Author: Newsjaunts
Prestige Newspaper, one of the oldest modern community newsreels in Abeokuta and indeed Ogun State has concluded plans to unveil 50 Nigerians under its “Ogun State 50 Top Role Models”, book project.Publisher/Chief Executive Officer of the newspaper, Mr. Dada Olanipekun, said the book project, third in the series is a way of celebrating Nigerians who were born inside or outside Ogun State.According to him, among those to be celebrated are technocrats, administrators, politicians, para-military personnel among other professionals.”Although, those being celebrated in this edition are not entirely indigenes of Ogun State, the authors have found their contributions to the state…
About 10,000 Arewa youth groups have withdrawn from the planned August 1 protest after the intervention of Hon. Abubakar Bichi, a respected member of the House of Representatives and chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations. In a statement co-signed by Mallam Abdullahi Muazu and Pastor Kyune Bibi, the groups said they would instead hold prayers in mosques and churches across the 19 northern states. The group believes that protests often lead to violence and destruction, which can hinder the progress of the north hence their decision to seek divine guidance and wisdom for the country’s leaders. According to the…
…Says sack of NNPCL, NMDPRA leadership long overdue
A video showing a group of some bandits with their leaders declaring their support and loyalty to Zamfara Gov Dauda Lawal Dare is now viral on social media space. In the video, one of the bandits kingpins said that despite his position on the issue of reconciliation with bandits, Dauda Lawal has promised to work with the bandits’ leadership and do what they like.He said, ” Because Zamfara Gov called Dauda Lawal Dare has promised to do what we want to make us happy, we are ready to cooperate with him and do whatever he wants.”For this reason, we are…
Renowned administrator, PR professional and media guru, Comrade Bolaji Israel aka Bashorun has appointed the esteemed publisher of NEWSEXTRA, Adeyemi Obadimu, also known as Veron, as his Campaign Director General for the upcoming Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalist (NGIJ) election scheduled for the 3rd of August 2024. Other prominent journalists including Rasheedat Okunlade ROTA and Wale Rotimi would also serve in the committee As Deputy DGs in actualising Bashorun’s ambition to lead the association as National President. In making the announcement, Bolaji cited Veron’s exceptional capability and proven leadership skills as the reasons for his appointment. With a wealth of…
Ogun State Government has warned allotees of the Ibara Regeneration Scheme not to sell their land once allocated as doing so would defeat the purpose of the scheme. Speaking at a Stakeholders’ meeting in Abeokuta on Saturday, the Commissioner for Housing, Jagunmolu Jamiu Omoniyi, said the state government intends to give the state a world-class new city that would be the pride of all. According to him, the plan of the state government is to recreate Banana Island or Parkview Estates in Ogun State with the Ibara scheme as the starting point. He said that the present administration’s vision is…
The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah as shocking and a great loss to the country. Governor Abiodun, in a condolence message to the people and government of Anambra State on the demise of the lawmaker, coming just few hours after that of the President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has left a great void that will be difficult to fill. The Senator, representing Anambra South Senatorial District, reportedly died in London on Saturday. The SGF Chairman described Senator Ubah as a…
A Professor of Economic History at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Adetunji Ogunyemi, speaks on the amendment of the Finance Act 2020 by the National Assembly to accommodate windfall levy on banks’ profits on foreign exchange transactions. The lawyer, public finance expert submits that the policy is perfectly in order, asking banks to see it as contribution to national development. Excerpts: The windfall levy generated some debate in the polity with government justifying it as the right thing to do in order to strike a balance in the key sectors of the economy. How justified is this levy on…
About 1,000 youth groups in Benue State have decided to cancel the proposed nationwide strike scheduled for August 1. The Benue Youth Good Governance Movement (BYGGM), Benue Advancement Forum (BAF) and Benue Pro-Active Network (BPN) in a joint statement said this followed careful consideration and intervention by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev. The statement co-signed by Comrade Abajih Terhide Gabriel and Oche Daniel Itodo expressed concern over the security situation in Benue, as the state is currently volatile and prone to violence. The groups said that they do not want to exacerbate the situation with a…
Aviation Minister Keyamo Gets Thumbs Up for Improved Standard At AirportsThe Agenda for Good Governance in Nigeria (AGGN) has applauded the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo for the significant improvements in the nation’s airports. The group said following an independent tour of the airports, it noticed first-hand that the airports have witnessed considerable upgrades in infrastructure development.A statement by its President, Dr Bashir Mohammed said the proposed upgrade of the Margaret Ekpo International Airport Calabar, Osubi Airport, and Ibadan Airport, among others are proofs. Mohammed said these efforts have enhanced the safety of passengers and the community,…