Author: Newsjaunts
The Ogun State Government has dismissed as blackmail and reckless defamation allegations by a Labour Party chieftain, Mr. Arabambi Abayomi, that the administration of Dapo Abiodun is selling government-owned housing assets, including the Ibara Government Reserved Area (GRA). The government described Abayomi as an attention-seeking rabble-rouser with a penchant for blackmail, alleging that his claims were motivated by resentment after he was kept at arm’s length by the administration. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abeokuta, the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to the Governor, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, said the allegations were misleading and deliberately aimed at distorting…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Senator Samuel Anyanwu challenging his removal as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Justice M. G. Umar, in a ruling delivered on Tuesday, struck out the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/254/2025, in which Anyanwu sought court orders to affirm his continued stay in office and restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising any correspondence from the PDP that did not bear his signature. The senator had approached the court following a previous Supreme Court judgment which held that his continued stay in office was…
Abeokuta, Nigeria – Chief Mutiu Ajibade McGregor has rejected a suspension notice issued against him by the Ilawo Traditional Council, insisting that he remains the only authentic Borokini of Ilawo Kingdom. In a statement, Chief McGregor said: “I am the authentic Borokini of Ilawo Kingdom. The suspension notice is disputed and not reflective of the full facts.” He argued that the council which announced the suspension is aligned with King Olusegun Alexander McGregor, whose legitimacy is currently being challenged in court. “The king is not the highest authority in Ilawo town, and any action taken by the monarch is subject…
The Ilaho Royal Household has issued a rejoinder to allegations made by Chief Mutiu Ajibade McGregor, the Borokini of Ilaho Kingdom, over the use of the family’s ancestral home as the official palace. In its response, the palace dismissed the claims as an attempt by the accuser to seek a “soft landing” in light of his own pending case before the authorities. Palace representatives insisted that the narrative being circulated was deliberately skewed to portray Chief Mutiu as a victim, while ignoring the facts of the matter. Officials emphasized that Chief Mutiu is currently facing a pending case, and accused…
Jameson Irish Whiskey, from the stable of Pernod Ricard Nigeria, restates its commitment to sustainability, creativity, and community engagement with an innovative and visually striking installation during the yuletide with the iconic upcycled Christmas Tree at Ikeja City Mall. The activation officially marked the commencement of the much-anticipated 12 Days of Christmas celebration. Crafted entirely from 2,500 recycled Jameson bottles, the Jameson Christmas Tree stands as a bold symbol of environmental responsibility—showcasing how creative reuse, thoughtful waste management, and culture can come together to inspire more conscious celebration. From 21 December 2025 to 1 January 2026, visitors were thrilled with…
Lagos, Nigeria – January 15, 2026 – Olam Agri has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2026 in Nigeria for the sixth consecutive year, reinforcing Olam Agri’s sustained commitment to creating a high-performing workplace through data-driven people strategies, independent validation, and a clear focus on practices that drive business performance, employee engagement and growth. The Top Employers Institute also recognized Olam Agri as a Top Employer across the African continent for the sixth consecutive year, with certifications in nine other countries including Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Australia, The Netherlands, and Switzerland. This recognition underscores Olam Agri’s position as an employer of choice, where employees are empowered to…
Adron Homes has officially commenced its 2026 National Business Convention, themed “Breaking New Grounds, Beyond and Above 2.0,” reaffirming its commitment to innovation, growth, and leadership in Nigeria’s real estate sector. The convention opened with a strategic address by the Chairman/Group CEO, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, who charged executives and managers across the organization to sustain excellence, embrace innovation, and drive sustainable expansion as Adron Homes strengthens its footprint nationwide. Bringing together top executives, directors, and managers from across the country, the convention serves as a platform for strategic alignment, performance reviews, and planning for the 2026 business year. At…
The Ogun State Government says it now has the capacity to process an additional 1.3 million birds annually and significantly reduce poultry importation, following the construction of a 5,000-birds-per-day poultry processing facility at Ajegunle Farm Settlement, Odeda Local Government Area, under the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP). The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Honourable Bolu Owotomo, disclosed this during a visit to Ajegunle Farm Settlement, Eweje Farm Institute, and Odo Fufu in Odeda and Yewa South Local Government Areas, as part of the first phase of his facility tour of ongoing and completed agricultural projects across the state.…
By Sodiq Bakene Nigeria today stands at a defining crossroads. The nation is grappling with economic hardship, declining public trust in leadership and a growing disconnect between elected officials and the people they are meant to serve. In this critical period and as a graduate of Mass Communication, with root from Egba, I have taken time out to research and I discovered that many now see political power not as a platform for service, but as an end in itself, fuelled by self-interest, desperation for office, lack of integrity and in many cases, glaring incompetence. It is precisely in moments…
Director- General and Special Adviser, Bureau of Lands and Survey, Arch. Segun Fowora has planned to improve on Staff’s Welfare, a move that is aimed to spur the agency to generate more revenue for the State government in the New Year. Arch. Fowora stated this during the New Year prayer session, organised by the Bureau for its staffers at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, appreciated them for their contributions in achieving revenue targets for the year 2025, advising them not to renege on collective efforts in achieving the agency’s set targets for the new year and to have faith in God to achieve…