 1999, despite five presidents promising a brighter dawn, each new regime seems to bring less hope and more profound hardship. The very…
The 25th anniversary edition of the MILO Basketball Championship came to an exciting close at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, with Father O’Connell Science College, Niger State, and Government Secondary School (GSS) Karu, FCT, emerging as national champions in the male and female categories, respectively. The national finals brought together the best secondary school basketball teams from across Nigeria in a thrilling celebration of sporting excellence and youth empowerment. This milestone edition highlighted the impact of the championship, which has helped shape the lives of students in over 13,000 schools this year. In a hard-fought…
The recurring tragedy of building collapse in Lagos once again came under the spotlight today as stakeholders from across Nigeria’s building industry gathered at the University of Lagos for the Professor Leke Oduwaye-Adron Homes Urban Development Dialogue, a high-level forum aimed at addressing regulatory and construction lapses fueling the crisis. Themed “Recurring Building Collapse in Lagos: The Challenge of Regulatory Oversight and Construction Practices,” the dialogue was organized by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP), University of Lagos, in collaboration with real estate giant, Adron Homes. Delivering goodwill remarks, the Group Chairman of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola…
Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, and members of Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) have approved additional training and a code of conduct for the state’s law enforcement agents, to enhance performance. The decision was reached at the 13th ANSEC meeting held at the new government house called the Light House, Awka, on Monday, June 30, 2025, where other crucial state matters of developmental effect were also discussed. The State’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, stated that this stems from Governor Soludo’s transformation of the vital sectors of the state, thereby making it the dream place for the people with…
Kano, Nigeria, July 2, 2025 — The Federal Government has commissioned the fully refurbished and restored Kano Digital Industrial Park, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive digital growth, youth empowerment, and strong private sector collaboration. The facility, which suffered significant damage during the August 2024 protests, has now been fully restored through a generous intervention by IHS Nigeria. The commissioning ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, was led by the President of Nigeria, ably represented by the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani. The event was graced by several dignitaries, including the Deputy Governor of Kano State (representing the Governor) AminuAbdussalam Gwarzo; the…
Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved a start-up business incubation programme run by the Solution Innovation District (SID) to assist early-stage businesses in 2025. The decision was reached at the 13th ANSEC meeting held at the new government house called the Light House, Awka, on Monday, June 30, 2025. The State’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, stated that this special business startup training supports Governor Soludo’s goal of promoting innovation-led growth and establishing Anambra as a centre for entrepreneurship and technology. The programme, which will be offered in two batches of eight-week cohorts, will develop tech-enabled, scalable solutions in…
Anambra State Government has taken note of a viral video purportedly showing men of the Anambra State Anti-Touting Squad drilling a group of alleged touts. While maintaining a firm stance against any form of touting in the State, the Government has called for a thorough investigation into the said video. The State’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, stated that in this era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sophisticated disinformation, Anambra State Government urges members of the public to always verify media content before spreading or holding the same as true. He said that Governor Soludo’s administration is committed to upholding…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has lauded Governor Charles Soludo for his security initiatives, which have led to a remarkable improvement in the safety of the people and the peace being experienced in Anambra State. Prof. Yakubu made this announcement during his opening remarks at the second quarterly consultative meeting with political parties held at the INEC Conference Room in Abuja on Thursday, 26 June 2025. According to Mazi Ejimofor, SSA to the Governor Soludo on New media, the INEC boss stated that the prevailing atmosphere in Anambra State is calm and peaceful,…
Kazeem Oluwanisola In a stunning display of self-serving opportunism, Sikirulai Ogundele, former PDP Chairman in Ogun State, has dealt a devastating blow to himself with his utterances exposing him as a politician lacking in integrity, character and ideology. As the former number one member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, there is no doubt that other members entrusted in his hands their destinies and the right to lead them to the promised land. His declaration that the PDP is “dead and ready for burial” days after is inglorious move to the All Progressives Congress is a stark revelation of his…
Fidelity Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s top-tier financial institutions, has promoted 376 employees following its recently concluded annual performance review exercise. This represents approximately 12% of the bank’s workforce, underscoring its management’s deep appreciation for the pivotal role played by staff in recoding the highest growth by percentage volumes in the banking industry with 210% increase in its Profit Before Tax (PBT) which grew from N124.3 billion in 2023 to N385.2 billion in 2024. The announcement, which was recently communicated internally, comes on the heels of a 20% across-the-board salary increase implemented in June 2025—a gesture that reflects the bank’s…