Author: Samson Adeyanju Uwala

The leadership of Ijebu Ode Local Government has announced the reopening of all major markets within the environs for full business operations on Monday, 21st July, 2025. Recall that following the peaceful transition of the late Awujale Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the leadership of Ijebu Ode Local Government and in consultation with other relevant traditional authorities observed the traditional mourning period in honour of the departed Awujale. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the local government, Hon. Dare Alebiosu, with the heading; “RE-OPENING OF MARKETS IN IJEBU ODE”, states that, “We wish to inform the general public, traders…

Ogun State Government has announced the constitution of State Burial Committee for the late Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona GCON, who joined his ancestors on Sunday 13th July, 2025 and subsequently buried the following day. According to the statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, the committee is being saddled with the responsibility of organising and coordinating every official activity towards giving the late monarch a befitting burial, in honour of his legacy and contributions to Ogun State and Nigeria at large. Members of the committee include: Meanwhile, the…

The Asiwaju Dapo Wahab Foundation (ADWF) has honoured the immediate past State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ogun State, Assistant Commander General of Narcotics (ACGN) Ibiba Jane Odili (Rtd), in recognition of her exceptional service and unwavering commitment to public safety and drug control. This was at a grand investiture ceremony held on Thursday in Lagos, the foundation appointed her as Senior Special Adviser on Drug Demand and Supply Reduction Strategies. The event also served as a celebration of her retirement from the Nigeria Law Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and decades of impactful service to…

The Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has notified the various Heads of Public Primary Schools in the State of the postponement of the Unified Promotion Examination in all schools, until further notice, as this is as a result of the ongoing workers’ strike action in the state. In a statement signed by the Board Secretary, Olubori Akinleye, and titled: “NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF EXAMINATION” stated that the order is coming from the Executive Chairman, Dr. Femi Majekodunmi, and the examination is hereby postponed until further notice. The statement reads in parts; “I write on the instruction of the…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Ambassador Babatunde Adeyemo and his wife, Mrs Titilayo Adeyemo, has rejoiced with Aremo Olusegun Osoba on his 86th birthday celebration on Tuesday, July 15. Ambassador Adeyemo, a top-notch Nigerian real estate entrepreneur and veteran broadcast journalist hailed Osoba at 86, describing him as a journalism role model, politician and revered elder statesman who has continued to use his immeasurable wealth of experience to provide “an iconic, commendable, enduring leadership and mentorship roles in journalism, politics, tradition and other endeavours across generations and the globe. “Although Osoba, a leader…

The Asiwaju Dapo Wahab Foundation (ADWF) has rejoiced with the Olowu of Owu Kuta, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, CON, Tegbosun III, as he marks his 61st birthday anniversary. In a statement made available to Newsjaunts and signed by the Media and Publicity Director of the Foundation, Adejola Adeyemi Crown, on Monday, states that they join the good people of Owu Kuta to celebrate a revered monarch, as he celebrates another year. The statement reads; “On this special occasion, we join the good people of Owu Kuta and well-wishers across Nigeria and beyond in celebrating a revered monarch,…

The Asiwaju Dapo Wahab Foundation (ADWF), has expressed its profound sadness over the death of the former President, Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari, had died in a London clinic at the age of 82 years, after a prolong illness, on Sunday. In a condolence statement made available to Newsjaunts.com, on Sunday and signed by the Global President, Asiwaju Dapo Wahab Foundation, Alhaji Aare (Asiwaju) Dapo Wahab, JP, expressed its sadness and with deepest condolences announces the death of the former President. The statement reads in part: “It is with profound sadness that the Asiwaju Dapo Wahab Foundation announces its deepest condolences on…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari, a national patriot, who during his period of leadership led Nigeria through an avenue of anti-corruption reform and national security challenges, has passed away. He died at the age of 82 years in a London clinic, on Sunday, after a prolong illness. During his early days as a military ruler from 1983 to 1985, until when he became a democratically elected president in 2015 to 2023, Buhari’s leadership left a mark on Nigeria’s political landscape. Though his tenure sparked both fierce loyalty and sharp criticism, Buhari’s rhetoric remained consistent: blunt, commanding, and unflinching. However, as the…

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday evening, has officially announced the demise of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London after a prolonged illness. In a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made it known that Buhari died at about 4.30pm on July 13, 2025. However, in a swift reaction to the development, President Tinubu has directed the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, to immediately travel to the United Kingdom to accompany the late president’s remains back to Nigeria for burial. While expressing his deepest condolences with the widow of the…

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has said regarding the challenges facing the refineries and its rehabilitation, the company may consider selling some of them. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg on Thursday at the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, Austria, Ojulari declared that a review of the refinery operations in underway and will soon be concluded before the end of the year. “So we’re reviewing all our refinery strategies now. We hope before the end of the year, we’ll be able to conclude that review. That review may lead…