Author: Newsjaunts

Weeks after Rasheed Adewoyin submitted his CV at the Dangote refinery’s security post, he was offered a job as a scaffolder at the fertilizer plant by an Indian company, Onshore Construction Company Pvt. Ltd (OCCPL), which was in charge of structural engineering, large-scale piping, and heavy equipment erections.The company offered to pay him ₦75,000 ($60) per month when he assumed the role in May 2019. He recalled that every morning when they resumed work, over 500 employees were mandated to queue as private security personnel, police officers and soldiers screened them before allowing them into the site. Even when they…

Nigerian Army Intercepts Two Dangote Trucks, 3 Others Allegedly Transporting Prohibited Goods To CameroonThe trucks, loaded with 600 50kg bags of cement each, were on Friday paraded to journalists at the headquarters of the Nigerian police in Yola, the Adamawa state capital.Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted two Dangote trucks and three others allegedly transporting banned goods to the Republic of Cameroon. The trucks, loaded with 600 50kg bags of cement each, were on Friday paraded to journalists at the headquarters of the Nigerian police in Yola, the Adamawa state capital. The interception followed an executive order banning the…

The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Hammed Ademola Benco, has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for being sensitive and responsive to the plight of workers in the state.Benco spoke at the presentation of two brand new 18-seater buses to the NLC and the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.The NLC chairman, who spoke on behalf of the two unions, said that the governor is a man who is bound by his words and genuinely committed to the plight of workers.Benco said: “We are extremely grateful to our governor for being a…

Fearless Energy Drink, a leading player in the beverage industry, is shaking things up this Valentine’s Day with a groundbreaking shift in its marketing strategy. Known for its bold and dynamic spirit, Fearless is stepping away from the traditional couple-centric narratives that dominate the season. Instead, the brand is embracing a more inclusive and socially conscious theme for 2024, aptly named “Embrace the Thrill.”This strategic pivot reflects Fearless’ commitment to a broader definition of love. Departing from stereotypical romantic tales, the brand aims to redirect the focus towards humanity and acts of service. Fearless recognizes that love is multifaceted, extending…

A socio-democratic group, Yewa/Awori Youth Network has accused the Senator representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi of allegedly personalising projects funded by the government. The group accused that the Senator of allegedly conniving with some federal government agencies to portray projects funded by the government as something done from his personal pocket. Recalled that Yayi had recently claimed to have launched a scholarship and bursary scheme by empowering 1,600 students across the five local governments in the Ogun West Senatorial district.The education support scheme tagged: 1st Yayi Scholarship/Bursary Award Programme, held in…

Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun said the state has continued to set the pace for sustainable transportation systems with the use of alternative sources of energy. The governor stated this on Tuesday while declaring open the 18th National Council of Transportation conference, holding at the June 12 Cultural Center, Abeokuta. Speaking on the theme of the conference ‘Enhancing innovations And Technologies For Sustainable Transportation: Tackling The Energy Challenges’, Governor Abiodun, represented by the Commissioner For Transportation, Engr. Oluenga Dairo, said that the theme of the conference is apt aa the nation is currently facing a serious energy challenge occasioned…

Rt. Hon. Adesegun Abdel—Majid Adekoya (Attacker) the immediate past Deputy Minority Whip, Federal House of Representatives, 9th Assembly, has secured the approval of the Ogun State government to construct and renovate several blocks of classrooms in different towns under the Ijebu North/Ijebu East/Ogun Waterside Federal Constituency.The approval conveying the government’s decision was contained in a letter through the Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board which was dated 9th of February 2024. Adekoya who represented the good people of Ijebu North/Ijebu East/Ogun Waterside in the 9th Assembly under the Peoples Democratic Party PDP has demonstrated deep passion for education and the…

The Ogun State Government will be hosting the 18th edition of the National Council on Transportation from Tuesday, 13 February, to Friday, 16 February, 2024.The meeting, to be hosted by Governor Dapo Abiodun, will have in attendance Commissioners in charge of Transportation in the 36 states and the FCT, their permanent secretaries, Transport Secretaries, Director of Planning Research and Statistics and other stakeholders. The Guest of Honour is the Minister For Transportation, Senator Saidu Alkali, The theme for this year’s edition is ‘Embracing Innovations and Technologies For Sustainable Transportation: Tackling The Energy Challenges’Commissioner for Transportation in Ogun State, Engr. Olugbenga…

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that The Association of Corporate & Marketing Communications Professionals in Nigeria Banks (ACAMB) extends its deepest condolences to Access Holdings Group on the tragic passing of its esteemed CEO, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, CFR. The renowned business and corporate leader, along with his beloved wife, Doreen, and their cherished son, Chizi, lost their lives in a tragic helicopter crash in the United States of America. Dr. Herbert Wigwe, affectionately known as ‘The Fearless One,’ was a visionary leader whose indomitable spirit, dedication, and exemplary contributions to the banking and financial sector in…

Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has described as tragic the death of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Holdings Plc, Mr. Herbert Wigwe in a helicopter crash in the United States of America.Wigwe, his wife, son, and three others, including Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former chairman of NGX Group Plc, died when their helicopter crashed near the border of California and Nevada on Friday night.Governor Abiodun described the incident as a devastating loss for the families, friends, and the entire business community in Nigeria. The governor described Wigwe as a quintessential banker who contributed immensely to the Nigerian economy, adding…