Author: Newsjaunts

By Best Agbese The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company, located in Lekki, a suburb of Lagos, is seven times the size of Victoria Island, another high-end area in Lagos State. The refinery boasts of more than 350 concrete bridges, a port for oil vessels, and approximately 5,000 neatly built apartments for its staff. The refinery also incorporates the largest granulated urea fertilizer complex in Africa and sits on 500 hectares of land. Considering the gigantic scale of the newest refinery in the world, it would be apt to submit that Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the founder and CEO of the Dangote…

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By Ogo Okereke Fifty five years after the civil war, the lingering effects of the war is still visible among the Igbo. Ndigbo being the worst hit of the civil war, still bear scars from the war,with ongoing displacement, poverty, trauma, environmental degradation, security concerns, infrastructural deficit and marginalization. At one time or the other, past Nigerian presidents made varying efforts to address the negative effects of the civil war on the Igbo people, but they all left limited impact. The most striking was the 3R sophistry by General Yakubu Gown in January 1970. Gowon had assured the world that…

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In a pivotal turn of events shaping the political landscape of Obafemi Owode Local Government, Hon Olamilekan Beyioku clinched victory in the PDP primary election, securing his candidacy for the chairmanship position. Running unopposed, Beyioku’s triumph solidified his standing within the People’s Democratic Party, setting the stage for a fiercely contested electoral battle in the forthcoming chairmanship election in Ogun State. This declaration was made by OGSIEC Officials in the presence of teeming police officers, PDP Obafemi Owode Delegates, Beyioku loyalists, party faithfuls. During his address to party delegates, Beyioku articulated his cardinal points, outlining a vision for the local…

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By: Philip Odiakose In the most recent times, media monitoring has become an indispensable tool for brands aiming to stay on top of their public image, track press mentions, and gauge public sentiment. It allows businesses to identify how often they are mentioned across various platforms, providing insights that help in shaping future communication strategies. However, many brands fail to understand that even the most advanced media monitoring tools have their limitations, particularly when it comes to tracking mentions on websites with low Search Engine Optimization (SEO) rankings. This oversight can often lead to brands missing crucial mentions or even mistakenly…

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ABUJA – The Nigerian Civil Society Network has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to thoroughly investigate the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for alleged abuse of office. The civil group also accused Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, of abusing his position by “unjustly” remanding Nigerians in prison without bail. The NCSN stated this on Monday in a press statement signed by its coordinator, Godwin Sunday Ade. The group accused the National Security Adviser of arbitrary arrest and detention of Nigerian citizens. They expressed worry over the disappearance of Binance Executive, Mr. Naseem Anjarwalla from…

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Life can get pretty hectic. Between work, errands, meeting deadlines, and trying to squeeze in some “me time,” keeping up with your favourite TV shows can feel like a mission impossible. But just because your schedule is jam-packed doesn’t mean your entertainment should take a back seat. You don’t have to miss out on the drama, laughs, and thrills of your favourite shows. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Africa Magic’s drama, ROK and M-Net movies, or can’t get enough of the sports action on SuperSport, here’s how you can stay on top of your favourite shows and channels -…

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Abeokuta, Ogun State, 3rd September 2024 – Some youths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ijebu North Local Government have expressed strong opposition to the alleged imposition of Hon. Mobolaji Odusanya as the chairmanship candidate by the Secretary to the Ogun State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi. Addressing news men in Abeokuta, the aggrieved youths from ward one to six led by Mr. Kamoru Adeoye voiced their displeasure over Mr. Talabi’s purported plan to handpick Hon. Odusanya as the consensus candidate. This move, they argue, contradicts the directives of Governor Dapo Abiodun, who has emphasized that disloyal party members…

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