Author: Newsjaunts
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…
ACCRA, Ghana, April 4, 2025/ — Striving to increase production and reverse natural declines in mature oilfields, Ghana is promoting new investment across its upstream oil and gas sector. The country – through national upstream regulator the Petroleum Commission of Ghana – is embarking on a series of industry reforms that aim to strengthen the operating environment for oil and gas companies. These efforts are expected to translate into heightened exploration, as companies pursue play-opening discoveries in Ghana’s on- and offshore market. The Petroleum Commission of Ghana will outline the country’s exploration opportunities during the Invest in African Energies: Accra…
Reputable gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey and his equally accomplished female colleague, Mercy Chinwo will be starring this week on African Voices Changemakers, CNN International’s magazine programme bankrolled by telecommunications company, Globacom. The 30-minute soar-away show anchored by Larry Madowo will air on DSTV Channel 401 on Saturday at 8.30 a.m. with a repeat the same day at noon. On Sunday, two more repeats will be shown at 4.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and on Monday at 4 a.m. The same broadcast schedule will be followed next week. The audience will be sharing the stories of the duo’s ascendancy to fame…
In recognition of his incredible performances in governance, infrastructural, and transformation drive, Anambra Youths have donated N10.5 million to Governor Charles Soludo to support his re-election bid. While presenting the cheque of N10.5 million to Governor Soludo, whom they termed the Solution Governor, the youth leader affirmed that they have decided to support him as there is no need to change a winning team. According to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, the youths stated that Soludo deserves a second term in office, considering the ongoing transformation in the state, which has made Anambra a destination and safe place…
The infrastructural transformation of Ekwulobia has received commendation from the Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Works and Infrastructure. While praising the governor on the ongoing flood control project in Ekwulobia and Oko,the house members described the progress of work on the project as commendable, attributing to achievements to the governor’s passion for development and total commitment to his urban regeneration’s policy, despite the challenges. In a statement by Aburime, the Chairman of the Committee, Engr. Emma Nwafor, who represents Orumba South Constituency, made this known during an oversight visit to the project site, stating that the project is…
Dassault Aviation, a prominent name in aerospace innovation, has expressed its intention to establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility at the Gateway Agro-Cargo International Airport located in Ilishan Remo, Ogun State. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to enhancing aviation services and infrastructure in Nigeria. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by two senior executives from Dassault Aviation, Florent Venturini, the Sales Director, and Isabelle Villet, the Sales Manager with the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun. The meeting focused on the strategic plans for the MRO facility, which aims to bolster the airport’s operational…
In a solidarity move, 60 support groups, comprising 120000 members under the aegis of All Soludo Support Groups (ASSG), have endorsed Governor Charles Soludo’s second-term re-election bid. To demonstrate their support, the groups presented Governor Soludo with N30 million for his re-election campaign at the International Convention Centre, Awka. Soludo, overwhelmed by the gesture, revealed a consensus among community leaders, All Progressives Group Alliance (APGA) stakeholders, youths, and students alike, urging him to run for a second term. According to Christian Aburime, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Soludo attributed the massive support in the state to his administration’s ongoing…
The United Democratic Coalition (UDC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency in Zamfara, citing worsening insecurity and a breakdown of democratic order in the state. The demand was contained in a statement on Friday signed by Abdulrahman Danladi, president of the coalition. Danladi described Zamfara as “a state under siege,” accusing the state government of abandoning its constitutional duty to protect lives and uphold democratic principles. “The situation in Zamfara has gone from troubling to terrifying. Armed groups operate freely, citizens are at the mercy of bandits, and yet those elected to speak…
…says MKO Abiola International Stadium to host Africa Under-20 Athletics Competition in 2026