Author: Newsjaunts
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has been closely following the recent developments in the country, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy by the previous administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The removal of subsidy was a common promise made by all major presidential candidates in the 2023 general election, highlighting the fraudulent nature of the regime. The previous administration did not display political will in ending the subsidy regime but instead created a landmine for the new administration. It is time for the current government to unravel the fraud and probe into the spending on refineries for the past eight years…
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has criticized the Nigerian government for spending $7 billion on petrol subsidies from January to September 2022, which has contributed to the country’s economic downturn. The organization mentioned the $15.6 billion subsidization, which accounts for more than half of the federal government’s budget for half a year, could have been used to fund numerous crucial public projects.According to data presented by the CNG, the $15.6 billion petrol subsidy could have funded the $2 billion Siemens power deal, as well as $2.3 billion Lagos-Kano rail, $11 billion Lagos-Calabar rail, $3 billion Port-Hercourt-Maiduguri rail, $9 billion…
PDP’s logoThe Ogun State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the attack and violence unleashed on its members by the All Progressive Congress (APC) led Dapo Abiodun thugs at a court sitting.In a press statement made by the PDP’s Chairman, Hon. Sikirulai Ogundele, the party’s members and stakeholders were brutalized while showing solidarity during a previous Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta.The PDP chairman termed the violent attacks on members as barbaric and highly disturbing, while emphasizing that such an act is a disgrace to the judiciary, which is the last hope for the oppressed.Ogundele…
In a colorful ceremony held on the 3rd of June 2023, Chief Olumide Falola was installed as the new Olori Odo of the ST JAMES AFRICAN CHURCH located in the heart of the city of Abeokuta. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including members of the church, community leaders, and well-wishers.Chief Falola, who is also the CEO of Sweet Estate Unique Properties and Facility Management Limited, was chosen for the position due to his unwavering commitment to the growth and development of the church. The Olori Odo is a position of great honor in the church, and Chief Falola’s…
Over 600 schoolgirls in Nigeria have received a valuable lesson on menstrual health and have also been given sanitary pads by Girls Talk With Ariyiike (GTWA), a charity initiative led by Ariyiike Owolagba. This project was organized to commemorate the annual United Nations World Menstrual Hygiene Day. The sanitary towels project was held at Abeokuta Grammar School, and healthcare practitioners were present to engage young schoolgirls between the ages of 10-17 years on menstrual health education and management. The initiative is geared towards sensitizing young girls, especially in rural areas, on menstrual health and hygiene to prevent them from dropping…
Workers at the Kwara State Printing and Publishing Corporation, which publishes The Herald Newspaper, have refused to allow former General Manager Yomi Adeboye to flout Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s directive to heads of government agencies in the state to hand over their roles. Adeboye, who had been Editor of the newspaper, replaced former GM Adebayo Abdulrazaq upon his dismissal by the governor. When AbdulRazaq directed all heads of agencies to hand over, Adeboye attempted to continue working as the editor, however staff blocked his way and took over production themselves. Workers have called for an immediate official handover by the former general…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ward 3 in Remo North Local Government of Ogun State has responded to an open letter written by one Israel Jolaosho, claiming to be a member of the party, addressed to Sir Kensington Adebutu. The Chairman of the PDP Ward 3, Remo North Local Government and member for over fifteen years, Mr Sunday Taiwo, stated that there is no member of the party in their ward who bears the fictitious name “Israel Jolaosho”. Mr Taiwo also addressed recent cyber-bullying, media trial and name-calling by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its Publicity Secretary, Tunde Oladunjoye,…
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has kicked against what it described as the deceptive move of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government. The spokesperson of the group, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, in a statement issued Thursday, said it observed that on every occasion, the NLC would deceive the public into believing they are protecting their interests, only to betray the course and negotiate with the government at the expense of the suffering masses. It said the first instance was the NLC protests over the harsh economic policies of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s government in…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is embroiled in a fresh crisis over the secret recruitment of new employees without recourse to extant guidelines.Sources said the new recruits were more than 200.According to multiple sources, the recruitment was done between January and February 2023 by the Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari in contravention of the due process for conducting recruitments into Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as established by the Nigerian Government.Most of those who benefited from the secretive process included children of personal aides and ministers of former President Muhammadu Buhari.Other beneficiaries of the crooked process were family…
Olalekan Efficient, a highly acclaimed on-air personality and broadcaster, has recently been appointed as the Head of Programmes for Tungba FM in Lagos and Osun. The announcement was made by the Chairman of Tungba Communication Ltd, Prince Gbolahan Odo, on Tuesday in Lagos.Olalekan Efficient, also known as Oladigbo Oluwasogo Olalekan, graduated from Osun State Polytechnic in 2010 and is an active member of the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ). Prior to joining Tungba FM Lagos in 2020, he worked as a freelance presenter with several radio stations including Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, TopRadio90.9FM, Sweet107.9FM Abeokuta and Root97.1FM Abeokuta.Furthermore, Olalekan…