Author: Newsjaunts

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared open a 5-day training on Strategic Leadership and Management Course for senior officials in the service, as he enjoined them to continue upholding integrity and accountability in all their dealings. The training, which had in attendance Permanent Secretaries, Principals- General, General Managers, Clerk of the State House of Assembly, Auditor Generals, Executive Secretaries, and Heads of Professional Bodies in the State was held at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona School of Governance Studies (NIPSS-OSKASOGS) Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State. The Governor, who…

The current influx of investors to Ogun State has yet to abate, as another recycling plant for the production of aluminium and copper ingots has been established in the state. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Neveah Ltd, Mr. Ibidapo Lawal stated this on Monday after a meeting with Governor Dapo Abiodun in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Lawal noted that the multimillion-dollar recycling plant, when fully operational and at full capacity, would generate over $150 million annually and employ more than 500 people. He said the plant would recycle aluminium scraps from car engines, cans, and other…

Are you a Secondary School 2 (SS2) student aged 14 to 17 years and passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)? Or do you know any bright student(s)interested in STEM subjects and eager to showcase their brilliance to earn bragging rights as “Nigeria’s Best STEM Student”? If so, then we’ve got some exciting news for you! Interswitch has officially opened entries for the 7th edition of InterswitchSPAK – the prestigious National Science Competition dedicated to empowering young African students through STEM education. Besides being a competition, InterswitchSPAK serves as a platform of learning, innovation, and personal growth by identifying and rewarding remarkable secondary school students across Africa. The goal? To drive innovation and equip young,…

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Dr Zacch Adedeji has described the death of a former governor of Oyo State, Dr Omololu Olunloyo as the dropping of one the finest stars from Nigeria’s sky. Olunloyo’s death was announced by the family early Sunday morning. Adedeji, in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media), Dare Adekanmbi, said that the deceased was a genius of a rare breed, adding that he marvelled at Olunloyo’s intellectual depth and native intelligence. “Papa Olunloyo could rightly be described as Nigeria’s Albert Einstein. He graduated with First Class Honours and proceeded to…

The entire political architecture of Anambra State converged with a single voice with the 21 Local Government Areas behind Governor Charles Soludo as the sole candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the forthcoming gubernatorial election. This underscores a rare show of unity and political maturity by APGA, as the party’s convention, held in a charged but peaceful atmosphere, recorded 3,260 accredited delegates, out of which 3,175 cast their votes. All 3,168 valid votes, with only four invalid entries, went to Governor Soludo which shows a clean sweep demonstrating the confidence reposed in his leadership. According to the…

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) proudly commends Hon. Lukmon Olajide Atobatele, the Deputy Minority Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly and representating the good people of Abeokuta South Constituency I, for his outstanding commitment to the health and well-being of his constituents through a comprehensive medical outreach program. This initiative has provided free medical care, including surgeries such as cataract removal, hernia repairs, and the excision of breast lumps, benefiting over 1,000 residents. The PDP is particularly grateful to Dr. Jagun and Dr. Fawole, and indeed, other members of the medical team for…

In celebration of International Women’s Day, six outstanding women were recently honoured for their exceptional contributions to Nigeria’s food industry at the inaugural edition of the Thriving Women in Food Businessinitiative, held on Saturday, March 30, 2025, in Lagos. Themed “Celebrating Food entrepreneurship excellence,”the initiative recognized women who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, and dedication in transforming the food entrepreneurship landscape across the country. Speaking at the event, Convener of the Initiative, Nneka Tomilola Adesanya, noted that the platform was created to spotlight women who are reshaping the food space through their ingenuity, resilience, and commitment to excellence. “The Thriving Women in Food Business…

As the 38th Lisabi Day festival comes to the grand finale , the Asiwaju Leragun Egba, Chief Toyin Amuzu,TA has called on Egba sons and daughters to remember their humble beginnings and ensure the development of their homestead. In a message, Chief Amuzu encouraged the Egba people to stay connected to their community and continue to promote their rich cultural heritage. According to Chief Amuzu, “the Lisabi Day festival, now in its 38th year, serves as a testament to the resilience and unity of the Egba people.” “The celebration honors Lisabi Agbongbo Akala, a revered warrior who liberated the Egba…

Former staff of Wema Bank Plc are organizing their second reunion to celebrate 80th anniversary of the financial institution. The former employees under the aegis of Wema Ex-Colleagues Group have lined up a series of activities to commemorate the milestone achievement of the Bank. The reunion tagged “Oluyole 2025” with the theme: “Wema @80: Navigating the intersection of past, present and future- A stakeholder centric approach to sustainability and growth” will hold on Saturday, 26th April, 2025 at Jogor Event Centre, Ibadan. Mr. Demola Adebise, former Group Managing Director of Wema Bank, will speak on the theme as the guest…

The stage is set for another thrilling night of boxing as GOtv Boxing Night 33 takes centre stage on April 26 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium. The night’s headline bout will see Sikiru “Omo Iya Eleja” Shogbesan square off against Segun Gbobaniyi in a highly anticipated lightweight clash. GOtv Boxing Night 33 takes place on April 26 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium. Shogbesan, with 20 wins in 24 professional fights, is regarded as a top dog in his division, while his opponent brings a strong record of eight wins from…