Author: Samson Adeyanju Uwala
The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has said there maybe no possibility of the state-owned Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries functioning again. Dangote also said the refineries, which are under the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), had gulped up to $18bn, yet have refused to work. The billionaire businessman, made this known on Thursday, while hosting members of the Global CEO Africa from the Lagos Business School, after a tour of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki, Lagos. According to him, the 650,000-capacity Dangote refinery, which he built after the government of…
Female recruits presently undergoing training under the watch of Ogun State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun, have been dismissed following the discovery that they are pregnant. The female recruits which were six in number, according to the Commander of the Agency, Brig General Alade Adedigba (rtd) were discovered after a routine pregnancy test conducted on about 125 female recruits in the camp in Sagamu area of the state. He, further added, that the exercise underscores the agency’s commitment to the safety and well-being of its personnel, and its determination to maintain a high standard of professionalism and discipline…
Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s candidate in the September 2024 Edo State governorship election, has faulted the Supreme Court judgment affirming Senator Monday Okpebholo of All Progressive Congress (APC), as the governor of the state, saying the ruling does not amount to justice. The apex court had dismissed Ighodalo’s appeal on Thursday, affirming Okpebholo’s victory in the election. While reacting to the ruling in a statement, Ighodalo described the election that brought Okpebholo to office as a “robbery” and said he accepted the court’s finality but disagreed with its outcome. The statement read in parts, “Today, the Supreme…
The Supreme Court, on Thursday affirmed the governorship election of Senator Monday Okpebholo, of the All Progressive Congress (APC), in Edo State, while the appeal of Asue Ighodalo of People Democratic Party (PDP) was dismissed. Recall that the last governorship election in Edo State was held on September 21, 2024. A five-member panel of the apex court, held in a unanimous judgment that the appellants – the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the election, Asue Ighodalo – failed to establish their case with sufficient and credible evidence. In the lead judgment, Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba held that…
Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, the Commissioner of Education, Science and Technology, Ogun State, has announced the date for the commencement of the 2024/2025 Unified Promotion Examination in all State Public Primary, Secondary Schools, and Technical Colleges/Government Technical and Vocational Colleges. According to him, the examination has been scheduled to commence on 14 July (Monday) and it will come to an end on 22 July (Tuesday), 2025. In a statement signed by Prof. Arigbabu, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday, he urged all Head of Schools and Principals to make adequate arrangement towards a successful conduct of the examination period. “Principals…
Abiodun Omoyayi Sheriff, is a graduate of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital. The Mass Communication graduate has been facing difficult challenges as a result of his predicament of being a physically challenged person, a condition he has been with since he was two years old. In this exclusive interview with YANJU UWALA, the 35 years old man, narrated and shared his experience which need urgent assistance and attention from the government, and well-meaning individuals. Enjoy the excerpts below: Newsjaunts: Can you please tell us about yourself? My name is Abiodun Omoyayi Sheriff, I am a graduate of…
Head of Universities, on Tuesday, at the 2025 policy meeting organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), set the 2025 minimum admission benchmark for universities at 150. This means that JAMB will permit no university in the country to admit any candidate who scores below 150 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME). However, certain institutions like the University of Ibadan, Pan-Atlantic University, and the University of Lagos, among others, set their benchmark at 200. Reports gathered indicated that some certain newly established private universities proposed UTME scores of 120. However, the Registrar of JAMB, Prof.…
The Federal Government has officially pegged 16 years as the minimum age for admission into the nation’s tertiary institutions. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this known on Tuesday, during the 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) held in Abuja. Alausa, while declaring the meeting open, emphasised that the age benchmark is now official and non-negotiable. He warned that any admission carried out outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) would be considered illegal. The minister further stated that heads of institutions found culpable of admission fraud or circumventing CAPS would face prosecution in…
The stool of the Olubadan of Ibadanland remains one of the most respected traditional thrones in Yorubaland, carrying over two centuries of history, culture, and royal succession. Below is the full list of those who have held the prestigious title from 1820 to date: The list reflects over 200 years of leadership and cultural heritage, showcasing Ibadan’s unique rotational chieftaincy system. Note: This compilation is subject to further verification and updates by the Olubadan-in-Council and relevant historical authorities.
Former Oyo State Governor, Chief Rasheed Ladoja, is set to become the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland following the demise of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed away on Monday at the age of 90. By tradition, the stool of the Olubadan alternates between the Balogun and Otun lines. The late Olakulehin emerged from the Balogun (warrior) line, paving the way for Ladoja, who is the most senior chief in the Otun (civil) line, to ascend the throne. Ladoja, 79, who is a former senator, businessman, and politician has governed Oyo State between 2003 and 2007. Born on September 24, 1944, in…