Author: Newsjaunts

Property and Oil mogul, Aare Bashir Fakorede has openly debunked a land-grabbing allegation levelled against him by some unscrupulous elements using some section of the media to malign his persona.Recently, this unscrupulous elements have been in the news with their recent land-grabbing fiasco with the Oni-Orisan chieftaincy family of Lagos Island and Epe after they took thugs and police to beat family members who own the landed property situated at Oju-Ota, Oko-Orisan Epe Lagos, which Aare Bashir Fakorede acquired from the family in 2016, with a family-issued receipt, official gazette from the Lagos state on the 28th of June 2007,…

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…

For the fifteenth consecutive year, Zenith Bank Plc has retained its position as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital in the 2024 Top 1000 World Banks’ Rankings, published by The Banker Magazine. This ranking places Zenith Bank Plc as the 565th Bank globally with a Tier-1 Capital of $2.01 billion. The rankings, published in the July 2024 edition of The Banker Magazine of the Financial Times Group, United Kingdom, recognise Zenith Bank’s continued financial strength and stability. They are based on the 2023 year-end Tier-1 capital of banks globally and remain the primary source for global bank…

The President of the Real Estate Development Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Prince Akinloye Adeoye, along with his Executive team, which consist of Dr Kunle Adeyemi, Vice President, REDAN(South/ West) and Mr Jide Ogunleye, REDAN Secretary visited the Chairman and Group Managing Director of Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola Emmanuel King, at the company’s headquarters in Omole Phase 1, Lagos. During the courtesy visit, the team headed by Prince Akinloye applauded Adron Homes and Properties for its efforts in providing affordable housing schemes and praised the company for consistently bridging the gap between the masses and affordable urban development. Prince…

The North Central Youth Group, a vibrant coalition of young people from the Middle Belt, has distanced itself from any form of protest against President Bola Tinubu and Governor Umar Bago of Niger State. The group’s stance comes after a thorough evaluation of the leaders’ performances, which they say has brought hope, opportunities, and smiles to the faces of Nigerians, particularly the people of the North Central region. A statement jointly signed by Abdullahi Mohammed and Barr Fidelis Elaigwu described President Tinubu’s administration as a beacon of light in just one year, illuminating the path to a brighter future for…

The Socialist Movement of Africa (SMA) has commended the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, for advocating for a 50% salary cut among lawmakers to support the government’s efforts in addressing the economic hardship facing Nigerians. In a statement signed by its President, Dr. Apex Segun, the group also applauded the House for their collective decision to donate their salaries to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians. Segun said this selfless act demonstrates their commitment to the well-being of the people and their willingness to make sacrifices for the greater good. Recall that the Green Chamber,…

Phone lovers can own the latest Samsung Fold/Flip 6 by pre-ordering, digital solutions provider, Globacom, has assured its customers.so tablets, offering a versatile experience for productivity and entertainment”. In a press statement issued in Lagos, the company said that the offer covers Samsung Z Fold 6 256GB which goes for N2,795,000; Samsung Z Fold 6 512GB for N2,974,000; Samsung Z Fold 6 1TB for N3,331,000 and Samsung Z Fold 6 256GB for N1,674,000 only. Similarly, Samsung Z Fold 6 512GB which goes for N1,853,000; Samsung Z Fold 6 512 Eco package for N3,635,000; Samsung Z Fold 6 1TB Eco package for N3,992,000 and Samsung Z…

The Ogun State Government has announced plans to register an additional 100,000 farmers under the Ogun State Farmer Information Management System (OGFIMS), bringing the total number of registered farmers to 160,000. Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Bolu Owotomo made this known during the OGFIMS workshop on Farmers and Value Chain Actors’ registration exercise at the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP) training hall. The workshop aimed to train 86 enumerators and supervisors to register and gather information on farmers, thereby enriching the state’s database. Owotomo emphasized the importance of accurate registration, stating that it would assist the government in decision-making and…

Rophe Global, an organization dedicated to providing free medical care and services while spreading the message of Jesus Christ to the unreached, recently conducted a transformative outreach program in the communities of Iseyin and Alapa in Oyo State in a mission trip themed “B’Sorah.”During the four-day outreach, Rophe Global’s team of healthcare professionals and volunteers provided vital medical check-ups, administered essential tests, and distributed much-needed medication to individuals and families within the communities. Recognizing the significance of holistic care, the outreach also encompassed the distribution of clothing, nutritious food items, and other essentials, aiming to address immediate needs and improve…

The ‘Giant in you’ campaign of the FirstBank has again confirmed the common expression that ‘apple doesn’t fall far from the tree’ given the history of the financial brand and its legendary relevance to the growth of enterprises, within and outside Nigeria. In its usual creative conjecture, 13O-year-old FirstBank, has hit the airwaves and other media outlets with various visuals to articulate its new campaign ‘The Giant in You’. Breaking down the central message, ‘there is a giant in you’ the campaign stylishly reminds the bank customer that ‘FirstBank Puts You First so you can’ before giving the match order,…