Author: Newsjaunts
The Premier League resumes this weekend with Chelsea hosting Everton in Saturday’s early kick-off at 12:30 PM. The game, broadcast live on GOtv, will see Chelsea attempt to revive their ambition of a top-five finish and a possible Champions League spot. The Blues could climb the table if they win and other results go their way. Newcastle United, who dropped points in last weekend’s clash with Aston Villa, host bottom-placed Ipswich Town at 3:00 PM. Newcastle remain fifth and will be looking to return to form, while Ipswich will be relegated if they lose. Without a win in four league…
The African Space Agency was formally inaugurated on Sunday, 20th April 2025, during the NewSpace Africa Conference, gathering dignitaries worldwide, including ministers and ambassadors from various countries. At the event, Dr. Valanathan Munsami, former CEO of SANSA and Chair of the AU Space Working Group, highlighted Africa’s unique opportunity to lead in the global space sector through unity, innovation, and sustainable development, giving some historical context to the creation of the African Space Policy and Strategy. Furthermore, the ceremony featured goodwill messages from top representatives of global space institutions, including Marco Ferrazzani, Director of Internal Services, European Space Agency (ESA),…
Commissioners of Information in states governed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) have lauded the bold and strategic reforms of the President Bola Tinubu administration, saying they are already yielding positive results and laying the needed foundations for national development. The commissioners gave this commendation during the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) Quarterly Strategy Meeting of Honourable Commissioners for Information of APC Governed States, which was convened with the primary aim of recalibrating strategic communication and policy alignment across APC states and held on April 24–25, 2025 at the PGF Secretariat, Asokoro, Abuja. The engagement convened under the coordination of the…
Let’s be real: holidays are a vibe for kids. No early mornings. No homework. Just endless episodes of their favorite shows, and somehow, they still find the same joke funny after the tenth replay. But for parents, it’s a different game. You’re trying to let the kids have their fun, and secretly wondering if they’ll forget everything they were taught in school before back to school season rolls in. GOtv gets it. And that’s why they’ve created the perfect win-win: a holiday lineup packed with shows that are just as educational as they are entertaining. Now kids can enjoy screen…
Verve, Africa’s largest domestic payments card and token brand, has taken a significant step towards expanding its Pan-African presence by officially launching card acceptance across countries in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) region, including Senegal, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, and Togo, among others. This marks a significant milestone in Verve’s journey to building a truly interconnected African payment network. This expansion is powered by a strategic partnership with GIM-UEMOA, the regional payment switch facilitating interoperability and financial inclusion across the UEMOA region, connecting banks and financial institutions in Francophone Africa. GIM-UEMOA provides the ideal platform to scale Verve’s reach in the…
Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, a non-denominational ministry, on Monday opened the first ever Old People’s Home and Orphanage in Imo State. The Seraphic Home, located in Mgbirichi, Ohaji Egbema, near Owerri, was commissioned by Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, who described it as a watershed in the provision of care for the elderly, needy and less privileged. Uzodimma praised the Spiritual Director of Zion Ministry, Evangelist Chukwuebuka Obi, for “thinking home” and bringing meaningful development to the state, adding that he was delighted with the choice of Imo State for such an impactful project. According to the governor, “Evangelist…
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The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has congratulated real‑estate titan Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, Chairman and CEO of ADRON Homes & Properties, on his 50th birthday. “Reaching fifty in good health and remarkable professional standing is a testament to God’s grace,” the governor said. Governor Abiodun lauded Aare Adetola’s “exceptional journey and unwavering commitment to excellence,” noting that ADRON Homes has expanded under his leadership from modest beginnings to a leading national developer that has broadened access to home-ownership for countless Nigerians. “As governor of your home state, I am proud of your accomplishments,” Governor Abiodun added. The Governor highlighted Aare Adetola’s…
The family of Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo, revered nationalist, elder statesman, and leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has formally announced the funeral arrangements following his passing on February 14, 2025, at the age of 96. A series of events have been planned to honour the life, legacy, and values of the late Pa Ayo Adebanjo — a man widely respected for his lifelong dedication to democracy, Yoruba unity, and national development. In a statement by the chairman of the burial planning committee, Dr. Biodun Shobanjo, on behalf of the family, they expressed their deep gratitude for the outpouring of support and…
It is 8:30 p.m. on a Saturday. You have fought your way through Lagos traffic, spent too much on suya that burns more than it pleases, and finally settled in to watch the Champions League final. But nothing comes easy. Your options are limited, and none of them make sense. First, there is PHCN. Whether you are Band A or B, you are gambling that the light stays long enough to catch the final whistle. It rarely does. Next, your rusty generator. With fuel costing between ₦900 and ₦1,000 per litre, keeping the lights on through the match will cost…