Author: Newsjaunts

President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan has commended President Muhamamdu Buhari for always listening to the demands of citizens of the country. Lawan gave the commendation in Abuja on Sunday, in an interview with State house Correspondents, after he met with President Buhari, alongside the Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila. Lawan, who acknowledged that the country is passing through a trying moment, assured Nigerian youths currently involved in EndSARS protests across the country, that the legislature is ready to contribute its own quota, as government works on implementing their demands. He said: “This is certainly a trying moment for our…

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Former Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon has commended the managers of the National Youth Service Corps for sustaining his vision of a united and indivisible entity which was the cardinal philosophy behind the establishment of the Scheme. Gen Gowon who turned 86 today gave this commendation when the NYSC Family, led by the Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, paid him a goodwill visit to felicitate him on his birthday. The former Head of State commended the managers of the Scheme on the policy of the corps which stipulates deployment of prospective Corps Members to States outside that of their…

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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Special Weapons and Tactical Team (SWAT) will commence a training program on Humanitarian Laws, Police conduct in conflict situations, human rights standards, especially in the use of force and firearms, and arrest and detention on Monday, October 19, 2020. The selected personnel will undergo training at the Police Mobile Force Training Schools in Ila-Orangun Osun State and Ende Hills Nasarwa state.In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer Frank Mba, the training is in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross.

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A leading Chairmanship Aspirant for Abeokuta North Local Government, Honourable Adesina Adeyemi Adejumo popularly known as Motun Congratulates Alhaji Fatai Bodunrin on his appointment as member of the Advisory Council in Ogun State. MOTUN in a release signed by his Media Director, Honourable Jamiu Keshinro described Alhaji Bodunrin as “a leader who is worthy of his onions” The Statement partially quoted reads: “I congratulate our father and leader on his appointment as one of the advisers in Elders Council in Ogun State, our own Alhaji Fatai Bodunrin, you are a Leader whose sagacity worth emulation” “I pray that God gives…

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One of the foremost and emerging logistics companies in Nigeria today, SR IPD container and logistics company limited has reiterated its strong commitment to safety and professionalism in the industry as it marks the first year in cargo, haulages and logistics . The company set to celebrate its 1st anniversary by redefining its commitment in service delivery made this known to the newsmen in Lagos yesterday. The chairman and Managing Director, Mr Segun Idowu, SR IPD Container and Logistics Company Limited who described SR IPD as a company, started operation on 14th october 2019 into marine logistic business, taking goods…

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Igbos For A Progressive Nigeria, IPAN, an organization formed to unite the Igbos and build bridges of understanding and partnership with other regions of the country, has released an official statement reacting to the current mass protest by Nigerian youths to end police brutalities. In a statement made available to us, Igbos For A Progressive Nigeria, IPAN, congratulates Nigerians for uniting to fight a common menace bedeviling all and sundry in the country. According to the Worldwide President of the group, Lawrence Onuzulike, “The collective will of all Nigerians to fight this danger without any ethnic, religious or political colouration…

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The Chairman of Ogun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alh. (Dr.) Sikirulahi Ogundele on behalf of Ogun State Executive Committee, party leaders and PDP family in Ogun state console with our very amiable leader, His Excellency, the Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde over the transition to eternal glory of his dear mother, Madam Omojolagbe Abigail Makinde whose demise occurred yesterday Thursday 15th October, 2020 at the ripe age of 81years. Our party in Ogun state grieves over the loss of this great personality, particularly at this time Oyo state and indeed the nation at large, require…

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The Chairman, Federal House of Representatives’ Committee on Rural Development in the 8th National Assembly and a leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, Hon. (Dr.) Oladipupo Adebutu has sent his condolence to His Excellency, the Governor of Oyo state, Engr. Seyi Makinde on the transition of his dear mother, Madam Omojolagbe Abigail Makinde to eternal glory on Thursday, 15th October, 2020 at the ripe age of 81. Adebutu, in a condolence message made available to the Press on Thursday, 15th October, 2020 by his Media Consultant, Afolabi Orekoya described the departed mother of the Oyo State Governor…

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The Independent National Electoral Commissioner (INEC) says it is set to conduct a by-election in Lagos East Senatorial District and Kosofe II House of Assembly constituency following the death of the representatives. The Commission gave the assurance at a stakeholders meeting to reel out plans for the bye election where Peace Accord was signed by candidates of various political parties in the election to ensure free and fair poll. The elections became necessary in view of the passing away of the representatives, Senator Bayo Oshinowo and Tunde Buraimoh, at different times this year. Addressing the Stakeholders at the meeting, the…

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