Author: Newsjaunts

By Ogunfemi Biola Sheu First, I give all glory to the Almighty God for making these achievements a reality. It has been nearly four remarkable years since the birth of Toyin Amuzu Football Club (TAFC), a dream made possible by the vision of one man, Chief Toyin Amuzu (TA), the Asiwaju Leragun of Egbaland, a passionate sports enthusiast, youth developer and philanthropist. Since our formation, TAFC has grown beyond just being a football team. It has become a symbol of hope, discipline and transformation for many young people in Abeokuta and beyond. We have played matches that tested our strength…

JMG Limited, a leading provider of premium electro-mechanical solutions, has significantly enhanced the operational efficiency of Nourdm Global Company Limited a top Nigerian manufacturer of sustainable cleaning products—through the deployment of a smart compressed air system, the Kaeser SIGMA Air Manager 4.0 (SAM 4.0), at Nourdm’s Ibadan facility in Oyo State. With this cutting-edge solution, Nourdm saves over ₦21 million annually in energy and maintenance costs. Highlights of savings are ₦6.3 million/year saved in energy costs, ₦15 million/year saved in maintenance and labor, 1,450 hours/year cut from compressor workload and a 32% drop in CO₂emissions. The upgraded system includes 2 × Kaeser ASK-40 rotary screw compressors, 1…

The Management and the entire Unifoam family join the nation in mourning the passing of His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), a leader whose steadfast commitment to Nigeria’s unity, discipline, and development leaves a legacy in the annals of our national history. President Buhari was more than a former Head of State; he was a symbol of integrity, selfless service, and steadfast patriotism. Throughout his time in office, both in military and civilian leadership, he demonstrated uncommon devotion to national interest and reform, often choosing the harder right over the easier wrong in the pursuit of a stronger Nigeria. “We remember him…

Abuja, Nigeria – July 14, 2025 Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, CON, has expressed deep sorrow on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and the Nigerian Armed Forces over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. In a personally signed condolence message released on Monday from the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, Dr. Matawalle described Buhari as a towering national figure whose legacy of honour, integrity, and patriotism will remain deeply woven into the fabric of Nigeria’s history. “We express our profound sorrow on the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who…

Last week, beneficiaries in phase 1 of the Glo Skillbridge development program, organised for Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) street sweepers’ have concluded their training in Lagos. The Glo Foundation launched the program last month with the goal of giving participants soft skills including fashion design, beadwork, baking, and digital skills training. A total of 150 LAWMA street sweepers were chosen to be trained at affiliated training facilities in different parts of Lagos. The Glo Foundation “is happy to equip them with knowledge that will enable them to broaden their horizon and create other streams of income for themselves,” according…

Johannesburg. 14.07.2025. Melissa Kariuki, an African female tech entrepreneur and founder of Whip Music, has been invited to join the Recording Academy’s 2025 New Member Class. The Recording Academy is the world’s leading society of music professionals and the organization behind the GRAMMY Awards—music’s only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As a new member, Kariuki joins a global community of creators and professionals who hold a voice in the GRAMMY Awards process and a platform to advocate for the music industry and its future. This year’s invitation was extended to nearly 3,600 established music professionals across diverse backgrounds, genres, and disciplines—underscoring…

Abeokuta, Nigeria — Hon. (Dr) Oladipupo Adebutu, the Asiwaju of Odogbolu and 2023 PDP Governorship Candidate in Ogun State, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, GCON, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 91. In a statement released by Afolabi Orekoya, Director of Media for the Ladi Adebutu Development Organisation, Adebutu described the late monarch as “a towering royal figure” and “royalty in its truest, noblest form.” He praised Oba Adetona’s 65-year reign as one marked by…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed profound shock at the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that news of the transition of the former military and civilian leader left him devastated. The former president, who reportedly died while receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness in London, United Kingdom, on Sunday, had been ill for some time. Abiodun, in a statement issued in Abeokuta, Ogun State, said even though death is a bill that all mortals must pay, the death of the former president came as a rude shock. He described Buhari as a gallant soldier and patriot…

In a bold move to advance Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, Interswitch, a leading African technology company focused on creating solutions that enable individuals and communities prosper, has reiterated its leadership in digital innovation by strategically supporting the launch of the NR Fuel App, a revolutionary platform developed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) in partnership with Fidelity Bank. Notably, the NR Fuel App was designed to tackle long-standing challenges in Nigeria’s downstream sector, including long queues, fuel shortages, and inefficiencies in the fueling process. According to Baba Shettima Kukawa, Executive Director, Retail Operations and Mobility, NNPC Retail Limited, the…

Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Dr. Lanre Ogunlowo, speaking on National Standard Television (NSTV) from the Abeokuta studio on Friday, emphasized the impact of modern technology in enhancing state security. While incidents of crime continue to be reported daily, he highlighted that prompt response, inter-agency cooperation in intelligence gathering and sharing, and the adoption of technological tools are collectively driving progress toward a safer state. He also revealed plans to launch a mobile appli aimed at fostering greater public involvement in policing efforts. Residents will be empowered to assist security agencies by reporting and sharing real-time information, further strengthening community-based…